Art What!: The 2022 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Winners Announced, Azin Zolfaghari Named Grand Prize Winner

The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) announces Iranian artist Azin Zolfaghari as the Grand Prize winner of The 2022 Sovereign Asian Art Prize with a cash prize of US$30,000 for her work, Density (2021), a mixed media work of a desolate building façade. Faezeh Baharloo, also of Iran, is awarded the Vogue Hong Kong Women’s Art Prize of US$5,000 for her work, Untitled 1 (2021), an acrylic painting exploring humankind’s relationship with the … Continue reading Art What!: The 2022 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Winners Announced, Azin Zolfaghari Named Grand Prize Winner

Music Is: The 28th Edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF) To Feature Both Live and Digital Performances

Following two years of disruptions due to the pandemic, the 28th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF), organised by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, will mark the return to full audience recitals. The annual event was cancelled for the first time in 2020, while a scaled down version for a 50 pax audience was held last year.  Set to take place from 4th to 13th June, this year’s … Continue reading Music Is: The 28th Edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF) To Feature Both Live and Digital Performances

Preview: Flipside 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The June holidays are fast upon us, and with it comes the Esplanade’s Flipside Festival, where theatre and the performing arts takes a walk on the fun side. Taking place from 3rd to 12th June, As borders re-open and social distancing becomes a little lessened, we’re almost certainly back to normal, as Flipside goes full on into its slew of fun, quirky mix of experiences, … Continue reading Preview: Flipside 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Music Is: Inaugural YOC International Youth Opera Festival 2022 launched by New Opera Singapore’s youth wing – ‘Youth Opera Comique’

Celebrating the inaugural International Youth Opera Festival is a 3-day event from 2-4 June 2022! Opening with a concert by New Opera Singapore’s ‘Youth Opera Comique (YOC)’, these singers aged 14 and above will introduce audiences to the wonderful world of Opera and art songs. Alongside a Masterclass and vocal-related workshops held throughout the Festival, the culmination of the Festival features contestants and judges from … Continue reading Music Is: Inaugural YOC International Youth Opera Festival 2022 launched by New Opera Singapore’s youth wing – ‘Youth Opera Comique’

Preview: Sylvia by Pachyderm Theatre

How do you choose between the love of your life, and man’s best friend?  Over the last two years, being at home with our pets has meant more to many of us (and to them) than at any other time in recent memory. That’s something that’s been made clear to Pachyderm Theatre, as they stage feel-good play SYLVIA this May, centering on an unlikely love-triangle that … Continue reading Preview: Sylvia by Pachyderm Theatre

Preview: VTL Comedy – Live In Singapore

VTL Comedy aims to bring together Singaporean and International artists in an attempt to fire up the vibrant stand-up comedy scene once again! The first installment is the Singapore-Malaysia collaboration with well-known Singaporean artists like Sharul Channa and Jinx Yeo, and Malaysia’s funniest and quirkiest comedians – Jen Han, Keren, Prakash and Shamaine. Don’t miss this hilarious line-up and get ready to laugh your hearts out with the region’s neighbour-comedians as … Continue reading Preview: VTL Comedy – Live In Singapore

Dr Tay Teow Kiat and Young People’s Performing Arts Ensemble Conferred Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award 2022

Pioneer prominent figure of Singapore’s Chinese orchestral music, Dr Tay Teow Kiat, and established Mandarin children’s theatre performing arts group, Young People’s Performing Arts Ensemble, are the recipients of this year’s Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award (SCCCA). Minister of Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Edwin Tong presented the prestigious award at the opening ceremony of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC)’s annual fiesta, Cultural Extravaganza, on … Continue reading Dr Tay Teow Kiat and Young People’s Performing Arts Ensemble Conferred Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award 2022

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