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Singapore

Tanjong Pagar shophouses get a new breath of life as 8M Real Estate presents ‘Arts in the Alley: Walks of Life’

This August, Tanjong Pagar comes to life with Arts in the Alley: Walks of Life, a two-day festival of arts and heritage curated by 8M Real Estate. Held on 16 and 17 August 2025 and in celebration of SG60, Arts in the Alley invites the public on an exploratory journey through culture, community and the quieter corners of Singapore’s urban fabric. The event will be … Continue reading Tanjong Pagar shophouses get a new breath of life as 8M Real Estate presents ‘Arts in the Alley: Walks of Life’

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Arts, Interview, Singapore

Majulah Singapura: An Interview with NDP 2025 creative producer Benjamin Tan

60 years of independence is certainly a cause for celebration, one that Singapore and Singaporeans look forward to as National Day draws closer once again. Marking how far the nation has come, and a reminder to look ahead with hope and unity, this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) is bigger than ever before, and calls on all Singaporeans with the rallying cry of ‘Majulah Singapura!’ … Continue reading Majulah Singapura: An Interview with NDP 2025 creative producer Benjamin Tan

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Arts, festival, Preview, Singapore

Preview: : #WaterlooStKakis return with Waterloo Street Stories, a multidisciplinary dreamscape for Singapore Night Festival 2025

Something’s brewing on Waterloo Street—and it’s more than just incense, kopi, and the scent of sun-dried herbs. This Singapore Night Festival, happening from 22 August to 6 September 2025, the historic stretch of Waterloo Street will transform into a vibrant, sensorial corridor of memory and movement. In response to SNF 2025’s theme of “Island Nights”, the #WaterlooStKakis—Centre 42, Objectifs, P7:1SMA, SMU-ACM, and coordinated by The … Continue reading Preview: : #WaterlooStKakis return with Waterloo Street Stories, a multidisciplinary dreamscape for Singapore Night Festival 2025

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Arts, National Gallery, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Singapore Gallery Month Returns For 2025 – By Local Galleries, For the Regional Art Community

The Art Galleries Association Singapore (AGAS) is proud to present this year’s Singapore Gallery Month from 15 August to 14 September 2025. This marks the first-ever community-led edition, and features programmes by over 30 of Singapore’s leading art galleries across town. Singapore Gallery Month (SGM) is a vibrant, month-long celebration of exhibitions, events, and artist- and collector-driven experiences that spotlight the role of galleries as … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Gallery Month Returns For 2025 – By Local Galleries, For the Regional Art Community

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Singapore

Gardens by the Bay kicks off SG60 celebrations with Orchid Extravaganza and SEA debut of fireflies-inspired light show

Gardens by the Bay has kicked off its SG60 celebrations with the return of the ever-popular Orchid Extravaganza（兰花盛事）to Flower Dome, alongside the Southeast Asian debut of SPARK – a light installation resembling fireflies in the night sky by internationally renowned Dutch artist Mr Daan Roosegaarde. The launch was officiated by Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry, Mr Alvin Tan. Gardens by the Bay CEO Mr … Continue reading Gardens by the Bay kicks off SG60 celebrations with Orchid Extravaganza and SEA debut of fireflies-inspired light show

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Arts, festival, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2025 – Island Nights

Surrounded by waters that have long linked us to distant shores, Singapore is defined by the confluence of trade routes, peoples, and cultures. Soon, vibrant tales of connection will ripple across the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct, as the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2025 invites all to dive into our rich island heritage and rediscover the ties that continue to flow through the city.  The 16th edition of … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2025 – Island Nights

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Request Programme at Singapore Art Museum

A meditative act on how the innocuous daily routine can be made strange and even a little disturbing. In Singapore, life can feel like a chore. Settling into a daily routine can be comfortable, but its banality can also become utterly depressing in a city that keeps on keeping on. Meaning and connection can seem elusive, drowned out by the sameness of each night. It’s … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Request Programme at Singapore Art Museum

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Arts, News, Singapore, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

Haresh Sharma Awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts by Bath Spa University

Haresh Sharma, the Resident Playwright of The Necessary Stage (TNS), has received the Honorary Doctor of Arts awarded by Bath Spa University in the United Kingdom. Responding to his being conferred the accolade, Sharma says, “I’m deeply grateful to be awarded the Honorary Doctor of Arts as a recognition of my 37 years of work and dedication to growing and developing Singapore theatre.” He also … Continue reading Haresh Sharma Awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts by Bath Spa University

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Singapore

Preview: SMU Arts Fest 2025 – 2560

In celebration of both SG60 and Singapore Management University’s (SMU) 25th anniversary, SMU Arts Fest returns this August and September under the theme of 2560. Presenting five programmes over six weeks, get ready for a festival that’s full of celebration, creativity and collaboration from SMU students and partners. Running throughout the duration of the festival, 25 x 25 is an art exhibition that spotlights a … Continue reading Preview: SMU Arts Fest 2025 – 2560

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Pioneering interdisciplinary artist Amanda Heng and curator Selene Yap are Singapore’s artistic team for Biennale Arte 2026

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of pioneering interdisciplinary artist Amanda Heng to represent Singapore at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Arte) in 2026. She will collaborate with curator Selene Yap to realise the presentation. The pairing marks the 12th presentation of the Singapore Pavilion, which is commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), supported by the Ministry … Continue reading Art What!: Pioneering interdisciplinary artist Amanda Heng and curator Selene Yap are Singapore’s artistic team for Biennale Arte 2026

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