The pressing urge of humans to leave marks of their existence is attested by direct prints of hands found in pre-historic caves. This desire to be remembered and documented was among the factors that stimulated the development of human intelligence. Hailed as the earliest precursor to photography, Nature Printing is the practice of taking impressions […]
Can landmarks be forgotten? Many landmarks have graced Singapore's soil and skyline, but as they make way in the name of development, their stories slowly fade away with the passage of time. Enter Stories of the Un(forgotten) - Landmarks, a dramatized Podcast by Emerging Playwright gongxin. Through weaving historical facts, anecdotal interviews and a rich, […]
Cambodia is often depicted in the public imagination as either the land of Angkor and Apsaras or the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge. An American writer once referred to the countries of Southeast Asia as “the Lands of Cruelty and Charm”. However, Cambodia is more than death and decoration. It is people who have […]
The Singapore International Foundation’s Arts for Good Fellowship 2023 is back with the sixth edition - exploring the theme of Empowering Meaningful Ageing through the Arts. It is scheduled to take place online from 4 – 6 October, 3 November and 1 December 2023, and in person in Singapore from 22 – 26 January 2024. […]
In partnership with the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST), this series brings classical music to ACM across two seasons every year. Visit the Shaw Foyer on Fridays at 12.30pm in October and November, to enjoy live music performed by the talented students of YST.
Duration: 6h over 3 sessions Course Description: Designed with the absolute beginner to photography in mind, Art of Seeing: Photography pares our long-running Basic Photography workshop down to the essentials in three bite-sized sessions, making it especially ideal for those who are pressed for time too. Divided into 'Theory', 'Practical', and 'Post-Production' sessions, participants will get […]
Drama activities can be used to establish relationships, develop group cohesion, develop skills, and as a springboard to activities. Organised by SDEA, this course is a practical dive into the act of facilitation of drama activities for non-performative intentions and objectives. Participants will reflect on principles of improvisation in facilitation, enhance their facilitator’s presence and […]
STPI is thrilled to present "21 Years: A Story in Multiple Parts”. Explore the exhibition and gain insights into the artworks through our guided tours, led by STPI staff and docents. Our guided tours also offer an exclusive look into our Creative Workshop and Papermill. Guided tours at STPI are free of charge. Register your […]
Keynote Lecture | Video Vanguard: Channelling Body, Society and Spirit in Southeast Asia by Dr Edwin Jurriëns Fri 13 Oct | 6pm | City Hall Wing, Basement 1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium | Free, registration required: https://bit.ly/SMSY_KeynoteLecture -- In this keynote lecture, Dr Edwin Jurriëns (Convenor and Associate Professor of Indonesian Studies at the Asia […]
Known for her bold, durational solo performances, acclaimed Indonesian visual and performance artist Melati Suryodarmo premieres Lapse, a new dance creation performed by collaborators from Indonesia, Taiwan and Singapore. First released as two short films, this iteration marks the live performance premiere of Lapse. Here, Suryodarmo dives into the metamorphic constellation of body and environment through evocative, visceral […]
