Art What!: SAM commissions Heman Chong to bring art to the streets with new project

While Singapore Art Museum (SAM) undergoes a major building redevelopment, SAM continues to collaborate with Singapore artists to present contemporary artworks. The Walking in the City series presents specially commissioned artworks on the hoardings currently installed around the perimeter of the museum buildings along Bras Basah Road and Queen Street. Engaging with themes such as the history of the SAM buildings and the island, society, … Continue reading Art What!: SAM commissions Heman Chong to bring art to the streets with new project

Arts of the UK 2021: Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code To Receive Stage Adaptation In 2021

LONDON – The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown’s blockbuster novel that captivated the world, is to become an epic stage thriller. It will make its World Premiere on a UK Tour in 2021, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Saturday 3rd April 2021, and touring throughout the year. The curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered, and alongside his body are a series of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code To Receive Stage Adaptation In 2021

In London’s West End 2021: Hairspray at the London Coliseum (Preview)

LONDON – The producers of Hairspray the Musical have announced rescheduled performance dates for the multi award-winning smash hit musical at the London Coliseum. The production will now begin performances on Thursday 22nd April 2021 and play a strictly limited 19-week season to Sunday 29th August. The production will star Michael Ball, who returns to his legendary, Olivier Award winning role of Edna Turnblad, alongside one of the UK’s greatest … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Hairspray at the London Coliseum (Preview)

SIFA v2.020: Bringing audiences together through music, with new programmes added lineup

Following the unveiling of SIFA v2.020 and SIFA-All-Access platform on 20th May, SIFA v2.020 will be launching more digital programmes in June and July, this time featuring a strong music focus. From its successful pivot towards online programming, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) continues to add more artistic experiences to its line-up. On 24th June, the team launched a video performance by Singapore … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: Bringing audiences together through music, with new programmes added lineup

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore’s Children’s Festival Goes Digital

National Gallery Singapore’s biennial children’s festival, Small Big Dreamers, returns for its second edition with a digital twist from 1st June 2020 to 28th March 2021. Alongside #GalleryAnywhere , #SmallBigDreamersAtHome is part of a concerted effort of key initiatives aimed at bringing more art experiences to its audiences, even while the Gallery remains temporarily closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Following the introduction of … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore’s Children’s Festival Goes Digital

Art What!: UOB launches UOB Art Explorer to bring Southeast Asian visual arts to homes around the world

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched the UOB Art Explorer, an online visual arts programme designed to bring the benefits of art to everyone from children to adults in homes around the world. Against the backdrop of uncertainty and social isolation experienced by many people amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the UOB Art Explorer aims to connect all to new worlds and perspectives through its five … Continue reading Art What!: UOB launches UOB Art Explorer to bring Southeast Asian visual arts to homes around the world

Singapore International Festival of Arts Goes Virtual with SIFA v2.020

Following the announcement that the National Arts Council (NAC) and Arts House Ltd (AHL) have invited Gaurav Kripalani to stay on for one more year as Festival Director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2021, Kripalani and the SIFA team have revealed plans for a digital version of SIFA 2020. Named SIFA v2.020, the online programmes features a series of curated virtual events … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts Goes Virtual with SIFA v2.020

Art What!: Art fair ART SG announces new dates for 2021

In light of the current uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and out of consideration for the health and safety of all involved, it was announced today that the inaugural edition of ART SG will now take place from 5th -7th November 2021 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. In order to encourage positive momentum for Singapore and the regional art … Continue reading Art What!: Art fair ART SG announces new dates for 2021

Gaurav Kripalani Continues To Helm SIFA 2021

Following the cancellation of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2020, Arts House Limited (AHL) together with festival commissioner National Arts Council (NAC) have requested Gaurav Kripalani to stay on in his current capacity as Festival Director for one more year. With SIFA 2021, Kripalani is set to complete the audience journey he envisioned over his tenure. Said Kripalani: “The response to the 2020 … Continue reading Gaurav Kripalani Continues To Helm SIFA 2021