Arts of the UK 2021: Frank Stella’s What You See Is What You See at Shapero Modern

LONDON – Launching their new Maddox Street Gallery, Shapero Modern will hold the first comprehensive UK exhibition of Frank Stella works since 2013. The exhibition covers the period 1967 – 2001, showing the progression of Stella’s prolific career. The Shapero Modern show is a survey of Frank Stella’s prints and works on paper bringing the experimentation in his printmaking, his love of colour and his enduring … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Frank Stella’s What You See Is What You See at Shapero Modern

Review: Poetry Under The Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions

SIFA returns to live theatre with a tribute to Ming Dynasty poems in this stark but poignant production. While the final part of A Dream Under The Southern Bough has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the introduction of live performance pilots to test the viability of venues accommodating performing arts, Singapore International Festival of Arts and Toy Factory have been given an … Continue reading Review: Poetry Under The Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions

SIFA v2.020: More programmes announced as 2020 comes to a close

Following the successful launch of SIFA v2.020 in June, Singapore’s pinnacle arts festival announces an exciting lineup of programmes to wrap up 2020. Presented by Arts House Limited (AHL), this next wave of shows, workshops, talks and podcasts programmed between October and December showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of artists in the face of once unimaginable challenges wrought by the pandemic. Adapting swiftly to new techniques and … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: More programmes announced as 2020 comes to a close

Arts of the UK 2021: Archie Brennan – Tapestry Goes Pop! at Dovecot Studios

EDINBURGH – Pop artist, weaver, bodybuilder and former Mr Scotland, Archie Brennan changed the course of modern weaving and is considered one of the greatest unrecognised pop artists of the twentieth century. Unrecognised because he chose to work in tapestry. Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop! tells the story of Edinburgh native Archie Brennan (1931-2019) in the first-ever major retrospective of his work. Bringing together over … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Archie Brennan – Tapestry Goes Pop! at Dovecot Studios

SIFA v2.020: Poetry Under The Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions (Live Performance Pilot)

Presented by Arts House Limited (AHL), Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) v2.020 will be premiering newly commissioned work Poetry Under the Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions, as part of the new wave of live performance pilots initiated by the National Arts Council.  A hybrid event comprising live performance and virtual streaming, watch as the contemporary performance weaves tapestries of dance, opera, music and theatre to celebrate the … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: Poetry Under The Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions (Live Performance Pilot)

Art What!: An Exercise of Meaning In A Glitch Season and Time Passes at National Gallery Singapore

Proposals for Novel Ways of Being, an unprecedented initiative uniting 12 local arts institutions, independent art spaces and collectives, opens next week with two brand new exhibitions at National Gallery Singapore. Aimed to showcase solidarity within the visual arts community, the two exhibitions, An Exercise of Meaning in a Glitch Season by National Gallery Singapore, and Time Passes by Singapore Art Museum, are helmed by independent curators, and spotlight established … Continue reading Art What!: An Exercise of Meaning In A Glitch Season and Time Passes at National Gallery Singapore

SIFA v2.020: Full lineup for Singular Screens released, available as video-on-demand and at Oldham Theatre

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) unveils the full lineup for Singular Screens, now available both on-demand and at Oldham Theatre as part of SIFA v2.020 from 4 September 2020. Curated by the Asian Film Archive (AFA), Singular Screens celebrates diverse and independent visions, now in its third annual edition since 2018.   “Singular Screens has been a significant part of SIFA for the past three years, showcasing some … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: Full lineup for Singular Screens released, available as video-on-demand and at Oldham Theatre

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

Art What!: Singaporean art spaces unite for new art initiative to support the community

National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum have come together to launch a new local initiative of unprecedented scale and scope, titled Proposals for Novel Ways of Being. The project will see the museums join forces with 10 other local art institutions and independent art spaces and collectives to present a series of exhibitions and programmes, both physical and online, that feature the works of … Continue reading Art What!: Singaporean art spaces unite for new art initiative to support the community

SIFA v2.020: The Necessary Stage presents Digital Traces: The Year of No Return vodcasts

Following the successful wave of digital programmes featuring a strong music focus earlier in June and July, The Necessary Stage invites audiences into the world of The Year of No Return through Digital Traces: The Year of No Return beginning on 15 August 2020. Commissioned by Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), The Year of No Return by The Necessary Stage is slated for its world premiere at the festival in 2021 alongside three other Singaporean theatre companies. Written … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: The Necessary Stage presents Digital Traces: The Year of No Return vodcasts