Arts, festival, Hong Kong, Interview, Preview

Arts of Hong Kong: Reflecting on the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival 2024-25 as a Celebration of Art, Community, and Connection

HONG KONG – Over the course of two months, from November 2024 to January 2025, the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival transformed Hong Kong’s coastal landscapes into a living, breathing canvas of creativity. Organised by the Tourism Commission, supported by Hong Kong Geopark, and curated by One Bite Design Studio, the Festival returned for its third and final edition with a triumphant send-off, embracing the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Reflecting on the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival 2024-25 as a Celebration of Art, Community, and Connection

bakchormeeboyMarch 26, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Visual Art

Arts of Hong Kong 2025: Art Central Launches Milestone Tenth Edition Cementing Its Position as a Cornerstone Event of Hong Kong Art Week

HONG KONG – Art Central and its lead partner, UOB, began previews today for the milestone Tenth Edition of the Fair. A cornerstone event of Hong Kong Art Week and a significant force in fostering the arts ecosystem, Art Central will open to the public tomorrow, 26 March and continue through 30 March 2025 at its iconic Central Harbourfront location. An international platform for pushing … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2025: Art Central Launches Milestone Tenth Edition Cementing Its Position as a Cornerstone Event of Hong Kong Art Week

bakchormeeboyMarch 25, 2025Leave a comment

design, National Design Centre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Design Week

From independence to innovation – Singapore celebrates 60 years of design with Future Impact 3: DESIGN NATION

DesignSingapore Council returns to Milan Design Week with Future Impact 3: DESIGN NATION at Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Monache, located in the historical Cinque Vie district from 8 – 13 April 2025. As 2025 marks 60 years of Singapore’s independence, the third instalment of the series – launched in 2023 – will explore the country’s evolution through the lens of design. With a unique … Continue reading From independence to innovation – Singapore celebrates 60 years of design with Future Impact 3: DESIGN NATION

bakchormeeboyMarch 24, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Singapore Art Museum’s latest projects challenge digital realities and the intersections between art and technology

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) unveils two new projects that delve into the evolving relationship between contemporary art and digital culture—joining hands with artists and artist collectives to offer critical insight into the unseen forces that shape art and everyday lives. By embracing technological advancements, SAM continues to lead conversations on the impact of digital culture, reinforcing its role as a dynamic platform for artistic experimentation … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum’s latest projects challenge digital realities and the intersections between art and technology

bakchormeeboyMarch 21, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, News, Singapore

Arts & Disability Forum 2025: Redefining Accessibility to Enhance Inclusive Participation and Creation in the Arts

Organised by Arts & Disability (ART:DIS) Singapore, with the support of the National Arts Council (NAC), the 6th edition of the Arts & Disability Forum (ADF) returns from 25 – 29 March 2025 with a regional focus, expanding discussions on the arts and accessibility informed by diverse voices across the region and in Singapore to explore key trends and evolving models of practice. Enriching, empowering … Continue reading Arts & Disability Forum 2025: Redefining Accessibility to Enhance Inclusive Participation and Creation in the Arts

bakchormeeboyMarch 21, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, musical, Review, Sands Theatre, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Wicked (2025) by Base Entertainment Asia

Theatrical sorcery, an unforgettable soundtrack, and sheer spectacle keeps this Australian touring cast defying gravity. Wicked has long ascended to the ranks of musical theatre royalty, with legions of fans who know every song by heart. Now, two decades after its debut, this Australian touring production at Marina Bay Sands proves why the show continues to captivate. With its blend of steampunk aesthetics, stunning costumes, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Wicked (2025) by Base Entertainment Asia

bakchormeeboyMarch 21, 2025March 22, 20251 Comment

News, Singapore

IMBA Theatre set to transform Singapore’s cultural landscape with imaginative, multi-sensory experiences

IMBA Theatre, the first venue of its kind dedicated to large-scale, immersive experiences in Singapore, will launch by the end of 2025. It will be the latest attraction at Gardens by the Bay when it opens its doors in December. It is presented by IMBA, short for ‘Immersive Media Based Arts’, a new entity by homegrown edutainment group H&B, and aims to create a world … Continue reading IMBA Theatre set to transform Singapore’s cultural landscape with imaginative, multi-sensory experiences

bakchormeeboyMarch 19, 2025March 28, 20251 Comment

Arts, Music, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Traversing 心 · 音乐 · 汇 (2025) by Ding Yi Music Company

Bridging time and space once more with the third edition of Ding Yi’s Traversing concert to open their 2025/26 season. Now in its third edition, Ding Yi Music Company’s Traversing series has always been about connections—between cultures, eras, and musical traditions, as Singapore’s foremost Chinese Chamber music company pushes and stretches the genres with each new concert. This year, Traversing opens their 2025/26 concert season, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Traversing 心 · 音乐 · 汇 (2025) by Ding Yi Music Company

bakchormeeboyMarch 19, 2025March 20, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, News, Preview, Singapore, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

Preview: No Man’s Land by The Necessary Stage

Dive into a raw and unflinching exploration of masculinity in No Man’s Land, a thought-provoking devised interdisciplinary experience that sees the team at The Necessary Stage boldly ripping away the veneer of manhood, to immerse audiences in an arena where traditional masculinity collides with contemporary reality. In No Man’s Land, we are thrust into a shifting landscape where four men grapple with primal rituals, battle … Continue reading Preview: No Man’s Land by The Necessary Stage

bakchormeeboyMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Emergency Stairs, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Industry Project 2025 – NAFA collaborates with Emergency Stairs on two new works by international directors

Where do the boundaries of the body lie? Where does the truth of the stage reside? In the Industry Project 2025, graduating students from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Diploma in Theatre (English Drama & Mandarin) will present two productions – My Body is (Not) My Body and Fake Performance is (Real) Performance – to explore these thought-provoking questions. Presented by Emergency Stairs, in … Continue reading Preview: Industry Project 2025 – NAFA collaborates with Emergency Stairs on two new works by international directors