Both before and during the pandemic, ATTEMPTS has been the rare Singaporean company to continually push at the limits of what theatre and an artistic experience can be, from board games to dating sims. Now, the team is back to extend their artistry yet again, with their new project WINDOW. Described as a one to one live theatrical game experience, WINDOW begins in a black … Continue reading Preview: WINDOW by ATTEMPTS X The Doodle People
As we emerge from the chaos of the past two pandemic years, it finally seems that there is light on the horizon. But as to whether that light is one of searing hope, or just a faint glimmer still remains to be seen. Whichever it is, it’s certain a beam of light that the annual NUS Arts Festival returns this March, with a slate of … Continue reading Preview: NUS Arts Festival 2022 – Shades of Light(ness)
Originally slated to be presented as part of their 2020 season, local theatre company Pangdemonium is kicking off their 2022 season with a production of beloved American play The Glass Menagerie, catapulting playwright Tennessee Williams from obscurity to fame, and a titan of 20th century drama. Originally performed in 1944, The Glass Menagerie is considered a ‘memory play’, where the lead character narrates the events … Continue reading Preview: The Glass Menagerie by Pangdemonium!
This February, Bhaskar’s Arts Academy (BAA) commemorates its 70th Anniversary with year-long festivities that will showcase its legacy. Running from February to November, the programme features a diverse lineup of close to 20 captivating performances and exhibitions that will honour the Academy’s achievements, as well as give back to the industry through mentorships and collaborations. “This celebration is about the Art; one that migrated here … Continue reading Preview: Bhaskar’s Arts Academy Commemorates its 70th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebratory Programme
If it’s one anime series that has broken into the mainstream and seen huge success in recent years, it’s Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyoujin). Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans live in a walled off city, constantly in fear of giant grotesque ‘titans’ invading and consuming them, the series has won praise for its storytelling, arresting visuals, and unforgettable characters. Of course, like … Continue reading Art What!: Attack on Titan – The Exhibition at ArtScience Museum
In collaboration with local Peranakan communities, ACM presents a special throwback to the Peranakan Museum’s past and snippets of Peranakan art and culture with Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the Making, a pop-up exhibition held at ACM’s Contemporary Gallery. The display represents the museum’s commitment to working with the diverse Peranakan communities to broaden the public’s understanding of this vibrant living culture. It also … Continue reading Museum Musings: Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the making at the Asian Civilisations Museum
As the world grows increasingly chaotic, there are times when one would prefer to simply let go of all the pressures and anxieties of life, and calm down. That’s something members of the public can find at The Gathering: 千岁宫 (Qiānsuì gōng) at Kreta Ayer Square, Chinatown. Produced and curated by Singaporean curator and exhibition-maker John Z.W. Tung, the new site-specific art commission features work … Continue reading Art What!: The Gathering: 千岁宫 (Qiānsuì gōng) at Kreta Ayer Square
Although the vividness of wartime experience is best captured through the personal accounts of those who experienced it first-hand, the passing down of the memories and stories of World War Two for generations, continue to leave a lasting impression until today. With 2022 marking the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, the National Museum of Singapore will be launching a new exhibition, Dislocations: Memory … Continue reading Museum Musings: Dislocations – Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942 at National Museum Singapore
Mizuma Gallery has announced Good News from Bali, an exhibition curated by Hermanto Soerjanto, featuring works by Ari Bayuaji, Budi Agung Kuswara, Citra Sasmita, I Made Djirna, Ida Bagus Putu Purwa, and Kemalezedine. “In the last five years, there has been a lot happening in Balinese art scene. There are now a lot more artists in Bali who explore the local values of Balinese society, … Continue reading Art What!: Good News From Bali at Mizuma Gallery
With the March school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to take the kids out for a little arts appreciation – and no better place to do that than Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s annual March On! festival! Playing from 9 – 13 Mar 2022, the festival focuses on creating participatory arts experiences and multi-disciplinary programmes for children, families and schools, starting with … Continue reading Preview: March On 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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