Art What!: NTU Singapore and the European Union announce artists and partner institutions for second cycle of SEA AiR

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the European Union (EU) Delegation to Singapore today announced three artists selected for the second edition of the SEA AiR exchange programme and the European arts institutions that will host their artistic residencies. The SEA AiR – Studio Residencies for Southeast Asian Artists in the EU (SEA AiR) programme is a pioneering project started in 2022 that positions … Continue reading Art What!: NTU Singapore and the European Union announce artists and partner institutions for second cycle of SEA AiR

Art What!: Tree Spirit/ 森灵: Visions of the Arboreal by Lim Tze Peng

Not gallery is pleased to present its fourth exhibition, Tree Spirit/ 森灵: Visions of the Arboreal by Lim Tze Peng, featuring a rare selection of lesser-known large-scale masterful ink works by Cultural Medallion winner Lim Tze Peng. Running from 11 to 19 March 2023 at The Arts House, the exhibition centres on Lim’s dynamic depictions of majestic banyan trees through 13 evocative ink works. The … Continue reading Art What!: Tree Spirit/ 森灵: Visions of the Arboreal by Lim Tze Peng

Museum Musings: Sneakertopia – Step Into Street Culture at the ArtScience Museum

Visitors can put their best foot forward and wander through a dynamic playground where sneakers, street culture, and art intersect at Sneakertopia: Step Into Street Culture – a larger-than-life exhibition making its Asian debut at ArtScience Museum this Saturday. Having made waves at previous stops in Los Angeles and New York, Sneakertopia was the brainchild of Emmy Award-winning producer Steve Harris and Silicon Valley tech … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sneakertopia – Step Into Street Culture at the ArtScience Museum

Art What!: Head out to the Southern Islands on 25 Feb and spend a day at the Singapore Biennale

Craving for a different experience over the weekend? Save the date next Saturday for a chance to experience Natasha, the Singapore Biennale 2022 (SB2022) on the Southern Islands, with a series of programmes and activities that shed light on the rich biodiversity and history that informed the artworks presented on St. John’s Island and Lazarus Island.  Available in two sessions only on Saturday, 25th February, … Continue reading Art What!: Head out to the Southern Islands on 25 Feb and spend a day at the Singapore Biennale

Arts of Hong Kong 2023: The 51st Hong Kong Arts Festival opens with Ballet of Slovene National Theatre Maribor

HONG KONG – The 51st Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) officially opened (17 February) with the Ballet of Slovene National Theatre Maribor performing Radio and Juliet & Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring). The Festival’s opening ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre with The Honourable John KC Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mr Victor Cha, Chairman of the Hong … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2023: The 51st Hong Kong Arts Festival opens with Ballet of Slovene National Theatre Maribor

Museum Musings: Peranakan Museum re-opens to public with an Armenian Street Party

Peranakan Museum reopens to the public this Friday on 17 February 2023, after nearly four years of renovations. The museum invites all to celebrate its reopening at a special edition of Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Museum Reopens!, a homecoming weekend of outdoor performances, workshops, food, and beverages – including free admission to the museum from 17 to 19 February 2023. Mr Kennie Ting, Director of … Continue reading Museum Musings: Peranakan Museum re-opens to public with an Armenian Street Party

★★★★★ Review: Disney’s Frozen the Musical, presented by Base Entertainment Asia

Soaring voices, sparkling talent and technical brilliance make Frozen the coolest musical this season. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Benjamin Osbourne) 10 Book (Jennifer Lee) 8 Music and Lyrics (Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez) 9 Cast (Sarah O’Connor, Jemma Rix, Matt Lee, Thomas McGuane, Brendan Xavier, Doron Chester, Yvan Karlsson, Evan Strand and ensemble) 10 Music Performance and Orchestra (David Young – Music Director) … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Disney’s Frozen the Musical, presented by Base Entertainment Asia

Disney’s Frozen the Musical brings a touch of winter to Singapore

One of the most hotly-anticipated musical events of the year has finally arrived on our sunny shores – Disney’s Frozen the Musical has come to Singapore in a flurry of snow, and promises a spellbinding adventure of sisterhood, magic, and letting it go. Playing for only 50 shows, Frozen the Musical marks multiple milestones, being one of the very first shows to open in the … Continue reading Disney’s Frozen the Musical brings a touch of winter to Singapore

By Design: An Interview with Daniel Boey, on Ahmedabad Design Week

Necessity is the mother of invention, and in a world where you can’t go anywhere without a screen in sight, anyone without a digital presence is in dire need of reinvention. That’s what creative director, producer and ‘godfather of Singapore fashion’ Daniel Boey has been busy doing for the last few years since the pandemic hit, as he and his team explore the possibilities going … Continue reading By Design: An Interview with Daniel Boey, on Ahmedabad Design Week

Preview: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts has always been a gateway to the region’s best Chinese arts, from China to Hong Kong, Taiwan to of course, Singapore. In the next edition, running from 27th January to 5th February, the festival coincides with the Year of the Rabbit, full of positivity and wit, as the Esplanade welcomes audiences to discover new worlds, make memories … Continue reading Preview: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay