#SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope
As part of the National Arts Council’s (NAC) initiatives under the #SGCultureAnywhere campaign, Singapore’s streets are set to come to life with the launch of Streets of Hope. Through Streets of Hope, NAC bands together with 153 homegrown artists to take #SGCultureAnywhere, as their unique works line Singapore’s streets along St Andrew’s Road, Fullerton Road, Esplanade Drive, Stamford Road, and many more. The full Streets … Continue reading #SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope
Museum Musings: Stay connected with ArtScience at Home, ArtScience Museum’s new online programme
Missing the ArtScience Museum? Fret not, with their new online programme ArtScience at Home. The new initiative will see ArtScience Museum present online versions of its education activities such as guided exhibition tours and workshops, along with its flagship public programmes including ArtScience Late, Conversations and ArtScience on Screen. “We see the launch of ArtScience at Home as an exciting new chapter in ArtScience Museum’s … Continue reading Museum Musings: Stay connected with ArtScience at Home, ArtScience Museum’s new online programme
Local design maven Yah-Leng Yu announced as 2020 Golden Pin Design Award International Jury Member
The 2020 Golden Pin Design Award and Golden Pin Concept Design Award has revealed their international jury members. Hailing from over 15 countries, these design industry experts will judge each awards’ Preliminary, Secondary, and Final Selections. The outstanding line-up includes Yah-Leng Yu, founder of Singapore’s Foreign Policy Design Group; influential Japanese product designer Fumie Shibata; Finnish architect Marco Casagrande; Gerald Mark Soto, the 2D animation … Continue reading Local design maven Yah-Leng Yu announced as 2020 Golden Pin Design Award International Jury Member
eSports: #PlayApartTogether Raises S$6,430 For Charity Through Gaming
After two consecutive weekends of action-packed gaming, esports programme #PlayApartTogether in Singapore (#PATSG) has successfully raised net proceeds totalling S$6,430 for its 3 beneficiaries; Home Nursing Foundation (HNF), Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME) and Community Chest. In addition, it also saw a total of 25,000 viewers throughout both weekends. The event, organised by Zenway Productions in partnership with Community Chest, aimed to raise funds … Continue reading eSports: #PlayApartTogether Raises S$6,430 For Charity Through Gaming
★★★★☆ In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fairview at the Young Vic (Review)
Pulitzer Prize-winning play tackles systemic racism in the modern world. LONDON – ‘Fair’ is a loaded word, not only referring to issues of justice, but subtly referencing one’s skin tone as well. Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Fairview makes its UK premiere at the Young Vic, tackling the black living experience in modern day America, and exposing the racial prejudice and politics … Continue reading ★★★★☆ In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fairview at the Young Vic (Review)
Preview: Split Theatre presents Split Reactions online
Like every other theatre company in Singapore, Split Theatre has been rendered unable to do live performances during the coronavirus period. Turning to the field of digital presentation, they’ve taken to Facebook to post something a little different during this time: reaction videos. Taking inspiration from the Watchman’s speech in Aeschylus’s Agamemnon, Split has been exploring concepts of ‘keeping watch’, ‘taking stock’, ‘waiting’, ‘hoping’, ‘counting’ and … Continue reading Preview: Split Theatre presents Split Reactions online
Music Is: The TENG Ensemble present the Triptych Series
Local arts ensemble, The TENG Ensemble, launches its Triptych Series, a three-part video series to spotlight the critical role of migrants in Singapore through their music. At the same time, it aims to encourage audiences to play their part in building a more inclusive society for the community. With the migrant community being one of the hardest-hit groups in the country’s battle against COVID-19, … Continue reading Music Is: The TENG Ensemble present the Triptych Series
Television Time: BBC Shows – June 2020
Get ready for a month full of discoveries this June as the BBC brings mind-blowing animal truths and wallet friendly tips to your screen. Do cats always land on their feet? And does the colour red really agitate bulls? Join hilarious presenters Tim Warwood and Adam Gendle as they answer these intriguing questions and unravel some of the most common misconceptions of the animal kingdom. … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – June 2020
Television Time: Gordon Ramsay Serves Up Bigger and Bolder Adventures in Uncharted Season 2
Gordon Ramsay may be known for being a tough as nuts personality across reality shows, but in Season 2 of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, the celebrity chef will be hitting the road once again and introducing viewers to seven brand new regions, each with their own culinary customs and history. “We get the opportunity to learn from the locals and hear their stories, and that gives … Continue reading Television Time: Gordon Ramsay Serves Up Bigger and Bolder Adventures in Uncharted Season 2
SGIFF 2020: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Recipients of Film Grants
Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has announced the recipients of two major film grants: The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and the SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film Grant (SEA-SHORTS). Aimed at developing inspiring and thought-provoking films that can contribute to the growth of a distinctive and independent Southeast Asian filmmaking landscape, the grants saw submissions coming from right across the region, … Continue reading SGIFF 2020: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Recipients of Film Grants
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