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Art What!: Fifth edition of Art Encounters at Bugis Town

The fifth edition of Art Encounters by Art Outreach will travel to Bugis Town (comprising of Bugis Junction, Bugis+ and Bugis Street), from 21 August to 3 October 2021 featuring a site-specific commission by Singapore-based British artist Chloë Manasseh. Titled Petals Fall, Now and Then, the display comprises an exhibition of largeformat botanical paintings in one container, and a multi-sensorial installation in a second container … Continue reading Art What!: Fifth edition of Art Encounters at Bugis Town

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Arts, Music, Preview

re:Sound Collective presents Jonathan Shin’s 1819 Suite, now reborn in cyberspace

In 2019, Resound Collective commissioned young Singaporean composer Jonathan Shin to produce a chamber orchestra work that chronicled Singapore’s pivotal moments, in commemoration of the country’s bicentennial. The resulting work, the six-movement 1819 Suite was performed to broad acclaim in October 2019. Since the premiere, there have been calls for the work to be performed again, and to be shared more broadly with the public, … Continue reading re:Sound Collective presents Jonathan Shin’s 1819 Suite, now reborn in cyberspace

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Art What!: One Kampong Gelam Introduces Urban Arts-Themed Adventures for Hall of Fame @ Kampong Gelam

Having made waves as Southeast Asia’s first official graffiti Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame @ Kampong Gelam keeps the visitor experience fresh with a slew of new neighbourhood art programming from July 2021. Set against the historic and vibrant backdrop of Kampong Gelam2 , from its street art-lined alleys, traditional businesses to iconic cultural landmarks, visitors can re-experience the precinct with activities themed around … Continue reading Art What!: One Kampong Gelam Introduces Urban Arts-Themed Adventures for Hall of Fame @ Kampong Gelam

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Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 to feature over 300 artists this year

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – OzAsia Festival 2021 will feature more than 300 artists in what is expected to be the world’s most significant showcase of Asian Australian talent, with tickets now on sale for an exciting range of contemporary works.  Held from 21st October to 7th November, OzAsia Festival will present around 100 performances and includes 11 world premieres and two Australian premieres across more than … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 to feature over 300 artists this year

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Preview: Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff Festival 2021

After their last edition in 2019, which saw four brand new scripts from budding young playwrights produced for the stage, Toy Factory Productions Ltd’s The Wright Stuff Festival is back for 2021, once again shining the spotlight on new writing from young scriptwriters in Singapore. This year, the festival focuses on the theme of “Inwards”, which encouraged their playwrights to create and submit new works … Continue reading Preview: Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff Festival 2021

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Arts, Comedy, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2021 by How Drama

How Drama’s beloved Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap sketch comedy may have been relegated to the digital space for the better part of last year. But this August, the gang are back for a LIVE performance, with a couple of new additions to the team, here to poke fun at the biggest news stories of 2020-21! Directed by Melissa Sim, and written by both … Continue reading Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2021 by How Drama

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Preview: Playing The Hand by Darren and Jerryl

When we caught young magicians Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan’s online magic show last year, we were impressed by their can-do attitude and innovation, finding a way to make magic work in a digital space amidst the pandemic. Now, they’re back, this time collaborating with The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s Flipside programme, for yet another live virtual theatrical magic show. Titled Playing The … Continue reading Preview: Playing The Hand by Darren and Jerryl

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film: Aspiring local filmmakers impress with short films at ciNE65 2021

The 2021 ciNE65 short film competition came to a rousing close this week with Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad presenting the awards to the winners at the awards ceremony held at The Grand Cathay. “Siti” achieved top honours, clinching the ciNE65 Movie Makers Award for its gripping story of Joyce and her domestic helper, Siti, as they reminisce about Joyce’s grandmother through the … Continue reading Film: Aspiring local filmmakers impress with short films at ciNE65 2021

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Preview: ANAMNESIS by Cheryl Charli Tan

The word anamnesis refers to recollection, especially of a supposed previous existence, such as past lives. Memory then, becomes the central focus of this new play by Cheryl Charli Tan, with ANAMNESIS, as a couple grapples with their relationship with each other and their loved ones. Directed by Isaiah Christopher Lee, ANAMNESIS derives its name from Roland Barthes’ A Lover’s Discourse, and stars both Cheryl … Continue reading Preview: ANAMNESIS by Cheryl Charli Tan

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Art What!: The Voice of Things at West Bund Museum, Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA – After “The Shape of Time”, the inaugural exhibition of the collection, the Centre Pompidou × West Bund Museum Project is revealing the second chapter of its semi-permanent exhibition, “The Voice of Things”, on display from the summer of 2021 until the start of 2023. The new exhibition brings together a collection of emblematic works, ranging from the avant-gardes of the early 20th … Continue reading Art What!: The Voice of Things at West Bund Museum, Shanghai

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