Architecture-inspired choreography at The House Collective: An Interview with Clarissa Tam and Patsy Lo of ‘Encounters Across Cultures 2021’

HONG KONG – When does a house become a home? When it is no longer empty, filled with individuals occupying it, and imbued with life. And this year, Swire Hotels’ The House Collective (THC), a group of refined, highly individual hotels in Asia, is launching the 2021 edition of their biennial art programme, ‘Encounters Across Cultures,’ to fill their houses with art and celebrate the … Continue reading Architecture-inspired choreography at The House Collective: An Interview with Clarissa Tam and Patsy Lo of ‘Encounters Across Cultures 2021’

Music Is: An Interview with Jeremy Zucker on upcoming sophomore album ‘CRUSHER’

Jeremy Zucker is the melancholic musical artist for a new generation. It’s no surprise why his Spotify streams reach the hundreds of millions with each single he releases – there is a wild, raw emotion that aches behind the otherwise lo-fi, minimalist production in his critically-acclaimed debut album love is not dying (2020), hitting unexpectedly hard And considering how he’s just released the brent ii … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Jeremy Zucker on upcoming sophomore album ‘CRUSHER’

Singapore-France Malraux Seminar 2021

The Embassy of France has announced the Malraux Seminar 2021, taking place virtually on 30th September 2021 from 3pm to 4.15pm. Jointly organised by The Culture Academy Singapore, Singapore Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, the French Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of France in Singapore, the Singapore-France Malraux Seminar will explore opportunities on how to better engage our creative and cultural communities on … Continue reading Singapore-France Malraux Seminar 2021

Wondering Where You Should Invest Your Money? Here Are Some Smart Ideas

There are many reasons why you might want to start investing your money. Maybe you already have some money, but don’t know where to invest it. Or maybe you are thinking about buying a house or car soon and saving up for that is getting tiring, so now you want to invest so the value of your money grows and more than one year later … Continue reading Wondering Where You Should Invest Your Money? Here Are Some Smart Ideas

★★★☆☆ Review: liTHE 2021 by T.H.E Second Company

New works explore the idea of carrying on and finding meaning. Now in its 10th edition, liTHE has been a mainstay of T.H.E Second Company’s programme for a long time now, showcasing the efforts of young, semi-professional dance artists. In the latest edition, four choreographers have crafted three brand new works for the dancers after a 2 year incubation period, inspired in part of the … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: liTHE 2021 by T.H.E Second Company

Television Time: BBC Shows – October 2021

Airing this October on BBC Earth is Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time, following the beloved physicist as he tackles some of the most challenging and intriguing questions facing science today – how far can we go and are we alone? – by using his best material from past programmes and the latest scientific research. For homeowners looking for fresh ideas to renovate their home, take inspiration from George … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – October 2021

Preview: ArchiFest 2021 – Design Evidence

Singapore’s biggest architecture festival is back, as Archifest (AF21) returns this October. Programming over 100 events both physical and digital, the month-long festival organised by organized by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) is set to appeal to both architecture enthusiasts, and the general public. Not only will the lineup include kayaking along the rich mangrove ecosystems of Sembawang’s shorelines to experiencing exciting midnight heritage … Continue reading Preview: ArchiFest 2021 – Design Evidence

Art What!: Asian Civilisations Museum launches tactile museum experience ‘Up Close With ACM’

From 25th September 2021, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) will launch Up Close with ACM, a free public programme, supported by Keppel Corporation, that aims to bring its participants closer to museum objects through sensory experiences conducted by facilitators with Visual Impairment (VI) from Dialogue in the Dark Singapore (DiDsg). Operating under Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), DiDsg curates and runs programmes that aim to develop … Continue reading Art What!: Asian Civilisations Museum launches tactile museum experience ‘Up Close With ACM’

National Arts Council commemorates 30 years of arts and culture at the Patron of the Arts Awards 2021

As the National Arts Council (NAC) commemorates three decades of Singapore’s arts and culture, it pays tribute to patrons who gave close to $40 million to the arts amidst a challenging 2020. The total cash donations from the private sector, coupled with the dollar for dollar matching of the Cultural Matching Fund (CMF) between 2014 to 2020, supported the arts and heritage sector with close … Continue reading National Arts Council commemorates 30 years of arts and culture at the Patron of the Arts Awards 2021

Fashion Forward: Nandita Banna is Miss Universe Singapore 2021

Third year Business undergraduate Nandita Banna, 21, has been crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2021, following the first ever digital Miss Universe Singapore finals on Friday, 17th September. Nandita came out tops, beating seven other hopefuls, including 1st runner-up Kalynskye Adrian, 2nd runner-up Lila Tan, and 3rd runner-up Mardhiah Azizan, to represent Singapore at the 70th Miss Universe International competition to be held in Eilat, Israel, … Continue reading Fashion Forward: Nandita Banna is Miss Universe Singapore 2021