The Sampan: Riverside Dining with a Pan-Asian Touch

Imagine taking a walk down the river when suddenly, you come across a cosy looking joint nestled along the rows of restaurants. From first glance it already looks welcoming, with a simple yet unassuming logo that perfectly captures the essence of ‘Asian, yet not pretentiously so’. This, ladies and gentlemen, is our first impression of The Sampan. Helmed by former Ku De Ta Bali general … Continue reading The Sampan: Riverside Dining with a Pan-Asian Touch

Preview: Southern Charms – An Evening of Cantonese Classics by Ding Yi Music Company

Ding Yi Music Company returns this November with Southern Charms: An Evening of Cantonese Classics. Playing for one night only at the Esplanade Recital Studio, Southern Charms will feature Ding Yi Music Company’s concert master Chin Yen Choong and huqin musician Fred Chan, in an evening of traditional Cantonese music. They will be joined by qin qin musician Chua Yew Kok, dizi musician Ng Hsien Han and yangqin musician Yick Jue Ru, performing their rendition of classic Cantonese … Continue reading Preview: Southern Charms – An Evening of Cantonese Classics by Ding Yi Music Company

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf Presents Ramesh Mario Nithyendran’s R@MESH: Volume II

Sullivan + Strumpf Singapore will be presenting works by Sri Lankan-born Sydney-based artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran this October. Nitiyendran’s R@MESH: Volume II will showcase iconoclastic clay sculptures that explore gender, religion, popular culture, exoticism and outsider aesthetics, received with critical acclaim as these odd figures have made their way across Asia. Known as an unorthodox clay artist, Nithiyendran has developed a unique sculptural language which has … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf Presents Ramesh Mario Nithyendran’s R@MESH: Volume II

Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra October 2018 Lineup

This October, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra welcomes a full lineup of internationally renowned musicians to their home at the Victoria Concert Hall. Taking place over a single weekend from 5th – 7th October, the Baroque Festival celebrates the magnificence, beauty and nobility of music from Baroque Germany and England. Ranging from High Baroque master Bach to Handel dripping with grandeur, the Baroque Festival is set to trill … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra October 2018 Lineup

Bootleg Toy Supervillain: Herald the Arrival of The Sucklord @ Kult Gallery

The first time I heard of The Sucklord was via now defunct reality TV show Work of Art: The Next Great Artist. While he may not have won that season, The Sucklord certainly isn’t a name you forget anytime soon, and the New York-based artist has somehow wormed his way back into our consciousness with his first ever show in Singapore. Held at Kult Gallery from … Continue reading Bootleg Toy Supervillain: Herald the Arrival of The Sucklord @ Kult Gallery

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) Presents Sydney Ball’s Infinex V

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – This October, Sullivan+Strumpf Sydney presents one rainbow of a show, with a showcase of Infinex V, the first exhibition of the late Australian abstract artist Sydney Ball since his passing. Considered Australian’s greatest colourist, the exhibition was initially planned to mark the artist’s 85th birthday, and presents large scale works from Ball’s previous Infinex series, which was unseen during his lifetime. The series was fabricated … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) Presents Sydney Ball’s Infinex V

Archifest 2018 Announces Keynote Speaker and Full Programme Lineup

Archifest 2018 will be featuring multi-award winning international architect and designer Borja Ferrater as the keynote speaker for the SIA Conference. Ferrater is best known for his thoughtful designs that emphasise on improving the everyday life of its end-users, and is a renowned and well-respected educator and academic, often a lecturer and roundtable member across more than 20 countries around the world. The Spanish architect will also … Continue reading Archifest 2018 Announces Keynote Speaker and Full Programme Lineup

Preview: Singapore Girl, or Heritage Deployed by The Substation

The Substation is about to show visitors a great way to fly with a brand new programme. Running from 6th October to 4th November, Singapore Girl, or Heritage Deployed will feature an eclectic range of events all revolving around our favourite local icon: the Singapore Girl.  Marking the second chapter of The Substation’s current programme season on heritage (Cities change. People die. Everything you know goes … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Girl, or Heritage Deployed by The Substation

Preview: Miloš – Spanish Romance presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This October, catch “the hottest guitarist in the world” as Miloš Karadaglić makes his Singapore debut at the Esplanade Concert Hall! Conducted by Taiwanese-American conduct Carolyn Kuan (the first woman to be awarded the Herbert von Karajan Conducting Fellowship), Miloš Karadaglić is best known for his soulful rendition of guitar classics, leading to his chart-topping records and countless fans worldwide. An overnight success, Miloš has been hailed … Continue reading Preview: Miloš – Spanish Romance presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Coffee with Rishi Budhrani: Cannot Means Cannot

Even though comedian Rishi Budhrani has been on the comedy scene for several years now, certainly one of the fastest rising stars, he admits he still feels a little trepidation about his upcoming show. “I still get scared,” he says over a cup of coffee at Stamping Ground. “Thinking about it sometimes, it lights a fire under my ass lah.” He continues: “I look at … Continue reading Coffee with Rishi Budhrani: Cannot Means Cannot