A new chapter for DECK as they build a new home for photography at Shop–House

In the quiet lanes of Geylang, two carefully restored conservation shophouses have found a new purpose. Behind their pastel facades, the hum of creative energy signals a fresh beginning for Singapore’s photography community. This is Shop–House by DECK — the latest chapter in DECK Photography Art Centre’s ongoing journey to create a permanent home for photography and image-based art. For the next three years, until … Continue reading A new chapter for DECK as they build a new home for photography at Shop–House

Techno’s Reigning Queen Charlotte de Witte Returns to Singapore This December

Charlotte de Witte steps onto the cavernous floor of Pasir Panjang Power Station this December, marking not just another stop on her global tour , but a return to Singapore that sees her charged with the full force of her evolution from underground phenomenon to global techno icon. On 12 December 2025, the Belgian DJ and producer brings her dark, gritty, and unmistakably explosive sound … Continue reading Techno’s Reigning Queen Charlotte de Witte Returns to Singapore This December

Pangdemonium’s 2026 Season promises reinvention and resilience with ‘Force Majeure’, ‘A Mirror’ and ‘Come From Away’

Pangdemonium’s 2026 season is a powerful celebration of storytelling in all its forms, from a reimagined classic to a razor-sharp political satire and a musical that reminds us of the best in humanity. The line-up features the world premiere of Force Majeure by Stephanie Street, the Singapore premiere of Sam Holcroft’s A Mirror, and the Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away, three productions that promise … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s 2026 Season promises reinvention and resilience with ‘Force Majeure’, ‘A Mirror’ and ‘Come From Away’

Singapore Media Festival 2025 brings you to the heart of the world’s stories

Get ready, Singapore. From 26 November to 7 December 2025, the city is set to become a buzzing creative playground as the 12th Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns in full force. This year promises a vibrant celebration of Asian storytelling, fan culture, and the creator economy, bringing together more than 55,000 filmmakers, creators, industry changemakers, and fans for 12 days of pure inspiration. What makes … Continue reading Singapore Media Festival 2025 brings you to the heart of the world’s stories

Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 to open with Shu Qi directorial debut ‘Girl / 女孩’, reveals full programme

When the lights dim for this edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), the red carpet is set to shimmer with history in the making. Beloved screen icon Shu Qi will step into a new light as her award-winning directorial debut Girl / 女孩 opens the 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) on 26 November. Filmmaker Shu Qi, lead actor Bai Xiao-Ying and actor-singer … Continue reading Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 to open with Shu Qi directorial debut ‘Girl / 女孩’, reveals full programme

ACM and Dunhuang Academy sign Memorandum of Understanding for upcoming Buddhist art and Silk Road exhibition 

The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) embarks on a landmark collaboration with China’s Dunhuang Academy to present a new exhibition on Buddhist art and the Silk Road in 2026. Featuring stunning cross-cultural art and artefacts from the Dunhuang Mogao Caves – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – for the first time in Southeast Asia, the exhibition will explore how Buddhist art and ideas travelled across Asia, … Continue reading ACM and Dunhuang Academy sign Memorandum of Understanding for upcoming Buddhist art and Silk Road exhibition 

An Interview with director Simon Stone on finding the soul of Seoul in Korean adaptation of Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ (벚꽃동산)

“Chekhov was never really writing about Russia; he was writing about us,” says acclaimed director Simon Stone, his voice brimming with intent. “It was always about what happens when the world moves on, and how we’re not ready.” It’s a sentiment that lingers, this idea that Chekhov’s melancholic comedies of inaction, his portraits of ordinary people caught between eras, might still hold the mirror up … Continue reading An Interview with director Simon Stone on finding the soul of Seoul in Korean adaptation of Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ (벚꽃동산)

Expo 2025 Osaka: A Visit To The Singapore Pavilion – The Dream Sphere

OSAKA, JAPAN – Singapore has always been known as a little red dot. But one thing our small but influential nation has always been known for is its ability to brand itself well to stand out in a big world. So when the World Expo 2025 comes along, why not turn the little red dot into a massive red sphere for the Singapore Pavilion, loudly … Continue reading Expo 2025 Osaka: A Visit To The Singapore Pavilion – The Dream Sphere

Museum Musings: Peacock Power – Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures at the Peranakan Museum

When the curatorial team at the Peranakan Museum lifted the veil on their latest exhibition, Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures, the room shimmered. Against the glow of spotlights, dazzling objects; bejeweled belts, embroidered slippers, sacred hangings, reflected the splendour of an icon that has captivated artists and devotees across centuries: the peacock. Opening on 31 October 2025, this exhibition marks not just a … Continue reading Museum Musings: Peacock Power – Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures at the Peranakan Museum

★★★★★ Theatre Review: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

Life-affirming, powerful and incredibly fun musical anchored by a stellar Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo emerges as one of the best of the year. Every so often, a musical comes along that simply knocks the wind out of you through sheer sincerity. In their final show of their 2025 season, Pangdemonium’s Kimberly Akimbo achieves that, one of the best shows of the year that is both hilarious and … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!