Preview: The Wright Stuff Festival 2023 by Toy Factory Productions

Returning for a brand new edition, Toy Factory Productions is once again helming The Wright Stuff Festival, returning this September for its 4th season. Created with the intent to nurture and mentor new playwrights, The Wright Stuff Festival 2023 is the culmination of that mentorship, as a graduation showcase for their budding playwrights to present their work as full productions, at the end of the … Continue reading Preview: The Wright Stuff Festival 2023 by Toy Factory Productions

Art What!: MeshMinds 3.0: ArtxTechforGood presents Innovative Exhibition Spotlighting Singapore’s Contemporary Culture and Envisioning a Sustainable Future

The MeshMinds Foundation returns to ArtScience Museum for the third time with MeshMinds 3.0: ArtxTechforGood. This immersive showcase, supported by The Arts Fund, invites young visitors to try extended reality (XR), Metaverse and gaming prototypes developed using the latest 3D world building platforms and artificial intelligence tools. These fun, educational, experimental experiences encourage visitors to ‘play for the planet’ and learn about the importance of … Continue reading Art What!: MeshMinds 3.0: ArtxTechforGood presents Innovative Exhibition Spotlighting Singapore’s Contemporary Culture and Envisioning a Sustainable Future

Film Fanatic: ‘The Breaking Ice’ to hold special Post-Screening Q&A Session with leading actress Zhou Dongyu and director Anthony Chen

Award-winning leading actress Zhou Dongyu, together with award-winning local director Anthony Chen, will hold a special post-screening Q&A event for their latest movie – The Breaking Ice on 4th September at GV Bugis+. Besides being one of the first in Singapore to catch the movie before its official release, fans will also be able to hear what Zhou Dongyu and Director Anthony Chen have to share when they were … Continue reading Film Fanatic: ‘The Breaking Ice’ to hold special Post-Screening Q&A Session with leading actress Zhou Dongyu and director Anthony Chen

Music Is: T’ang Quartet – Chamber of Heroes

The renowned T’ang Quartet is thrilled to announce a mesmerising concert experience at Victoria Concert Hall on August 29, where they will celebrate the brilliance of chamber music’s finest composers. Set against the backdrop of their mission to honour classical era legends while embracing the contributions of contemporary composers, the ensemble will present an enchanting evening featuring the exceptional works of Joseph Haydn, Caroline Shaw, … Continue reading Music Is: T’ang Quartet – Chamber of Heroes

Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with Robert Zhao Renhui on nature, co-existence, and his new installation ‘Albizia’

The Albizia tree is a common sight in Singapore, having been introduced to our country in the 1870s for its ability to grow quickly and provide additional shade and build up forests. However, thanks to its ability to spread its seeds by wind, it is now seen as an invasive species, and has found homes in environments as varied as wastelands to roadsides, forming their … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with Robert Zhao Renhui on nature, co-existence, and his new installation ‘Albizia’

Film Fanatic: Nelson Yeo’s film ‘Dreaming & Dying’ wins two top prizes for first feature film at Locarno International Film Festival

Singaporean films are once again making headlines, with the world premiere of Nelson Yeo’s Dreaming & Dying at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival. Receiving critical acclaim and overwhelming positive response, Dreaming & Dying won two prizes – the coveted Filmmakers of the Present – Golden Leopard (Pardo d’oro Cineasti del presente) award and Swatch First Feature Award (Prize for Best First Feature), marking the first … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Nelson Yeo’s film ‘Dreaming & Dying’ wins two top prizes for first feature film at Locarno International Film Festival

Film Fanatic: Award-winning Actress Zhou Dongyu and Local Director Anthony Chen in Singapore for new movie ‘The Breaking Ice’

Award-winning leading actress Zhou Dongyu, together with award-winning local director Anthony Chen, will be in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands this Sunday to promote their latest movie – The Breaking Ice. At the age of 20, Zhou Dongyu was scouted and cast in reputable director Zhang Yimou’s UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE 《山楂树之恋》 and has since built a successful acting career. She has won multiple acting awards from her previous feature films including SOUL MATE 《七月与安生》, THIS IS … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Award-winning Actress Zhou Dongyu and Local Director Anthony Chen in Singapore for new movie ‘The Breaking Ice’

Arts of Malaysia: Sisyphus No.9 by Theatresauce (Preview)

“We must imagine Sisyphus happy.” – Albert Camus KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Ending off Theatresauce’s season, with a bumper crop of seven productions, is Sisyphus No.9, a philosophical piece told through experimental movements and music. Directed by Tung Jit Yang, Sisyphus No.9 considers the idea of the mundane in routine. Day in, day out. The rising and setting of the sun, darkness to light. Getting … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Sisyphus No.9 by Theatresauce (Preview)

Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – A Retrospective at Artspace @ Helutrans

artcommune gallery, with the sponsorship of Dr. Lee Hung Ming, is pleased to present Cheong Soo Pieng: A Retrospective from 16 September to 1 October 2023 at Artspace @ Helutrans. Featuring over 80 works of Cheong Soo Pieng, the retrospective exhibition will offer a comprehensive look into all aspects of the prolific artist’s career over the span of 40 years. As a pioneer of the … Continue reading Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – A Retrospective at Artspace @ Helutrans

Art What!: Paul Russo’s Power of Paper at Ode to Art Gallery

American artist Paul Rousso is set to hold his first exhibition in Singapore, unfolding his iconic artwork on paper as a medium and their significance to Southeast Asia.   Meeting Asia for the first time along with his inaugural exhibition is his series of Asian Bubble Cash, the latest metamorphosis of his works on currencies and their influence. Showcasing Asian currency bills in a swirling … Continue reading Art What!: Paul Russo’s Power of Paper at Ode to Art Gallery