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Art What!: ‘Diplomacy and Desire – Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore’ at National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore presents Diplomacy and Desire: Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore, a solo exhibition by celebrated Indonesian painter Basoeki Abdullah (1915–1993), known for his striking portraits and high-profile patrons across postcolonial Southeast Asia. Housed in Dalam Southeast Asia – the Gallery’s experimental project that showcases curatorial experimentation and platforms lesser-known perspectives on the region’s art and histories – the exhibition offers a provocative look at … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Diplomacy and Desire – Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore’ at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!: ‘Fernando Zóbel – Order is Essential’ at National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore presents Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential, the museum’s first-ever solo exhibition dedicated to transcontinental abstract artist Fernando Zóbel (1924–1984) and Singapore’s inaugural showcase of his work. Opening on 9 May, the exhibition features over 200 pieces — including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and archival materials. It introduces Zóbel to new audiences, offering fresh insights into his multifaceted contributions as an artist, patron, … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Fernando Zóbel – Order is Essential’ at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!: Heman Chong’s ‘This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.’ at Singapore Art Museum

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents the first major survey exhibition of mid-career Singapore artist Heman Chong, titled This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. From 10 May to 17 August 2025, explore 51 works from the early 2000s to the present, including six new commissions unveiled at the exhibition. The exhibition maps Chong’s prolific conceptual practice … Continue reading Art What!: Heman Chong’s ‘This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.’ at Singapore Art Museum

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Nine Years Theatre’s Home Kitchen: An Interview with director Nelson Chia, and leads Rei Poh and Joel Tan

For any Singaporean, food is always a topic that’s on the tip of our tongues, whether it’s deciding what to eat for dinner, debating which tze char restaurant reigns supreme, or the hidden gems we so fiercely gatekeep. But for someone actually in the F&B industry, facing rising rental prices and new generations who would rather not take over the family business, the fear that … Continue reading Nine Years Theatre’s Home Kitchen: An Interview with director Nelson Chia, and leads Rei Poh and Joel Tan

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Art What!: i Light Singapore 2025 – To Gather

As Singapore marks its 60th birthday, i Light Singapore (iLSG) returns from 29 May to 21 June 2025, to illuminate the city and connect communities through captivating light installations and exciting programmes that foster sustainable lifestyles. Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and presented by UOB, Asia’s leading light festival will light up Marina Bay and neighbouring precincts, including returning satellite site South Beach and … Continue reading Art What!: i Light Singapore 2025 – To Gather

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Art What!: Wifredo Lam – Outside In at STPI

STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery presents Outside In, the first solo exhibition in Southeast Asia dedicated to pioneering artist Wifredo Lam (1902–1982). On view from 24 May to 13 July 2025, the STPI Annual Special Exhibition brings together over 60 works on paper from the Wifredo Lam Estate, offering rare insight into the printmaking practice of an artist who is increasingly recognised as one … Continue reading Art What!: Wifredo Lam – Outside In at STPI

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Preview: Moonlit City 城里的月光 by Toy Factory

In celebration of Singapore’s 60th National Day and Toy Factory Productions’ 35th anniversary, get ready for a brand new Mandarin musical coming this July. Directed by Goh Boon Teck and written by Jedidiah Huang, Moonlit City takes inspiration from eight timeless songs by renowned Singaporean composer Tan Kah Beng, and delves into the legendary love story of Singapore’s founding parents Lee Kuan Yew and Kwa … Continue reading Preview: Moonlit City 城里的月光 by Toy Factory

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Arts of Hong Kong: M+ announces Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival 2025 – Time Will Tell

HONG KONG – M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture in West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) in Hong Kong, proudly presents the second edition of the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival (AAGFF), supported by CHANEL. This dynamic three-day programme celebrates independent moving image practices and histories that have shaped Asia’s artistic landscape over the past six decades through the lens of visual culture. Held between Friday, 30 May to … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: M+ announces Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival 2025 – Time Will Tell

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Pesta Raya 2025: An Interview with Hafidz Rahman on ‘My Name is (NOT) Khan’

In spite of his years of working in theatre and the arts, with plenty of comedy sketches both onstage and online, artist Hafidz Rahman is doing something he’s never done before – a full-length one-man show. Best known for his viral comedy videos on social media (@asonofapeach), Hafidz is set to premiere My Name Is (NOT) Khan this May, as part of the Esplanade – … Continue reading Pesta Raya 2025: An Interview with Hafidz Rahman on ‘My Name is (NOT) Khan’

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Pesta Raya 2025: An Interview with director Atin Amat and actor Fir Rahman on staging ‘SALINA’

It’s been almost three decades since the last time local Malay theatre company Teater Kami staged a theatrical adaptation of Malaysia’s National Laureate A. Samad Said’s seminal novel SALINA. But that’s about to change, as it receives a brand new staging as part of the Esplanade’s 2025 Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts. Adapted and directed by Teater Kami artistic director Atin Amat, SALINA … Continue reading Pesta Raya 2025: An Interview with director Atin Amat and actor Fir Rahman on staging ‘SALINA’

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