Art What!: The Future, presented by Gagosian and Jeffrey Deitch

 always look for things that are out in the future, ’cause, heck, that’s where we are going to spend the rest of our lives.—Ed Ruscha Gagosian has announced The Future, the sixth in a series of annual thematic exhibitions presented by Gagosian and Jeffrey Deitch during Art Basel Miami Beach. Previously staged at the historic Moore Building in the Miami Design District, this year the collaborative project will be … Continue reading Art What!: The Future, presented by Gagosian and Jeffrey Deitch

Preview: Arts In Your Neighbourhood – Kallang and Geylang

Even with a pandemic going on, there’s no stopping you from getting to know your neighbourhood a little better, especially with the return of the National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood (AYN) programme this November. This time around, the biannual programme is zooming in on the eastern neighbourhood of Kallang/Geylang Serai, with plenty of fascinating history and stories to be discovered. For the first … Continue reading Preview: Arts In Your Neighbourhood – Kallang and Geylang

★★★★☆ Review: 男儿王 Number 1 dir. Ong Kuo Sin

One of Singapore’s first openly queer Mandarin films brings drag and LGBTQ issues to the mainstream with heart and humour.  RuPaul may have brought drag culture to mainstream audiences all over the world, but here in conservative Singapore, the idea of a man dressing up as a woman continues to be seen as a thing to be shunned, and a source of shame for most … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: 男儿王 Number 1 dir. Ong Kuo Sin

Sing’Theatre organises fundraising initiative SINGATHON for the needy

In line with the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre’s Giving Week, local theatre company Sing’theatre is launching a unique fundraising campaign, with SINGATHON on Sunday, 20th December 2020. “If people can run a Marathon for a cause, why not sing for a cause, for a Singathon? Especially when the cause is to bring live music to the patients in the hospitals,” explains TJ Taylor, Sing’theatre’s Associate … Continue reading Sing’Theatre organises fundraising initiative SINGATHON for the needy

Art What!: Art Basel shifts Hong Kong fair from March to May 2021

HONG KONG – Art Basel has postponed its Hong Kong fair, which was scheduled to take place in March 2021, to May 2021 in response to the ongoing impact of the global pandemic including travel restrictions. The 2021 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 21st to 23rd May 2021, with preview days on … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel shifts Hong Kong fair from March to May 2021

Wild Rice ends the year with two productions by their young theatre makers

Following their announcement of the four (now sold out) Director’s Residency shows, leading local theatre company Wild Rice has announced that it will be closing out its 2020 season with two more productions featuring promising young performers from their youth programmes. The two shows – Schooled and Candide – are the respective graduating showcases for Wild Rice’s two youth ensembles; the Singapore Youth Theatre (which … Continue reading Wild Rice ends the year with two productions by their young theatre makers

Arts of the UK 2020: Everything is Absolutely Fine by House of Blakewell

LONDON – From the makers of Thor and Loki and We Can Make You Happy, House of Blakewell presents a brand-new comedy musical about anxiety disorders, caring, and trying to keep going, Everything is Absolutely Fine is a hilarious and heartwarming new musical about what it’s like to be human and to struggle. Alice is making a fresh start. She has moved out of the big city to a … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Everything is Absolutely Fine by House of Blakewell

Art What!: 7th Singapore International Photography Festival – Departing and Arriving

The biennial Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) is back for its 7th edition this November, with two months of exciting international and local exhibitions, curated tours and masterclass seminars lined up for people of all ages and skill sets. From 5th November 2020 to 30th January 2021, festival-goers are invited to explore exhibitions across various venues, take part in guided photography walks and tours, join … Continue reading Art What!: 7th Singapore International Photography Festival – Departing and Arriving

Music Is: Shye releases new single ‘i’m fine, no’

Electro-pop singer, songwriter and producer Shye has unveiled her hypnotic new single “i’m fine, no”. Written as a response to the restrictions of being cooped up at home during the pandemic, the track touches on the underlying pressure and social norm that comes with often-overlooked everyday question “how are you?”. “When we get asked, “How are you?” we almost automatically reply we are fine even if that’s not … Continue reading Music Is: Shye releases new single ‘i’m fine, no’

Music Is: Jean Tan releases new EP ‘Blooms’

Singapore singer-songwriter Jean Tan has released an alternative soul 5-track EP, ‘Blooms’’, available on all major digital streaming platforms. The EP includes already released singles, such as ‘Serenade’ and ‘Oak Cherry Wine’, as well as two new interpretations of her past songs as fitting bookends of the EP, ‘Everything I Love’ and ‘All Things New (Blooms)’. Jean shares: “Only through the winter of Hideaway can … Continue reading Music Is: Jean Tan releases new EP ‘Blooms’