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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

A Legacy Through Song: An Interview with Julian Wong, writer of Wild Rice’s ‘Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita’

Before National Day comes around and we once again celebrate the nation, have a think about one of the nation’s most enduring symbols – our national anthem. How many of us really know about its composer – Zubir Said, and only refer to him as ‘Mr. Mari Kita’? This July, Wild Rice is here to change that forever, with Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita, … Continue reading A Legacy Through Song: An Interview with Julian Wong, writer of Wild Rice’s ‘Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita’

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Fashion, Fashion Forward, Singapore

Fashion Forward: NAFA and Post-Museum collaborates on innovative solutions for fashion sustainability in the third edition of Renew Earth Sweat Shop

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and Post-Museum have partnered up to bring awareness to the growing issue of fashion waste with the third edition of the Renew Earth Sweat Shop. This collaboration presents an opportunity for future professionals to explore and capitalise on innovative solutions in Singapore’s green economy. Students from NAFA will take centre stage in a seven-week programme where they will research, … Continue reading Fashion Forward: NAFA and Post-Museum collaborates on innovative solutions for fashion sustainability in the third edition of Renew Earth Sweat Shop

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Kwa Geok Choo by Toy Factory Productions

Everyone knows her as the wife of Lee Kuan Yew and mother of Lee Hsien Loong. But what do we know about Kwa Geok Choo? This monologue follows her from girlhood and early romance to life as political wife and mother; and top conveyancing lawyer and main breadwinner of the Lee Family. It explores how it might have felt to be, as Lee Kuan Yew … Continue reading Preview: Kwa Geok Choo by Toy Factory Productions

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

After their production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie kick-started their season on a high note, Pangdemonium returns this June with the Singaporean premiere of Muswell Hill. Written by English playwright Torben Betts, Muswell Hill brings to the stage the essential bougie pastime – a dinner party. Set in January 2010, long before any conception of the pandemic, the hosts are Mat and Jess, a … Continue reading Preview: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

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

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Arts, Music, Singapore

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

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Arts, Music, Singapore

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

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

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

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, National Gallery, Preview

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

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

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

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