‘Maha Alayam' means great temple. According to the philosophy Sanatana Dharma, the human body is considered a temple within which the 'Jiva' or soul resides. Within this body the five sheaths or Panchakosha is encapsulated. The Panchakosha is a philosophy in yoga that refers to the five layers of awareness through which all human experience […]
Fotomoto hans announced an Open Call for I/LAND, a project that seeks photographic responses to how life in an archipelago shape Filipino identities and communities. The call is open to photography enthusiasts, 18 years old and above. Photographs must have a "verifiable Philippine context", and entries from both Filipinos and non-Filipinos are welcome. Only one […]
Delve into the intricate layers of a Nusantara folktale in the reimagination of Bawang Putih Bawang Merah—a captivating exploration of courage, challenging societal norms, and the unexpected twists of fate. This darkly humorous and witty production breathes new life into the well-known tale, focusing on the equally enchanting stepsisters, Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah. Amidst […]
Step into the immersive realm of the Voice of 3 art exhibition, where each masterpiece meticulously embodies the essence of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, offering a captivating journey through dynamic landscapes. Paintings, sculptures, and floral installations intertwine seamlessly, sparking the imagination in a sensory-rich experience. Every brushstroke and sculpted form serves as a window […]
An experimental performance built from the first The Sisa Prize, a writing prize for young Filipino women writers, Sisa Bilang Manlilikha (Sisa as Creator) is also the sixth variation on the character of Sisa, as reconfigured and reimagined by Carlo Paulo Pacolor from the archetypal character of the crazy woman in National Hero Jose Rizal’s novel […]
Returning from 17 May to 2 June 2024, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2024 presents The Anatomy of Performance - They Declare, an expression of the multiplicity of voices that the Festival welcomes and celebrates. With Festival Director, Natalie Hennedige, setting the direction of the Festival for a third year, SIFA 2024 calls […]
Moby Dick by Plexus Polaire (FR/NO) is a programme under Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2024. It is the image of the ungraspable phantom of life; and this is the key to it all. ― Herman Melville, Moby Dick An ancient white whale, a captain steering his ship into destruction and the inner storms […]
Tomorrow and tomorrow comprises of two weekends where our theatre groups come together in a showing of works-in-process, opening up vistas for future presentation and unearthing Singapore's fertile ground for contemporary theatre making. Tomorrow and tomorrow sees Stamford Arts Centre and 42 Waterloo Street transformed into a sandbox of works-in-process.
The experimental short film dwells at the intersection of art, music and nature, casting new light on artist-jeweller Shing of Argentum, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.
Beginning in 2022, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) introduced a virtual venue and creation platform hosted on the official festival website. This platform showcases digital art, as well as creative responses to the SIFA performances, which expand, organise, and deepen the ideas and artistry radiating from each edition of the festival. This year, […]
