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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Tuan Andrew Nguyen’s ‘Temple’: National Gallery Singapore’s newest installation turns the remnants of war into space for healing

Visitors stepping onto the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery at National Gallery Singapore encounter a cluster of suspended shells, bells and chimes that glimmer with both menace and promise. Touch becomes participation. Sound becomes memory. The installation, titled Temple, marks the Gallery’s first rooftop commission to entwine motion, sound and public interaction. Temple is the latest milestone in the practice of Vietnamese-American artist Tuan … Continue reading Tuan Andrew Nguyen’s ‘Temple’: National Gallery Singapore’s newest installation turns the remnants of war into space for healing

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Dance with Me, Interview, Singapore

Red Bull Dance Your Style: An Interview with Vietnamese popping dance sensation MT Pop

MT Pop, whose real name is Nguyễn Vũ Minh Tuấn, is a Vietnamese professional dancer and the 2024 Red Bull Dance Your Style World Champion. But going from late-night sessions in Saigon’s public parks to standing ovations on the world stage, MT Pop’s rise to becoming the 2024 Red Bull Dance Your Style World Champion isn’t just about winning—it’s about storytelling, soul, and staying grounded. When … Continue reading Red Bull Dance Your Style: An Interview with Vietnamese popping dance sensation MT Pop

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Food, Review, Singapore

The Sampan: Riverside Dining with a Pan-Asian Touch

Imagine taking a walk down the river when suddenly, you come across a cosy looking joint nestled along the rows of restaurants. From first glance it already looks welcoming, with a simple yet unassuming logo that perfectly captures the essence of ‘Asian, yet not pretentiously so’. This, ladies and gentlemen, is our first impression of The Sampan. Helmed by former Ku De Ta Bali general … Continue reading The Sampan: Riverside Dining with a Pan-Asian Touch

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, sam, Singapore

Vietnamese artist Phan Thao Nguyen Wins Grand Prize at Signature Art Prize 2018

At the National Museum last Friday, Vietnamese artist Phan Thao Nguyen was announced as the winner of the Grand Prize for the the fourth edition of the triennial Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Signature Art Prize. Started in 2008 by the APB Foundation and Singapore Art Museum, the APB Foundation Signature Art Prize seeks to champion regional contemporary art and recognise the most outstanding work produced over the … Continue reading Vietnamese artist Phan Thao Nguyen Wins Grand Prize at Signature Art Prize 2018

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Food, Singapore

River Wok: Diversity of Indochinese Cuisine on Show

Indochinese cuisine is best known for characteristics such as its use of punchy blends of spices, contrasting textures and all around sense of comfort from its simplicity in presentation. And after catching a thought-provoking show at Theatreworks or Singapore Repertory Theatre at the KC Arts Centre, you might find yourself strolling along the river, the night air cool, and in serious need of some food … Continue reading River Wok: Diversity of Indochinese Cuisine on Show

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 1

The inaugural Asian Youth Theatre Festival kicked off at *SCAPE on Friday, and we sat through FIVE of the ten short, one act plays that were presented at the festival today! Tasked to perform plays that riffed on themes of cultural identity, these youth groups from both the international theatre scene and Singapore certainly delivered on the theme, some more successfully than others, and proved … Continue reading Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 1

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Students, Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Asian Youth Theatre Festival 2017

Think that there aren’t enough youth involved in the arts today? Think again, with the inaugural Asian Youth Theatre Festival this October to show you the sheer variety of cultures and people across Asia finding themselves increasingly entwined with the future of theatre. Taking place from 13th – 15th October, the inaugural festival will feature both local and regional theatre groups performing shows and conducting … Continue reading Preview: Asian Youth Theatre Festival 2017

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