Art What!: ‘Kim Lim – The Space Between. A Retrospective’ at National Gallery Singapore

It would be impossible to talk about Singapore contemporary art without mention of sculptor Kim Lim. And it is thus with great anticipation and revere that National Gallery Singapore’s Kim Lim: The Space Between – A Retrospective finally arrives, offering a powerful and long-awaited tribute to the late Kim Lim (1936–1997). Known for her minimalist approach, Lim was a seminal Singaporean-British sculptor and printmaker whose … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Kim Lim – The Space Between. A Retrospective’ at National Gallery Singapore

35th Singapore International Film Festival Closes with Record-breaking Box Office, Celebrates Excellence in Asian Cinema at Silver Screen Awards

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) concluded its 35th edition on December 8 with another record-breaking year. The festival marked its highest-ever box office earnings, with total ticket sales seeing a 10% increase from the last edition. This year’s attendance also surpassed the previous edition’s record, cementing SGIFF’s place among audiences as a key platform for Asian cinema. The final night of the festival culminated in the prestigious … Continue reading 35th Singapore International Film Festival Closes with Record-breaking Box Office, Celebrates Excellence in Asian Cinema at Silver Screen Awards

35th Singapore International Film Festival Kicks Off with Southeast Asian Premiere of Stranger Eyes

The 35th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) opened on the evening of 28 November, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of Asian cinema. Held at the iconic Capitol Theatre, the evening saw the Southeast Asian premiere of Singaporean director Yeo Siew Hua’s award-winning psychological thriller Stranger Eyes, marking the first of 105 films from over 48 countries — 80% of which are from Asia — to be … Continue reading 35th Singapore International Film Festival Kicks Off with Southeast Asian Premiere of Stranger Eyes

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore opens new long-term exhibition ‘Singapore Stories: ​Pathways and Detours in Art​’

National Gallery Singapore presents the first part of its new long-term exhibition, Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art in the revamped DBS Singapore Gallery, where masterpieces and new artworks from the National Collection will be presented alongside loans from private and institutional collections. The exhibition explores Singapore’s stories through art, showing how artists have used their artworks to reflect and respond to societal changes over time.  Featuring … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore opens new long-term exhibition ‘Singapore Stories: ​Pathways and Detours in Art​’

Six arts practitioners conferred Singapore’s top arts accolade at the Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award Ceremony 2024

Six artists were conferred the Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award (CMYAA) at National Gallery Singapore for their outstanding contributions to Singapore’s arts sector. Cultural Medallion recipients Ghanavenothan Retnam and Siew Hock Meng, and Young Artist Award recipients Alan Choo Su Ho, Evan Low Jun Feng, Tan Si En, and Zhang Fuming have achieved excellence in their respective fields. The recipients have also made significant strides in creating works that resonate with audiences in … Continue reading Six arts practitioners conferred Singapore’s top arts accolade at the Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award Ceremony 2024

Film Fanatic: An Interview with Jeremy Chua, General Manager of SGIFF on the state of the film industry

Jeremy Chua remembers his childhood as a lonely one, one primarily spent in what seemed to become a second home – the cinema. Growing up watching films that engaged and enchanted him, he recalls spending time doodling car parks, and in the cars parked within them, he would imagine people sitting inside, and all the little thoughts and stories that made up their lives, and … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Jeremy Chua, General Manager of SGIFF on the state of the film industry

Film Fanatic: An Interview with Yeo Siew Hua, director of SGIFF 2024 opening film ‘Stranger Eyes’

Singaporean director and filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua has a longstanding history with the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF). Not only has he been consistently showcasing work he has helped produce or direct, but he looks upon the festival fondly as a key part of his formative years as a teen. But this year, Yeo is making new waves at the festival once again, with his … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Yeo Siew Hua, director of SGIFF 2024 opening film ‘Stranger Eyes’

Art What!: Singapore Art Week returns in 2025 with new collaborations and programmes to ignite the senses

Singapore Art Week (SAW), Southeast Asia’s ten-day pinnacle visual arts season, returns from 17 to 26 January 2025 for its 13th edition. Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC) and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Art Takes Over with more than 130 exciting arts events across the island for people from all walks of life to engage with and enjoy the arts, together.  … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Week returns in 2025 with new collaborations and programmes to ignite the senses

Seasoned Film and Television producer Justin Deimen Appointed Executive Director at ITI

Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) announces the appointment of Executive Director Justin Deimen, a seasoned film & television producer and senior creative executive who has led major cross-cultural initiatives across the wider creative economy through his roles as the former Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Southeast Asian Audio-Visual Association (SAAVA), an ASEAN-focused creative producing trade organisation, and the Managing Partner of Aurora Media Holdings Inc, … Continue reading Seasoned Film and Television producer Justin Deimen Appointed Executive Director at ITI

The Necessary Stage expands Associate Artists Programme with Two Trailblazing Designers for 2025

The Necessary Stage (TNS) continues to champion innovation and inclusivity in socially engaged theatre by welcoming two groundbreaking additions to its 2025 Associate Artists Programme (AAP). For the first time, the programme will feature designers, with sound designer and composer Safuan Johari and lighting designer Faith Liu Yong Huay joining the current dynamic cohort. This move marks an exciting evolution in the AAP, spotlighting the … Continue reading The Necessary Stage expands Associate Artists Programme with Two Trailblazing Designers for 2025