Arts of the UK 2021: Jock McFadyen RA – Tourist without a Guidebook

LONDON – To mark the artist’s 70th birthday year, the Royal Academy of Arts will present Jock McFadyen RA: Tourist without a Guidebook. This timely exhibition, part of a series of four exhibitions around the UK, will explore McFadyen’s ongoing interest in the changing urban landscape, focusing on his pictures of East London, where he has lived and worked for the past 40 years. Jock … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Jock McFadyen RA – Tourist without a Guidebook

Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre appoints Rob Watt and Emma Rees as Artistic Director and Executive Director

LONDON – Theatre Centre have announced Rob Watt as Artistic Director, alongside Emma Rees who will take on the role of Executive Director. Both were appointed to their respective roles in an interim capacity and will now become permanent additions to the company. Watt is a critically acclaimed director, dramaturg and facilitator, whose inaugural season as Interim Artistic Director saw the launch of exciting digital … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre appoints Rob Watt and Emma Rees as Artistic Director and Executive Director

Art What!: Two new outdoor artworks to be featured around Singapore Art Museum

Finbarr Fallon, ‘Sub/merged’, 2020; image courtesy of the Artist Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents two larger-than-life artworks by artists Finbarr Fallon, and Darel Seow with Lee Xin Li for the latest presentation on the hoardings surrounding the museum buildings. SAM’s location in the city centre is central to the artists’ artworks, with each responding to the urban landscape in their own way. As sitespecific installations, … Continue reading Art What!: Two new outdoor artworks to be featured around Singapore Art Museum

Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall

With the announcement of Phase 3 of our circuit breaker taking effect from 28th December, it’s good cause for a (safe) celebration this New Year. And for fans of Singapore Malay rock, you’re in for a treat, as the Esplanade presents ROCK 21! Bring out those leather jackets and come on down to the Esplanade Concert Hall on 1st January 2021, New Year’s Day to … Continue reading Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall

Review: The Silence of a Falling Tree by COMPOUND

Meditative audio journeys exploring essentialism. In adapting for the restrictions placed on live performances due to the pandemic, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) has turned to the digital space for presentation, with many of its commissioned work taking the form of audio experiences instead. The latest of these to premiere is COMPOUND’s The Silence of a Falling Tree, where listeners are taken on ‘immersive sonic … Continue reading Review: The Silence of a Falling Tree by COMPOUND

Review: A Bird Calls You To Moscow by Joel Tan and Tan Shou Chen

A breakup in audio form, accompanied by piano music.  There’s always something about piano music that’s irresistibly evocative, able to make the simplest of events feel like the end of the world. Simply hearing it is enough to provoke a reaction, and in A Bird Calls You To Moscow, helps create an excessive amount of heartbreak. Written by Joel Tan and directed by Tan Shou … Continue reading Review: A Bird Calls You To Moscow by Joel Tan and Tan Shou Chen

Art What!: Singapore Art Museum launches open call for its inaugural Residencies Programme

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has announced the launch of its inaugural Residencies programme. The museum-run Residencies programme will feature four residencies, which will be open to artists, curators, art organisations and artist-run spaces, as well as community and education-focused art practitioners. Developed in line with SAM’s vision of engaging local and international artistic communities across a wide range of disciplines, the residencies will also actively … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum launches open call for its inaugural Residencies Programme

Arts of the UK 2020: Theatres Trust grants to help theatres reopen top £150k

LONDON – A further 15 theatres in the UK have received vital support from the national public advisory body for theatres, bringing the total helped through its Theatre Reopening Fund to 35. Offering grants of up to £5,000, the fund supports not-for-profit theatres of all sizes and heritages across the country to meet the costs of reopening safely in light of Covid-19. Five theatres – … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatres Trust grants to help theatres reopen top £150k

Arts of the UK 2020: Family-run pub theatre The Old Red Lion announces new reopening season

LONDON – Acclaimed family-run pub theatre The Old Red Lion will reopen its doors this winter with an exciting new theatrical season, once again providing quality entertainment and hospitality to North London. Partnering with another local family business, Bombay Burrito, the pub will provide substantial meals to patrons in line with the latest government regulations. Reflecting on the eventful year, the post-lockdown season of work … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Family-run pub theatre The Old Red Lion announces new reopening season

Arts of the UK 2020: Surf The Wave waves goodbye

LONDON – Three years after it was created by Pavilion Dance South West to initiate change in how dance is showcased and toured in the UK, Surf The Wave now waves goodbye. The programme staged the first UK-focused dance showcase and connected more than 450 artists, producers, programmers and facilitators. It delivered 13 Intensives; 29 networking and programming events; supported 22 Seed Support projects and … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Surf The Wave waves goodbye