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Art: Helutrans (Thailand) connects people and art with BAB Fringe’s Chiang Mai Artists’ Studios

Art has a way of bringing people together, crossing boundaries of place, experience and perspective. Through its work in art logistics and its new exhibition space in Thailand, Helutrans is exploring how the movement of art can become a meeting point between artists and the wider world. BANGKOK, THAILAND – A work of art begins somewhere: in a studio filled with unfinished ideas, beside a … Continue reading Art: Helutrans (Thailand) connects people and art with BAB Fringe’s Chiang Mai Artists’ Studios

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★★★★☆ Film Review: Rose dir. Markus Schleinzer

Markus Schleinzer’s stark, folktale-like drama is anchored by a remarkable Sandra Hüller, examining the absurdity of gender norms and the courage it takes to claim a life of one’s own. Duration: 93 minutes The first thing that strikes viewers about Rose is its striking black-and-white cinematography. The monochrome palette draws attention to the textures of faces, clothing and the pastoral landscape, giving the film the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Film Review: Rose dir. Markus Schleinzer

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★★★★★ Film Review: Look Back dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda

Live action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s hit one-shot celebrates the labour of love and sacrifice that goes into art-making against the backdrop of heartbreaking tragedy. Duration: 100 minutes Having already received a fantastic anime adaptation back in 2024, the prospect of yet another version of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s hit one-shot manga Look Back might initially seem unnecessary. What more could a live-action adaptation offer a story … Continue reading ★★★★★ Film Review: Look Back dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda

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★★★★★ Film Review: The Assassin(s) dir. Hur Jin-ho

Hur Jin-ho speaks truth to power in this action-packed, tension-filled political conspiracy thriller about the 1974 Liberation Day assassination attempt. Duration: 131 minutes In the grand tradition of making journalism look like the most badass career in the world, Hur Jin-ho’s The Assassin(s) is a magnificent piece of political thriller filmmaking, a gripping procedural about the pursuit of truth, and a reminder of the magic … Continue reading ★★★★★ Film Review: The Assassin(s) dir. Hur Jin-ho

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Film: The 42nd vOilah! French Film Festival returns to Singapore with enduring stories that have shaped history and imagination

From 12 to 29 November, the 42nd edition of vOilah! brings 34 films to Singapore, spanning landmark moments in French history, compelling stories of women who challenge convention, the whimsical worlds of Jean-Pierre Jeunet and family-friendly adventures across generations. French cinema has a way of making the familiar feel extraordinary. A walk through Paris becomes a mystery, an ordinary encounter blossoms into romance, and a … Continue reading Film: The 42nd vOilah! French Film Festival returns to Singapore with enduring stories that have shaped history and imagination

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Film: SGIFF 2026 Opens with a Celebration of Cinema and Creative Freedom

From a star-studded red carpet to a rousing defence of artistic integrity, the 37th Singapore International Film Festival opens on a high note, with sold-out screenings, a renewed commitment to local filmmakers and a reminder of why the cinema-going experience still matters. The opening night of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has always been about more than the films themselves. It is about the … Continue reading Film: SGIFF 2026 Opens with a Celebration of Cinema and Creative Freedom

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Film: Singapore International Film Festival Opens New Worlds of Discovery for Young Audiences and Reimagines the Future of Cinema with Parallax

The Singapore International Film Festival’s Junior Explorers programme pairs three films from Chile, Ireland and Japan with sensory-friendly screenings and hands-on activities, while its new Parallax programme looks at how technology is reshaping the future of filmmaking. A first trip to the cinema can be more than an introduction to the big screen. It can open up new worlds, spark questions about growing up and … Continue reading Film: Singapore International Film Festival Opens New Worlds of Discovery for Young Audiences and Reimagines the Future of Cinema with Parallax

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Art: Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush | 范昌乾：南方笔韵 at National Gallery Singapore

From expressive bamboo paintings and rarely seen depictions of kampong life to poetic landscapes and the artists he mentored, Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush traces the journey of an influential ink master whose legacy extends far beyond the brush. For many familiar with Singapore’s Chinese ink painting tradition, Fan Chang Tien is remembered as the “Gardener”, a master who nurtured generations of … Continue reading Art: Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush | 范昌乾：南方笔韵 at National Gallery Singapore

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Film: SGIFF 2026 Brings Back Its Festival Closing with Asian Premiere of ‘Vintage Violence’

After more than a decade without a dedicated closing event, the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is bringing back one final big-screen gathering to round off its 37th edition with a film that promises crime, dark comedy and a distinctly modern kind of chaos. The festival will close on 1 November with the Asian premiere of Vintage Violence, the latest feature from Ukrainian-American filmmaker Eugene … Continue reading Film: SGIFF 2026 Brings Back Its Festival Closing with Asian Premiere of ‘Vintage Violence’

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Mr Chng Hak-Peng appointed new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore from 1 January 2027

Singapore’s visual arts landscape is entering a new phase, with National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum set to move forward under dedicated leadership from January 2027. Mr Chng Hak-Peng will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore, succeeding Dr Eugene Tan, who has led the institution as Chief Executive Officer since 2024. Dr Tan will remain with the Gallery until the end … Continue reading Mr Chng Hak-Peng appointed new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore from 1 January 2027

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