Corey Koh began with a simple question about the early days of opera in Singapore. Trawling through newspaper archives and scholarly articles, Corey, a young classical tenor who has performed widely in Singapore and abroad, uncovers a fascinating story of Singapore’s place within a larger transcontinental touring circuit, and gives us a glimpse into early performance criticism in Singapore.
In Search of Singapore’s Early Opera History Read More »
Alan Choo is a Singaporean violinist and the artistic director of Red Dot Baroque, a group of Singaporean musicians promoting baroque music here.
The Working Processes of Artists: Alan Choo Read More »
In the latest installment of AWARE’s Growing Up anthology, Diana Rahim finds that in an environment where our experience of race and womanhood may be constricted, personal stories can be powerful acts of re-making and re-narrativising.
The Growing Up Anthologies & the Diversity of Being “Brown” Read More »
Nutcha Tantivitayapitak and Sudarat Musikawong delves into the life of the late Wat Wanlayangkoon, an award winning novelist who left a lasting impact on the world of arts and activism in Thailand.
Wat Wanlayangkoon: A Life Given to Art and Justice Read More »
Xiao Ting Teo is moved to consider how the detritus of being shapes us anew as she encounters two works, “Declutter Me!” and “Frequencies” at the The Substation’s annual SeptFest 2022: uproot | rootless.
Slated for [ ]: on Declutter Me! and Frequencies Read More »
T.H.E Dance Company’s Infinitely Closer at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre, Singapore, creates space for human connections .
T.H.E Dance Company: Infinitely Human Read More »
The Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) returns with a milestone celebration as it reaches its 25th edition this year. Since its inception in 1986, the Festival has evolved into a premier multilingual literary arts event which has featured more than 5000 homegrown and international authors over the years.
ArtsEquator’s Top 10 Picks for Singapore Writers Festival 2022 Read More »
Zikri Rahman menghuraikan tentang filem-filem yang ditapis secara tegas dan peluang yang terlepas akibat tindakan tersebut.
Yang Ditapis, Yang Terlepas Read More »
In the latest episode of our popular 10 Things You Should Know series, we share facts about batik, a fabric popular in Southeast Asia.
10 Things You Should Know About: Batik Read More »
Faisal Tehrani’s ‘Ghaib’, a complex portrayal of family, agency and voice, contends that real emancipation is still elusive in our society.
Ghaib: Can the Unheard Speak? Read More »
Daryl Lim pays moving tribute to literary marvel Wong Phui Nam and his legacy in the world of poetry on both sides of the Causeway.
Wong Phui Nam (1935-2022), Prophet of Malayan Poetry Read More »
Alia Swastika, the Director of the Jogja Biennale, offers a bold analysis of ruangrupa’s documenta fifteen, one that frames their artistic direction as an opening of new pathways that are long overdue.
documenta fifteen: Dreaming of a New Cartography Read More »
documenta fifteen closed on 25 Sept after its customary 100 days, which were filled with controversies and generated intense debate in the global art world. To mark the end of the exhibition, ArtsEquator has created a timeline to track the key incidents over the past two years.
documenta fifteen Ends, But The Timeline Continues Read More »
Chong Fah Cheong is the artist behind First Generation, the iconic bronze sculpture of boys jumping into the Singapore River.
The Working Processes of Artists: Chong Fah Cheong Read More »
Naeem Kapadia reviews ‘Berak’ by Singapore’s Teater Ekamatra and comes away moved by the sensitive trancreation of the original play by Chong Tze Chien.
Berak: Letting it Go Read More »
In conjunction with the ‘Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Festival 2022’, ArtsEquator learns how storytelling can be a catalyst for mental clarity and self awareness.
Storytelling and Mental Wellness Read More »
Dwiki Aprinaldi critiques the influences of colonial history that still seep through the film industry in Southeast Asia. This article is published as part of the inaugural AE x Goethe-Institut Critical Writing Micro-Residency 2021/2022.
Beyond the Imagination Trajectories of Former Colonies Read More »
Burmese artists make art in exile in Thailand, finding refuge and showcasing cross-border solidarity for artistic freedom.
Art in Exile: Burmese Artists in Thailand Read More »
In his latest exhibition, Jerome Kugan embraces his amorphous self and allows themes of religion, sexuality and nudity to intertwine ever so delicately.
Hurt Need Undo Live: A Mantra of Possibilities Read More »
In Wild Rice’s restaging of Animal Farm, Rebecca G finds a production that leavens the darker aspects of the text by drawing out the absurdities of the narrative.
Reconsidering the Commandments with Wild Rice’s Animal Farm (2022) Read More »
In our latest podcast, we discuss Boom, a production by A Mirage which took place on 1-20 July 2022.
Wilda Yanti Salam shares an insider’s view of the Makassar Biennale’s ongoing attempt to undo the conventions of biennale-making in eastern Indonesia’s first biennale. This article is published as part of the inaugural AE x Goethe-Institut Critical Writing Micro-Residency 2021/2022.
Makassar Biennale: The Concept of Community Literacy and The Eternal Artistic Question Read More »
Wilda Yanti Salam berbagi pandangan orang dalam tentang upaya berkelanjutan Makassar Biennale untuk membongkar konvensi penyelenggaraan biennale pada biennale pertama di Indonesia bagian timur. Artikel ini diterbitkan sebagai bagian dari program perdana AE x Goethe-Institut Critical Writing Micro-Residency 2021/2022.
Makassar Biennale: Gagasan Literasi Warga dan Pertanyaan Artistik Yang Abadi Read More »
Veteran playwright Leow Puay Tin is intrigued by the methods used by a trio of young performance makers to sustain a 12-hour performance.
A Response to ‘Every Thought I’ve Ever Had: Contemplating the Origin of the Sun’ Read More »
While acknowledging the value of art in addressing national trauma, Pristine de Leon raises questions about the limits, and ethics of representation on stage.
A Gap in the Telling: Review of Virgin Labfest 17 Read More »
Wesley Leon Aroozoo is a filmmaker, author and educator who released his latest novel ‘The Punkhawala and the Prostitute’ in 2021.
The Working Processes of Artists: Wesley Leon Aroozoo Read More »
Zakir Hossain, a celebrated poet and migrant worker in Singapore, wrote a poem, which sparked a response from the state. Diana Rahim reflects on the power of words, wielded to question, and words wielded to control.
The Power of a Poem Read More »
While the stated theme of the Biennale is to challenge the hegemony of the West, Nicole Wong finds that the spaces created for these interventions to happen struggles against the behemoth of the Biennale itself.
Careening Into “The Milk of Dreams”: Southeast Asia at the 59th Venice Biennale Read More »
Hemang Yadav was involved in a recent development program, Tunjuk Arah/ Iyakkunar, for Malay and Indian theatre directors in Singapore. He shares his views and reflections on the current state of Singaporean Tamil theatre, and how the programme was an important platform, while also identifying some entrenched ideas underpinning the design of the masterclasses.
Contemporary Moves In Modern Singaporean Tamil Theatre Read More »
The Executive Director of Singapore’s Arts House Limited’s untimely death last week reverberated through the international art world. His colleagues pay tribute to his vision, leadership and friendship.
Tan Boon Hui: A Cultural Leader Of Grace and Courage Read More »
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