Art What!: i Light Singapore returns June ’22 to illuminate Marina Bay

After a two-year hiatus, i Light Singapore, Asia’s leading sustainable light festival, is finally making a return with its eighth edition from 3rd to 26th June 2022. Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and presented by DBS, the Festival welcomes visitors to immerse in the creative artworks of professional and student artists that spark fresh perspectives on the environment and the world around us, … Continue reading Art What!: i Light Singapore returns June ’22 to illuminate Marina Bay

Art What!: Gagosian to Present Louise Bonnet’s First Exhibition in Asia, Coinciding with Her Inclusion in the Venice Biennale

There are all these rules about openings in the body, about things leaking out. That’s interesting to me—the body out of control. —Louise Bonnet Gagosian is pleased to present Onslaught, an exhibition of new paintings by Louise Bonnet that coincides with her inclusion in The Milk of Dreams at the 59th Biennale di Venezia, which opened on April 23. This is her first exhibition in … Continue reading Art What!: Gagosian to Present Louise Bonnet’s First Exhibition in Asia, Coinciding with Her Inclusion in the Venice Biennale

Art What!: Cultural Medallion recipient Goh Beng Kwan celebrates 85 years in solo exhibition #GBK85

In celebration of his 85th year of life, renowned Singaporean artist Goh Beng Kwan and ArtAF are presenting a comprehensive solo exhibition entitled #GBK85 to reach out to new audiences, bring communities together and inspire younger generations. This landmark exhibition will be held at Conrad Centennial Singapore from 20th to 29th May 2022 within an entire 6th floor of guest rooms and a suite, as … Continue reading Art What!: Cultural Medallion recipient Goh Beng Kwan celebrates 85 years in solo exhibition #GBK85

Art What!: LHLLL at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery has announced LHLLL, a two-person exhibition by Singaporean artists Luke Heng and Liu Liling, curated by Tan Siuli. LHLLL brings into conversation the work of two artists, Luke Heng and Liu Liling. In their practices, both artists explore the possibilities of their respective mediums (painting and the photographic image) through processes that interrogate the formal and ontological limits of a constituent element. At the same … Continue reading Art What!: LHLLL at Mizuma Gallery

Music Is: Stephen Riady Endows SSO Principal Flute Chair

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is naming a chair after Executive Chairman and Group Chief Executive of OUE Limited, Dr Stephen Riady, following the donation of a major gift to the orchestra.     The Principal Flute, Stephen Riady Chair, acknowledges the first major donation to the orchestra since the pandemic began, and will be effective from the orchestra’s 2022/23 season beginning in July 2022. The position is … Continue reading Music Is: Stephen Riady Endows SSO Principal Flute Chair

Arts of Hong Kong 2022: HKRep announces 2022-23 season – Together in Theatre

The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre has announced their 45th anniversary season. Under the theme “Together in Theatre”, the company is set to offer exciting and exhilarating productions including new works as well as iconic masterpieces for all to savour. Season highlights include distinguished Hong Kong Playwright Raymond To’s Love à la Zen, former Resident Playwright He Jiping’s masterpiece The Top Restaurant, artistic director Anthony Chan’s farewell work All Good Things, Poon … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2022: HKRep announces 2022-23 season – Together in Theatre

Art What!: Art Basel unveils further show highlights for its 2022 edition in Basel

The 2022 edition of Art Basel will feature 289 leading galleries from across the globe presenting the highest quality of works across all media, from rare and historical masterpieces to new works by today’s emerging artistic voices. In addition to showcasing exceptional art within its Galleries, Feature, Statements, and Edition sectors, the fair will present 70 large-scale artworks in Unlimited; 20 site-specific projects in Parcours; … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel unveils further show highlights for its 2022 edition in Basel

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza Returns for Fifth Year

Back for its fifth year, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) announced the grand return of its marquee event Cultural Extravaganza, which will take place from 13 May to 19 June 2022. Notable local art groups like Bhaskar’s Arts Academy, Nine Years Theatre, T.H.E Dance Company, TENG Ensemble, Jazz Association (Singapore), Ding Yi Music Company, and PLAYInc will be joining this year’s festival lineup. A central … Continue reading Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza Returns for Fifth Year

Film Fanatic: New documentary film ‘The Capitol of Singapore’ premieres during Singapore HeritageFest 2022

Capitol Theatre will play host to the Singapore premiere of “The Capitol of Singapore” (also known as “Le Capitol de Singapour”) documentary on 6 May 2022, in conjunction with Singapore HeritageFest 2022. Presented by Capitol Singapore, which is home to Capitol Theatre at the heart of Singapore’s Civic and Cultural District, the premiere marks the documentary’s first showing outside of France. Directed by French filmmaker … Continue reading Film Fanatic: New documentary film ‘The Capitol of Singapore’ premieres during Singapore HeritageFest 2022

Television Time: What’s On BBC (May 2022)

Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 96th birthday on 8 May and BBC Earth marks the natural history veteran’s extraordinary journeys in nature and across the globe with two of his latest Natural History titles! Explore the lost world of the very last days of the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough, brought to life in unprecedented detail. This landmark documentary combines palaeontologist Robert DePalma’s … Continue reading Television Time: What’s On BBC (May 2022)