Museum Musings: An Interview with Madeleine Lee, Inaugural Poet-In-Residence At The National Gallery Singapore’s Words on Arts Series

Some time back, National Gallery Singapore began their Words on Art programme, introducing the idea of poets-in-residence to pen collections based on their time spent within the gallery walls, admiring the works of art and putting pen to paper. The first of these local poets was Madeleine Lee, whose ekphrastic poetry written in response to the Gallery’s exhibitions was collected in regarding, published by National Gallery Singapore … Continue reading Museum Musings: An Interview with Madeleine Lee, Inaugural Poet-In-Residence At The National Gallery Singapore’s Words on Arts Series

Review: Flowers of the Night by Kamini Ramachandran (ARTWALK Little India 2019)

Tales of rebirth, gender fluidity and karma from Singapore’s top storyteller Held as part of ARTWALK Little India 2019, in a small brick and mortar gallery housed  between Rowell Road and Desker Road, master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran returned for her fourth time performing at the festival to regale audiences with her tales of the past and the epic. Gathered around her as she knelt beside an altar-like … Continue reading Review: Flowers of the Night by Kamini Ramachandran (ARTWALK Little India 2019)

Museum Musings: Introducing ARTitude Galeria – The First Colombian Contemporary Art Gallery in Singapore

Dedicated solely to introducing Colombian artists to Asian audiences, the launch of ARTitude Galeria marks an exciting new addition to our local arts scene, bringing with them not only the introduction of established artists collectors and art enthusiasts would automatically take an interest in, but also brand new names and young, up and coming artists to look out for, connecting Colombia with Singapore and vice versa. … Continue reading Museum Musings: Introducing ARTitude Galeria – The First Colombian Contemporary Art Gallery in Singapore

In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Divine Proportions by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

LONDON – You may have been to parties before, but have you ever been to one thrown by the gods themselves? Taking inspiration from Greek mythology, Shotgun Carousel presents a positively heavenly immersive dining experience with Divine Proportions, transforming The Vaults completely into celestial party central. Conceptualized by Laura Drake Chambers, directed by Celine Lowenthal and with a script by Cressida Peever, hedonistic revelry is the name of … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Divine Proportions by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

Museum Musings: Breezing Willow at the Parkview Museum (Preview)

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and for their latest exhibition, the Parkview Museum is teaming up with the National Art Museum of China and China Cultural Centre to present Breezing Willow, an exhibition showcasing treasured New Year paintings of Yangliuqing from the fine collections of National Art Museum of China. Lotus Lake Guangxu Period – Qing Dynasty Woodblock print, painted with brush … Continue reading Museum Musings: Breezing Willow at the Parkview Museum (Preview)

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Kaspar by Edith Podesta and NAFA (Review)

Language is a prison in this cerebral play about oppressive society.  In line with her penchant for cerebral scripts heavy on text, director Edith Podesta’s efforts at bringing Austrian writer Peter Handke’s Kaspar to life with the help of NAFA’s BA Theatre students is a valiant one, no easy feat given its absurdist, non-linear flow and often nonsensical, non-sequitur language. Loosely inspired by the story … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Kaspar by Edith Podesta and NAFA (Review)

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Jogging by Hanane Hajj Ali (Review)

What we talk about when we talk about jogging. The subject of jogging may seem like an unusual entry point into theatre, but for 50-something year old Lebanese actress and activist Hanane Hajj Ali, jogging is an exercise and activity that awakens the storyteller within her. Directed by Eric Deniaud, Jogging showcases Hanane’s mastery over storytelling as she recounts her daily routine of jogging through … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Jogging by Hanane Hajj Ali (Review)

Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Returns December 2018 At Height Of Festive Season

After its inaugural edition last year, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival has now returned for yet another 3 months of rides and games to bring light to the Marina Bay Area from December to March! Situated at the Bayfront Event Space, the carnival spans four football fields (or 23,000 square metres) with 50 rides and games from countries all around the world. This time around, … Continue reading Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Returns December 2018 At Height Of Festive Season

Review: Master Z – The Ip Man Legacy dir. Yuen Woo-Ping (Review)

The latest installment of the Ip Man franchise may not have Donnie Yen, but still dazzles with intricately choreographed fight scenes. Over the past few years, actor Donnie Yen has become almost synonymous with the Ip Man franchise, playing the titular Wing Chun master and rapidly rising to become one of Hong Kong’s biggest martial arts stars. But while Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy does … Continue reading Review: Master Z – The Ip Man Legacy dir. Yuen Woo-Ping (Review)

In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)

A culinary way to enjoy this Gothic classic. LONDON – Annie McKenzie is a woman of many surprises – besides being an expert in the kitchen (2016 MasterChef Semi-Finalist), she’s also trained as an actor. So in many ways, it’s no surprise that she started Scripts For Supper, which combines both food and theatre into a single, immersive dining experience. While previously, Scripts For Supper has … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)