Art What!: An Interview with Māori contemporary artist Lisa Reihana on ‘GLISTEN’ at National Gallery Singapore

Humans are often more alike than we think, with surprising parallels taking place across cultures, arts and beliefs, even thousands of miles apart. Bringing that to light is Māori contemporary artist Lisa Reihana, whose new work GLISTEN, installed atop National Gallery Singapore, finds links between Southeast Asian Songket and Māori Tāniko weaving from Aotearoa New Zealand . Taking the form of a large-scale outdoor kinetic … Continue reading Art What!: An Interview with Māori contemporary artist Lisa Reihana on ‘GLISTEN’ at National Gallery Singapore

Art What!: Spherical Moments at Artspace @ Helutrans

This June, Onfinitive Project proudly announces their return pop-up “Spherical Moments” in Singapore after its successful debut exhibition “Neo Japan: Pop Art Explored” last July at Artspace@ Helutrans. This exhibition will showcase over 10 new works by Beijing-born artist Liu Bin and Chicago-born artist Jordan Kasey, where this project is considered to be their debut exhibition in Singapore. Elvina Chan, curator for the exhibition explains, … Continue reading Art What!: Spherical Moments at Artspace @ Helutrans

Film Fanatic: I NOT STUPID 3 scores 2nd highest opening day for an Asian film in 2024

Local movie I NOT STUPID 3 《小孩不笨3》, helmed by Singapore’s most commercially successful director Jack Neo, scores the 2nd highest opening day for Asian films this year! The third instalment from the renowned franchise I NOT STUPID 《小孩不笨》 collected S$56,000 on its first day, the only film that ranked behind Chinese New Year movie MONEY NO ENOUGH 3 《钱不够用3:全部够用》, a drama-comedy also by Neo. I NOT STUPID 3 was released on 6 June. OPENING DAY BOX OFFICE CHART FOR ASIAN FILMS IN 2024   English … Continue reading Film Fanatic: I NOT STUPID 3 scores 2nd highest opening day for an Asian film in 2024

Art What!: Olafur Eliasson – Your curious journey at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

This May, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents the highly-anticipated exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, the first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia dedicated to the work of internationally celebrated Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. Featuring 17 artworks that employ diverse media to reflect the expanse of Eliasson’s wide-ranging oeuvre, the exhibition will touch on major themes of his three-decade-long practice — embodiment, experience, perception, as well … Continue reading Art What!: Olafur Eliasson – Your curious journey at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

Art What!: “Artful-noon” dining experiences await as UOB launches 43rd UOB Painting of the Year competition

Last week, UOB launched the 43rd edition of the UOB Painting of the Year (UOB POY) competition with a multi-sensory food art showcase, featuring delectable artistic treats in a collaboration between UOB POY artists and restaurant partners from Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG). Held at Gillman Barracks, the launch event featured a preview of edible creations conceived by six PPHG executive chefs, inspired by artworks … Continue reading Art What!: “Artful-noon” dining experiences await as UOB launches 43rd UOB Painting of the Year competition

Film Fanatic: 33rd European Film Festival in Singapore arrives this April with 24 participating countries

A month-long festival, a new venue in the heart of Singapore and new partnerships mark the 33rd edition of the European Film Festival (EUFF). Presented by the European Union (EU) Delegation to Singapore, EUFF shines the spotlight on European cinema by bringing films to Singapore reflecting Europe’s creativity, inclusivity, and diversity. The EUFF runs at The Projector (Cineleisure) from 23rd April to 25th May 2024. … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 33rd European Film Festival in Singapore arrives this April with 24 participating countries

Artists and technologists collaborate for the first edition of the Performing Arts x Tech Lab with new experiences for audiences

This April, the Performing Arts x Tech Lab (Lab) will launch an Industry Sharing at the Esplanade Annexe Studio till 13 April 2024 for the public, potential partners and adopters to experience new possibilities in performance creation. This marks the completion of the nine-month long incubation, organised by the National Arts Council (NAC) in partnership with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Esplanade).  The Industry … Continue reading Artists and technologists collaborate for the first edition of the Performing Arts x Tech Lab with new experiences for audiences

Esplanade Chairman Lee Tzu Yang to hand over baton to Lim Ming Yan from 1 Apr 2024

After 21 years of serving The Esplanade Co Ltd, first as a Board Member since 2003 and as its Chairman from January 2015, Lee Tzu Yang will be stepping down on 31 Mar 2024. Lim Ming Yan, current Deputy Chairman of Esplanade and Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation, will assume chairmanship from 1 Apr 2024. Mr Lim Ming Yan is an Independent/Non-Executive Director on … Continue reading Esplanade Chairman Lee Tzu Yang to hand over baton to Lim Ming Yan from 1 Apr 2024

Art What!: Dr Eugene Tan takes over as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum

Dr Eugene Tan, current Director of National Gallery Singapore (the Gallery) and Singapore Art Museum (SAM) will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Gallery and SAM on 1 April 2024. He will also take on the role of Head of the Visual Arts Cluster (VAC), which comprises the Gallery, SAM and STPI. He succeeds Ms Chong Siak Ching, who is retiring from her … Continue reading Art What!: Dr Eugene Tan takes over as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum

Experience art on the go as NAC and LTA partner to bring public art to commuter spaces

The National Arts Council (NAC) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced a three-year partnership to bring the arts closer to the public in land transport spaces and public transport commutes, through commissioned works by Singapore artists and arts organisations. The partnership kicks off today with the launch of the themed train and stations in support of Singapore Art Week 2024. The two agencies are also … Continue reading Experience art on the go as NAC and LTA partner to bring public art to commuter spaces