Bernice Soh, Author at ArtsEquator

How Local Government Supported The Arts Sector Amid COVID-19

The arts and culture are vital to a nation – they provide numerous direct benefits to the state, such as creating jobs, generating tax revenues, attracting investments, and stimulating local economies via consumer purchases and tourism. Aside from economic benefits, arts and culture help strengthen the personal identity of individuals and the national identity of …

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5 Singapore Female Poets Whose Works You Should Read

In Singapore, female writers are being increasingly recognised as a dominant force in the local literature scene. These women don’t just receive prominence in Singapore’s art and culture festivals – like poet Pooja Nansi who is the current director of Singapore Writers Festival – but are also succeeding on the global stage. Below are some …

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How Art And Culture Podcasts Are Sweeping Through Singapore

Podcasts are more prominent today, especially in the arts and culture industry. Bernice Soh covers the growth of podcasts in Singapore, and how podcasters today are engaging with their audiences. Podcasts are everywhere these days. You can talk about almost anything in a podcast, from social issues and political events to conspiracy theories and celebrity …

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5 Thought-Provoking Articles On Art You Should Be Reading

The Southeast Asian art scene is a constantly evolving, complex tapestry. If you’re looking to broaden your horizons but have no idea where to start, look no further! A carefully curated selection of arts and culture articles awaits you at ArtsEquator. We’ve picked five of our most riveting and provocative articles for you to get …

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Do The Arts (And Artists) Have A Future In Singapore?

Without a doubt, Singapore has well-established its status as the premier financial hub in Southeast Asia. With this comes the renown of being associated with high efficiency, yet not so much with creativity. This can be attributed to Singapore’s first prime minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew, and his vision of developing Lion City’s most prized …

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Exploring The End Of The Golden Era Of Singapore Cinema

Once dubbed the Hollywood of Southeast Asia, Singapore has a rich and proud place in Southeast Asia’s cinema history. Films as a medium and art form have always possessed great potential to convey crucial messages and influence the cultural zeitgeist of their times. Take a look at today’s pop culture and how Hollywood and its …

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Why Is Southeast Asian Cinema Still Lagging Internationally?

In Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries, it is common to find Hollywood blockbusters dominating our movie conversations. Even if we were to exclude the major film exports from the West, the Asian film landscape is still greatly dominated by the likes of India, China, Japan, and South Korea. However, since the 1970s, Southeast Asian …

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4 Movies That Showcase The Amazing Action Talent In Indonesia

There is no denying the spectacle that modern Hollywood blockbusters are capable of producing. However, I believe the action displayed in Asian cinema has consistently been a step above those we typically see in Hollywood, despite these movies more limited budgets. The shaky-cam technique and multiple quick cuts prevalent in many Hollywood action films, like …

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