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Art What!: Affordable Art Fair Celebrates milestone 15th edition in Singapore

In 2024, Affordable Art Fair marks two significant milestones: its 25th anniversary globally and its 15th anniversary in Singapore. This 7-10 November 2024, the F1 Pit Building will once again come alive as the fair returns, continuing its mission to make art accessible to everyone and celebrating its enduring influence on the global and local art scenes. The 15th anniversary of Affordable Art Fair Singapore … Continue reading Art What!: Affordable Art Fair Celebrates milestone 15th edition in Singapore

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Film, News, Preview, Singapore

Full lineup revealed for Singapore International Film Festival 2024, including ‘Nightbitch’ and Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’

As the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) marks its 35th edition, the nation’s largest and longest-running film event reinforces its position as a key reference point for Singapore and Asian cinema, while showcasing its unique perspective on contemporary trends in global cinema. Held from 28 November to 8 December, this year’s lineup features 105 films from 45 countries, with 80% of the selections hailing from … Continue reading Full lineup revealed for Singapore International Film Festival 2024, including ‘Nightbitch’ and Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’

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11th Singapore Media Festival Returns to Showcase Captivating Films, Groundbreaking Collaborations, and Exceptional Talent from Asia

The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns for its 11th edition from 28 November – 8 December 2024 to showcase the magic of Asia’s media industry with a fresh lineup of captivating films, groundbreaking collaborations, and exceptional talent across its partner events – the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), and Nas Summit Asia. Hosted by the … Continue reading 11th Singapore Media Festival Returns to Showcase Captivating Films, Groundbreaking Collaborations, and Exceptional Talent from Asia

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35th Singapore International Film Festival to open with new Yeo Siew Hua film ‘Stranger Eyes’

As local films continue to gain momentum on the global stage, the 35th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is set to showcase the vitality and diversity of our nation’s filmmaking talent while reflecting current trends in Asian and international cinema. This year, the festival promises an exciting lineup of over 30 Singaporean and made-with-Singapore feature and short films, as well as new initiatives such as … Continue reading 35th Singapore International Film Festival to open with new Yeo Siew Hua film ‘Stranger Eyes’

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Art What!: Singapore Art Museum unveils new collection gallery with the exhibition ‘Everyday Practices’

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) unveils its new collection gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark with the inaugural exhibition Everyday Practices, reaffirming its commitment to showcasing and curating contemporary art from the National Collection that inspires profound reflections on our world today. Opening to the public on 30 August, the exhibition will be housed in the new Gallery 4 on Level 3 — SAM’s first space at Tanjong Pagar … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum unveils new collection gallery with the exhibition ‘Everyday Practices’

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Art What!: ‘Teo Eng Seng – We’re Happy. Are You Happy?’ at National Gallery Singapore

Revisit local and global events from the mid-20th century to the present through the ironic and sometimes tragicomic lens of veteran artist Teo Eng Seng at National Gallery Singapore’s latest exhibition. As part of its ongoing SG Artist series, National Gallery Singapore presents Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?, the most extensive and comprehensive survey of this trailblazing multidisciplinary innovator to date. From 6 September 2024 to 2 February 2025, visitors can look forward to … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Teo Eng Seng – We’re Happy. Are You Happy?’ at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, News, Theatre

Singaporean artist Liu Xiaoyi awarded the “Global Outstanding Young Leader” Award by Yazhou Zhoukan

Liu Xiaoyi, Artistic Director of Emergency Stairs, has been honoured with the “Global Outstanding Young Leader” award by Yazhou Zhoukan (Asiaweek). He received the award at Yazhou Zhoukan’s 36th Anniversary Gala held on 9th August 2024. “In 1995, contemporary artist Tang Da Wu created a renowned piece of performance art. During the opening of an exhibition, he presented a card to then-President Ong Teng Cheong … Continue reading Singaporean artist Liu Xiaoyi awarded the “Global Outstanding Young Leader” Award by Yazhou Zhoukan

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National Arts Council and Singapore Land Authority launch joint tender in search of master tenant for new arts space at Kampong Java

In a first of its kind initiative, the National Arts Council (NAC) and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) have launched a joint Price and Quality (PQ) tender for a row of five restored heritage properties at 52 to 56 Kampong Java Road (Kampong Java) for multi-disciplinary arts sandbox use. What that means is that the space at Kampong Java is intended to be used as … Continue reading National Arts Council and Singapore Land Authority launch joint tender in search of master tenant for new arts space at Kampong Java

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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

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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

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