Art What!: Out of Sight by Lawrence Weiner

National Gallery Singapore and The Arts House are proud to premiere Lawrence Weiner’s OUT OF SIGHT in Southeast Asia. Developed as a participatory hopscotch-inspired artwork, it aims to stimulate and engage audiences and passers-by through positive visualisation and interactive play. OUT OF SIGHT will be simultaneously displayed at National Gallery Singapore and The Arts House from 2nd September to 14th October 2021. Presented for free … Continue reading Art What!: Out of Sight by Lawrence Weiner

NAC and NHB’s 2021 Arts and Heritage Scholarships awarded to 10 outstanding individuals

In emerging stronger as an arts community, and to inspire and uplift society in a post pandemic world, there is a need for diverse talents to enrich our arts and heritage ecosystem. This year, 10 outstanding individuals have been awarded the National Arts Council (NAC) and National Heritage Board (NHB) Scholarships. These scholarships nurture exceptional talent who are committed to drive the development of Singapore’s … Continue reading NAC and NHB’s 2021 Arts and Heritage Scholarships awarded to 10 outstanding individuals

Art What!: A Most Absurd Guide at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Mama Magnet and UltraSuperNew Gallery present: A Most Absurd Guide — A commodity of oddity that’s in fact, not an actual guide. A Most Absurd Guide is an art exhibition that takes visitors through ways in which to navigate the existential dread of a world that’s quite literally on fire.  Three artists acrossSoutheast Asia sprinkle their own pungent essence of bizarre cultural attitudes specific to their region. From Yogyakarta, Krack! Studio … Continue reading Art What!: A Most Absurd Guide at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Art What!: Fifth edition of Art Encounters at Bugis Town

The fifth edition of Art Encounters by Art Outreach will travel to Bugis Town (comprising of Bugis Junction, Bugis+ and Bugis Street), from 21 August to 3 October 2021 featuring a site-specific commission by Singapore-based British artist Chloë Manasseh. Titled Petals Fall, Now and Then, the display comprises an exhibition of largeformat botanical paintings in one container, and a multi-sensorial installation in a second container … Continue reading Art What!: Fifth edition of Art Encounters at Bugis Town

Music Is: Dru Chen releases single ‘Our Story’

This August, Australian artist-producer Dru Chen will be dropping a 4-track EP containing 2 new tracks – ‘Our Story’ and ‘Hold You,’ and 2 re-released tracks – ‘Eiffel Tower’ and ‘Replay.’ The focus track, ‘Our Story,’ is an indie-pop song dealing with all facets of the human experience and the yearning for acceptance that we all seek. As Dru aptly puts it, “When the people … Continue reading Music Is: Dru Chen releases single ‘Our Story’

★★★★☆Review: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2021 by How Drama

Harder, better, faster, stronger. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If there’s one show in Singapore that encapsulates that saying, it has to be How Drama’s Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap. Playing since 2008, the concept behind the Fringe-ready show is simple – a group of actors perform 31 short sketches and playlets in the span of an hour. The twist? It is … Continue reading ★★★★☆Review: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2021 by How Drama

Music Is: Charlene Su releases debut EP ‘onlyfriends’

Pop-R&B songstress Charlene Su has released her debut EP titled onlyfriends, with four songs that promise to be absolute bops.  Aside from subtly and cheekily referencing the popular, albeit raunchy online platform, OnlyFans, onlyfriends came about through collaboration among friends. Looking through the writers, you can see why. “To me, collaboration is the best part about music,” says Charlene, as she likes to think of … Continue reading Music Is: Charlene Su releases debut EP ‘onlyfriends’

Music Is: Indonesian singer Rinni Wulandari and with Rapper Willy Winarko release ‘Underrated’

Since their first collaboration back in 2015 for ‘Independent Girl’, Indonesian R&B singer Rinni Wulandari, and rapper and radio host Willy Winarko have reunited this time to drop a brand new single, ‘Underrated’. Out on 30 July 2021, Friday, the single is taken off Rinni Wulandari’s upcoming album, ‘Skins’, which is slated to be released in August 2021. Infusing 90’s R&B, soul, and rap, the ‘Underrated’ pays homage to Rinni Wulandari’s love … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian singer Rinni Wulandari and with Rapper Willy Winarko release ‘Underrated’

Music Is: Eve Alai reimagines Unscripted’s signature hit “Sunscreen” into a club anthem

Acclaimed electronic producer Eve Alai is turning up the groove once again with a reimagined version of Unscripted’s signature track “Sunscreen”—out this July 31, Friday on all digital music platforms via Umami Records. The blissful number reinterprets the original with sun-soaked funkiness and classic house touch, taking on an entirely new persona with every ebb and flow. “The new material doesn’t follow the traditional four-on-the-floor … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai reimagines Unscripted’s signature hit “Sunscreen” into a club anthem