Arts of the UK 2020: Dovecot Studios to create major Leon Kossoff tapestry exploring war, peace, and the artist’s legacy
EDINBURGH – Dovecot Studios, an internationally renowned art studio in Edinburgh, will create a new tapestry inspired by Leon Kossoff’s painting Study from Minerva Protects Pax from Mars by Rubens (1981). This unique tapestry has only recently started on the loom and is being woven in Dovecot’s tapestry studio, which can be viewed by the public via their exclusive Viewing Balcony. The commission, which will … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Dovecot Studios to create major Leon Kossoff tapestry exploring war, peace, and the artist’s legacy
Arts of Hong Kong 2020: A Lover’s Concerto Episode 1 by City Contemporary Dance Company (Review)
HONG KONG – Of all the artistic mediums, it feels like it is dance that has adapted surprisingly well to the new normal, with many companies working in tandem with filmmakers and videographers to enhance already arresting choreography with smart camera angles and film techniques. The latest of these companies to join the growing number of dance film-makers is Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC), … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: A Lover’s Concerto Episode 1 by City Contemporary Dance Company (Review)
A look back at some of Altior’s greatest moments There was a great sense of sadness amongst National Hunt racing’s huge following when Nicky Henderson revealed that the tough decision had been made to retire the legendary Altior ahead of the upcoming jumps season. After winning 21 of his 26 career races, including an impressive 19-race winning streak, the 11-year-old, who often heavily backed in … Continue reading
Dance With Me: Dancers’ Locker 2020 by Frontier Danceland (Review)
Dancers turn into experimental filmmakers, with impressive results. As with most new performance pieces this year, Frontier Danceland’s annual Dancers’ Locker programme has gone digital this year to cope with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But rather than letting it hinder them as an unfamiliar medium, the 6 dancers of Frontier Danceland, alongside film producer Jeremy Chua, have capitalised on this as an opportunity to stretch … Continue reading Dance With Me: Dancers’ Locker 2020 by Frontier Danceland (Review)
This Is Hip-Hop! – True Colors Festival seeks to shed light on a maligned genre with panel of international artists
Presented as part of the True Colors Festival, This is Hip-Hop! is an online panel of nine hip-hop innovators from around the world seeking to overturn negative stereotypes about hip-hop through sharing positive and powerful personal experiences. Expect spirited exchanges about hot button topics like cultural appropriation, diversity and inclusivity, the real reason behind hip-hop’s bad press and real-life stories of hip-hop culture’s role as … Continue reading This Is Hip-Hop! – True Colors Festival seeks to shed light on a maligned genre with panel of international artists
Television Time: David Rocco’s Dolce Southeast Asia on National Geographic
Canadian executive producer, best-selling author and celebrity chef David Rocco is back with a brand new edition of his beloved Dolce Vita TV series, where he goes around from country to country, meeting locals, finding out about their unique culture, and listening to their stories, all while sampling the best cuisine from the region. This time around, he’s taking Southeast Asia by storm, as he … Continue reading Television Time: David Rocco’s Dolce Southeast Asia on National Geographic
Preview: TLC Children’s Festival by The Little Company
This September, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company is bringing theatre to your screens, with the TLC Children’s Festival taking place completely online! For a whole month, look out for brand new productions, workshops and fun activities with the aim to entertain, inspire and nurture the kids. For starters, catch Fly High, as Poppy (Tan Rui Shan) and Mo (Andrew Marko) embark on a quest to build … Continue reading Preview: TLC Children’s Festival by The Little Company
Royston Tan directs short film for National Arts Council’s #SGCultureAnywhere campaign
The National Arts Council (NAC) released a filmlet starring seven Singaporean artists across art forms as part of the #SGCultureAnywhere campaign. Produced by Chuan Pictures and directed by acclaimed local director and 2002 Young Artist Award recipient Royston Tan, the 30-second piece showcases the wonder of Singapore’s art, and portrays resilience and versatility of our artists who have been seeking new ways to bring the … Continue reading Royston Tan directs short film for National Arts Council’s #SGCultureAnywhere campaign
European Union’s Higher Education Fair Study In Europe Goes Digital In 2020
Study in Europe, Singapore’s leading European higher education fair organised by the European Union (EU) Delegation to Singapore, presents its first fully digital edition on Saturday, 26th September 2020. Going digital sees an all-time high participation. 20 European countries and over 140 universities are participating. Together, they will present the many diverse study programmes and opportunities on offer throughout Europe on one digital platform. Says … Continue reading European Union’s Higher Education Fair Study In Europe Goes Digital In 2020
Arts of Hong Kong 2020: A Lover’s Concerto by City Contemporary Dance Company (Preview)
HONG KONG – Playing as part of Tai Kwun’s On Stage Online series of performing arts programmes and their own Digital Dance Season, Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) presents A Lover’s Concerto, where different generations of couples who all met at CCDC perform a choreographed piece recreating their lasting memories, leading the audience in an exploration of relationships through interactions and by feeling each other’s … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: A Lover’s Concerto by City Contemporary Dance Company (Preview)
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