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Art What!, Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Voilah! 2018: Must See Shows From The Best of French Arts

With the return of Voilah! French Festival Singapore this month, a veritable lineup of exciting programmes from France, Singapore, and a splendid collaboration of the two is on the menu to fill the entire month of April. Indulge in futuristic works of art, ancient treasures from Cambodia, mind boggling animated films, genre-busting music and of course, tasty French cuisine across various venues. Stumped as to … Continue reading Voilah! 2018: Must See Shows From The Best of French Arts

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Art What!, Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Voilah! The French Festival Singapore Returns to Celebrate Innovation and 10 Years of Sing-France Cultural Exchange

In 2009, France and Singapore signed a historic agreement to enhance cultural cooperation. In the years following, both countries have since benefitted from the agreement, seeing increased cultural exchange from both sides. And this year, celebrating 10 years of cultural cooperation and exchange, the annual Voilah! French Festival Singapore returns once more with an all new lineup of over 20 arts and cultural programmes! With a … Continue reading Voilah! The French Festival Singapore Returns to Celebrate Innovation and 10 Years of Sing-France Cultural Exchange

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Arts, Hong Kong, Music, Opera, Preview, Theatre

Review: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)

Debussy’s only opera seethes with delicious darkness and brilliant production value from the Welsh National Opera The Welsh National Opera first staged Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande in 2015 to rave reviews, with a particular focus on its intriguing set design and modern take on the opera. And now, with the Hong Kong Arts Festival, they’ve toured it to the far East, complete with most of the original … Continue reading Review: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)

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Arts, Concert, Dance with Me, Music, Review, Singapore

Beautiful Like A Rainbow: True Colours Festival 2018

In the past week, the world lost one of its greatest minds with the death of Stephen Hawking. Beyond his sheer genius alone, perhaps one of the most significant things about the physicist was his motor neurone disease, which rendered him unable to speak and confined him to a wheelchair. But throughout his life, Hawking never let it define him, instead overcoming it with the … Continue reading Beautiful Like A Rainbow: True Colours Festival 2018

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview, Singapore

True Colours Festival x Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Dancers Celebrate Unique Abilities in the Heartlands

As part of the National Arts Council’s Art In Your Neighborhood initiative, international dance groups ILL-Abilities from Canada and Epic Arts from Cambodia made their way down to Bedok Town Square and Admiralty Plaza this weekend to perform to members of the public. Both groups will be performing as part of the inaugural True Colours Festival happening at the Singapore Sports Hub the next weekend, … Continue reading True Colours Festival x Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Dancers Celebrate Unique Abilities in the Heartlands

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Arts, Film, Preview

HKIFF42: 42nd Hong Kong International Film Festival

When one thinks of the Hong Kong film industry, some of the greatest filmmakers of all time immediately spring to mind, from the gorgeous, evocative films of Wong Kar-Wai to gripping action films there seem to be no shortage of. At the 42nd Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF42), Hong Kong once again opens its doors and welcomes the very best films from all over … Continue reading HKIFF42: 42nd Hong Kong International Film Festival

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Singapore Design Week

Urban Design Festival 2018: Changing the World One Design At A Time

The inaugural Singapore Design Festival concluded this week with a plethora of activities over the five day programme. Ogranised by LOPELAB as part of Singapore Design Week 2018, the festival was dedicated to promoting urban design and the new global movement of placemaking, transforming the Tanjong Pagar district into a hub for urban design thinking. Highlights of the festival included the Urban Design Summit at the … Continue reading Urban Design Festival 2018: Changing the World One Design At A Time

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Preview: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)

Established since the early 1900s, the Welsh National Opera has since grown to become the country’s national opera company, fully professional and with a ton of history to their name. At the 2018 Hong Kong Arts Festival, they’ll be heading over to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre to perform what is often considered the definitive version of Debussy’s opera Pelléas et Mélisande. Winner of … Continue reading Preview: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)

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Art Meets Sustainability: i Light Marina Bay 2018

By day, the central business district may be loaded with the hustle and bustle of office workers. But as night falls, Marina Bay is set to once again become an illuminated playground as i Light Marina Bay returns for the 6th year. i Light Marina Bay continues to be Asia’s biggest sustainable lights festival, uniting art and environmental awareness into a collection of works that … Continue reading Art Meets Sustainability: i Light Marina Bay 2018

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Unexpected Innovation and Fresh Perspectives: The City Ramble Design Trails by Shophouse & Co.

Singapore Design Week is upon us again, and creative placemaking studio Shophouse & Co. are back with the fifth edition of The City Ramble Design Trails! One of their most popular programmes, each trail is a chance for participants to discover a side of the city they’ve never known, ripe with inspiration and the most creative of designs. At the media preview held on 8th … Continue reading Unexpected Innovation and Fresh Perspectives: The City Ramble Design Trails by Shophouse & Co.

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