With mass events still in limbo due to COVID-19 restrictions, most live shows have reverted to the norm of last year – going digital. But local magician Kyle Ravin isn’t satisfied giving just any regular live show; he’s taking it to the next level, with Singapore’s first fully-interactive virtual magic-theatre experience. Livestreamed via Zoom, Dream will be taking place for one night only, on 25th June. Following … Continue reading Preview: Dream by Kyle Ravin
Fans of American rock legends Bon Jovi are in for a treat in June when the band’s Encore Nights concert hits local cinemas. Golden Village has secured the exclusive rights to show the much-anticipated concert on the big screens, but only for two weekends (10th to 13th and 18th to 20th June). Known for their electrifying performances, the band behind evergreen hits like “You Give … Continue reading Film: Encore Nights Presents Bon Jovi at Golden Village
HONG KONG – Beginning this June, Tai Kwun will rise earlier each morning as part of their “Good Morning Tai Kwun” activation, with gates opening up to the public at 8am until 11pm, along with Tai Kwun restaurants Rise & Dine offers and Good Morning Tai Kwun – Urban Recharge wellness activities happening from late June. During these exclusive early hours, the historic grounds of Tai Kwun is the perfect … Continue reading Art What!: Tai Kwun opens earlier with Good Morning Tai Kwun
HONG KONG – Liang Yi Museum presents Family Silver: Highlights from the Liang Yi Collection, a landmark exhibition presenting 150 sets of historic silver from the 18th to 20th century, drawn solely from the Museum’s permanent collection. The largest of its kind in Hong Kong, the exhibition will showcase the heritage, design and craftsmanship of this rare metal, explore the lineages of generations of silversmiths; and trace how silverware … Continue reading Art What!: Liang Yi Museum presents Family Silver -Highlights from the Liang Yi Collection
Letting the culinary arts bring people together and SIFA to a close. When it comes to an arts festival, few people would include or even consider the culinary arts a relevant part of the lineup. But just as watching a live theatre performance can bring people closer together, so can food – even if we’re physically apart. That idea of a shared meal is what … Continue reading Review: From Mee to You by Chef Justin Quek (SIFA 2021)
What does the opera of the future look like? The Finnish National Opera and Ballet (FNOB) think they have an idea, with their tech-driven Laila, an immersive and interactive opera experience, set to make its Asian premiere at the 50th Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) in 2022. Scheduled to take place at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum from 25th February 2022, the experience will be … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2022: Immersive, interactive opera experience Laila to make Asian premiere at 50th HKAF
Years ago, Dan Griffith started out his music career just wanting his friends to play it at parties. But today, the artist, better known as Gryffin, has countless hit remixes to his name, a debut album with several chart topping singles, and over 10.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Most recently, Gryffin saw a surprising resurgence in popularity for his single ‘Tie Me Down’, featuring … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Gryffin
Mizuma Gallery has announced Scores of Landscapes, by Chinese artist Du Kun in his first ever solo exhibition in Singapore. The scrolls of landscape paintings in the series Scores of Landscapes look serene and ancient, as if they have frozen the history of thousands of years. But in fact, these landscapes themselves are pieces of nervous, sad, discordant, and unconventional music. Du Kun graduated with … Continue reading Art What!: Du Kun’s Scores of Landscapes at Mizuma Gallery
Art and politics collide in this moving tribute to the titular Portuguese amusement park. For most Singaporeans, Portuguese history and culture are likely to be little known subjects at the back of our minds. But with António-Pedro Vasconcelos’ Parque Mayer, one is left intrigued and compelled to find out more, thanks to the stirring performances and tale of revolution via art, as told through one … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Parque Mayer dir. António-Pedro Vasconcelos
HONG KONG – David Zwirner has announced The Real World, a group exhibition that will feature paintings, sculptures, and installations from the 1990s and early 2000s by gallery artists Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Raymond Pettibon, Jason Rhoades, Diana Thater, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Lisa Yuskavage. On view across two floors of the gallery’s Hong Kong location, the selected works exemplify the groundbreaking and alternative approaches these artists pursued … Continue reading Art What!: The Real World at David Zwirner Hong Kong
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