Category: Singapore

Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: _T0701_ by Zeugma (SIFA 2021)

Black Mirror meets black magic. The ‘toyol’ or undead infant frequently features in Malay folklore, used as a tool by bomohs (shaman) to conduct black magic and cause mischief. But in a futuristic world ruled by technology, is there still a place for outdated superstitions or magic to exist? Blending cyberpunk with a quintessentially Singaporean flavour, local arts collective Zeugma’s new work _T0701_ imagines a … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: _T0701_ by Zeugma (SIFA 2021)

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

Review: From Mee to You by Chef Justin Quek (SIFA 2021)

Letting the culinary arts bring people together and SIFA to a close. When it comes to an arts festival, few people would include or even consider the culinary arts a relevant part of the lineup. But just as watching a live theatre performance can bring people closer together, so can food – even if we’re physically apart. That idea of a shared meal is what … Continue reading Review: From Mee to You by Chef Justin Quek (SIFA 2021)

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows – June 2021

In the month of June, BBC Earth puts a spotlight on the fragility of our environment and what we can do to save it. In this special three-part series as part of BBC’s Our Planet Now programme about the environment, Greta Thunberg: A Year To Change The World follows the highly-influential 18-year-old Swedish environmentalist as she takes a year off from school to travel around the … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – June 2021

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: An Interview with Gryffin

Years ago, Dan Griffith started out his music career just wanting his friends to play it at parties. But today, the artist, better known as Gryffin, has countless hit remixes to his name, a debut album with several chart topping singles, and over 10.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Most recently, Gryffin saw a surprising resurgence in popularity for his single ‘Tie Me Down’, featuring … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Gryffin

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Art What!: Du Kun’s Scores of Landscapes at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery has announced Scores of Landscapes, by Chinese artist Du Kun in his first ever solo exhibition in Singapore. The scrolls of landscape paintings in the series Scores of Landscapes look serene and ancient, as if they have frozen the history of thousands of years. But in fact, these landscapes themselves are pieces of nervous, sad, discordant, and unconventional music. Du Kun graduated with … Continue reading Art What!: Du Kun’s Scores of Landscapes at Mizuma Gallery

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: ABANGSAPAU releases debut single with Def Jam SEA ‘hahaha’

Singaporean artist ABANGSAPAU makes his Def Jam South East Asia debut with an assertive and dominant new rap single titled “hahaha”. The song, produced by Prodbydan, marks an exciting new phase for the bilingual rapper that begins with a trap-inflicted statement of intent, written in Malay and English. While everyone else is chasing clout, he’s carrying his message out loud. The song’s title indicates not … Continue reading Music Is: ABANGSAPAU releases debut single with Def Jam SEA ‘hahaha’

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Parque Mayer dir. António-Pedro Vasconcelos

Art and politics collide in this moving tribute to the titular Portuguese amusement park. For most Singaporeans, Portuguese history and culture are likely to be little known subjects at the back of our minds. But with António-Pedro Vasconcelos’ Parque Mayer, one is left intrigued and compelled to find out more, thanks to the stirring performances and tale of revolution via art, as told through one … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Parque Mayer dir. António-Pedro Vasconcelos

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Demon States by The Observatory (SIFA 2021)

Futurist cyberpunk hellscapes to accompany new songs from The Observatory. Presented as part of the 2021 Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), Demon States is one of this edition’s most unique offerings yet. Produced by The Observatory, the immersive mixed reality experience acts as a preview for the local band’s upcoming album with Koichi Shimizu, and combines their music with set design by Irfan Kasban, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Demon States by The Observatory (SIFA 2021)

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: A Thousand Ways by 600 Highwaymen (SIFA 2021)

Learning to connect again in three parts. After a year of the pandemic, watching dramatic readings on Zoom and pre-recorded archival footage, audience members are hungry for one thing – engagement. And one of the most effective ways of doing that is turning the tables and transforming the audience into the artist. In a way, that’s what 600 Highwaymen have done in A Thousand Ways, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: A Thousand Ways by 600 Highwaymen (SIFA 2021)

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Arts, News, Singapore

New COVID-19 relief measures announced to help arts and culture sector

The National Arts Council (NAC) has made a new announcement, in response to Singapore’s recent tightening of measures under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). The arts and culture are critical to society’s well-being, especially in these challenging times, as they rally and bring people together, and nurture the spirit, especially in times like these. But due to the change in measures, the arts and culture sector has … Continue reading New COVID-19 relief measures announced to help arts and culture sector

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