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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Figuring A Scene at National Gallery Singapore

How do you understand and make sense of artworks? Dr. Patrick Flores, Deputy Director of Curatorial and Research at National Gallery Singapore suggests that elements from nature can lend meaning by animating social forms and shaping each viewer’s unique understanding of artworks. This inquiry is explored in National Gallery Singapore’s upcoming exhibition, Figuring a Scene, which runs till 1st December 2024. Housed in Dalam Southeast … Continue reading Art What!: Figuring A Scene at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – Layer by Layer at National Gallery Singapore

Step into a fascinating world of stories within leading Singaporean artist Cheong Soo Pieng’s artworks with National Gallery Singapore’s new exhibition Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer. The free exhibition is Southeast Asia’s first to use in-depth material analysis, through tools such as x-ray scans and infrared photography to reveal fresh insights into Cheong’s artistic processes and innovative use of materials. Layer by Layer breaks … Continue reading Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – Layer by Layer at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, ArtScience Museum, Museums, Preview

Art What!: Goddess – Brave. Bold. Beautiful. at ArtScience Museum

This April, Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful. is set to make its dazzling Asian premiere at ArtScience Museum on, casting a powerful spotlight on screen legends who have challenged narratives, defied expectations, and broken boundaries across 120 years of cinematic history from the silent era to modern day film and television. Originally hailing from ACMI, Australia’s national museum of screen culture in Melbourne, this new iteration … Continue reading Art What!: Goddess – Brave. Bold. Beautiful. at ArtScience Museum

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Arts, festival, Hong Kong, Preview

Arts of Hong Kong: Largest edition of Art Basel Hong Kong since 2019 draws to a close, with significant sales and bristling showcases

The 11th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Basel’s premier fair in Asia, concluded today, offering local and international audiences a vibrant overview of the region’s flourishing art scenes. Marking the second decade of Art Basel’s operation in Asia’s world city, the show assumed its pre-pandemic scale for the first time since 2019, welcoming 242 leading galleries from the Asia –Pacific, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Largest edition of Art Basel Hong Kong since 2019 draws to a close, with significant sales and bristling showcases

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Art What!, Museums, Peranakan Museum, Preview

Preview: Armenian Street Party 2024 – Peranakan Pasar by Peranakan Museum

If it’s one thing Singaporeans love, it’s food and shopping. And this March, the Peranakan Museum is appealing precisely to those sensibilities, with their eighth edition of Armenian Street Party, happening this weekend. Focusing on the theme of Peranakan Pasar, this year’s Armenian Street Party is set to tantalise your tastebuds and arouse the senses with a flurry of workshops, installations and experiences all centred around … Continue reading Preview: Armenian Street Party 2024 – Peranakan Pasar by Peranakan Museum

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lifestyle, travelXculture

How To Go On Long Distance Journeys Like A Pro

Traveling is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. It broadens your horizons, exposes you to new cultures, and gives you a chance to explore the world. However, long-distance travel can be daunting, especially if you’re not used to it. You have to be extra careful when planning your trip and consider a few things you wouldn’t have to worry about with … Continue reading How To Go On Long Distance Journeys Like A Pro

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Dr Tay Teow Kiat and Young People’s Performing Arts Ensemble Conferred Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award 2022

Pioneer prominent figure of Singapore’s Chinese orchestral music, Dr Tay Teow Kiat, and established Mandarin children’s theatre performing arts group, Young People’s Performing Arts Ensemble, are the recipients of this year’s Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award (SCCCA). Minister of Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Edwin Tong presented the prestigious award at the opening ceremony of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC)’s annual fiesta, Cultural Extravaganza, on … Continue reading Dr Tay Teow Kiat and Young People’s Performing Arts Ensemble Conferred Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award 2022

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza Returns for Fifth Year

Back for its fifth year, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) announced the grand return of its marquee event Cultural Extravaganza, which will take place from 13 May to 19 June 2022. Notable local art groups like Bhaskar’s Arts Academy, Nine Years Theatre, T.H.E Dance Company, TENG Ensemble, Jazz Association (Singapore), Ding Yi Music Company, and PLAYInc will be joining this year’s festival lineup. A central … Continue reading Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza Returns for Fifth Year

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Singapore, travel, travelXculture

Want To Have An Unforgettable Trip? Follow These 7 Tips

You have been planning your trip for a while now, and you can barely contain your excitement. You want to make sure that this will be a trip to remember. A lot of people enjoy traveling, but there are some who never come back the same way they came in. There is something that you need to know about travel: it can change your life … Continue reading Want To Have An Unforgettable Trip? Follow These 7 Tips

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Art What!, Arts, New York, travel, travelXculture

travelXculture: NYC & Company Launch ‘Virtual NYC’ To Encourage Digital Exploration of New York City

New York City– NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City—in partnership with, Department of Cultural Affairs and Mayor’s Office for Media and Entertainment—is highlighting ways to experience the City’s iconic cultural scene virtually, for those who may be seeking an escape in light of the current global Covid-19 situation. All information will be available via nycgo.com/virtualnyc, … Continue reading travelXculture: NYC & Company Launch ‘Virtual NYC’ To Encourage Digital Exploration of New York City

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