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Film, News, Singapore

Film Fanatic: 8th National Youth Film Awards announces 60 shortlisted nominees

A total of 60 films have been shortlisted for this year’s *SCAPE National Youth Film Awards (NYFA). Organised by *SCAPE, an organisation that supports the development of Singaporean youth, this year’s NYFA saw a total of 321 submissions. Social issues took centre stage for this year’s submissions as filmmakers deep dived into various topics such as poverty, societal expectations of women, and the bereavement of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 8th National Youth Film Awards announces 60 shortlisted nominees

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: ‘almost home’ and ‘Extinction Feast’ by The Theatre Practice to receive live stagings this September

Following two years of almost exclusively making digital theatre, The Theatre Practice (Practice) is back to live, with two original black box works: almost home by Practice Associate Artist Ng Mun Poh, and Extinction Feast by Practice Tuckshop this September. Initially conceptualised and staged in 2021, the works mark a new age of Singapore’s post- pandemic theatre. The first edition of both works were originally … Continue reading Preview: ‘almost home’ and ‘Extinction Feast’ by The Theatre Practice to receive live stagings this September

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Art What!, Visual Art

Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 aka ‘Natasha’ to focus on participatory artworks and relational aesthetics this October

What’s in a name? For the Singapore Biennale 2022 (SB2022), which has been christened ‘Natasha’ by the four Co-Artistic Directors, Binna Choi, Nida Ghouse, June Yap and Ala Younis, the very act of even being given a name changes the relationship one has with it, transforming the Biennale from an event to a concept encouraging fellow artists, collaborators, and audiences to re-discover ways of seeing … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 aka ‘Natasha’ to focus on participatory artworks and relational aesthetics this October

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lifestyle, Singapore, Tech Watch, travelXculture

Tech Watch: Nokia Essential True Wireless Earphones E3103 and E3511 Review

Finnish brand Nokia is synonymous with electronics and IT, and with the classic tagline ‘Connecting People’, loves to do just that, with its range of phones, phone accessories and more. To complement their suite of offerings, Nokia has also entered the increasingly competitive market of wireless earphones, releasing their own models in a bid to compete with other brands. We look at two models in … Continue reading Tech Watch: Nokia Essential True Wireless Earphones E3103 and E3511 Review

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

Epigram Books and Storytel are pleased to announce the eleven finalists of the Storytel Epigram Horror Prize 2022. These winning entries will be anthologised and published by Epigram Books and released in an audiobook format by Storytel. The anthology, Fright 1, will feature all eleven winning entries and is slated to be released in November 2022. The finalists are Meihan Boey, Dew M. Chaiyanara, Dave … Continue reading By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

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72-13, Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

T:>Works Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Arts, London

T:>Works is proud to congratulate Artistic Director, Dr. Ong Keng Sen, on being awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of the Arts London (UAL), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of Theatre Direction. The Honorary Doctorate is the highest honour conferred by the University and was presented in person on 13 July 2022 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. This … Continue reading T:>Works Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Arts, London

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72-13, Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

T:>Works launches digital library, T:>Digital with a new website

T:>Works launches a brand new digital library, T:>Digital, with a new website, tworksasia.org. A first of its kind, T:>Digital is a virtual locus that carries T:>Works’ commitment to contextualising histories, contemporary experiences, and situated art practices in Singapore and larger Asia. Under the artistic direction of Dr. Ong Keng Sen, T:>Works continues to pioneer cross-cultural collaborations, from nomadic residency, The Flying Circus Project and founding … Continue reading T:>Works launches digital library, T:>Digital with a new website

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Art What!, Visual Art

Art What!: Art Week Tokyo unveils exhibition highlights for its 2022 edition

Tokyo’s premiere citywide initiative for contemporary, Art Week Tokyo is pleased to unveil exhibition highlights for its 2022 edition, taking place from November 3–6, 2022. Organized in collaboration with Art Basel, Art Week Tokyo features another stellar lineup of 52 of Tokyo’s leading museums, galleries, and art spaces. The combined programming of the participating venues is a testimony to the convening power, richness, depth, and … Continue reading Art What!: Art Week Tokyo unveils exhibition highlights for its 2022 edition

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Arts, online, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Emergency Stairs Explores International Exchange in Post-Pandemic Times

Even before the pandemic, the Singaporean arts group Emergency Stairs and its Artistic Director, Liu Xiaoyi, have been an active practitioner of international collaboration and cultural exchange. In 2019 alone, for example, they visited 11 cities including Ho Chi Minh City, Yokohama, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur, Yogyakarta, HongKong, Shanghai, Bali, Kotlik and Jakarta, embarking on a series of creative, research and exchange trips. However, … Continue reading Emergency Stairs Explores International Exchange in Post-Pandemic Times

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize shortlist announced

A total of 49 works have been shortlisted for Singapore’s top literary award, the much-anticipated biennial Singapore Literature Prize (SLP). The awards ceremony will be held at Victoria Theatre, and open to the public, on 25 August 2022 at 8pm. Emeritus Professor and literary pioneer Edwin Thumboo will be presented with the SBC Achievement Award at the awards ceremony. The 49 works are shortlisted in … Continue reading By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize shortlist announced

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