“You can’t pick a lotus flower when you see them in the wild. Lotuses grow near quicksand– if you pick it you could get stuck and drown if no one rescues you.” – Jenny Tong, Lotus Flowers (2022) Wei-Ling Gallery presents ‘Letters from Lalalam', marking the first Malaysian solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary Dutch-Chinese-Malaysian artist, Yin […]
RESIDUAL: Lee Wen & Jason Wee, is an exhibition featuring the artworks and practice of Cultural Medallion recipient Lee Wen through the lens of his friendship and artistic kinship with the artist and writer Jason Wee. The exhibition comprises elements of Lee Wen’s multidisciplinary practice that tie into a 2013 residency between Lee and Wee […]
Following the success of Tonalities: The Ink Works of Cheong Soo Pieng, the first-ever retrospective survey of the artist’s entire body of ink work, artcommune gallery has joined hands with local collectors to curate a retrospective that showcases Cheong Soo Pieng’s comprehensive body of art. Visitors can look forward to works that span Cheong’s early […]
OPEN CALL to the puppetry enthusiasts in Singapore! 🎭 🙌 The Finger Players x Joe Louis Theatre Company Puppetry Season 2023 will be launching an exclusive 2-day Puppetry Masterclass. This will be jointly led by The Finger Players and Joe Louis Theatre Company. Artistic Director Oliver Chong will impart The Finger Players’ distinctive techniques […]
The enchantment surrounding the narrative of Van Gogh's sunflowers leads to questions about the symbolic meaning of sunflowers in various contexts, even across different nationalities, cultures, and occasions. While the sunflowers of Niratchaporn and those of Van Gogh may belong to different worlds, they share a common bond that communicates profound happiness and unaltered enjoyment. […]
Alongkorn used Ukiyo-e to depict the narratives of each story, portraying scenes of battles between humans and various ferocious creatures. These illustrations convey emotions akin to a theatrical performance. Although the imagery is Japanese, the underlying content remains Thai, revealing a process of blending cultures from one tradition to another. This showcases the essence of […]
Singapore Design Week (SDW) returns from 21 September to 1 October 2023! From the festival hub at the National Design Centre to Design Districts at Bras Basah.Bugis, Marina Bay, and Orchard, and many other Design Community locations, SDW presents an extraordinary showcase of Singapore’s distinctive brand of creativity. Marking the twentieth anniversary of DesignSingapore Council, […]
Southeast Asian design talent showcase EMERGE @ FIND returns from 21 to 23 Sep! A key event of Singapore Design Week, EMERGE @ FIND is presented by DesignSingapore Council and supported by FIND – Design Fair Asia. Curated by Suzy Annetta, the collection will unveil fresh and innovative works by over 50 rising design talent, […]
A myth. An insatiable desire for blood. A beautiful-looking woman with supernatural abilities to detach her head. The Finger Players and Joe Louis Theatre Company present a WIP puppetry presentation that depicts different interpretations of the infamous folklores Krasue and Penanggalan. This horrifying yet beautiful two-part showcase combines contemporary and traditional elements of puppetry. It […]
Singapore Design Week's first-ever Friday Late event will illuminate the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) District on 22 September! Driven by our local and creative community, this event will immerse attendees in the district's creative energy with design installations spread across the area like the "Playground of Possibilities" hosted at the National Design Centre, and "School of […]
If you had a diary, what would you write about? Explore the practice of writing through a storytelling and drama performance. Then, design your own personal journal. And don’t forget to check out special calligraphic tools in the Islamic Art Gallery!
Clay Camp is a unique and diverse celebration of clay, craftsmanship, and community. Join Mud Rock Ceramics in commemorating their 10th Anniversary at this one-of-a-kind event, which features an array of activities such as inspiring exhibitions, hands-on Masterclasses, lectures with world-renowned ceramicists, career talks, live demonstrations, guided museum tours, and an epic closing party. A […]
