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Books: Ratna Damayanti Taha’s debut novel ‘Mind the Gap’ awarded 2026 Epigram Books Fiction Prize

The Amara Hotel ballroom is not where literary glamour usually lives. On this January evening, there are no red carpets or flashing cameras, just round tables, polite applause, and the low hum of people who care deeply about books. Editors, writers, publishers, teachers, and industry figures fill the room. It feels, fittingly, like what Edmund Wee later calls “the book ecosystem”. “It is quiet, unglamorous … Continue reading Books: Ratna Damayanti Taha’s debut novel ‘Mind the Gap’ awarded 2026 Epigram Books Fiction Prize

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Visual Art: IMBA to present over 130 original Botero works at Gardens by the Bay and Shangri-La Singapore

Few artists are as instantly recognisable as Fernando Botero. His voluptuous figures, rounded, theatrical and quietly mischievous, have long occupied museums and public squares around the world. In early 2026, they arrive in Singapore in spectacular fashion. Set against the soaring greenery of Gardens by the Bay, Botero in Singapore is a landmark cultural moment: a first-of-its-kind showcase bringing together more than 130 original works … Continue reading Visual Art: IMBA to present over 130 original Botero works at Gardens by the Bay and Shangri-La Singapore

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Visual Art: Neural Echoes – Enter the Sleep Lab by Tusitala X Artwave Studio

In a dimly lit room, a calm voice welcomes you to SomniTech’s Sleep Lab. You’ve been selected to participate in a cutting-edge clinical trial—one that promises to optimise your rest, enhance productivity, and unlock the hidden potential of sleep itself. But there’s a catch: previous participants never left. This is the unsettling premise of Neural Echoes: Enter the Sleep Lab, a 50-minute immersive, narrative-driven experience … Continue reading Visual Art: Neural Echoes – Enter the Sleep Lab by Tusitala X Artwave Studio

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Books: Epigram Books reveals lineup of children’s books and strong local voices in first half of 2026

Despite a shrinking local publishing scene, Epigram Books is doubling down on children’s literature and distinctive non-fiction in the first half of 2026, unveiling nine new titles that span picture books, middle-grade adventures, history, memoir and food culture. Speaking at a media engagement, Epigram founder Edmund Wee framed the new lineup against what he described as a sobering reality for Singapore publishing. With several presses … Continue reading Books: Epigram Books reveals lineup of children’s books and strong local voices in first half of 2026

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The Arts House opens 2026 with a celebration of SingLit at VERSE

Kick off the new year with a bold celebration of words, creativity, and collaboration as VERSE 2026 returns to The Arts House at the Old Parliament from 9 to 31 January 2026. Far from a traditional literary festival, VERSE transforms the historic civic space into a multi-sensory playground, where literature meets visual art, music, performance, and digital innovation. Curated by Arts House Group, VERSE 2026 … Continue reading The Arts House opens 2026 with a celebration of SingLit at VERSE

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SWF 2025: Theatremakers Jo Tan and Adib Kosnan revisit past writing with ‘Rewrite My Fire’

by D.Y. Jo Tan brings a new initiative to the Singapore Writer’s Festival (SWF 2025); connecting playwrights and their older works with new dramaturgical support, in hopes of revitalisation. As theatre companies produce season after season, smaller local scripts can slowly fade away from public memory, especially in favour of bigger, flashier productions. This is the problem that local theatremaker, Jo Tan, set out to … Continue reading SWF 2025: Theatremakers Jo Tan and Adib Kosnan revisit past writing with ‘Rewrite My Fire’

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Pairing Food with Writing: Two culinary, literary experiences at Singapore Writers Festival 2025

In his second year helming the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong has not only brought in heavyweight names like Ken Liu and R.F. Kuang, but also pushed the festival toward new ways of experiencing literature. This edition sees him experimenting with more intimate formats—small-group sessions that allow participants to meet authors up close, and hands-on workshops that prioritise interaction over audience … Continue reading Pairing Food with Writing: Two culinary, literary experiences at Singapore Writers Festival 2025

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By The Book: Epigram Books reveals longlist of authors for 2025 Epigram Books Fiction Prize; names and synopses of works to be revealed later on

When the Epigram Books Fiction Prize (EBFP) first opened its doors to Southeast Asian writers in 2019, few could have predicted how swiftly the region would rise to claim its space in English-language fiction. Now, six years later, the 2026 longlist tells a powerful story: half of the eight authors hail from beyond Singapore’s borders, from Brunei, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Thailand, marking a new chapter … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Books reveals longlist of authors for 2025 Epigram Books Fiction Prize; names and synopses of works to be revealed later on

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Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2025 – shape of things to come

From 7 to 16 November 2025, the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) returns with its 28th edition under the theme Shape of Things to Come. Organised by Arts House Group (AHG), this milestone festival coincides with Singapore’s 60th year of independence, offering audiences the chance to “dream, question and reimagine a world that is inventive, inclusive and deeply human through the transformative power of literature.” Festival … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2025 – shape of things to come

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27th edition of Singapore Writers Festival concludes, next festival to revolve around SG60

Proudly presented by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council, the 27th edition of SWF was held from 8 to 17 November 2024. Marking Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong’s first year at the helm of the Festival, SWF 2024 concluded on a high note, captivating audiences with a diverse array of literary events that invited audiences to consider what it means to … Continue reading 27th edition of Singapore Writers Festival concludes, next festival to revolve around SG60

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