Tag: Arts

Art What!, Arts, Hong Kong, Museums, National Gallery, Preview

Art What!: Francis Alÿs and Mika Rottenberg’s first solo exhibitions in Hong Kong at Tai Kwun Contemporary (Hong Kong)

HONG KONG – Tai Kwun Contemporary has announced two brand new exhibitions this October, marking the first solo exhibitions of Francis Alÿs and Mika Rottenberg’s at Tai Kwun Contemporary. Curated by Tobias Berger, Tai Kwun Contemporary presents SNEEZE, a solo exhibition by Mika Rottenberg featuring immersive video installations about surreal alternative worlds of global everyday life. This is the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong by … Continue reading Art What!: Francis Alÿs and Mika Rottenberg’s first solo exhibitions in Hong Kong at Tai Kwun Contemporary (Hong Kong)

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Magnetic North at the British Museum, by Border Crossings

LONDON – COVID-19 and the climate crisis are changing our way of life, offering a unique opportunity to pause, reflect and look at our world from new perspectives. Renowned theatre company Border Crossings takes this moment to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Arctic and its importance to us all in Magnetic North – a special online event from their ORIGINS Festival, presented at the British … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Magnetic North at the British Museum, by Border Crossings

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Second edition of *SCAPE’s Music Day Out back this October

*SCAPE Music Day Out (MDO) – the annual event organised by *SCAPE – is not to be missed by youths and the local indie music community. Hence, despite the pandemic, the event will return for its second year running from 16th to 18th October, but virtually. Despite the change in format, the event returns bigger and better, encompassing a stellar line-up of young music talents … Continue reading Music Is: Second edition of *SCAPE’s Music Day Out back this October

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Dance with Me, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre, travel

Arts of Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Hong Kong Arts Festival Executive Director Tisa Ho

HONG KONG – Originally slated to run in February and March this year, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the 48th Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) to a grinding halt, for the sake of public safety. But not all is lost, with a mini version of the festival taking place online this weekend. Relaunched as HKartsFestival@TaiKwun, the two day festival will be presenting digital versions of programmes originally … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Hong Kong Arts Festival Executive Director Tisa Ho

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Food, Hong Kong, Preview, Singapore, travelXculture

travelXculture: Hong Kong Tourism Board collaborates with 8 authentic Hong Kong food brands to give Singaporeans “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong”

It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to travel, and if it’s one place we already miss, it’s Hong Kong, not just for the arts and culture, but also for its glorious food. Thankfully, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is here to help Singaporeans tide over this period with a special collaboration with eight authentic Hong Kong food brands, offering exclusive discounts … Continue reading travelXculture: Hong Kong Tourism Board collaborates with 8 authentic Hong Kong food brands to give Singaporeans “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong”

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2020 draws to a close; speakers stress the importance of reading

The first-ever digital version of the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) concluded last weekend with a strong message to parents and educators: Books and reading are vital for children during times of crisis. The annual festival drew more than 3,000 attendees to its various events held between 2nd to 4th October online. At its closing ceremony, the biennial Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award (HABA) … Continue reading By The Book: Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2020 draws to a close; speakers stress the importance of reading

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Indie artist Amanda Ong releases self-titled debut EP

Singaporean indie-folk singer-songwriter, Amanda Ong, announces the release of her self-titled debut EP, Amanda. The six-track EP is now available on all major digital service providers. With songs written since she was 17, often writing songs with the intention to help listeners struggling with mental health issues to heal through music, each track on her EP encapsulates a different stage in her coming-of-age, cathartic journey … Continue reading Music Is: Indie artist Amanda Ong releases self-titled debut EP

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Art What!, Arts, Film, Museums, National Gallery, Preview

Art What!: Art Basel announces ‘OVR: Miami Beach’ for December and plans for Miami Art Week 2020

Art Basel’s Online Viewing Rooms (OVR) are back this December, with OVR: Miami Beach featuring galleries accepted to the 2020 edition of the show and will be accompanied by a program of online events, including talks and gallery walk-throughs. Art Basel will further amplify the cultural offerings of museums, foundations, non-profits, and galleries whose activities will comprise Miami Art Week 2020. Like Art Basel’s in-person fairs, … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel announces ‘OVR: Miami Beach’ for December and plans for Miami Art Week 2020

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Old Royal Naval College receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

LONDON – Almost 450 heritage organisations in England, including the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, have been awarded cash from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. Grants of up to £1 million will deliver a lifeline for the heritage sector in England with further support to follow and larger grants for capital projects awarded through the Heritage Stimulus Fund. The grants … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Old Royal Naval College receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: The Show Must Go On! Live at the Palace Theatre

LONDON – The Theatre Support Fund+, the team behind ‘The Show Must Go On!’ campaign and Take Two Theatricals present, The Show Must Go On! Live at the Palace Theatre for four performances on 13th, 14th and 15th November 2020 at the Palace Theatre, London. The Show Must Go On! Live at the Palace Theatre will be a concert celebrating the wealth of West End talent with all profits going to Acting For Others … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Show Must Go On! Live at the Palace Theatre

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