Art What!: Art Basel Hong Kong 2021 Show Report
The highly anticipated 9th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong closed on Sunday, May 23, 2021, amid reports of consistently strong sales across all sectors and market segments, both to collectors present in the halls and those connecting with galleries digitally. Running in parallel to the physical show, ‘Art Basel Live: Hong Kong’, brought the experience of the fair to audiences around the world through … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel Hong Kong 2021 Show Report
Practice’s ‘The Bride Always Knocks Twice – Killer Secrets’ goes fully digital
With the announcement of Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) on 14 May 2021, The Theatre Practice (Practice) confirms that their upcoming interactive murder mystery The Bride Always Knocks Twice — Killer Secrets will continue as a fully digital production. This marks the second major Practice production affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, after Four Horse Road 2020’s early closure last April. “ We’re disappointed but the show … Continue reading Practice’s ‘The Bride Always Knocks Twice – Killer Secrets’ goes fully digital
Going Green: An Interview with Inge Kotze, General Manager of ecotourism brand Singita
For ecotourism brand Singita, their 100-year old purpose isn’t just a timestamp; it’s proof that they’re in the conservation game for the long run. The story started a century ago when a remote corner of the Lowveld was purchased by their founder’s grandfather, that piece of land eventually became the Sabi Sand Reserve, becoming an exclusive conservation reserve where all species are protected. Even today, … Continue reading Going Green: An Interview with Inge Kotze, General Manager of ecotourism brand Singita
Going Green: The Future of Wine – An Interview with VIVANT wine advisor Matt Ayre
Just because we can’t gather in large groups anymore, doesn’t mean we can’t find a way to enjoy ourselves together, apart. Even when it comes to something like wine tasting, given enough innovation and out of the box thinking, it’s completely possible to replicate the experience online. Which is why for anyone, anywhere in the world looking to expand their knowledge in the field, the … Continue reading Going Green: The Future of Wine – An Interview with VIVANT wine advisor Matt Ayre
Preview: Fei Yue’s Toast To 30 Fundraiser
In today’s new normal, companies and industries such as F&B are not the only ones pivoting online, catering products and services for people at home. Charities too have had to cope with disruption and up their game by embracing digitalisation for their administrative functions, services towards beneficiaries, engaging volunteers, and raising much-needed funds that will support their vital work. For the first time in its … Continue reading Preview: Fei Yue’s Toast To 30 Fundraiser
★★★☆☆ Review: Three Sisters by Nine Years Theatre and SITI Company (SIFA 2021)
Cross-continent, multilingual hybrid adaptation of Chekhov a valiant effort but flawed in execution. Ideally, collaborations between arts companies should produce work that take the very best of each company’s style and elevate the final production to new heights. It is especially exciting to see cross-border collaborations, where the contrasts in artistic philosophy and culture may lead to surprising results. But collaborations are by no means … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Three Sisters by Nine Years Theatre and SITI Company (SIFA 2021)
Music Is: An Interview with YAØ on ‘I Can’t Sleep’ in his Universal Music Singapore debut
It’s not often you come across a local musician whose music becomes an instant earworm, not just for its production, but even in the artist’s voice and lyrics. That’s something we see in YAØ, Universal Music Singapore’s latest signee, who makes his debut with the label with a lush and euphonious self-produced debut single, ‘I Can’t Sleep’. “I think it’s been a blessing, and I’m … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with YAØ on ‘I Can’t Sleep’ in his Universal Music Singapore debut
Feeling Down but Falling Up: An Interview with Dean Lewis on his new single
The last time we spoke to Dean Lewis in 2019, the Australian singer-songwriter had just released his debut studio album A Place We Knew with several hit singles, going on to win Album of the Year, Best Male Artist, and Song of the Year (for “7 Minutes“) at the 2019 ARIA Awards. If anything, Dean proved he was one to watch, and that the hard … Continue reading Feeling Down but Falling Up: An Interview with Dean Lewis on his new single
★★★★☆ Review: Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes by HuM Theatre
How much are your morals worth? Actors have never had it easy. You can choose to be an Artist with a capital A, and continue struggling unless you miraculously become a hit. Or you can dive into the nebulous world of film, take on questionable roles and be labelled a hack or sellout. In HuM Theatre’s newest production, the local company tackles the complications of … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes by HuM Theatre
Viddsee original documentary series Memories on a Plate launched for Singapore HeritageFest
Food has always held a strong place in our hearts. Why? Because it’s never just about the taste; it’s about the memories and people associated with it. All this and more is captured in the new Viddsee original documentary series Memories On A Plate, celebrating local cuisine as it brings people together and provides a way to understand the world around us. Directed by Ng … Continue reading Viddsee original documentary series Memories on a Plate launched for Singapore HeritageFest
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