Preview: Writing with AI by Emergency Stairs
Liu Xiaoyi has continually been dabbling in experimental theatre, and in his latest venture, the Artistic Director of Emergency Stairs continues his exploration of new theatre forms through the “No More Theatre” series. Premiering online this February, his new experiment, Writing with AI, examines how humans co-write theatrical scripts with artificial intelligence and conduct comparative studies on the scripts written by humans and AI. During … Continue reading Preview: Writing with AI by Emergency Stairs
Teater Ekamatra leaves Aliwal Arts Centre
After almost a decade of calling Aliwal Arts Centre home, Teater Ekamatra will move out on 28th February 2022. Marking this moment, the company is showcasing a special multimedia installation by local artist Safuan Johari, Packing/Unpacking, as a nod to the company’s history and legacy in Singapore, on show from now till Sunday, 6th February. Teater Ekamatra’s plans for the future are an acknowledgement of … Continue reading Teater Ekamatra leaves Aliwal Arts Centre
5 ways theatre in Singapore has adapted to modern entertainment trends
Singapore’s theatre scene has never been static. It bends, pivots, and reinvents — and the years since the pandemic have pushed that instinct into overdrive. Local companies have had to rethink not just what they put on stage, but how they reach audiences whose attention is being pulled in more directions than ever before. The result is a scene that looks noticeably different from five … Continue reading 5 ways theatre in Singapore has adapted to modern entertainment trends
Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid: A bespoke automobile and symbol of hope
Rolls-Royce has always been an automobile brand associated with taste and luxury. But as the times change, so do brands, as they modernise and find new clients with unique tastes. For Rolls-Royce, who always puts the customer experience first, that comes in the form of bespoke, commissioned artworks integrated into their cars, resulting in unique, one-of-a-kind designs. A perfect example of what Rolls-Royce is capable … Continue reading Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid: A bespoke automobile and symbol of hope
Preview: How To Break A Window II by T:>works
Following the gruelling 2021 edition of T:>works’ marathon 24-Hour Playwriting Competition, six out of 80 participants have emerged with winning scripts. Select scripts from the winners will be presented as part of How To Break A Window II, a hybrid production taking place in February 2022. Noorlinah Mohamed, Artistic Director of Festival of Women N.O.W. (2019-2021) who moderated three annual competitions since 2019 added, “This … Continue reading Preview: How To Break A Window II by T:>works
Art What!: With Gratitude at Mizuma Gallery
This January, Mizuma Gallery will show With Gratitude, a solo exhibition by Japanese artist Okuda Yuta. Okuda Yuta worked as a designer for the fashion brand TAKEO KIKUCHI prior to deciding to begin his art practice in 2016. Since then, has been actively participating in solo and group exhibitions in Japan. With Gratitude will be Okuda’s first solo exhibition in Mizuma Gallery Singapore. In his earlier … Continue reading Art What!: With Gratitude at Mizuma Gallery
Preview: PopLore – A Year of Singapore Popular Music
In celebration of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s 20th anniversary, the centre presents PopLore – A Year of Singapore Popular Music, a year-long exploration of Singapore’s epic, storied and vibrant popular music from the 1960s to the present and beyond. Produced in consultation with music industry veteran Lim Sek and emerging from the seismic disruption to the scene that is COVID-19, PopLore celebrates the power … Continue reading Preview: PopLore – A Year of Singapore Popular Music
Art What!: Art Basel announces participating galleries, artists, and highlights for ‘OVR:2021’
On view from February 9th to 12th and featuring 59 galleries from 21 countries and territories, ‘OVR:2021’ will exclusively feature works created in 2021, reflecting on the artistic production over the remarkable past year. Once again, participating galleries will present tightly curated solo or group exhibitions, showing up to eight works simultaneously. Nine new galleries will join Art Basel’s OVR:2021 platform for the first time: … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel announces participating galleries, artists, and highlights for ‘OVR:2021’
Preview: Miss Julie by Singapore Repertory Theatre
This January, the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) opens their season with Amy Ng’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s Miss Julie. Co-produced with Hong Kong Arts Festival, the Singapore staging of Miss Julie marks its premiere, before it tours to Hong Kong for the 2022 Hong Kong Arts Festival in March. “SRT is delighted to have been invited by one of Asia’s foremost festivals, the Hong Kong … Continue reading Preview: Miss Julie by Singapore Repertory Theatre
No Man Is An Island: Architecture collective Studio Archipelago Shares their Origin Story
Andrew identifies as a tea aficionado. Liang En identifies as a coffee enthusiast. Despite their differences in beverage preferences, the two National University of Singapore (NUS) architecture students have forged a strong friendship since beginning their course in 2020, taking a curious interest in each other’s respective hobbies, and openly sharing their craft and interest with each other over a drink (tea or coffee, it … Continue reading No Man Is An Island: Architecture collective Studio Archipelago Shares their Origin Story
