Museum Musings: Gallery Children’s Biennale 2019 – Embracing Wonder at the National Gallery Singapore

After its inaugural edition held in 2017 the National Gallery Singapore’s Children’s Biennale is back for a second edition this May! Committed to inspire young, curious minds through art, this edition will feature 11 interactive and multi-dimensional artworks by 13 Singapore and Southeast Asian artists, aiming to spark curiosity in our young visitors about the world around them, encourage openness to discover diversity, and imagine … Continue reading Museum Musings: Gallery Children’s Biennale 2019 – Embracing Wonder at the National Gallery Singapore

bakchormeeboyMay 25, 2019Leave a comment

Art What!, Arts, Museums, Singapore

Museum Musings: Floating Utopias at the ArtScience Museum

The ArtScience Museum’s latest exhibition is here, and it’s probably going to float your boat. Why? Because at Floating Utopias, you’ll practically be walking on air with over 40 artworks taking a closer look at inflatable objects over time and how they have been used in art, architecture and social activism. Presented over five ‘chapters’, the four-month long exhibition shows how inflatable objects have opened up new possibilities … Continue reading Museum Musings: Floating Utopias at the ArtScience Museum

bakchormeeboyMay 25, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, Review, Singapore

SIFA 2019: Frogman by curious directive (Review)

Red herring is the catch of the day in this deep dive into childhood trauma. As technology continues to develop year on year, it seems inevitable that various facets of the arts wind up attempting to incorporate them into new works, pushing the limits of what one can experience with each production, to varying degrees of success. With curious directive’s Frogman, it is Virtual Reality (VR) technology … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Frogman by curious directive (Review)

bakchormeeboyMay 24, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, Preview, Singapore

Review: Treasure Islands by Andsoforth

Andsoforth explores terra incognita with an ambitious new project in a brand new space. While local theatre company Andsoforth is better known for their immersive dining experiences, their recently concluded one night only event, Treasure Islands, took their art to a new level as they presented a sprawling treasure trove of colourful rooms for guests to explore. Taking place in a huge warehouse in Jurong, Treasure Islands pre-grouped audiences … Continue reading Review: Treasure Islands by Andsoforth

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s West End 2019: Dark Sublime at Trafalgar Studios (Preview)

LONDON – Written by Michael Dennis and directed by Andrew Keats, watch as Trafalgar Studios plays host to Dark Sublime this June to August. The story follows Oli, who arrives at the door of Marianne, a fading jobbing actress. He’s impatient to make an impression, to make a friend. Marianne knows about waiting – for her turn at something more substantial than a half-remembered role on a cult … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Dark Sublime at Trafalgar Studios (Preview)

bakchormeeboyMay 24, 2019August 13, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Incursion – A Double Bill by Sisu and The Bread and Roses Theatre

LONDON – This July, Sisu and The Bread and Roses Theatre present The Incursion, a brand new double bill of one act plays written and directed by Olivia Catchpole and Madeleine Carter, playing at The Bread and Roses Theatre in Clapham, London. In Gnawings we meet a strange family sitting at the dinner table. How important are the things we do not say? What if we leave them … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Incursion – A Double Bill by Sisu and The Bread and Roses Theatre

bakchormeeboyMay 23, 2019August 13, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, Review, Singapore

SIFA 2019: Bedtime Stories by URLAND (Review)

Let the power of stories map your dreams. One of the fondest memories of our childhoods is listening to our parents tell us a story before tucking us in to bed. Falling asleep, our dreams would be filled with gallant knights and life changing adventures, dreams we’d rarely want to wake up from. With reality often being far more droll than the world of fantasy … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Bedtime Stories by URLAND (Review)

bakchormeeboyMay 22, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, Preview

Preview: Rainforest Fringe Fest 2019

SARAWAK, MALAYSIA – The third edition of Sarawak’s annual Rainforest Fringe Festival returns to Kuching this July, set to once again shine a spotlight on Sarawakian arts, culture and heritage through an all-inclusive programme. Says Minister of Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth & Sports Sarawak, YB Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah: “We are proud to host the Rainforest Fringe Festival once again and we felt that the people … Continue reading Preview: Rainforest Fringe Fest 2019

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

SGIFF 2019: New Programme Director and Inaugural SGIFF Film Fund Recipients Announced

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has appointed Taiwanese film curator, Kuo Ming-Jung, as its new Programme Director to lead the Festival alongside Executive Director, Yuni Hadi. Entering its 30th edition, the Festival continues its commitment to grow the independent film ecosystem in Southeast Asia through the introduction of the SGIFF Film Academy. It will bring together the Festival developmental programmes under one umbrella to … Continue reading SGIFF 2019: New Programme Director and Inaugural SGIFF Film Fund Recipients Announced

bakchormeeboyMay 21, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, festival, Film, Singapore

Preview: French Animation Film Festival 2019

The annual French Animation Film Festival is back for its 8th edition! Taking place at Alliance Française from 24th to 26th May, the programme lineup features not only the best French animated films from the industry, but also masterclasses and even a VR art exhibition. Featuring a total of 5 premieres, one of the key highlights of this year’s edition would be the premiere of Dilili … Continue reading Preview: French Animation Film Festival 2019