Bootleg Toy Supervillain: Herald the Arrival of The Sucklord @ Kult Gallery

The first time I heard of The Sucklord was via now defunct reality TV show Work of Art: The Next Great Artist. While he may not have won that season, The Sucklord certainly isn’t a name you forget anytime soon, and the New York-based artist has somehow wormed his way back into our consciousness with his first ever show in Singapore. Held at Kult Gallery from … Continue reading Bootleg Toy Supervillain: Herald the Arrival of The Sucklord @ Kult Gallery

Museum Musings: Something Above; Somewhere Beyond at FOST Gallery

FOST Gallery presents Something Above; Somewhere Beyond, a solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Sebastian Mary Tay. As Tay’s first major exhibition with the gallery, the exhibition brings together selected photographic works from four different series: Redolent Hills and Delectable Mountains (2012/2013), Amidst the Colours (2015) and Where Does the Sun Rise; Where Will the Moon Shine (2017-) and Time Passing (2018-). Tay is interested in concepts of Ontology, … Continue reading Museum Musings: Something Above; Somewhere Beyond at FOST Gallery

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) Presents Sydney Ball’s Infinex V

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – This October, Sullivan+Strumpf Sydney presents one rainbow of a show, with a showcase of Infinex V, the first exhibition of the late Australian abstract artist Sydney Ball since his passing. Considered Australian’s greatest colourist, the exhibition was initially planned to mark the artist’s 85th birthday, and presents large scale works from Ball’s previous Infinex series, which was unseen during his lifetime. The series was fabricated … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) Presents Sydney Ball’s Infinex V

Archifest 2018 Announces Keynote Speaker and Full Programme Lineup

Archifest 2018 will be featuring multi-award winning international architect and designer Borja Ferrater as the keynote speaker for the SIA Conference. Ferrater is best known for his thoughtful designs that emphasise on improving the everyday life of its end-users, and is a renowned and well-respected educator and academic, often a lecturer and roundtable member across more than 20 countries around the world. The Spanish architect will also … Continue reading Archifest 2018 Announces Keynote Speaker and Full Programme Lineup

Preview: Singapore Girl, or Heritage Deployed by The Substation

The Substation is about to show visitors a great way to fly with a brand new programme. Running from 6th October to 4th November, Singapore Girl, or Heritage Deployed will feature an eclectic range of events all revolving around our favourite local icon: the Singapore Girl.  Marking the second chapter of The Substation’s current programme season on heritage (Cities change. People die. Everything you know goes … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Girl, or Heritage Deployed by The Substation

Preview: Les Misérables UK/Ireland 2018/2019 Tour

LONDON – Les Misérables is without a doubt one of the world’s most famous and best musicals, seen by over 120 million audience members in over 51 countries in 22 languages. Now, the West End mainstay is about to go on tour around the UK and Ireland this November. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh, this version of Les Misérables was originally conceived in 2009 to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, receiving critical … Continue reading Preview: Les Misérables UK/Ireland 2018/2019 Tour

Preview: The Trench by Les Enfants Terribles

LONDON – Created by the same minds behind the wildly popular Alice’s Adventures Underground, Les Enfants Terribles presents their The Trench, set to play at Southwark Playhouse for a limited run from 10th October to 17th November 2018. Written by Les Enfants Terribles Artistic Director Oliver Lansley with an original soundtrack by Alexander Wolfe, The Trench is inspired by the true story of a miner, ‘Burt’ who became entombed in a … Continue reading Preview: The Trench by Les Enfants Terribles

Preview: Miloš – Spanish Romance presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This October, catch “the hottest guitarist in the world” as Miloš Karadaglić makes his Singapore debut at the Esplanade Concert Hall! Conducted by Taiwanese-American conduct Carolyn Kuan (the first woman to be awarded the Herbert von Karajan Conducting Fellowship), Miloš Karadaglić is best known for his soulful rendition of guitar classics, leading to his chart-topping records and countless fans worldwide. An overnight success, Miloš has been hailed … Continue reading Preview: Miloš – Spanish Romance presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Coffee with Rishi Budhrani: Cannot Means Cannot

Even though comedian Rishi Budhrani has been on the comedy scene for several years now, certainly one of the fastest rising stars, he admits he still feels a little trepidation about his upcoming show. “I still get scared,” he says over a cup of coffee at Stamping Ground. “Thinking about it sometimes, it lights a fire under my ass lah.” He continues: “I look at … Continue reading Coffee with Rishi Budhrani: Cannot Means Cannot

Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum Set to Present First Exhibition on Minimalism in Southeast Asia

For the first time ever, National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum will be embarking on an exciting collaboration this November to present the region’s first exhibition focusing on Minimalism. With the Gallery taking the lead, over 130 works will be displayed across the two sites to explore the history and legacy of the movement, which still has plenty of influence on art forms, practitioners and even … Continue reading Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum Set to Present First Exhibition on Minimalism in Southeast Asia