Art What!: Eye of the Storm by BITTO at UltraSuperNew Gallery

In “Eye of the Storm”, Filipino artist BITTO presents a series of works that are tense and yet manages to evoke jest, while capturing his viewpoint from the still and quiet centre of a storm. It shifts from observing the thick atmospheric mess of social media: online misinformation and disinformation, shaky verification of truths, and alternative facts among others, to the political climate of the Philippines … Continue reading Art What!: Eye of the Storm by BITTO at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Music Is: MYRNE Releases ‘DESIRE’ With JOY ALEXIS

Singaporean producer and DJ, MYRNE, hot off his recent EP ‘Circles’, reveals a brand new single titled ‘Desire’, produced in collaboration with singer-songwriter Joy Alexis. The collaboration sees MYRNE expand his vision, with not just a singular voice such as Joy’s, but with garage house-inspired production. Classic, skittering 2-step rhythms by MYRNE form the backbone of the track, but its core is more ephemeral than … Continue reading Music Is: MYRNE Releases ‘DESIRE’ With JOY ALEXIS

Music Is: YAØ Releases New Single ‘Broke Pop Kids From Upcoming Album

Singaporean pop musician YAØ releases his latest single ‘Broke Pop Kids’, an anthem for this generation’s youthful hearts with big dreams and empty pockets. The track is the latest peek into his highly-anticipated debut album of the same name, due for release 8 July via Universal Music Singapore. Following February’s ‘Lose Face’, which will also be on the upcoming album, ‘Broke Pop Kids’ sums up … Continue reading Music Is: YAØ Releases New Single ‘Broke Pop Kids From Upcoming Album

Art What!: Broken White Project – Tropenwelle at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery is pleased to announce Broken White Project: Tropenwelle, an exhibition featuring eight Indonesian artists, organised in collaboration with Ace House Collective. Broken White Project is an initiative by Yogyakarta-based artists-run Ace House Collective that works with artists to conduct comprehensive readings of creative processes while optimising the potential for interconnectivity between spaces and artists. Presented as a series of exhibitions, the project focuses on … Continue reading Art What!: Broken White Project – Tropenwelle at Mizuma Gallery

Art What!: ART SG Announces Exhibitor List for Inaugural Edition in January 2023 with over 150 leading international galleries

ART SG, the new international art fair for Singapore and Southeast Asia, will launch its inaugural edition in Singapore on 12 – 15 January 2023 (VIP Preview 11 January 2023) at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Presented by Founding and Lead Partner UBS and organized by The Art Assembly, ART SG will bring together over 150 leading galleries from around the world, … Continue reading Art What!: ART SG Announces Exhibitor List for Inaugural Edition in January 2023 with over 150 leading international galleries

Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 CHAOS : CALMAnnounces a Further 23 Artists and 4 Venues

BANGKOK – The Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation is pleased to announce twenty-three new artists and four more venues for the third edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) taking place from 22 October 2022 to 23 February 2023. This second announcement expands the Biennale’s line-up to 43 leading regional and international artists and 11 venues across the city’s cultural and heritage sites. Highlight presentations include … Continue reading Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 CHAOS : CALMAnnounces a Further 23 Artists and 4 Venues

Music Is: SSO Celebrates Start of 2022/23 Season

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra has unveiled the first half of its 2022/2023 season. Apart from spotlighting a stellar line-up of international artists including Polish pianist Krystian Zimerman, South Korean violinist Soyoung Yoon, Canadian violinist James Ehnes, South Korean pianist Yeol Eum Son, Venezuelan trumpeter Pacho Flores, Scottish pianist Steven Osborne and Ukrainian-born Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman, the new season affirms a fresh restart in the music scene with full programmes, full audiences as well as new appointments – where the SSO’s current Chief Conductor Hans … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Celebrates Start of 2022/23 Season

★★★★☆ Review: project SALOME by Ong Keng Sen / T:>works (SIFA 2022)

Unpacking and reimagining the complexities of Salome through a modern lens. Princess of Judea, villainous exotic dancer, or vengeful femme fatale? The historical figure of Salome’s claim to fame lies in her request to see the head of John the Baptist as reward for performing a dance for her step-father. But one thing that is never made clear is her intentions for doing so, with … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: project SALOME by Ong Keng Sen / T:>works (SIFA 2022)

★★★★☆ Review: Only Bones by Kallo Collective

Dancing to the beat of the body. Kallo Collective’s Only Bones has a deceptively simple set-up – onstage there is only performer Thom Monckton, limited to a small red circle lit by a single bulb. But by sheer virtue of a boundless imagination and complete control over the body, Only Bones ends up as a wildly entertaining fringe show that exemplifies a class act in … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Only Bones by Kallo Collective

Janice Koh conferred the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, for her contribution to the arts

For her outstanding contribution to the arts, Singaporean actress Janice Koh has been conferred France’s prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). Held in an intimate ceremony at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice on Monday, the 6th of June, the evening’s proceedings were overseen and organised by the Embassy of France in … Continue reading Janice Koh conferred the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, for her contribution to the arts