Triptych of new work exploring the intersections of performativity and design. CAKE is a company that has always been known for their willingness to find new collaborators, often leading to visually stunning experimental work. That’s a trend that continues in By Design, CAKE’s latest project, which puts graphic design artists front and centre. With By Design, CAKE presents the work of Vanessa Ban, Zach Lieberman … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: By Design by CAKE
Following the releases of the 80’s sounding pop and soul single, ‘Leave This City’ and electronic pop single ‘Bubble’, Hong Kong contemporary singer-songwriter Mr Nice Guy will be releasing his second EP, ‘Vol 2’ on 30 April 2021. The EP will be released together with a brand-new collaborative single with fellow singer-songwriter, Marienne Felisilda, titled, ‘Holding Back The Tears’. If the first EP, ‘Vol 1’ … Continue reading Music Is: Mr Nice Guy releases second EP ‘Vol 2’
If you didn’t manage to snag any of the very limited tickets to the Singapore International Festival of Arts, don’t miss this second chance to grab them again, with additional tickets being released on 30th April, 12pm. This increase in capacity is due to zoning no longer being a requirement for live performances to take place. However, as the safety of audiences, artists and staff … Continue reading New shows and additional tickets released for 2021 Singapore International Festival of Arts
Following the successful release of his debut EP, ‘Strange[r]’ in 2020, Singapore based Alternative-Folk Pop singer-songwriter, KHAi has announced a brand-new single release titled, ‘Jupiter’ – a first out of a string of releases throughout this year and in line with an upcoming debut album, ‘Navy Wishes’. Slated for release on 23 April 2021 together with an accompanying music video, the single ‘Jupiter’ is … Continue reading Music Is: KHAi Launches into orbit with ‘Jupiter’ from forthcoming album
This April, Mizuma Gallery presents There’s a Fun in Funeral, a solo exhibition by Indonesian artist Agan Harahap. Responding to the challenges brought about by the pandemic, Agan Harahap created a new series of works which explores the absurdity of our new reality. “The year 2020, in its own way, has forced us to carry out various new regulations which can be said to be … Continue reading Art What!: Agan Harahap’s There’s A Fun In Funeral at Mizuma Gallery
Dissolving the borders between us and them with a reassuring, hopeful personality quiz. In a year where physical performances are slowly but surely becoming the norm once again, it can be off-putting or daunting to go back to the world of digital productions, unless there is something truly special about the piece. For Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed however, there is something enticing enough about … Continue reading Review: TM by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Ontroerend Goed
After cancelling their 2020 edition due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) makes a triumphant return this May, with its largest lineup of films yet, and featuring brand new venue partner The Projector. “More than ever, this is an important festival, as the pandemic continues to impact us globally. It represents the revival of arts sector, and also offer glimpse … Continue reading Preview: European Union Film Festival 2021
The Substation presents its final exhibition in the month of April, with Mandala for Substation. Marking artist Tang Mun Kit’s 19th solo exhibition, the exhibition is inspired by the Substation’s uncertainty over its status, and the sense of loss in continuity from the original purpose of “A Home for the Arts” as expounded by founder Kuo Pao Kun. The exhibition will showcase 20 paintings and … Continue reading Art What!: Mandala For Substation at The Substation
Singaporean indie-folk singer-songwriter, Amanda Ong, announces the release of her latest single, ‘Biar Ku Bersendiri’, available now on all major streaming platforms. Originally written in English (titled ‘Leave Me Alone’), she entered the song into the Gala Laga 2020 Open Call and became a finalist. The song was then translated and produced for Wisma Geylang Serai’s Third Gala Laga Festival. When the opportunity presented itself, … Continue reading Music Is: Amanda Ong releases Malay version of single ‘Leave Me Alone’
Time traveling shenanigans abound in this WWII-themed LARP experience. If it’s one local company that knows how games can be used to tell great stories, it’s Void Deck Games. Known for their immersive roleplaying experiences, the team has finally had the chance to return to real spaces, after primarily dabbling in the digital realm during the early stages of the pandemic, with Adventures of Temporal … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Adventures of Temporal Displacement Agency by Void Deck Games
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