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Art What!: ‘Fernando Zóbel – Order is Essential’ at National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore presents Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential, the museum’s first-ever solo exhibition dedicated to transcontinental abstract artist Fernando Zóbel (1924–1984) and Singapore’s inaugural showcase of his work. Opening on 9 May, the exhibition features over 200 pieces — including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and archival materials. It introduces Zóbel to new audiences, offering fresh insights into his multifaceted contributions as an artist, patron, … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Fernando Zóbel – Order is Essential’ at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!: Heman Chong’s ‘This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.’ at Singapore Art Museum

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents the first major survey exhibition of mid-career Singapore artist Heman Chong, titled This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. From 10 May to 17 August 2025, explore 51 works from the early 2000s to the present, including six new commissions unveiled at the exhibition. The exhibition maps Chong’s prolific conceptual practice … Continue reading Art What!: Heman Chong’s ‘This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.’ at Singapore Art Museum

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Art What!: i Light Singapore 2025 – To Gather

As Singapore marks its 60th birthday, i Light Singapore (iLSG) returns from 29 May to 21 June 2025, to illuminate the city and connect communities through captivating light installations and exciting programmes that foster sustainable lifestyles. Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and presented by UOB, Asia’s leading light festival will light up Marina Bay and neighbouring precincts, including returning satellite site South Beach and … Continue reading Art What!: i Light Singapore 2025 – To Gather

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Music Is: Symphony Ball Raises $1.4m for SSO

A record $1.4 million was raised for the Singapore Symphony at the SSO Symphony Ball on Saturday, 26 April 2025. Presented by DBS, the gala event was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, and welcomed over 380 guests, with Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat gracing the occasion as Guest-of-Honour. This year’s Ball, themed Straits Serenade, paid tribute to Singapore’s 60th birthday. Led by Committee Chair Ms Paige Parker, the evening featured Singaporean influences woven … Continue reading Music Is: Symphony Ball Raises $1.4m for SSO

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Arts of Hong Kong: M+ announces Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival 2025 – Time Will Tell

HONG KONG – M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture in West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) in Hong Kong, proudly presents the second edition of the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival (AAGFF), supported by CHANEL. This dynamic three-day programme celebrates independent moving image practices and histories that have shaped Asia’s artistic landscape over the past six decades through the lens of visual culture. Held between Friday, 30 May to … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: M+ announces Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival 2025 – Time Will Tell

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Arts of Hong Kong: M+’s I. M. Pei – Life Is Architecture travels to Power Station of Art in Shanghai

HONG KONG – M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce that its critically acclaimed Special Exhibition I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture will travel to Power Station of Art (PSA) in Shanghai from 26 April to Sunday, 27 July 2025. The exhibition will continue to tour globally after the Shanghai presentation. I. M. Pei: Life Is … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: M+’s I. M. Pei – Life Is Architecture travels to Power Station of Art in Shanghai

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Arts of Hong Kong: Mondrian Hong Kong presents the Art Of Food, Drink and Live Music

HONG KONG –  Mondrian Hong Kong, the bold and stylish hotel in the beating heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, has revealed an exciting line-up of events to delight its in-house guests, local residents and international visitors this April and May. From vibrant mixology and cuisine at Avoca, the 38th floor cocktail bar, to Italian-inspired gastronomy at Carna by Dario Cecchini, the contemporary Tuscan steakhouse, and live … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Mondrian Hong Kong presents the Art Of Food, Drink and Live Music

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Arts of Hong Kong: WestK Shanghai Week 2025 will present seven premier programmes under the theme “Hong Kong and Shanghai – Connections through Arts and Culture”

HONG KONG – The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (“WKCDA” or “the Authority”) announced in Shanghai today details of WestK Shanghai Week 2025 (“WestK Shanghai Week”), a major cross-city cultural event scheduled for 18 to 22 June this year. Under the theme “Hong Kong and Shanghai: Connections through Arts and Culture”, WestK Shanghai Week will see the Authority collaborate with six renowned cultural institutions and venues in Shanghai to present … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: WestK Shanghai Week 2025 will present seven premier programmes under the theme “Hong Kong and Shanghai – Connections through Arts and Culture”

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vOilah! 2025: Two Rivers and The Trees of Paris by Melisa Teo

Based in Paris, Singaporean photographer Melisa Teo brings her celebrated images from The Trees of Paris to The Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s East Garden Gallery from 23 April 23 to 31 May 2025. This exhibition, part of the prestigious vOilah! France-Singapore Festival 2025, offers a unique opportunity to explore the deep connection between nature and urban life in the City of Light. The exhibition showcases Teo’s … Continue reading vOilah! 2025: Two Rivers and The Trees of Paris by Melisa Teo

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★★★★★ Review: Lived Fiction by Stopgap Dance Company

More than just a showcase of accessibility, Stopgap Dance Company elevates inclusivity to an artform of the future. For years, accessibility in the performing arts has too often carried an unfortunate association with charity—where the presence of disabled artists on stage is seen as a benevolent gesture rather than a celebration of creative excellence, where artists and companies are assumed to be platforming disabled artists … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Lived Fiction by Stopgap Dance Company

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