Singapore’s Ultimate LEGO Classroom Experience: Why Everyone’s Buzzing!

In Singapore, a vibrant metropolis where old customs and modern design coexist, there is a new ruckus that has everyone talking. It’s upbeat and joyful while yet being fun and educational. You guessed properly; this is a LEGO lesson from Singapore. LEGO, the basic plastic block that first appeared in 1932, has been a source of inspiration ever since. For countless others, it served as … Continue reading Singapore’s Ultimate LEGO Classroom Experience: Why Everyone’s Buzzing!

Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with Robert Zhao Renhui on nature, co-existence, and his new installation ‘Albizia’

The Albizia tree is a common sight in Singapore, having been introduced to our country in the 1870s for its ability to grow quickly and provide additional shade and build up forests. However, thanks to its ability to spread its seeds by wind, it is now seen as an invasive species, and has found homes in environments as varied as wastelands to roadsides, forming their … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with Robert Zhao Renhui on nature, co-existence, and his new installation ‘Albizia’

Preview: The Chair by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) presents The Chair, an original work directed by award-winning theatre veteran Li Xie and performed by the ITI graduating Class of 2023. The ITI Professional Diploma in Intercultural Theatre (Acting) is a three-year programme that follows a conservatory-style model, where actor-students train intensively for two years before embarking on two public productions in their final year as part of the curriculum. … Continue reading Preview: The Chair by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Film Fanatic: Nelson Yeo’s film ‘Dreaming & Dying’ wins two top prizes for first feature film at Locarno International Film Festival

Singaporean films are once again making headlines, with the world premiere of Nelson Yeo’s Dreaming & Dying at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival. Receiving critical acclaim and overwhelming positive response, Dreaming & Dying won two prizes – the coveted Filmmakers of the Present – Golden Leopard (Pardo d’oro Cineasti del presente) award and Swatch First Feature Award (Prize for Best First Feature), marking the first … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Nelson Yeo’s film ‘Dreaming & Dying’ wins two top prizes for first feature film at Locarno International Film Festival

Film Fanatic: Award-winning Actress Zhou Dongyu and Local Director Anthony Chen in Singapore for new movie ‘The Breaking Ice’

Award-winning leading actress Zhou Dongyu, together with award-winning local director Anthony Chen, will be in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands this Sunday to promote their latest movie – The Breaking Ice. At the age of 20, Zhou Dongyu was scouted and cast in reputable director Zhang Yimou’s UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE 《山楂树之恋》 and has since built a successful acting career. She has won multiple acting awards from her previous feature films including SOUL MATE 《七月与安生》, THIS IS … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Award-winning Actress Zhou Dongyu and Local Director Anthony Chen in Singapore for new movie ‘The Breaking Ice’

★★★★★ Review: Mosaic by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (The Studios 2023)

Letting go means learning to leave things in the past. In a small island nation like Singapore, land scarcity has always been an issue, leading to landscapes of constant scaffolding and roadworks to tear down older buildings and built heritage to make way for newer, modern spaces. Often, it seems that there is no time for looking back, only the constant banging of bulldozers as … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Mosaic by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (The Studios 2023)

★★★★★ Review: 2:22 – A Ghost Story by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Haunted by the prospect of death and the pain of grief. Art and entertainment that market themselves under the horror genre have an uphill task. By knowing that horror is involved, audience members naturally come in expecting there will be scares at some point, and beyond having to deliver on that, contemporary horror often also has to go a step further, by wrapping it all … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: 2:22 – A Ghost Story by Singapore Repertory Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Chachambo – Taking Flight by ART:DIS Singapore

Disabled artists spread their wings and shatter the glass ceiling in original musical about taking chances and overcoming the odds. There’s saying that music is the universal language of mankind, allowing people to connect through song and symphony. Nowhere does that seem more clear than in ART:DIS’ Chachambo: Taking Flight, which brings together hit songs and dance numbers in a single, moving story, that proves … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Chachambo – Taking Flight by ART:DIS Singapore

Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – A Retrospective at Artspace @ Helutrans

artcommune gallery, with the sponsorship of Dr. Lee Hung Ming, is pleased to present Cheong Soo Pieng: A Retrospective from 16 September to 1 October 2023 at Artspace @ Helutrans. Featuring over 80 works of Cheong Soo Pieng, the retrospective exhibition will offer a comprehensive look into all aspects of the prolific artist’s career over the span of 40 years. As a pioneer of the … Continue reading Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – A Retrospective at Artspace @ Helutrans

Art What!: Paul Russo’s Power of Paper at Ode to Art Gallery

American artist Paul Rousso is set to hold his first exhibition in Singapore, unfolding his iconic artwork on paper as a medium and their significance to Southeast Asia.   Meeting Asia for the first time along with his inaugural exhibition is his series of Asian Bubble Cash, the latest metamorphosis of his works on currencies and their influence. Showcasing Asian currency bills in a swirling … Continue reading Art What!: Paul Russo’s Power of Paper at Ode to Art Gallery