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Arts, Preview, tour

Tour Guidance: re:walk Telok Ayer by DOIT.SG X Secretive Thing (Review)

A meandering walk that’s less tour than it is video. With the introduction of the STB-NAC Performing Arts Tours Pilot Grant, a multitude of arts companies have ventured into the realm of local tours, reimagining them with a theatrical twist and putting their own spin on the experience. The latest of these to emerge is DOIT.SG and ‘secret experience’ company Secretive Thing‘s re:walk Telok Ayer, which, … Continue reading Tour Guidance: re:walk Telok Ayer by DOIT.SG X Secretive Thing (Review)

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Arts, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Every Brilliant Thing 每一件美好的事 by The Finger Players

Combating darkness by finding joy in the little things. In world that’s constantly beset by bad news, it never hurts to have an occasional reminder of all there is to be thankful for in life. And with Oliver Chong’s Mandarin adaptation of Duncan Macmillan’s Every Brilliant Thing, gratitude and happiness become more important than ever, as they become a means of survival when tragedy strikes. … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Every Brilliant Thing 每一件美好的事 by The Finger Players

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Rindu di Bulan (明月千里寄相思) by Rupa co.lab

Faith and beliefs collide in a tale about adoption in the Malay-Muslim community. What does family mean? Is it the people we are related by blood to, or is is simply a matter of choice as to who we bond with? The traditional idea of a family is called into question with Rupa co.lab’s latest show, Rindu di Bulan (明月千里寄相思), as they examine the issue … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Rindu di Bulan (明月千里寄相思) by Rupa co.lab

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★☆☆☆ Review: Screen. Shot. by Bound Theatre

Sound and fury, signifying nothing. In the digital age, where social media can activate an angry mob at a moment’s notice, any information that could spark a flame is enough to turn into a raging wildfire. Tackling this phenomenon is Bound Theatre’s Screen. Shot., where a modern Rashomon-esque plot unfolds, and unveils what happens when rumours spread and dramatises how what you see online, may … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Screen. Shot. by Bound Theatre

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architecture, Arts, Interview, Singapore

Putting good on the big screen: Gary Hong shares projections for ‘landmark of good’ Ten Square

New York City has Times Square, but Singapore may not be too far behind, with 3D projection screen Ten Square. Located at Short Street in Rochor, Ten Square is a massive screen towering over all who pass by it. But what sets it apart from the regular billboards you see around town is how Ten Square comes with a distinct goal – to platform initiatives … Continue reading Putting good on the big screen: Gary Hong shares projections for ‘landmark of good’ Ten Square

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: Good News From Bali at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery has announced Good News from Bali, an exhibition curated by Hermanto Soerjanto, featuring works by Ari Bayuaji, Budi Agung Kuswara, Citra Sasmita, I Made Djirna, Ida Bagus Putu Purwa, and Kemalezedine. “In the last five years, there has been a lot happening in Balinese art scene. There are now a lot more artists in Bali who explore the local values of Balinese society, … Continue reading Art What!: Good News From Bali at Mizuma Gallery

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Kids, Preview, Singapore

Preview: March On 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

With the March school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to take the kids out for a little arts appreciation – and no better place to do that than Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s annual March On! festival! Playing from 9 – 13 Mar 2022, the festival focuses on creating participatory arts experiences and multi-disciplinary programmes for children, families and schools, starting with … Continue reading Preview: March On 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: Radical Curiosity – In the Orbit of Buckminster Fuller at ArtScience Museum

Journey through the universe of Buckminster Fuller, an inspirational figure of the 20th century, an inventor and visionary who worked across multiple disciplines including art, science, architecture and design, with the aim of changing the world. Opening on 22nd January 2022 as part of Singapore Art Week, Radical Curiosity: In the Orbit of Buckminster Fuller at ArtScience Museum celebrates Fuller’s work and his enduring legacy. … Continue reading Art What!: Radical Curiosity – In the Orbit of Buckminster Fuller at ArtScience Museum

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

Review: How To Break A Window II by T:>works

New ways of performing, with the winners of the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition. As the longest running playwriting competition in Singapore, T:>works’ 24-Hour Playwriting Competition has seen countless scripts emerge over the years. But with only the first prize winner getting a chance to be fully staged, the encouragement of such fresh voices has always been limited at best. With the pandemic however, T:>works pivoted from … Continue reading Review: How To Break A Window II by T:>works

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Singapore Art Museum launches multi-site exhibition Lonely Vectors

From 19 February to 11 September 2022, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is launching a new multi-site exhibition titled Lonely Vectors, which will unfold in three stages. It will first open at the local libraries and public hoardings, then focus on the site of SAM’s space at Tanjong Pagar Distripark – a logistics warehouse near a busy shipping port. Lonely Vectors presents a series of artworks and new commissions that draw attention to … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum launches multi-site exhibition Lonely Vectors

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