Preview: BODY X – The Culprit
The last time we watched a BODY X production was back in 2016, where we praised the immersive theatre production for its intrigue and compelling mystery set in The Arts House. This year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re back with a brand new production, as BODY X: The Culprit hits computer screens this September. In the same vein as their previous productions, BODY X: The Culprit takes the … Continue reading Preview: BODY X – The Culprit
Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 cancelled due to spike in COVID-19 cases
The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) was cancelled last month following the recent spike in COVID-19 infected cases in Hong Kong. The 14-day cinephile extravaganza was due to start from 18th August. According to HKIFFS Executive Director Albert Lee, more than 185 titles from 55 countries and regions were selected originally for HKIFF44, including 53 world, international, and Asian premieres. “While we are … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 cancelled due to spike in COVID-19 cases
Art What!: Sandstorm in an Hourglass by Joo Choon Lin, Jaxton Su, and Sebastian Mary Tay
The sand in an hourglass is meant to represent time, a time that is measured with a past, present, and future. Each reset and inverted when the hourglass flips over. The symbol of an hourglass in relation to time is so entrenched; it is hard to consider it anew while we play our roles in this game of time. If some kind of force enters … Continue reading Art What!: Sandstorm in an Hourglass by Joo Choon Lin, Jaxton Su, and Sebastian Mary Tay
AIA Live: An Interview with Celebrity Chef Jeremy Pang and Actor Andie Chen
On 2nd August, life insurance group AIA hosted its first ever regional online health and wellness event, spanning 13 markets and headlined by AIA’s Global Ambassador David Beckham. Over the full day online event, over 30 sessions were held to inspire, motivate and educate people across the region to promote AIA’s commitment to living Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Not only did David Beckham open and … Continue reading AIA Live: An Interview with Celebrity Chef Jeremy Pang and Actor Andie Chen
World’s first Lancôme Genifique #LiveYourStrength Virtual Flagship Store is launching In Singapore
Leading luxury beauty brand, Lancôme has announced the launch of its very first Lancôme Advanced Génifique #LiveYourStrength Virtual Flagship in Singapore. The virtual flagship is a global first for Lancôme and exclusive to Singapore, and will commence from 28th August 2020 to 20th September 2020 for an immersive and memorable experience. The virtual flagship showcases the brand’s iconic Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating serum, which … Continue reading World’s first Lancôme Genifique #LiveYourStrength Virtual Flagship Store is launching In Singapore
Art What!: Lim Tze Peng and Hong Zhu An Adopt Digital Technology with Their First Virtual Solo Exhibitions
Amid the uncertainties Covid-19 has brought us, two senior Singaporean artists, aged 100 and 65, will be holding their very first virtual solo exhibitions with Ode To Art gallery showcasing their decades of journey in pursuing art. Centenarian Lim Tze Peng has been unceasing this past year, rigorously painting and revisiting scenes of pre-modernised Singapore while Hong Zhu An has delved deeper into his introspective … Continue reading Art What!: Lim Tze Peng and Hong Zhu An Adopt Digital Technology with Their First Virtual Solo Exhibitions
we are not going back, we are coming around: Straits Records sets up pop-up store at The Substation
For longtime supporters and lovers of local indie music, the name Straits Records is likely to ring a bell. A distributor of local and regional music since 1995, it was perhaps at its peak while it was operating as a brick-and-mortar store along Bali Lane. But since then, with rising rent, it’s lost its shop front, with owner/founder Ridhwan Ghany aka ‘Wan Vegan’ operating it out … Continue reading we are not going back, we are coming around: Straits Records sets up pop-up store at The Substation
Art What!: Life in a Cloud – Prominent artists create in response to living through a pandemic
Curated by Natalie Hennedige (Festival Director Designate, Singapore International Festival of Arts), Life in a Cloud is a digital playbook of creations from seven prominent artists, each established within their respective fields. These artists have created intimate 5-7 minute video chapters offering viewers insight into their artistic geneses and creations born out of this time of pandemic. With the world in isolation, how can we … Continue reading Art What!: Life in a Cloud – Prominent artists create in response to living through a pandemic
M1 Peer Pleasure Festival 2020: Riley’s Rain (Review)
Short but entertaining performance for kids from Republic Polytechnic. With the ever-present restrictions on social gatherings and dissuasion from staying out, it can be hard to stay engaged and stimulated during the COVID-19 period. And especially for kids, this can be especially daunting, and would probably get increasingly restless at home. So it’s always welcome when a new theatre production comes online, ready to keep … Continue reading M1 Peer Pleasure Festival 2020: Riley’s Rain (Review)
Art What!: Tai Kwun Launches Open Call for Artists’ Studios (Hong Kong)
HONG KONG – Tai Kwun — Centre for Heritage and Arts has announced the second annual Open Call for Artists’ Studios, an initiative aimed at artists, practitioners, and researchers working in the fields of contemporary art, performing arts, and heritage, the three main programming spheres at Tai Kwun. Applications are open to all, with a strong preference for candidates who can demonstrate a strong connection … Continue reading Art What!: Tai Kwun Launches Open Call for Artists’ Studios (Hong Kong)
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