Tag: Arts

Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre

Arts of Hong Kong 2024: An Interview with Windmill Grass Theatre co-founders Edmond Tong, Joey Leung and Luna Shaw on new show ‘The Restaurant’

HONG KONG – The stress of living in an expensive, cosmopolitan city can get to you all too easily, leading to burnout, or perhaps even worse – the sacrificing of your own values for the sake of your own success, as you step on others to get ahead in the rat race. That is the core message at the heart of Windmill Grass Theatre’s The … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2024: An Interview with Windmill Grass Theatre co-founders Edmond Tong, Joey Leung and Luna Shaw on new show ‘The Restaurant’

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review

★★★★★ Review: Corps extrêmes by Rachid Ouramdane and Compagnie de Chaillot

The majesty of the great outdoors captured in a risk-taking theatrical presentation. The realms of sports and arts may seem worlds apart, but French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane has found a veritable link between the two, with beauty in the human spirit to triumph against all odds. Such is the nature of his work Corps extrêmes, which made its Singapore debut as part of the Esplanade’s … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Corps extrêmes by Rachid Ouramdane and Compagnie de Chaillot

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review

★★★★☆ Review: A Reason For Falling by Hwa Wei-An

Finding meaning and momentum in persevering through the pain. No matter how many times it happens, the act of falling will always be coupled with a sense of fear, often from the knowledge that the point of impact is going to hurt. Yet when it becomes incorporated into one’s daily life, the pain that comes from each fall becomes somewhat more bearable when one becomes … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: A Reason For Falling by Hwa Wei-An

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Frenemies by Prem John and Chandi Perera

An unexpected, roller-coaster journey that brings two strangers to the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Some of the most rewarding experiences in life come from chance encounters, where two complete strangers come into each other’s trajectory for no discernible reason other than pure dumb luck. As fate would have it, for the two protagonists of Prem John and Chandi Perera’s Frenemies, they receive … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Frenemies by Prem John and Chandi Perera

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Arts, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Singapore Art Museum presents Yee I-Lan’s ‘Mansau-Ansau’ and Pratchaya Phinthong’s ‘No Patents on Ideas’

Southeast Asia may be regionally and culturally-diverse, but there are often unexpected threads that tie these nations together. Whether it is the idea of shared colonial history, or ingrained systems that exist within society, there are often plenty of links that bring up fascinating dialogues and interactions when viewed in conjunction with each other, leading us to consider the hidden ties that bind. And so … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum presents Yee I-Lan’s ‘Mansau-Ansau’ and Pratchaya Phinthong’s ‘No Patents on Ideas’

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Arts, Comedy, Review, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Dim Sum Dollies Present The History of Singapore – Sixty Sexy Years by Dream Academy

As one of Dream Academy’s favourite recurring shows, the Dim Sum Dollies’ The History of Singapore is always a welcome production each time it receives a staging, where each iteration builds on the last, tracing the history of our small island nation from birth to modern day – alongside all its highs and lows, and everything is up for parody. Seamlessly blending humour and history, … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Dim Sum Dollies Present The History of Singapore – Sixty Sexy Years by Dream Academy

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Arts, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Dirimart presents Dialogues of Form and Perception with 10 top contemporary artists at Art Singapore 2025

Dirimart is pleased to announce its participation in Art SG 2025, presenting Dialogues of Form and Perception, a curated selection of works highlighting the intersections of personal, cultural, and mythical narratives through diverse artistic approaches. The exhibition brings together works by Çiğdem Aky, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, İnci Eviner, Jennifer Ipekel, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Güçlü Öztekin, Seçkin Pirim, Çağla Ulusoy, Berke Yazıcıoğlu, and Peter Zimmermann, offering viewers a multifaceted exploration of identity, tradition, and transformation. The selection includes a … Continue reading Art What!: Dirimart presents Dialogues of Form and Perception with 10 top contemporary artists at Art Singapore 2025

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Arts, National Gallery, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Rainshadow Studios presents ‘Scarce City’ at National Gallery Singapore

Get ready to immerse yourself in a groundbreaking interactive experience that challenges perceptions of success. Scarce City, conceived by climate artist Elizabeth Mak, will premiere at the National Gallery Singapore on 11 January 2025. With only 20 participants per session, this unique arts x tech experience invites audiences to explore the psychological underpinnings of climate change and what it means to have enough. Scarce City … Continue reading Art What!: Rainshadow Studios presents ‘Scarce City’ at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, National Gallery, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: ‘Kim Lim – The Space Between. A Retrospective’ at National Gallery Singapore

It would be impossible to talk about Singapore contemporary art without mention of sculptor Kim Lim. And it is thus with great anticipation and revere that National Gallery Singapore’s Kim Lim: The Space Between – A Retrospective finally arrives, offering a powerful and long-awaited tribute to the late Kim Lim (1936–1997). Known for her minimalist approach, Lim was a seminal Singaporean-British sculptor and printmaker whose … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Kim Lim – The Space Between. A Retrospective’ at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, Dance with Me, Interview, Preview

da:ns focus – Out of Site: An Interview with choreographer Rachid Ouramdane on ‘Corps extrêmes’ and staging the power of the human spirit

In a feature article on French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane, New York Times arts critic Gia Kourlas described him as ‘the choreographer bringing hope to the stage and beyond’. It’s a big title to live up to, but one that Rachid lives up to and carries well, particularly with his work Corps extrêmes. Playing at the Esplanade this weekend as part of their da:ns focus – … Continue reading da:ns focus – Out of Site: An Interview with choreographer Rachid Ouramdane on ‘Corps extrêmes’ and staging the power of the human spirit

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