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Fashion, Fashion Forward, Singapore

Fashion Forward: NAFA and Post-Museum collaborates on innovative solutions for fashion sustainability in the third edition of Renew Earth Sweat Shop

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and Post-Museum have partnered up to bring awareness to the growing issue of fashion waste with the third edition of the Renew Earth Sweat Shop. This collaboration presents an opportunity for future professionals to explore and capitalise on innovative solutions in Singapore’s green economy. Students from NAFA will take centre stage in a seven-week programme where they will research, … Continue reading Fashion Forward: NAFA and Post-Museum collaborates on innovative solutions for fashion sustainability in the third edition of Renew Earth Sweat Shop

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Kwa Geok Choo by Toy Factory Productions

Everyone knows her as the wife of Lee Kuan Yew and mother of Lee Hsien Loong. But what do we know about Kwa Geok Choo? This monologue follows her from girlhood and early romance to life as political wife and mother; and top conveyancing lawyer and main breadwinner of the Lee Family. It explores how it might have felt to be, as Lee Kuan Yew … Continue reading Preview: Kwa Geok Choo by Toy Factory Productions

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

After their production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie kick-started their season on a high note, Pangdemonium returns this June with the Singaporean premiere of Muswell Hill. Written by English playwright Torben Betts, Muswell Hill brings to the stage the essential bougie pastime – a dinner party. Set in January 2010, long before any conception of the pandemic, the hosts are Mat and Jess, a … Continue reading Preview: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

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Asian Civilisations Museum, Museums, Preview

Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum celebrates batik bonds in Southeast Asia with Batik Kita Dressing in Port Cities

Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) celebrates our shared Southeast Asian heritage with Batik Kita: Dressing in Port Cities, its latest special exhibition, featuring over 100 masterpieces from overseas and local lenders, as well as rarely seen pieces from the National Collection.  Opening to the public this Friday, the cloths and clothing items tell stories about making, wearing, and trading batik. Batik Kita explores the rich … Continue reading Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum celebrates batik bonds in Southeast Asia with Batik Kita Dressing in Port Cities

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: YAØ Releases New Single ‘Broke Pop Kids From Upcoming Album

Singaporean pop musician YAØ releases his latest single ‘Broke Pop Kids’, an anthem for this generation’s youthful hearts with big dreams and empty pockets. The track is the latest peek into his highly-anticipated debut album of the same name, due for release 8 July via Universal Music Singapore. Following February’s ‘Lose Face’, which will also be on the upcoming album, ‘Broke Pop Kids’ sums up … Continue reading Music Is: YAØ Releases New Single ‘Broke Pop Kids From Upcoming Album

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview

Preview: Masterpiece in Motion by Singapore Ballet

Singapore Ballet is set to present the 34th Anniversary Season of Masterpiece in Motion from 29th to 31st July at the Esplanade Theatre. This time around, audience members can look forward to a triple bill of international work representing the diversity and depth of the company. This year, Singapore Ballet prepares for the world premiere of Quiver by Timothy Rushton, and the company premiere of … Continue reading Preview: Masterpiece in Motion by Singapore Ballet

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Museums, National Museum, Preview

Museum Musings: Off / On – Everyday Technology That Changed Our Lives, 1970s-2000s at the National Museum of Singapore

From sleek smartphones to laptops, technology is inextricably linked to our daily lives today. But what came before these gadgets, and how did life look like then? Get a glimpse of this era that predates smart devices in the National Museum of Singapore’s latest experiential showcase, Off / On: Everyday Technology that Changed Our Lives, 1970s–2000s, and be transported back to a time where gadgets … Continue reading Museum Musings: Off / On – Everyday Technology That Changed Our Lives, 1970s-2000s at the National Museum of Singapore

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Singapore, Tech Watch

Tech Watch: LUMOS TEMPO Wireless Earbuds Review – quality earbuds at a fraction of the price

Best known for their home projector systems, tech company LUMOS is now venturing into the audio-tech market with the launch of their LUMOS TEMPO Wireless Earbuds. The biggest draw of the LUMOS TEMPO lies in its price point. While most other wireless earbuds costs upwards of $300, the LUMOS TEMPO costs a very affordable $179, a steal, considering that it boasts similar or even superior … Continue reading Tech Watch: LUMOS TEMPO Wireless Earbuds Review – quality earbuds at a fraction of the price

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Epigram Books reveals judging panel for the 2023 Epigram Books Fiction Prize

Epigram Books has announced the judging panel for the 2023 Epigram Books Fiction Prize (EBFP). The panel comprises Meira Chand, Carissa Foo, Peter Schoppert, Michelle Yeoh, and is chaired by Edmund Wee. Meira Chand is the author of nine novels including A Different Sky, which was a “Book of the Month choice” by UK bookshop chain, Waterstones, and was on Oprah Winfrey’s recommended reading list. … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Books reveals judging panel for the 2023 Epigram Books Fiction Prize

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: J.H.Low’s Lemonade Sky snags the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award

Lemonade Sky by J.H. Low has been awarded the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2022 (HABA) for Best Picture Book. Paired with bold artful illustrations and a moving story, Lemonade Sky tells the story of a young boy’s journey of self-discovery in search of his own “lemonade sky”—a place where he believes he can truly be free. Author and illustrator J.H. Low approaches a sensitive … Continue reading By The Book: J.H.Low’s Lemonade Sky snags the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award

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