Film: Singapore International Film Festival Opens New Worlds of Discovery for Young Audiences and Reimagines the Future of Cinema with Parallax

The Singapore International Film Festival’s Junior Explorers programme pairs three films from Chile, Ireland and Japan with sensory-friendly screenings and hands-on activities, while its new Parallax programme looks at how technology is reshaping the future of filmmaking. A first trip to the cinema can be more than an introduction to the big screen. It can open up new worlds, spark questions about growing up and … Continue reading Film: Singapore International Film Festival Opens New Worlds of Discovery for Young Audiences and Reimagines the Future of Cinema with Parallax

Concert Review: Listening to Taiwan – NTSO 2026 Asia Tour Concert

An evening of cultural exchange through music that celebrates what happens when different voices come together as one. Some concerts impress with virtuosity; others leave you with a feeling that lingers long after the final applause. Listening to Taiwan, presented by the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra (NTSO) at the Esplanade Concert Hall, manages both. Led by conductor Tung-Chieh Chuang, the evening brings together Taiwanese musical … Continue reading Concert Review: Listening to Taiwan – NTSO 2026 Asia Tour Concert

Art: Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush | 范昌乾:南方笔韵 at National Gallery Singapore

From expressive bamboo paintings and rarely seen depictions of kampong life to poetic landscapes and the artists he mentored, Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush traces the journey of an influential ink master whose legacy extends far beyond the brush. For many familiar with Singapore’s Chinese ink painting tradition, Fan Chang Tien is remembered as the “Gardener”, a master who nurtured generations of … Continue reading Art: Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush | 范昌乾:南方笔韵 at National Gallery Singapore

Interview: NTSO’s Tung-Chieh Chuang and pianist Albert Tiu talk about how music connects Taiwan, Singapore and the human experience

From folk melodies that evoke memories of home to classical masterpieces that transcend generations, conductor Tung-Chieh Chuang and pianist Albert Tiu reflect on the power of music to express the human experience ahead of the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra’s Singapore performance. What can music express that words cannot? For Taiwanese conductor Tung-Chieh Chuang, the answer lies in the subtle complexities of human emotion, and the … Continue reading Interview: NTSO’s Tung-Chieh Chuang and pianist Albert Tiu talk about how music connects Taiwan, Singapore and the human experience

Art: Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 Reveals 72 Artists for ANGELS & MARA

From sacred temples and national museums to contemporary galleries and bustling shopping districts, Bangkok’s fifth Art Biennale invites visitors to explore the shifting boundaries between the sacred and the everyday. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Bangkok is preparing to become one vast contemporary art experience. Returning from 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027, the fifth edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) has unveiled its complete … Continue reading Art: Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 Reveals 72 Artists for ANGELS & MARA

Film: SGIFF 2026 Brings Back Its Festival Closing with Asian Premiere of ‘Vintage Violence’

After more than a decade without a dedicated closing event, the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is bringing back one final big-screen gathering to round off its 37th edition with a film that promises crime, dark comedy and a distinctly modern kind of chaos. The festival will close on 1 November with the Asian premiere of Vintage Violence, the latest feature from Ukrainian-American filmmaker Eugene … Continue reading Film: SGIFF 2026 Brings Back Its Festival Closing with Asian Premiere of ‘Vintage Violence’

Preview: Goodman Arts Centre Becomes a Living Arts Village for HOME | GROUND

Goodman Arts Centre has never been just a collection of studios. Long before it became one of Singapore’s most familiar creative enclaves, the grounds were home to schools, students and educators, gathering generations of people whose memories remain woven into the place. This October, those stories come back into focus with HOME | GROUND, a new signature programme by Arts House Group that will transform … Continue reading Preview: Goodman Arts Centre Becomes a Living Arts Village for HOME | GROUND

Film: ‘The Violinist’ 沧海琴声 earns three Golden Horse nominations after Annecy triumph

From Annecy to Toronto, Busan and now Taipei, Singapore-led animated feature The Violinist is continuing its international journey with three nominations at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards. The film has been nominated for Best Animated Feature, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Film Score, adding another milestone to a landmark year that began with its historic double win at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. … Continue reading Film: ‘The Violinist’ 沧海琴声 earns three Golden Horse nominations after Annecy triumph

Film: Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’ scores seven Golden Horse nominations

Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers (我们不是陌生人) has earned seven nominations at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards, giving the Singaporean filmmaker’s Growing Up trilogy another major moment on the international film circuit. Announced in Taipei earlier this evening, the nominations include Best Narrative Feature Film and Best Director for Chen, alongside acting recognition for Yeo Yann Yann and Andi Lim WeiWen, who makes his big-screen … Continue reading Film: Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’ scores seven Golden Horse nominations

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

For 25 years, the Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts has grown alongside Singapore’s Indian arts community, creating a space where classical traditions, contemporary ideas and new artistic voices can meet. Its 25th edition, taking place from 20 to 29 November 2026 at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, marks the occasion not simply by looking back, but by asking what Indian arts … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay