Arts of the UK 2021: Talawa and Birmingham Repertory Theatre announce new major collaboration and producing partnership

LONDON – Talawa Theatre Company, the UK’s leading Black theatre company, and Birmingham Repertory Theatre have announced a major new collaboration which will see the two partners developing an artistically ambitious body of work which will play in Birmingham, London, and nationwide. Black Joy, a season of new work by Black creatives and artists, will take to The REP’s three stages in 2021 The ambitious co-producing … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Talawa and Birmingham Repertory Theatre announce new major collaboration and producing partnership

Arts of the UK 2021: Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring installation Gaia returns to the Old Royal Naval College

LONDON – Following a sold-out display in summer 2020, Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring art installation Gaia is returning to the Old Royal Naval College in January. Due to overwhelming demand, Gaia is returning for a full month in pride of place in the magnificent Painted Hall, along with an exciting series of Friday late night openings. This monumental internally-lit sculpture, measuring seven metres in diameter, was … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring installation Gaia returns to the Old Royal Naval College

Art What!: Margins – drawing pictures of home at the ArtScience Museum

John Clang’s The Land of My Heart  What does home mean to us? Whatever the answer you give, it’s likely to be just a fraction of the Singaporean experience, a single drop in the ocean of countless other things that make this island home. Presented as part of the Singapore International Photography Festival, the ArtScience Museum’s new exhibition shines a spotlight on the Singaporean experience … Continue reading Art What!: Margins – drawing pictures of home at the ArtScience Museum

Film Fanatic: Golden Village brings the heat with Asian blockbusters and more this December

This December, celebrate all things Asian with a slew of blockbusters coming to Golden Village cinemas. Asian superstars Andy Lau, Sean Lau, Gong Yoo, Park Bo Gum, Li Xian and Chen Li-Nung are coming to the big screen once again, as they star in mythical adventure Soul Snatcher 《赤狐书生》, crime action-thriller Shock Wave 2 《拆弹专家 2》 and sci-fi action flick Seobok 《永生战》. From the producer of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Golden Village brings the heat with Asian blockbusters and more this December

Preview: alieNation Project at The Substation

In the spirit of facilitating diversity in the arts community, the Substation is shining a spotlight this December on Disabled artists, and poets from the migrant workers’ population. In collaboration with social enterprise Access Path Productions which works with Deaf and Disabled communities, the Substation will present ‘The AlieNATION Project’ on 12th 13th December, the weekend following The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) … Continue reading Preview: alieNation Project at The Substation

Art What!: Decode | The art of Mi Fu by Ho Seok Kee

Insight (洞察力). Acrylic and oil on canvas | 100 x 120 cm This month, UOB Art Gallery presents Decode, a solo art exhibition by Ms Ho Seok Kee, winner of the 2018 UOB Painting of the Year (POY) (Singapore) Silver Award, Established Artist Category. Decode showcases Ms Ho’s latest series of paintings which depicts her perspectives on modern technology such as artificial intelligence, machine learning … Continue reading Art What!: Decode | The art of Mi Fu by Ho Seok Kee

Arts of Hong Kong 2020: The Finale of Mr. AD by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

HONG KONG – HKRep Artistic Director Anthony Chan’s newest creation, The Finale of Mr. AD, traces the story of a determined artistic director putting everything on the line to highlight the paradox of art and commerce. Is this black comedy a pie in the sky or a self-revelatory confession? Written and directed by Anthony Chan, featuring Ko Hon Man, Ng Ka Leung, Lai Ying Ying, Liu Shuk Fun … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: The Finale of Mr. AD by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

Arts of the UK 2020: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase at Greenwich Theatre

LONDON – This Christmas, Greenwich Theatre reopens with Russ Tunney’s thrilling festive adaptation of Joan Aiken’s classic children’s novel, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. This fun-filled socially distanced adventure is accompanied by an online and interactive experience, Sir Willoughby’s Challenge, for those unable to attend the live performance The Wolves of Willoughby Chase tells the story of two brave and determined girls as they encounter unforgettable … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase at Greenwich Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Tales from the Front Line by Talawa Theatre Company

LONDON – Black key workers, from NHS staff to teachers, have their voices heard in Talawa Theatre Company’s new online series. Exposing the hypocrisy, furious exhaustion, and glimmering hope for a better future, Tales from the Front Line uses verbatim interviews to explore the historic Covid-19 crisis and its seismic impact on those on the Front Line of the pandemic. The six short films in this … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Tales from the Front Line by Talawa Theatre Company

Arts of the UK 2020: Shapero launches exciting Emporium with cornucopia of objects from renowned dealers and gallerists

LONDON – 2020 has seen an exciting period of expansion for Shapero Rare Books and Shapero Gallery, moving into two vast new spaces on New Bond Street, as well as a new ground-floor gallery on Maddox Street for Shapero Modern. In addition to a suite of offices solely for Rare Books, New Bond Street will also house an exciting new Emporium, where a cornucopia of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Shapero launches exciting Emporium with cornucopia of objects from renowned dealers and gallerists