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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore’s Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023 – Let’s Make a Better Place Together

The highly anticipated Children’s Biennale by National Gallery Singapore is returning for its 4th edition. From 27 May 2023 to 31 March 2024, visitors can explore 11 new artworks by international artists that spotlight four core values: Care, Collaborate, Imagine and Respect for free. Set to spark conversations around the pressing issues of today, the Biennale uses questions such as “what kind of world do … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore’s Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023 – Let’s Make a Better Place Together

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Shilpa Gupta’s ‘Untitled’ at National Gallery Singapore’s Ng Teng Fong Rooftop Garden

National Gallery Singapore has launched renowned artist Shilpa Gupta’s latest artwork, Untitled as part of the Gallery’s annual Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission Series. The thought-provoking installation pushes the boundaries of art, exploring themes of physicality, perception, and the complexities of human existence. Gupta’s Untitled delves into the intriguing contradictions inherent in human behaviour, inviting us to question and reflect on the complexities of … Continue reading Art What!: Shilpa Gupta’s ‘Untitled’ at National Gallery Singapore’s Ng Teng Fong Rooftop Garden

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: An Interview with Singapore Symphony Group CEO Kenneth Kwok

Coming in as the newly minted CEO of the national orchestra was never going to be an easy task, especially when you’re taking over the reins from a predecessor who’s served in the role for eleven years. But for Kenneth Kwok, who became the CEO of the Singapore Symphony Group last December, he’s brought a can-do spirit, an ever-positive attitude, and put in the effort … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Singapore Symphony Group CEO Kenneth Kwok

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Arts, News, Singapore

SMU and NAFA to jointly offer newAdvanced Certificate Programmes in Arts Management and Design Literacy for Marketing

SMU Academy (SMUA) and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Centre for Lifelong Education have announced that they will partner to offer two new Advanced Certificate programmes in Arts Management and Design Literacy for Marketing. This marks the first-ever collaboration between NAFA and a local Institute of Higher Learning to deliver continuing education and training (CET) programmes that synthesise arts, design and business.  Advancements … Continue reading SMU and NAFA to jointly offer newAdvanced Certificate Programmes in Arts Management and Design Literacy for Marketing

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Arts, Music, Review, Singapore

Review: Present Past 今后 by RuanAtWorkz

Continuing their journey to promote the art of Chinese instrumental music and showcasing traditional instruments, RuanAtWorkz returned with Present Past, a brand new performance as part of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s annual Cultural Extravaganza. In the same vein as their previous work Night Walker in 2021, Present Past also takes on an intercultural, multidisciplinary approach, bringing together opera, ruan music and bharatanatyam dance. Directed … Continue reading Review: Present Past 今后 by RuanAtWorkz

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Wild Rice

★★★☆☆ Review: The Wonderful World of Dissocia by young & w!ld

Wonderland gone wrong leaves a confusing message about mental health. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Edith Podesta) 7 Script (Anthony Neilson) 5 Performance (Eleanor Ee, Michelle Hariff, Hoe Wei Qi, Elisa Mustika, Nicole Shaan, Monil SJ, Gosteloa Spancer, Su Paing Tun, Jovi Tan, Valerie Tan, Tiara Yap, Christian Yeo) 7 Set Design (Akbar Syadiq) 7 Lighting Design (Amirul Azmi) 7 Costume/Hair/Makeup Design (Max Tan/Ashley … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Wonderful World of Dissocia by young & w!ld

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Wild Rice

★★★★☆ Review: The Monster In The Mirror by Bitesize Theatre Productions

Heartfelt, quintessentially Singaporean musical resonates with students and adults alike. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Terrance Tan) 8 Script (Terrance Tan) 7 Performance (Sharon Sum, Andrea Alingalan, Sharon Mah, Estelle Fly, Ryan Ang, Zulfiqar Izzudin, Noah Yap, Seah Janice, Liew Ai Wen, Afiq Abdul, Clement Yeo) 8 Music/Lyrics (Michelle Ler/Cheryl Chitty Tan) 9 Choreography (Tan Rui Shan) 9 Set Design (Petrina Dawn Tan) 8 … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Monster In The Mirror by Bitesize Theatre Productions

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Arts, Opera, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Review: The Butterfly Lovers by Wild Rice and Victorian Opera

The classic Chinese tragedy of love that never quite takes flight. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Ivan Heng) 6 Libretto (Joel Tan) 6 Composition (Richard Mills) 6 Performance (Cathy-Di Zhang, Austin Haynes, Haotian Qi, Michael Dimovski, Adrian Poon, Zachary Dominguez, Cindy Honanta, Zoe Hong Yee Huay, Alice Cahya Putri, David Tao Chen Ming, Jonathan Charles Tay, Teng Xiang Ting) 7 Live Music (Conducted by … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Butterfly Lovers by Wild Rice and Victorian Opera

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★★★☆☆ Review: Do Rhinos Feel Their Horns? by Gangguan!

Capitalism and purpose are called into question in this surreal, offbeat new play. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Adeeb Fazah) 6 Script (Edward Eng) 6 Performance (Shannen Tan, Cheryl Ho) 7 Sound Design (Vick Low) 7 Total 26/40 (65%) Final Score: ★★★☆☆ What do you do when you can no longer stand the dread of living and the dullness of work? For most people, … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Do Rhinos Feel Their Horns? by Gangguan!

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Arts, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Sherlock Sam – The Musical by Dream Academy

The power of science, logical deduction, and friendship drive this musical adaptation of the popular book series. Could Singapore be a hotbed of mysteries? For children’s book writers A.J. Low (Adan Jimenez and Felicia Low-Jimenez) behind the beloved Sherlock Sam series, there’s always a mystery at every corner of the island, from Katong to even Pulau Ubin, ready for spunky kid detective Sherlock Sam and … Continue reading Review: Sherlock Sam – The Musical by Dream Academy

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