★★★☆☆ Review: Two Pigeons Eating Leftovers at Holland Village Sushi Tei by A Mirage

A Mirage makes debut with dreamy, off-kilter take on human relationships and connectivity. We live in the in-between period betwixt the socially distanced world of the pandemic, and the soon-to-come freedom of borders fully re-opening. It’s a strange place to find ourselves in, where time seems to stand still each day, uncertainty abound as we reminisce on pre-COVID years and remain cautiously optimistic about the … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Two Pigeons Eating Leftovers at Holland Village Sushi Tei by A Mirage

★★★★☆ Review: I and You by Gateway Arts

Discovering the basic human need for each other.  Pronouns are an important, but often overlooked part of the English language. For one – they’re an indicator of identity, not just in terms of gender with he/she/they, but even the simple act of saying “I” establishes a sense of self. Saying “you” establishes acknowledgement of existence of another. And most of all, “we” allows for the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: I and You by Gateway Arts

Art What!: Gallery Wellness Festival 2022 – Art Restores

Catering to the mind, body and soul, National Gallery Singapore’s inaugural Gallery Wellness Festival 2022: Art Restores will see guided movement workshops, audio tour experiences of paintings and sculptures, bullet journaling in response to artworks and even sound baths presented in new and different ways to harness the restorative power of art for holistic well-being. From 3 – 12 June, Gallery Wellness Festival introduces wellness … Continue reading Art What!: Gallery Wellness Festival 2022 – Art Restores

Preview: ASYLUM by Intercultural Theatre Institute

This May, Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) presents ASYLUM, an original work devised with playwright Jean Tay and director Oliver Chong, and 12 graduating actor-students from seven countries. The piece is inspired by the long-forgotten histories of Singapore’s old quarantine sites, resulting in sometimes surreal, sometimes downright horrifying imagery, from a tiger lurking outside the building, to a doctor attempts treatment using unorthodox methods. Within the … Continue reading Preview: ASYLUM by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Preview: Flipside 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The June holidays are fast upon us, and with it comes the Esplanade’s Flipside Festival, where theatre and the performing arts takes a walk on the fun side. Taking place from 3rd to 12th June, As borders re-open and social distancing becomes a little lessened, we’re almost certainly back to normal, as Flipside goes full on into its slew of fun, quirky mix of experiences, … Continue reading Preview: Flipside 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Pesta Raya 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

After spending most of the last two years relegated to online platforms, Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts returns this May for a 2022, physical edition at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Now in its 21st edition, the festival celebrates Malay artists across mediums, from music to theatre to dance, with a particular focus on icons who have shaped the local arts and … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Film Fanatic: 33rd Singapore International Film Festival opens calls for entry

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is set for its 33rd edition from 24th November to 4th December 2022, with a call for entries for Feature Films from Asia and Short Films from Southeast Asia, as well as a call for applications for its Asian Producers Network, Southeast Asian Film Lab and Youth Critics Programme till 8 August 2022. This year, the Southeast Asian Producers … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 33rd Singapore International Film Festival opens calls for entry

Art What!: Alfonse Chiu’s This Is What We Believe at 136 GOETHE LAB

Goethe-Institut Singapore presents This Is What We Believe, a solo exhibition by Alfonse Chiu, as part of the second phase of projects presented at 136 GOETHE LAB. This Is What We Believe explores how faith and collective beliefs in relation to politico-economic apparatuses conjure imaginary, yet inherent, benchmarks for value—of space and time, people and things. These economic imaginaries are shaped in turn by tactics … Continue reading Art What!: Alfonse Chiu’s This Is What We Believe at 136 GOETHE LAB

Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 partners Darat al Funun – The Khalid Shoman Foundation for its artist residency programme

The Singapore Biennale 2022 (SB2022) announced its partnership with Darat al Funun – The Khalid Shoman Foundation. Through this partnership, the two institutions will conduct two artist residency programmes that will take place from 16 May 2022 to 31 July 2022 and September to November 2022 in Jordan and Singapore respectively this year. The presentations produced as part of the residency will be featured as … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 partners Darat al Funun – The Khalid Shoman Foundation for its artist residency programme

Last Dance: An Interview with Meenakshy Bhaskar on Bharatanatyam doyenne Santha Bhaskar, and the legacy she left

Saying goodbye is never easy. But how does one even begin to comprehend the loss of a parent? For Meenakshy Bhaskar, she appears to be a pillar of strength when we arrive at Bhaskar’s Arts Academy at Bras Basah Complex, where she currently serves as Artistic Director. She is all smiles, cordial, and professional as we greet each other, shake hands, and sit down for … Continue reading Last Dance: An Interview with Meenakshy Bhaskar on Bharatanatyam doyenne Santha Bhaskar, and the legacy she left