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Arts, Interview, literature, Singapore

Building A House With Words for Bricks: An Interview with the Team Behind The Arts House

Located in the heart of the Civic District, The Arts House building has taken on many identities since its humble beginnings in 1819. Since then, Singapore’s oldest colonial building has grown to become a Supreme Court, Parliament House, and finally, its current incarnation as a home for the arts from 2004. In particular, The Arts House has increasingly been carving out a niche for itself … Continue reading Building A House With Words for Bricks: An Interview with the Team Behind The Arts House

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Arts, literature, Preview, Singapore, The Arts House

Preview: LumiNation by The Arts House

Coinciding with the nation’s 53rd birthday, the Arts House presents LumiNation, an all new programme showcasing a series of carefully curated events that explore just what it means to be a Singaporean. In its inaugural edition, the programme explores the theme of Hidden People, Hidden Words, Hidden Histories, Hidden Spaces. Held over two weekends from, LumiNation focuses primarily on taking audiences through the lens of written and spoken narratives, as … Continue reading Preview: LumiNation by The Arts House

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Books, literature, Singapore

New Names, New Heads: Singapore Book Council Celebrates 50 Years of Promoting SingLit

It’s never too late for a rebranding, and the organisation formerly known as the National Book Development Council of Singapore boldly strides into its 50th anniversary with plenty of newness. After moving into its new home at Goodman Arts Centre in September 2017, the Council has welcome a new Executive Director to the helm and has been christened with an all new name: the Singapore … Continue reading New Names, New Heads: Singapore Book Council Celebrates 50 Years of Promoting SingLit

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A Childhood Dream Come True: A Conversation with Writer Akshita Nanda

“I remember when I first came to Singapore in 1995 on a scholarship, my parents told me to eat the food in this country,” Akshita Nanda comments offhand, as we wait for our dinner to arrive at Kogane-Yama. “Food is how you really get to know a country and its culture, and the act of eating itself bonds.” Akshita is perhaps best known as an … Continue reading A Childhood Dream Come True: A Conversation with Writer Akshita Nanda

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Preview: Arts House Launches Inaugural Literary Festival – Textures

The Arts House is staying true to its name more than ever, and diving deep into the world of the literary arts with the inaugural edition of Textures, an all new literary festival celebrating the power and beauty of words this weekend! With over 30 different programmes, Textures explores and champions local writing in all its forms, cultures and languages. Programmes ranges from performances to book sales to … Continue reading Preview: Arts House Launches Inaugural Literary Festival – Textures

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