Tag: 2020

Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Nine Years Theatre, Singapore

Preview: Electrify My World by Nine Years Theatre

Marking the end of Nine Years Theatre’s (NYT) 9th anniversary, the local theatre company will be presenting a brand new play this October. Written and directed by NYT’s Artistic Director Nelson Chia, Electrify My World takes inspiration from the controversial feud between two scientists, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Set in a period where scientists were rapidly developing new inventions constantly, what does it take … Continue reading Preview: Electrify My World by Nine Years Theatre

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Film, News, Singapore

Film Fanatic: NYFA 2021 winners announced

For the first time since its inception, animation films and filmmakers from the student category received the most awards from Best Art Direction to Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Original Music at the 7th National Youth Film Awards (NYFA). Live action films, on the other hand, won the most awards from Best Sound Design to Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Director and Best Original … Continue reading Film Fanatic: NYFA 2021 winners announced

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents retrospective on Abbas Kiarostami

The Asian Film Archive is set to present a two-month programme featuring films by Iranian auteur, Abbas Kiarostami. Playing from 10th July to 28th August 2021, Retrospective: Abbas Kiarostami will feature 34 films by one of cinema’s most influential masters – almost entirely in new 2K and 4K restorations for the first time in Asia. Kiarostami (1940 – 2016) had graced the world with his … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents retrospective on Abbas Kiarostami

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Film, News, Singapore

Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 announces 56 nominees

The 7th National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) has announced 56 films that showcase a new wave of filmmakers for Singapore’s film industry. Held by *SCAPE, an organisation that supports the development of Singaporean youths, the platform saw a total of 330 submissions this year. The most prominent themes this year were mental health, self-discovery, as well as the importance of human connection as we battle … Continue reading Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 announces 56 nominees

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Art What!: NTU Singapore and the European Union launch art residency SEA AiR

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the European Union Delegation to Singapore have launched the Studio Residencies in the EU for Southeast Asian Artists (SEA AiR), a new programme that aims to create a peer-to-peer cultural and artistic exchange between Southeast Asia and Europe, with Singapore as its hub. Over the next three years, from 2021-2023, SEA AiR aims to bring six emerging Singaporean … Continue reading Art What!: NTU Singapore and the European Union launch art residency SEA AiR

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Art What!: An Interview with healer and artist Hun Ming Kwang on mental health and art therapy

For a nation that’s touted as being so developed, Singapore has often fallen short when it comes to the proper care of mental health, be it in the ever-increasing levels of stress across the nation, or the lack of initiatives or even awareness of the problems arising from poor mental health. How then can we bridge this gap, and heal the country? Social artist duo … Continue reading Art What!: An Interview with healer and artist Hun Ming Kwang on mental health and art therapy

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Art What!: Liquid Singapore Designs at UltraSuperNew Gallery

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. COVID-19 has made it difficult to interact physically, while the rapid development of digital technology simultaneously allows us to communicate and create artwork in another level of reality. METAMO Industries and UltraSuperNew gallery present Liquid Singapore Designs, an exhibition exploring an alternative way to connect virtual and real world with digital technology such as 3D printing, 2D digital printing, … Continue reading Art What!: Liquid Singapore Designs at UltraSuperNew Gallery

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Art What!, Arts, Hong Kong, Museums, National Gallery, Preview

Art What!: Tai Kwun announces new performing arts season – SPOTLIGHT

HONG KONG – Tai Kwun—Centre for Heritage and Arts has announced a brand-new performing arts season, SPOTLIGHT, to be launched with 6 programmes being staged in April and May 2021, offering unique performance experiences to audiences at Tai Kwun. With the new year and new programme, Tai Kwun will be presenting the performing arts season, SPOTLIGHT, in a multi-genre format which consists of music, dance, a … Continue reading Art What!: Tai Kwun announces new performing arts season – SPOTLIGHT

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Arts, malaysia, Preview

Arts of Malaysia: Dance Revolution by Liver & Lung

KUALA LUMPUR – Following the launch of KLoud Fest, Malaysia’s first digital festival earlier this month, non-profit DiverseCity in partnership with local award-winning theatrical company, Liver & Lung announces Friday’s headline show: Dance Revolution. This March, DiverseCity and Liver & Lung, in collaboration with superstar DJ JonnyVicious, will be presenting Malaysians with an original virtual party, available to stream online from the comfort of their … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Dance Revolution by Liver & Lung

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Review: Keturunan Ruminah by Hatch Theatrics

Drawing out the dramatic potential in a family WhatsApp group. With live theatre still difficult to stage with all the restrictions COVID-19 has brought with it, experimentation in the arts remains rife, with various companies exploring new forms and means to create performances. Singapore theatre company Hatch Theatrics is the latest to try, with Keturunan Ruminah, a ‘play’ taking place entirely on WhatsApp. Keturunan Ruminah … Continue reading Review: Keturunan Ruminah by Hatch Theatrics

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