The Banter: Joe Sidek speaks about his new talk series, and ideas for a new festival

KUALA LUMPUR – Joe Sidek is best known as the former director of the George Town Festival and Rainforest Fringe Festival, amongst others. But in these unprecedented times, a festival is something that seems impossible to even conceive or plan for, let alone see happen in the near future. With the art world facing its biggest crisis to date, Joe has decided to rally some of … Continue reading The Banter: Joe Sidek speaks about his new talk series, and ideas for a new festival

Art What!: Leelee Chan selected for next BMW Art Journey, co-presented by BMW and Art Basel

Art Basel and BMW have announced Leelee Chan as the next BMW Art Journey winner. An international jury conducted its selection process unanimously and online, selecting Leelee Chan from a shortlist of three proposals by artists who are represented by galleries originally accepted into this year’s Art Basel in Hong Kong. Launched in 2015, the BMW Art Journey is a collaboration between Art Basel and … Continue reading Art What!: Leelee Chan selected for next BMW Art Journey, co-presented by BMW and Art Basel

Hong Kong 2020: Hong Kong International Film Festival celebrates FELLINI 100 with a full retrospective, exhibition and concert

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Federico Fellini with a full retrospective of his cinematic works, an exhibition, and a special concert featuring Nino Rota’s music from Fellini’s most iconic films. Organized in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong, and fully supported by the Consulate General of Italy … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: Hong Kong International Film Festival celebrates FELLINI 100 with a full retrospective, exhibition and concert

Art What!: David Zwirner presents Basel Online – 15 Rooms

David Zwirner has announced Basel Online: 15 Rooms, an online-only exhibition available simultaneously at David Zwirner Online and in Art Basel’s Online Viewing Room. The presentation will be on view from 17th to 26th June. Basel Online: 15 Rooms will feature works from David Zwirner’s artists and estates, many of which have never been on public view and come directly from the artists’ studios. This … Continue reading Art What!: David Zwirner presents Basel Online – 15 Rooms

The Banter: Chong Tze Chien, Derrick Chew and Erwin Shah Ismail talk about Murder at Mandai Camp and the theatre of tomorrow

Even though we’re already in Phase 2 of our post-circuit breaker life in Singapore, it may be some time before we see the local theatre scene back in full swing and venues filled again. For now, most arts and theatre companies have migrated online, attempting to regroup and rethink how to present work in the digital age. One such company is Sight Lines Productions, who … Continue reading The Banter: Chong Tze Chien, Derrick Chew and Erwin Shah Ismail talk about Murder at Mandai Camp and the theatre of tomorrow

Preview: Murder at Mandai Camp by Sight Lines Entertainment

With the performing arts going digital, most companies have opted to simply trot out archival works or perform devised readings via Zoom, one company has dared to try something a little more unprecedented – an interactive murder mystery. Presented by Sight Lines Entertainment, Murder At Mandai Camp runs from 26th to 28th June on Zoom, and combine both stage and film to bring to life … Continue reading Preview: Murder at Mandai Camp by Sight Lines Entertainment

The Esplanade’s Pesta Raya Goes Online

  Much like the recently concluded The Studios Online season, with the restrictions placed on live performances, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay has made the move to shift their annual Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts completely online. A total of nine productions, comprising three new works and six archival recordings from previous editions of Pesta Raya editions, can be enjoyed completely free-of-charge … Continue reading The Esplanade’s Pesta Raya Goes Online

Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom by How Drama

Ever since 2008, How Drama has been entertaining audiences with their signature show Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap. And is the coronavirus gonna stop them? Absolutely not. At the start of the circuit breaker, How Drama released a Stay Home For Singapore video to thank Coronavirus frontline workers and encourage Singaporeans to stay at home, receiving over 22,000 views on Facebook. Now, for one … Continue reading Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom by How Drama

Arts of Malaysia: indicinelive! – Quaranstream Edition (Preview)

KUALA LUMPUR – As the world slowly gets back on its feet recovering from COVID-19, Malaysia’s arts scene too is opening up and beginning to experiment with digital forms as more new content is pushed out. This week, popular KL revue show indicinelive! is back for its 7th edition as they present their first ever digital show, packing 75 minutes of fun and laughter across brand-new … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: indicinelive! – Quaranstream Edition (Preview)

All Dressed Up (No Place to Go): L’arietta set to premiere new opera composed for digital viewing

This June, local opera company L’arietta productions is set to premiere a brand new work composed specifically for the digital medium. Titled All Dressed Up (No Place to Go), the production acts as an official prequel to American composer Michael Ching’s popular contemporary opera Speed Dating Tonight. To craft the work, L’arietta worked closely with Michael Ching himself, with the intention to keep operatic performances alive even while … Continue reading All Dressed Up (No Place to Go): L’arietta set to premiere new opera composed for digital viewing