Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Hong Kong celebrates the power of art physically and virtually with Arts In Hong Kong

When event venues shut down globally during the pandemic, people flocked online in record numbers to satisfy their deep craving for art and culture. As the world cautiously looks to resume international travel and bring back events, it is fitting that art is a driving force to make this happen, with Hong Kong paving the way in the hope of safely staging large-scale events again. … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Hong Kong celebrates the power of art physically and virtually with Arts In Hong Kong

SIFA On Demand streaming extends till 20th June 2021

With the pandemic still happening, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) has always had a backup plan in case things went awry for live performances. That comes in the form of SIFA On Demand – a video streaming service that allows everyone to experience SIFA from the comfort and safety of their homes after the festival ends. With the number of audience members reduced … Continue reading SIFA On Demand streaming extends till 20th June 2021

Art What!: Virtual Realms – Videogames Transformed at the ArtScience Museum

Videogames take centre stage at ArtScience Museum, in a new major exhibition, Virtual Realms: Videogames Transformed. Making its global premiere in Singapore on 12th June, Virtual Realms is curated and organised by the Barbican in co-production with ArtScience Museum and Melbourne Museum. Co-curated by celebrated Japanese videogame designer, Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Virtual Realms is a multi-sensorial exhibition that re-imagines videogames as a 21st century artform. The … Continue reading Art What!: Virtual Realms – Videogames Transformed at the ArtScience Museum

Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2021 – Elemental Beings by Frontier Danceland

Dancers’ Locker, the flagship annual programme by Frontier Danceland showcasing works by company artists, returns this year with an intimate live performance that will take place from 3rd to 5th June 2021, at Aliwal Arts Centre, Multi-Purpose Hall. Co-choreographed by company artists Sammantha Yue, Mark Robles, Ma YueRu and Tan Xin Yen, Elemental Beings distils basal elements of human existence to find an embodiment of … Continue reading Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2021 – Elemental Beings by Frontier Danceland

Art What!: Fourth edition of Art Encounters at Marina Central

The fourth edition of Art Encounters will travel to the Marina Central district from 1st May to 27th June 2021 with an array of activities showcasing the diversity of textile art. Titled Into Softer Worlds, this edition features Natalia Tan, a Singaporean artist whose primary practice is Saori freestyle weaving, as well as a group of other participating artists. The four stakeholders of the Marina … Continue reading Art What!: Fourth edition of Art Encounters at Marina Central

Art What!: Art Basel Hong Kong 2021 Show Report

The highly anticipated 9th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong closed on Sunday, May 23, 2021, amid reports of consistently strong sales across all sectors and market segments, both to collectors present in the halls and those connecting with galleries digitally. Running in parallel to the physical show, ‘Art Basel Live: Hong Kong’, brought the experience of the fair to audiences around the world through … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel Hong Kong 2021 Show Report

Practice’s ‘The Bride Always Knocks Twice – Killer Secrets’ goes fully digital

With the announcement of Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) on 14 May 2021, The Theatre Practice (Practice) confirms that their upcoming interactive murder mystery The Bride Always Knocks Twice — Killer Secrets will continue as a fully digital production. This marks the second major Practice production affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, after Four Horse Road 2020’s early closure last April. “ We’re disappointed but the show … Continue reading Practice’s ‘The Bride Always Knocks Twice – Killer Secrets’ goes fully digital

SIFA Implements Pre-Event Testing for Live Performances

In line with the heightened measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) will be implementing additional safe management measures to the festival’s upcoming line-up. SIFA will be implementing PET for the following programmes, as well as capping capacity at 100 audience members per performance for the following productions: • Three Sisters • The Year of No Return • … Continue reading SIFA Implements Pre-Event Testing for Live Performances

Adjustments made to SIFA 2021 live performances over new COVID-19 rules

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) continues to prioritise the safety and well-being of artists, patrons and staff. In light of the latest Safe Management Measures (SMMs) advisories announced on 14 May, the following live performances will be cancelled: Be Comforted Now: Bach Cantatas (16th May, Sunday, 5pm, Victoria Concert Hall) Before Life and After part of Compassion: Chamber Music Series (21st May, Friday, … Continue reading Adjustments made to SIFA 2021 live performances over new COVID-19 rules

Art What!: Southeast Asia’s first Graffiti Hall of Fame arrives at Kampong Glam

Singapore has always been known for having a hard stance against graffiti and street art. Whether it’s Sam Lo’s cheeky stickers or Priyageetha Dia’s golden staircase, few to no street artists are really allowed to have complete freedom of expression when it comes to their work, which is in itself, tends to be anti-establishment by way of claiming public spaces as their canvas. How then … Continue reading Art What!: Southeast Asia’s first Graffiti Hall of Fame arrives at Kampong Glam