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Preview: Complexnya by Dance In Situ x P7:1SMA

Dance in Situ presents a brand new ‘performance walk’ this May with their 5th production, Complexnya. Exploring Hong Lim Complex’s environment, structures and history. Complexnya was conceived by Norhaizad Adam of P7:1SMA, and co-created with sound designer Chong Li-Chuan, and 8 performers, namely, Muhammad Sharul Mohammed, Nah Jie Min, Syarifuddin bin Sahari, Hasyimah Harith, On Wei Tian, Jonit Zunnur Zhafirah binte Sazali, Chia Kok Kiong Jason and Xie Shangbin. With Complexnya, Dance … Continue reading Preview: Complexnya by Dance In Situ x P7:1SMA

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Singapore, travel

Bangkok Getaway: A Once In A Lifetime Experience At Asia’s No.1 Restaurant – Gaggan

BANGKOK, THAILAND – There’s good reason why Chef Gaggan Anand is so renowned within the restaurant world. Emerging at the top of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List for four years in a row (2015-2018), and ranked at No.7 worldwide, the two Michelin-starred restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok singlehandedly transformed the face of contemporary Indian cuisine, a legendary establishment that oozes with style, pizzazz, and attitude, wowing … Continue reading Bangkok Getaway: A Once In A Lifetime Experience At Asia’s No.1 Restaurant – Gaggan

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

SIFA 2019: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani in Conversation

Often considered one of the world’s most exciting living composers, it’s a rare treat to be able to come face to face with Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto before his performance at the Esplanade Theatre next Tuesday, which was also the first show at SIFA 2019 to completely sell out its tickets, within the first hour of ticket release in February. In both the SIFA shows Fragments and ST/LL, Sakamoto … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani in Conversation

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Museum Musings: Gallery Children’s Biennale 2019 – Embracing Wonder at the National Gallery Singapore

After its inaugural edition held in 2017 the National Gallery Singapore’s Children’s Biennale is back for a second edition this May! Committed to inspire young, curious minds through art, this edition will feature 11 interactive and multi-dimensional artworks by 13 Singapore and Southeast Asian artists, aiming to spark curiosity in our young visitors about the world around them, encourage openness to discover diversity, and imagine … Continue reading Museum Musings: Gallery Children’s Biennale 2019 – Embracing Wonder at the National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, Singapore

Museum Musings: Floating Utopias at the ArtScience Museum

The ArtScience Museum’s latest exhibition is here, and it’s probably going to float your boat. Why? Because at Floating Utopias, you’ll practically be walking on air with over 40 artworks taking a closer look at inflatable objects over time and how they have been used in art, architecture and social activism. Presented over five ‘chapters’, the four-month long exhibition shows how inflatable objects have opened up new possibilities … Continue reading Museum Musings: Floating Utopias at the ArtScience Museum

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Arts, Review, Singapore

SIFA 2019: Frogman by curious directive (Review)

Red herring is the catch of the day in this deep dive into childhood trauma.  As technology continues to develop year on year, it seems inevitable that various facets of the arts wind up attempting to incorporate them into new works, pushing the limits of what one can experience with each production, to varying degrees of success. With curious directive’s Frogman, it is Virtual Reality (VR) technology … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Frogman by curious directive (Review)

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Review: Treasure Islands by Andsoforth

Andsoforth explores terra incognita with an ambitious new project in a brand new space. While local theatre company Andsoforth is better known for their immersive dining experiences, their recently concluded one night only event, Treasure Islands, took their art to a new level as they presented a sprawling treasure trove of colourful rooms for guests to explore. Taking place in a huge warehouse in Jurong, Treasure Islands pre-grouped audiences … Continue reading Review: Treasure Islands by Andsoforth

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Arts, Review, Singapore

SIFA 2019: Bedtime Stories by URLAND (Review)

Let the power of stories map your dreams. One of the fondest memories of our childhoods is listening to our parents tell us a story before tucking us in to bed. Falling asleep, our dreams would be filled with gallant knights and life changing adventures, dreams we’d rarely want to wake up from. With reality often being far more droll than the world of fantasy … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Bedtime Stories by URLAND (Review)

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

SGIFF 2019: New Programme Director and Inaugural SGIFF Film Fund Recipients Announced

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has appointed Taiwanese film curator, Kuo Ming-Jung, as its new Programme Director to lead the Festival alongside Executive Director, Yuni Hadi. Entering its 30th edition, the Festival continues its commitment to grow the independent film ecosystem in Southeast Asia through the introduction of the SGIFF Film Academy. It will bring together the Festival developmental programmes under one umbrella to … Continue reading SGIFF 2019: New Programme Director and Inaugural SGIFF Film Fund Recipients Announced

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Arts, festival, Film, Singapore

Preview: French Animation Film Festival 2019

The annual French Animation Film Festival is back for its 8th edition! Taking place at Alliance Française from 24th to 26th May, the programme lineup features not only the best French animated films from the industry, but also masterclasses and even a VR art exhibition. Featuring a total of 5 premieres, one of the key highlights of this year’s edition would be the premiere of Dilili … Continue reading Preview: French Animation Film Festival 2019

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