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Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2024
2024-11-07 14:00 - 2024-11-10 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, 038975, Singapore
The Affordable Art Fair Singapore celebrates its 15th anniversary alongside the global 25th anniversary from 7-10 November 2024 at the F1 Pit Building.
Be prepared to browse through 80+ galleries hailing from all around the world. Not only do we have staple Singapore galleries exhibiting, the fair also welcomes exhibitors hailing from all around the world. From Brooklyn to Brighton, San Francisco to Seoul, there is a wealth of artworks for everyone to enjoy.
Join in our 15th year celebration with hands-on workshops, large-scale installations, with all art under S$15,000.
Highlights of this year’s fair include:
– #SPOTLIGHT: A special curated section that showcases artists who have been with the fair since its early years, highlighting how their work has evolved over time.
– Special Project Installations: Immersive and interactive installations designed to engage the public and create meaningful connections with contemporary art.
– Workshops & Talks: Series of engaging talks and hands-on workshops led by artists and industry experts.
– Children’s Art Studio: Interactive and exploratory art activities for children 12 and under.
– Gastro Park, Café, and Champagne Lounge: Unwind and relax at the fair’s food and drink spots, featuring offerings from some of Singapore’s favourite local vendors.
So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars and get ready to experience the joy of collecting art!
Tickets:

SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2024
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-17
SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2024
8 to 17 November 2024
Programmes available on the Singapore Writers Festival website

Arts House Limited proudly presents the 27th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival, which returns from 8 to 17 November 2024 with first-time Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong at its helm. Anchored on the theme ‘In Our Nature’, Festivalgoers are invited to reflect on what is truly in our nature — as humans, as writers and readers, as global citizens — navigating the world we live in today.

With 200 thought-provoking programmes featuring 300 local and international presenters, SWF 2024 promises a dynamic lineup of diverse offerings including programmes in collaboration with partners and the local community, strengthening the appeal and accessibility of the Festival. Audiences of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to expand their horizons and discover new creative intersections in the written and spoken word through innovative and interdisciplinary programmes that connect creative writing to other fields, such as climate studies, technology, finance and medical science.

Seize the rare opportunity to catch some of the world’s top literary talents in action as they respond to this year’s theme. This year’s lineup of prolific headliners includes Esi Edugyan, Shehan Karunatilaka, Gregory Pardlo, Cat Bohannon, and Erica Eng; as well as acclaimed Young Adult writers Krystal Sutherland, Rin Chupeco, and Hanna Alkaf, and children’s book authors Elisabetta Dami, Piers Torday, Gabrielle Wang, and Briony Stewart. Korean authors such as Anton Hur also shine in the spotlight this year as part of SWF 2024’s Country Focus: Korea track.

SWF 2024’s offerings are further enriched by international speakers who amplify the Festival’s multilingual edge, such as renowned Taiwanese writer Kuo Chiang-Sheng; Indonesian writer and musician Dee Lestari; Ilango Krishnan, renowned Tamil poet and songwriter from India; and Theodore Baskaran, an award-winning naturalist and writer from India.

Find solace amid life’s changes and ponder on nature and the human experience at Singapore Writers Festival 2024. Purchase Festival Passes and tickets to selected single ticketed programmes at www.singaporewritersfestival.com and enjoy Early Bird Savings from now until 14 October 2024, 11.59pm. For more information, please visit the Festival website www.singaporewritersfestival.com.

Singapore Writers Festival 2024 is organised by Arts House Limited and commissioned by the National Arts Council.

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VISIONS – CANVAS ART FAIR 2024
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-22
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association, is pleased to announce the open call for VISIONS, the third appointment of CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2024, that will take place in Venice at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello from November 08 to November 22, 2024, and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings, during the 60th Venice Biennale of Art.
CANVAS is an international Art Fair that will showcase collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2024 edition will represent a forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art and live performance.
We invite artists to analyse the hidden parts of our identities, through an immersive experience inside the fascinating universe of the complex labyrinths of our consciousness.
Deadline for applications is October 18, 2024 (11.59 PM your local time)
Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com

Clay Makers’ Market
2024-11-08 11:00 - 2024-11-10 18:00 | Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, MultiPurpose Hall Level 7, 1 Straits Blvd, Singapore 018906, 018906, Singapore
The Clay Makers’ Market 2024 is Singapore’s premier ceramics festival with 120 booths, exciting demos & workshops by Ken Lu of Homily Studios, Emily Moh of Tiong Bahru Pottery, and mug-making 2-ways by Studio GDMC.
The Clay Makers’ Market is Singapore’s premier ceramics platform. From clay art to tableware, workshops, demos and throwdowns – you’ll be spoilt for choice with 220 potters showing more than 3000 ceramic works. Meet your favourite clay people like Ahmad Abu Bakar, Hans Chew, Hiroko Mita, Jessie Lim, Suriani Suratman, Zaidi Jantan; and clay studios Sam Mui Kuang, Urth & Phire, Sync Studio, The Clay People, 3Arts Pottery and more!
What’s On at Clay Makers’ Market ‘24

A market with works from 220 clay makers
9 Really Fun hands-on workshops by Emily Moh, Ken Lu and Studio GDMC
Clay demonstrations
Pottery throw-downs – two hands-on competitions for novice and experienced clay folks. Who will you cheer on?
Cups of Kindness, our fun-raising project

On Water
2024-11-09 12:00 - 2024-12-15 16:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
An exhibition by Lim Sokchanlina and Zen Teh

9 Nov to 15 Dec 2024
Objectifs Chapel Gallery

Opening: Sat 9 Nov 2024, 3pm – 5pm
Free admission
Related events
Artist Talk with Lim Sokchanlina and Zen Teh (Please register here)
Date & Time: Sat 9 Nov, 2pm – 3pm
Location: Objectifs Annexe, Junior Lab
Free admission
On Water presents the initial artistic outcomes of this collaborative research project by Singaporean Artist Zen Teh and Cambodian Artist Lim Sokchanlina. Using moving images, anecdotal interviews, installation, and photography, the artists provide visual entry points by which critical conversations on the environmental and societal impact of hydroelectric dams and sand mining in Cambodia might gain urgency. On Water questions if there might be alternative frameworks for industrial development, ones that incorporate the riverine communities’ long-standing knowledge and understanding of nature’s rhythms and cycles in planning for future infrastructure projects?

MONO – Oath Asia Tour (ft. a 12-piece orchestra)
2024-11-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Singtel Waterfront Theatre at The Esplanade, 8 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039802, Singapore, Singapore, 039802, Singapore
In the last two decades, Japanese rock band MONO has established themselves as forerunners in instrumental rock music across Asia, with several acclaimed studios and live albums under their belt. Blending delicate orchestral sounds with elements of progressive and hard rock, the band’s lush and layered sounds have garnered them fans from all over the world.
In celebration of their 25th anniversary and their latest album, OATH (2024), the band is thrilled to embark on their first Asian Orchestral tour, where selected performance will feature a 12-piece orchestra. Fans will have the opportunity to experience the band like they never have before, with old and new songs performed at their fullest, most elegant sound with lush orchestral arrangement. A show not to be missed!

Images of Exotic Lands
2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore Symphonia Company Limited 11 Empress Place #01-02 Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore, 179558, Singapore
Music by Eric Watson, Maurice Ravel & Francis Poulenc

Two of Singapore’s most colourful pianists join re:Sound in this colourful celebration of world music. Francis Poulenc’s brilliant Concerto for Two Pianos is unmistakably French, yet makes reference to other great music influences such as Mozart and the gamelan music of Bali.
Cultural Medallion recipient Eric Watson’s Arabesque for Flute, composed for re:Sound, is inspired by the ornamental designs that can be seen in many examples of ancient Islamic art. It makes its world premiere in this concert, and will feature flute soloist, Rachel Ho.
Rounding off this evocative programme is Maurice Ravel’s memorial to the great baroque composer Couperin, beautifully orchestrated in a neo-classical / impressionist style.
Musicians

re:Sound
Rachel Ho (solo flute)
Nicholas Loh (piano)
Jonathan Shin (piano

Tickets via BookMyShow $38/$28
(15% discounts for senior citizens / students / child)
https://sg.bookmyshow.com/events/exotic13

Journey through 40 years of French Cinema with vOilah! French Film Festival 2024
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-30 | Singapore, Singapore
The 40th edition of vOilah! French Film Festival returns from 14 November to 30 November 2024. Presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore, this year’s edition film line up is a time capsule capturing the evolution for French storytelling over the past 40 years.
This year, visitors can look forward to 36 films, with a lineup ranging from timeless classics to contemporary blockbusters that offer easy access to the heartfelt storytelling central to French cinema. There is a story for everyone, so join in on this cinematic adventure to discover why French films have captivated generations of movie-goers with their vivid portrayals of the joie de vivre of the human experience.
For more information, visit www.voilah.sg.

Millenia Walk’s Christmas Artist Takeover: Moving Wonders
2024-11-15 10:00 - 2024-12-31 22:00 | Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039596, Singapore, Singapore, 039596, Singapore
This festive season, Millenia Walk celebrates art and creativity through an artist takeover titled ‘Moving Wonders’. Organised by Pontiac Land Group, the initiative brings together an eclectic mix of local, international and regional artists.
Headlined by Monument to Movement, the festive installation is a playful reinterpretation of the Christmas tree with kinetic sculptures, built-in swings, and dynamic, rotating elements by acclaimed New York-based artist duo Wade and Leta.
Alongside this, enjoy a curated selection of art experiences helmed by talented artists! From wearable art performances to eco-friendly workshops* focused on upcycling, mark-making, and clay sculpting, these unique art activations invite visitors of all ages to tap into their creativity while embracing sustainability.
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with two exciting holiday markets: the Crane Living Festive Market (25 Nov – 8 Dec) showcasing homegrown brands, and the Tied Alliance Nordic Market (9 Dec – 22 Dec) offering Scandinavian-inspired holiday delights. Festive music lovers can also groove to live festive jazz performances by the Jazz Association (Singapore) at The Great Hall on 7 December.
Shoppers will also be able to redeem exclusive gift-with-purchase merchandise that includes umbrellas, notebooks and bean bags featuring quirky illustrations by local artist Puffingmuffin.
For more details, visit Millenia Walk’s website here: https://www.milleniawalk.com/whats-on/moving-wonders-with-wade-and-leta
*While stocks last

GIGENIS - the generation of the Earth
2024-11-15 20:00 - 21:10 | Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
“I am excited and humbled to be back on stage and direct six extraordinary soloist artists from all generations. GIGENIS is a profound tribute to that reflection, a reconciliation between the past and the present times, a genuine celebration of our collective love for dance—boundless, timeless, as well as deeply rooted.”
– Akram Khan
Akram Khan, a choreographer and dancer rooted in the tradition of his practice, and a creative interpreter of stories that need to be experienced, has revolutionised the world of dance.
Khan returns to his roots, traditions and past—to a time when we were more connected with nature, Mother Earth and our mythology. GIGENIS evokes the memories of our civilisation.
In his latest work, GIGENIS – the generation of the Earth, Khan shares the stage with a distinguished ensemble of classical Indian dance artists, including Kutiyattam artist Kapila Venu, Odissi soloist, Sirikalyani Adkoli, Bharatanatyam soloists Mavin Khoo and Mythili Prakash, and the Bharatanatyam duo Vijna Vasudevan and Renjith Babu.
Khan invokes memories across time and place to celebrate these artists’ collective love of dance. Drawing from his deep-seated connection to ritual practices and his ability to weave narratives through movement, GIGENIS – the generation of the Earth is a testament to the enduring resonance of tradition in a rapidly changing world.

The Return of Raja Durian
2024-11-16 - 2025-02-09 | Blank Canvas, 2, Argus Lane, George Town, Penang, 10200, Malaysia
Penang is a durian kingdom. A rich, storied connection with the fruit has made the island one of the centers of durian cultivation in Malaysia, if not the world. At the heart of this durian empire is a family-run conglomerate, Durian King. FAMEME, heir to this empire, has led a fabulously colourful, nomadic life abroad as an entrepreneur and entertainer. He finally returned to the land of his birth in 2017, rejoining the family business.
“ The Return of Raja Durian” marks FAMEME’s homecoming, and an introduction to a figure otherwise little-known in Penang. The exhibition presents a collection of objects and documents that reveals the vicissitudes of his personal history, and his creative transformation of his family’s durian business. Artist and filmmaker Yu Cheng-Ta has produced a new documentary about FAMEME’s life, screening for the first time in this exhibition. The film offers an intimate look at his life, told through the gaze of a Taiwanese director. It delves behind his signature oversized sunglasses to trace the history of the Chinese immigrant community in Penang, and details FAMEME’s relationships with his family and struggles with self-identity, as he carves out his own durian empire.

2024 Asian Art Biennial Announces the Grand Opening
2024-11-16 09:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 | National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, No. 2, Sec. 1, Wuquan W. Rd., West Dist., Taichung, 403414, Taiwan
Organised by National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA), the Asian Art Biennial has opened on 16 November 2024 and will be on display until 2 March 2025. Co-curated by Fang Yen Hsiang (Taiwan), Anne Davidian (Armenia), Merv Espina (the Philippines), Haeju Kim (South Korea), and Asli Seven (Turkey), the Biennial will feature works from 35 local and international artists under the title of “How to Hold Your Breath”, inviting viewers to take a deep breath and hold their breath while imagining a new future.
The title of the 2024 Asian Art Biennial, “How to Hold Your Breath,” evokes the act of voluntarily pausing a vital function, creating a state of anticipation. A twist on the saying “don’t hold your breath,” a warning not to expect change soon, is inverted here to suggest latent hope.
Taking a deep breath and holding it anchors us in the present moment. As the world unravels into new sublevels of rock bottom, we continue to migrate and navigate through the din and dust, between place and displacement in this late capitalist fallout. This act of calming the breath and setting the mind prepares for transitioning from one reality to another, in a movement of transformation. It is an interval, to listen to the inaudible and retune with the metabolic rhythms of our bodies and the planet.
Through a variety of media, the artworks presented in the Biennial challenge progressive and universal notions of time, revealing instead how histories are tied to people, places, and positions.
Marwa Arsanios, an artist and researcher based between Beirut and Berlin, introduces a new chapter of her multifaceted project Who is Afraid of Ideology, examining entrenched ownership ideologies and proposing non-expropriative practices related to natural resources, agriculture, housing, and knowledge. For the Taiwan edition, the project collaborates with curator Tsai Ming-Jiun, artists and writers Wu Ke-Wei and Tsai Yu-Jou (Kuanntian Studio), and farmers from Tainan to convene reading sessions and a public conversation during the Biennial’s opening. This program invites audiences to dismantle possessive imaginaries and explore alternative ways of living harmoniously with nature. The exhibition features a film documenting the transformation of private land in Lebanon into common plot, alongside textiles and drawings, connecting these struggles to a broader historical perspective. Displayed in Taichung as city banners, the Chart for the Usership of the Land, offers a poetic protocol for new forms of communal property.
Yoshinori Niwa’s practice intervenes in public spaces to unravel societal conditions and create new horizons by pushing economic and ideological systems to absurdity. Among artist’s earlier works, two new commissions have been produced in Taichung specifically for the Biennial. In Purchasing a Rice Ball at Convenience Stores for 24 Hours, Niwa repeatedly buys the same rice ball he already owns, questioning ideas of ownership and wealth. Requesting People in Taiwan Who I Met by Chance to Declare if They Die, Taiwan Will Disappear revisits a past project where individuals proclaimed identification with their nation. Niwa revives this in Taichung, questioning whether a country is defined by its people or geopolitical status.
The Unseen Presence is a recent series by Milay Mavaliw, conveyed through woven installations that explore the connections between family and tribe, transcending time and space. Inspired by the ritual blessings and prayers her Puyuma shaman grandmother performed before Milay embarked on her journeys, these became a spiritual force that accompanies her, anchoring her to her tribe. In her works, organic lines and forms interweave and propagate throughout the space as a manifestation of energy. Viewers are invited to immerse themselves in the present moment, in a space where collective forces are summoned.
Hwayeon Nam’s film 2 loosely follows the traces of two women, Choi Seung-Hee (1911–1969) and Tsai Jui-Yueh (1921–2005), two pioneers of modern dance in Korea and Taiwan, respectively. Beyond their artistic achievements, the lives of these two women, separated by a decade, also reflect the trajectory of modern and contemporary Asian history, marked by colonialism and Cold War ideology. In this film, two narrators, two historical figures, two actors, two cities, and two houses are arranged in a disjointed yet interconnected manner.
In 2019, Julia Sariesetiati and her collaborators proposed a platform named “PulangPergi”, designed to share experiences between migrant workers. East Java is a major source of migrant workers in sectors like childcare, elder care, and domestic assistance. During her visit to PERTAKINA Indonesia, Julia also visited Tulungagung and Kediri, collaborating with former migrant workers to document everyday vocabulary and instructions used in their jobs. This documentation aims to bridge the gap between pre-departure language training and real-world work experience.
Working across diverse media—including large fabric paintings, cartoon drawings, and animations—Woosung Lee captures memories both distant and intimate. This exhibition presents a blend of earlier works alongside new paintings created after his 2024 visit to Taiwan. It features scenes and figures from Korean cities like Seoul and Gwangju, alongside observations from Taipei and Taichung. By spotlighting individual characters and simultaneously emphasizing collective solidarity, Lee emphasizes both personal identity and communal strength.
The Biennial will launch a series of public programs starting from its opening on 16 November, including artist talks, collective conversations, experimental performances, participation workshops, guided tours, screening programs.
The first exciting event will be Andrius Arutiunian’s Armen, a speculative investigation of diasporic histories drawing from the artist’s collection of Armenian music. Reminiscent of Yerevan taxis blasting local pop, it is published on an audio cassette and experienced during car rides in Taichung throughout the Biennial’s opening day.
Sharon Chin will present a participatory performance Portal on the opening night. This performance invites audiences to light oil lamps made from alcohol bottles discarded on an eroded beach in the artist’s town. Originally conceived as a celebration of two mangrove trees growing on the beach, it is now a memorial, as the trees were uprooted due to extreme weather just a few months before. We face transformations – ecological, social, political – on an unprecedented, species-level scale. This work invokes the spirit of a place for insight on the inner transformations required for us to collectively weather this change.
“How Breath Moves,” the screening program of the 2024 Asian Art Biennial, imagines breath as a collective cinematic device, a shared source of life and rhythm, moving across our bodies to technologies of light and projection, through life, death, and rebirth, to explore the production, translation, and circulation of images, sounds, memory, and collective storytelling. Through a range of artistic strategies – including documentary essay, performance video, and animation – the eight films in this program provide critical historical contexts that enrich understanding of the exhibition’s core concerns. Pallavi Paul’s How Love Moves unpacks the intimate connection between breath, soil, and the hope and sorrow embodied in a gravekeeper’s daily life in India. The short animated film A Turtle in Ten Seconds by Rojda Tugrul, which narrates the history of dammed rivers in Mesopotamia through the voice of an extinct river turtle and cyclical movements, offering a poignant reflection on ecological loss and the stories water can tell.
For the latest event information, please visit asianartbiennial.ntmofa.gov.tw or follow the Asian Art Biennial on Facebook and Instagram.
About Asian Art Biennial
Being one of the most representative art biennials in Asia, the Asian Art Biennial is an important bi-annual exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. Since its establishment in 2007, it has been committed to presenting the development of contemporary art with an emphasis on Asia. Asian Art Biennials in recent years have convened curators with cross-disciplinary backgrounds to help shape curatorial mechanism through collective dialogue. Invitations for the participation of Asian artists from diverse cultures and wide-ranging perspectives has enabled the creation of a platform for interaction. asianartbiennial.ntmofa.gov.tw
About National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA)
Located in the West District of Taichung City, Taiwan, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) was inaugurated in 1988. It covers a total area of about 10 hectares and is the largest public art museum in Taiwan. With visual art as its main focus, NTMoFA highlights the collection, research, exhibition and educational promotion of modern and contemporary art in Taiwan, and is dedicated to providing visitors with a diverse and professional space for appreciating art. www.ntmofa.gov.tw
How to Hold Your Breath – 2024 Asian Art Biennial
Exhibition Period｜16 November 2024 – 2 March 2025
Venue｜National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (2, Sec. 1, Wuquan West Road, Taichung)
Curatorial Team｜Fang Yen Hsiang, Anne Davidian, Merv Espina, Haeju Kim, Asli Seven
Participating Artists｜Noor Abed, Asian Feminist Studio for Art and Research (AFSAR), Marwa Arsanios, Andrius Arutiunian, Sharon Chin, Chu Hao Pei, Kiri Dalena, Fang Wei-Wen, Tao Leigh Goffe, Hit Man Gurung, Mashinka Firunts Hakopian, Emre Hüner, Saodat Ismailova, Maiko Jinushi, Cetus Kuo Chin-Yun, Woosung Lee, Milay Mavaliw, Nathalie Muchamad, Hwayeon Nam, Yoshinori Niwa, Pak Sheung Chuen, Nefeli Papadimouli, Natalia Papaeva, Ri, Julia Sarisetiati, Kirill Savchenkov, Aziza Shadenova, Yehwan Song, Trương Quế Chi & Nguyễn Phương Linh, Wang Yu-Song, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Jasmin Werner, Cici Wu, Nil Yalter, Gary Zhexi Zang
Artists in the Screening Program｜Bani Abidi, Noor Abuarafeh, Chingiz Aidarov, Richard Fung, Rojda Tugrul, Pallavi Paul, Sanaz Sohrabi, Your Bros. Filmmaking Group (So Yo-Hen, Tien Zong-Yuan, Liao Hsiu-Hui)
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If You Find...
2024-11-16 12:00 - 2024-11-24 16:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
“If You Find…”
Objectifs Junior Festival
16 to 24 November 2024
Kickstart your school holidays by joining us at the inaugural Objectifs Junior Festival and explore the hidden wonders of the world around us through visual storytelling!
This year’s theme, “If You Find…a Leaf”, follows the journey of Lumie, our bold and bright mascot, to reunite a fallen leaf with the tree it came from. Come along Lumie’s adventure and experience a vibrant array of interactive workshops and artful participatory experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children (and the young at heart), and empower them to see the world through a new lens. Many of the activities are free and accessible to different ages and abilities, allowing young participants to discover photography and filmmaking this holidays!
This edition of Objectifs Junior Festival is co-organised between Objectifs and the Arts and Culture Management Programme at Singapore Management University (SMU-ACM).
OBJECTIFS JUNIOR holiday camps are also back this end-of-year holidays, with an array of new and old workshops, intentionally-created to give your kids the opportunity to express themselves creatively through visual storytelling! Whether your child loves Pokémon, Minecraft, or has a budding interest in filmmaking, our themed workshops offer an exciting and educational experience for various interests.
Objectifs Junior workshops:
1. I Love SG Photography Workshop
Group A: 27 Nov to 29 Nov 2024, 10am – 12.30pm
Group B: 9 Dec to 11 Dec 2024, 3pm – 5.30pm
2. Pokemon Animation Workshop
Group A: 28 Nov to 29 Nov 2024, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
3. Young YouTubers Challenge Video Workshop
Group A: 4 Dec to 6 Dec 2024, 10am – 12.30pm
Group B: 16 Dec to 18 Dec 2024, 10am – 12.30pm
4. (NEW!) Let’s Make An Animation Wheel Workshop (Christmas Elf Edition)
Group A: 7 Dec 2024, 10am – 12pm
5. (NEW!) Lego Animation Workshop
Group A: 9 Dec to 10 Dec 2024, 10am – 1pm
6. Minecraft Animation Workshop
Group A: 16 Dec to 17 Dec 2024, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Please visit our website for more information.

Singapore Urbanscape
2024-11-16 12:00 - 2024-11-30 19:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
An exhibition by Tan How Jwat
16 to 30 Nov 2024
Objectifs Lower Galleries 1 & 2
Free admission
Opening: Sat 16 Nov, 3pm – 7pm

Singapore Urbanscape is a visual exploration of the intricate relationship between architecture and urban life in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. This fine art photography exhibition delves into the essence of Singapore’s ever-evolving cityscape, where modernity intersects with heritage, and the convergence of cultures is reflected in the structures that shape the skyline.
The exhibition highlights a diversity of architectural forms, from towering commercial skyscrapers to the intricate beauty of religious buildings, public housing estates, and historical landmarks that anchor the city’s identity. Singapore Urbanscape goes beyond mere documentation, inviting viewers to see familiar spaces through an artistic lens.
Through this exhibition, Tan seeks to reveal the hidden beauty in everyday structures, showing how architecture shapes not just a city’s physical form but its cultural and emotional fabric.

About Tan How Jwat
Tan How Jwat is a fine art photographer specializing in architectural photography. Known for capturing the intricate beauty of urban landscapes, his work has been featured in publications across Asia. Tan’s photography blends technical precision with artistic expression, revealing architecture’s cultural and emotional depth.

MUSICAL THEATRE WINTER MADNESS CAMP
2024-11-18 09:30 - 2024-11-22 12:30 | Sing’theatre, 21 Tan Quee Lan St, #02-10 Heritage Place, Singapore 188108, Singapore, 188108, Singapore
Winter is here, and there are so many things that need to be prepared! Snowmen need to be built, walls need to be decorated, and children ought to be in bed before Santa arrives! Join our Winter Madness camp as we get ready for winter and for Santa’s visit! Just make sure not to get caught in a snowball fight!
Our holiday camps give students a chance to experience singing, dancing and acting in a fun and interactive way. The workshops are led by our professional teachers who give students a taste of putting on a whole mini show in a week! Students will also make sets, wear costumes and even design their own theatre lighting in our In House theatre!
What’s In Store:
Acting Adventures: Dive into the world of theatre with engaging acting workshops that will boost your child’s confidence and creativity.
Melodic Moments: Your kids will sing their hearts out with captivating songs from popular show tunes!
Embrace Bravery: Discover bravery and courage through thrilling improvisation exercises that will empower your child.
Dance Delight: Get ready to groove! Our dance workshops will have your kids moving to the beat with choreography that’s both fun and energetic.
Crafty Creations: Let their imagination soar as they create their own props and design their own set for their showcase.
Enchanted Showcase: Don’t miss the grand finale! Parents and guardians are invited to witness the magic on the last day as your child takes the stage and shines.

Dramaturgs &: In conversation with Directors
2024-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Centre 42 Office, 42 Waterloo Street, 42 Waterloo Street, 187951, Singapore
DRAMATURGS & is a capsule series of roundtable conversations centering the work of and relationship between dramaturgs and their artistic collaborators. Dramaturgical thinking and application is integral in the work of all artists, yet a dramaturg’s role affords a dedicated lens that can expand and challenge artistic decisions. In cosy and candid sessions, we aim to unpack the relational, intricate and often invisible work of dramaturgs in creative processes and within artistic teams.
The third of this year’s series is DRAMATURGS & DIRECTORS, where we explore the working relationships between these two roles. What might directors want from dramaturgs as collaborators? How is the dramaturgical thinking a dramaturg offers different from that of a director? Can a dramaturg’s contribution reveal blindspots in the director’s vision and what happens then?
Join us for this thought-provoking conversation facilitated by Cherilyn Woo and bring your questions for our exciting panel of artists including Kok Heng Leun, Huzir Sulaiman and Sim Yan Ying.

Open Call for Shorts - RawGround 25/26
2024-11-19 - 2025-01-15 | Online, Singapore
In our 6th edition, RAW Moves is pleased to open our annual call for local and international artists to submit proposals for the next edition of RawGround (RG) 2025/26, which will be running in February 2026*.
Presented by RAW Moves in Singapore, RawGround is designed to present a curated mini film showcase that fosters dialogue and broadens our perception of social norms. The short films, created by artists and practitioners from various disciplines, each reframe the aesthetics of the everyday through the lens of the individual. We welcome unorthodox, conceptual works of narratives that redefine movement.
Applicants are invited to conceptualise and create two new original short films~, responding to this edition’s theme of “(Un)finished Work: In pursuit of the work of pretending”.

The Theme
The first of RAW Moves’ three-year exploration of “(Un)finished Work: In pursuit of ______” themes, we delve into the paradigm of “pretending”:

In the work of “pretending”, we explore the labour of balancing appearances and reality. As we externalise the self to connect with others, we find these efforts can come at costs to ourselves. Going inward, what are the personas we believe we need to uphold? Going forward, what do we now shed – or shield – of ourselves?

The Process
Selected artist-collaborators will be offered artist fees from RAW Moves for the conceptualisation and creation of the two films, each ranging between 5 to 10 minute duration. In the staggered ten weeks creative process (From April 2025), each artist will be collaborating and supported by our Artistic Director and Resident Dramaturg to deliver two films. In addition to financial support, appointed artist-collaborators will be able to develop their portfolio, articulate ideas and enrich their creative processes through engaging diverse perspectives. This cultural exchange opportunity also offers visibility and chances to connect and interact with arts professionals and audiences from around the world.

The Presentation (3-days)

Film Screening Premiere, Singapore
The final vignette of films will be launched at a physical screening session in Singapore^ in February 2026*, which will include post-show dialogues at the end of the screening.
Artists-led Workshops, Singapore
Each artist is required to host a 15 to 20 pax in-person workshop (1 – 1.5hour) that will engage the local arts community as an extension of their films’ narrative and concept. The extended events also offer networking opportunities with fellow artist-collaborators and local audiences. Digital access to the films will be provided on www.rawground.sg for two weeks subsequent to the film launch for both local and international audiences.’

*Dates may be subjected to change.
~Films completed prior to the start of this project based on contractual date are not eligible for submission.
^Artists will need to fund their own trip to Singapore for the launch event.

Submit your application at https://rawmoves.net/open-call-25-26/

Amazônia
2024-11-22 10:00 - 2025-03-02 19:00 | National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178897, Singapore
Amazônia is a major exhibition by the award-winning photographer Sebastião Salgado (b. 1944, Brazil). It spotlights the Amazon region and its ecosystems coming under the threat of deforestation and climate change, while featuring the voices, portraits, and perspectives of the Indigenous communities who live in – and with – the largest rainforest on the planet.
This multisensory and immersive exhibition, curated and designed by Lélia Wanick Salgado, comprises over 200 photographs, a soundtrack by Jean-Michel Jarre, two projection rooms, video testimonies from Indigenous leaders, tactile image plates for the visually impaired, and a space dedicated to Instituto Terra, the reforestation non-governmental organisation founded by the Salgados. Amazônia powerfully demonstrates the beauty and majesty of the Amazon region, while issuing an important call to protect and conserve what has been called “the lungs of the world”.
The exhibition features photographic artworks with male and female nudity and contains imagery of dead animals. Visitor discretion is advised.

Sembang Tari Symposium @ Muara Festival 2024
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-24 | Wisma Geylang Serai, 1 Engku Aman Turn Singapore 408528
Jom SEMBANG with us at Muara Festival 2024!
Presented by Kamelia Co. Ltd. in collaboration with Muara Festival 2024 and co-curated by Dr. Noramin Farid, Sembang Tari Symposium @ Muara Festival 2024 offers thought-provoking panel discussions and presentations that explore the rich tapestry of Malay dance in Singapore and throughout the Nusantara region.
Themed Bridging Cultural Diversity: Celebrating Malay Dance Traditions and Practices Across the Nusantara, this gathering seeks to strengthen connections and foster knowledge exchange among Malay dance practitioners and scholars from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Take a deep dive into the varied traditions and practices of Malay dance, examining them through a sociocultural lens. Join us as we explore innovative approaches to reviving and sustaining Malay dance practices, celebrating the artistry and heritage that unify and enrich our region!
Event Details:
Sembang Tari Symposium @ Muara Festival 2024
23rd and 24th November 2024 (Sat – Sun)
11am – 5pm
Wisma Geylang Serai Project Studios (Level 4)
Free with Registration. Do visit the peatix website at sembangtarisymposium.peatix.com for more information of the programme line-up and featured speakers.
Interested attendees may sign up for the full 2-day symposium or for each individual day.
Sembang Tari Symposium @ Muara Festival 2024 is organised in collaboration with Muara Festival 2024, and supported by the National Arts Council and the Tote Board Arts Fund. Venue supported by Wisma Geylang Serai.

BATIK STORIES with the Peranakan Indians
2024-11-23 11:00 - 2024-11-24 18:00 | Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian St, Singapore, Singapore 179941, Singapore
Explore the art of batik in a weekend of hands-on activities, community-led tours, vibrant performances, and more.
Presented in partnership with the Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association of Singapore.

SPECTRUM
2024-11-27 12:00 - 2024-12-02 21:00 | Visual Arts Centre, 10 Penang Rd, #01-02, Dhoby Ghaut Green, (Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B), Singapore, 238469, Singapore
Launching on 27 November till 2 December 2024 at Visual Arts Centre, SPECTRUM Art Exhibition invites visitors to delve into a world of four distinct individual artistic styles of Diane Chai, Lim Ee Chuin, Jillian Lim and Loh Choi Ying. The artworks are insights into the experience of each artist as they explored, imagined and interpreted their realm of “seeing”. Viewers will be captivated with the diversity of themes they encounter before them, and be drawn into that which they gaze upon. “What do I see? What do I feel? What memories does this artwork conjure up in me?” – These are the questions the artists hope to inspire and incite in viewers.
Admission to SPECTRUM is free to all.

SPECTRUM Art Exhibition
2024-11-27 12:00 - 2024-12-02 21:00 | Visual Arts Centre, 10 Penang Rd, #01-02, Dhoby Ghaut Green, (Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B), Singapore, 238469, Singapore
Four artists who bonded through art showcase their spectrum of dreams, colour, medium and genres. Their love of painting and printmaking have propelled these ladies to come together and collaborate to share their passion for their creative processes.

SPECTRUM is a world of individual artistic styles. The artworks are insights into the experience of each artist as they explored, imagined and interpreted their realm of “seeing”. Viewers will be captivated with the diversity of themes they encounter before them and be drawn into that which they gaze upon. What do I see? What do I feel? What memories does this artwork conjure up in me? When an artwork speaks to a person – that is the ultimate affirmation to its creator.

LONDON CONTEMPORARY 2024 – 13TH EDITION
2024-11-29 - 2024-12-11
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to announce the open call for the 13th edition of LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, which will take place in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space from November 29 to December 11, 2024.
LONDON CONTEMPORARY will provide artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.
Deadline for applications is September 27, 2024 (11.59 PM your local time)
To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com

Kannama: Beyond the Lines and Rhymes
2024-11-29 20:00 - 21:30 | The Republic Cultural Center, Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Republic Polytechnic, 738964, Singapore, 738964, Singapore
Kannama: Beyond Lines and Rhymes is a musical homage to the legendary Indian poet and writer Bharatiyar, featuring the premiere of five original orchestral pieces inspired by his works on love, politics, and revolution. These compositions are woven together through an engaging radio show narrative, hosted by emcee Jing Yi How.
The concert also marks the debut of Singapore’s first-ever Indian contemporary fusion ensemble, the Singahanagara Orchestra, blending Indian classical and folk instrumentalists with a dynamic chorale section.
Led by the artistic vision and direction of award-winning flautist Niranjan Pandian, and under the show direction of Gildon Choo, this performance offers a fresh and innovative interpretation of Bharatiyar’s timeless legacy. Supported by the National Arts Council (Singapore) and the Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee, this historic concert is presented by Brahmastra Arts House.
Tickets can be found at the following link: https://peatix.com/event/4169173

Li Dezhuang: Well M Farmland
2024-11-30 12:00 - 2024-12-15 18:00 | ShanghART Singaproe, Block 9 Lock Road #02-22, 108937, Singapore
ShanghART Singapore is honoured to present Li Dezhuang’s solo exhibition “Well M Farmland” (井山田 Jing Shan Tian), opening next Sat, 30 Nov, at 4pm. This is the second time the artist has returned to Singapore to hold a solo exhibition, since he left Singapore 24 years ago. Surrounding his iconic “Well M Farmland” series of paintings, the exhibition strives to share fascinating stories from nearly half a century of his colourful and creative artistic practice.
The exhibition comprises selected highlights from his career, providing an overview of his artistic practice spanning nearly half a century. From the earliest work created in the late 1970s, to his subsequent revisiting of his “Abstract Landscape” series, the exhibited works are threaded through “Well M Farmland – Square Puzzle”, a landmark work created in Singapore during the Covid-19 years that depicts a fascinating narrative of Li’s personal reflection towards the pandemic. The gallery is pleased to reintroduce this globetrotting artist to the public eye through this exhibition, giving local audiences the opportunity to have a glimpse into his illustrious journey.

Photowalk: Haw Par Villa
2024-11-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, 118628, Singapore
Let’s explore Haw Par Villa together! Formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens, Haw Par Villa is a unique and underrated Asian cultural park, housing over 1000 statues and 150 giant dioramas. Join us for this photo walk where you will learn more about the techniques of taking photographs using your camera’s in-built flash. Participants are to bring their own cameras that they are comfortable using; smartphones are suitable as well.
Please register via the form on our website.
The class will meet at the entrance of Haw Par Villa (exact meeting point to be confirmed via email prior to the walk), for a guided shoot focused on the following:
• Landscape photography and portraits taken during the ‘golden hour’
• Compositional techniques and tips
• How to make use of flash to evenly light up your subject in dimmer areas
• Learn more about the history of the park, as well as the Chinese legends and religious mythology
• Review of images in group sharing session
The workshop will also dismiss from Haw Par Villa.
Requirements
Participants are to bring their own cameras that they are comfortable with for this workshop. Smartphones are suitable as well.
As the session entails walking outdoor, please dress suitably and bring along an umbrella/hat and sufficient hydration. The use of insect repellent/patches is also recommended.

Pameran Poskad
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-08 | ION Art Gallery, Level 4, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801, Singapore, 238801, Singapore
Pameran Poskad 2024, the much-awaited exhibition, is back this December holiday with more than 400 artists!

The creative community in Singapore gathers across visual arts genres from contemporary art to illustration, textile, toys, zines and more. Notable ‘first timer’ artists include Ming Wong and Jeremy Hiah, with stalwarts Robert Zhao, Ezzam Rahman, Anthony Chua, Ha Manh Thang, Hong Sek Chern, Lye Yau Fatt, Sujak Rahman, Sunar Sugiyou, Tan Sock Fong, Vasan Sitthiket and Victor Tan showing alongside 400 artists and creatives! Also featured in the exhibition are 45 Chinese ink drawings from Tasek ArtLab children, painted in a workshop led by veteran Chinese ink painter Sunar Sugiyou.
This ninth edition of Pameran Poskad will be launched at ION Art, ION Orchard on 2 December by Guest-of-Honour Ms Jane Ittogi, Chair of Tasek Academy. The unique exhibition features about 3500 postcard-sized artworks on the wall and on tabletop by more than 400 artists, hobbyists, and creatives of all ages and backgrounds. Participants also hail from Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Japan and the United Kingdom. This is your opportunity to view Singapore’s most concentrated showcase of talent and creativity in an inclusive and vibrant community event.
The exhibition also hosts a curated feature Small Works, comprising 36 artworks less than 50cm x 50cm in size by 18 leading Singapore and Southeast Asian artists. Each artwork costs SGD2500 and below, to encourage young art lovers that good art is not necessarily expensive. Get your first dibs on a work by Ming Wong or Robert Zhao!
The Wish – Special Feature Wall for ION’s 15th Birthday

This showcase of 15 invited artists with each contributing 2 Poskad-sized artworks wishes all at ION Orchard good vibes in celebrating the mall’s 15th hatchday. Artists include past award winners of ION’s Young Talent Programme; long-time artist supporters of Pameran Poskad, and artists representing various communities.
WORKSHOPS AT PAMERAN POSKAD
Visitors will also enjoy drop-in workshops in many mediums from mandala painting, coffee painting, macrame and printing! Keep your hands agile and hone your creative skills here! You can pre-book or walk-in; workshops are for all ages.
Book a seat at https://www.pameranposkad.com/workshops-2024

ART COLLECTIVE 3 - FESTIVE WONDER
2024-12-03 10:00 - 2025-03-31 22:00 | Raffles City Shopping Centre, #03-03,Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore, Singapore
This December, Art Collective 3: Festive Wonders invites audiences on a journey through the vibrant spirit of the festive season. As one of the year’s most anticipated exhibitions, Festive Wonders brings together a diverse group of artists from around the world, each capturing the magic of Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year through their unique perspectives. With artworks that showcase the warmth, joy, and universal themes of celebration, Festive Wonders transcends cultural boundaries, creating a captivating tapestry of holiday traditions and shared experiences. Audiences will experience the sparkle of Christmas lights, the thrill of New Year’s renewal, and the profound symbolism of the Lunar New Year in an immersive setting that celebrates the season’s joyous essence.
Presented by Be One Gallery, in collaboration with FortyTwo and in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore, Art Collective 3: Festive Wonders opens December 3, 2024, and runs until March 31, 2025, at Qoltured by FortyTwo, #03-03, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore. Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, the exhibition is poised to become a centerpiece for cultural exchange, blending the holiday traditions of multiple communities into a single, harmonious art experience.
As part of Be One Gallery’s mission to promote cultural understanding and creative exchange, Festive Wonders unites artists from different backgrounds to interpret the season’s celebrations, symbolizing unity in diversity. Each artwork invites audiences to connect with the emotions of the holidays—love, hope, gratitude, and renewal—through colors, forms, and symbolic motifs that honor these themes. By featuring a blend of local and international artistry, Festive Wonders not only enriches Singapore’s holiday season but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the shared joy that bridges cultures around the world.

Through its partnership with the Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore, Art Collective 3 is committed to supporting a meaningful cause that resonates deeply within the community. The exhibition serves as a reminder of the power of art to inspire hope and resilience, uplifting spirits while also contributing to a greater mission. This season, join us in experiencing an extraordinary celebration of creativity, compassion, and the warmth that connects us all during this festive time.
As you step into Festive Wonders, immerse yourself in the beauty of global traditions, and feel the warmth of unity and community that only art can bring. Let each artwork inspire you, uplift you, and remind you of the shared humanity that connects us all. Come, celebrate with us, and be part of a meaningful journey that resonates far beyond the canvas—this festive season, let art bring us together.

The Gaze of TIme: Photographs by Hor Kwok Kin
2024-12-03 12:00 - 2024-12-18 19:00 | artcommune gallery, 76 Bras Basah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189558, Singapore, Singapore, 189558, Singapore
artcommune gallery is pleased to present the second solo exhibition of Singapore photographer, Hor Kwok Kin (b. 1939, Ipoh). On view from 3 to 18 December, The Gaze of Time features a selection of 25 colour and 15 black-and-white photographic works dating from the early 1960s to the 2000s. The exhibition officially opens on 7 December, Saturday, 3-4.30pm with the artist in attendance. All Are welcome!
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Hor Kwok Kin’s style can be classified alongside the works of other modernist photographers, such as his friend and mentor, Yip Cheong Fun. The thoughtful use of geometric elements in his compositions particularly recalls the latter’s influence. More significantly, his black-and-white photographs were captured and developed personally using darkroom techniques in the period of 1960s-80s. Heavily influenced by humanist photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson’s pioneering street photography, he captured scenes of everyday Singapore with a strikingly modernist composition.
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As the period of Hor Kwok Kin’s photographic practice coincided with the transition of a post-independent Singapore, he managed to archive in the process a variety of environments, professions and social activities that once characterised life in Old Singapore. His identity as a working-class photographer also allowed him to effectively immortalise moments that proved intensely empathetic to his subjects, like the quayside labourers or the worker at a quarry, setting him apart from many of his contemporaries.
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Hor Kwok Kin began to explore colour photography in the 1990s, retaining his focus on portraying the lived lives and everyday interactions of local communities. In this later period, he also delved into a close-up examination on the social-emotional life of animals, such as the portrait of a growing Inuka – the first polar bear born and housed at the Singapore Zoo in the 90s.

Beethoven – The Complete 32 Piano Sonatas Part One by Mikkel Myer Lee
2024-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | SOTA Concert Hall, 1 Zubir Said Dr, Singapore 227968, Singapore, 227968, Singapore
Mikkel Myer Lee, Singapore’s piano prodigy, is poised to make musical history with his upcoming concert Beethoven The Complete 32 Piano Sonatas Part One by Mikkel Myer Lee. Held on 3 December 2024 at School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA), he will perform the first instalment of an ambitious eight-part series of Beethoven’s Complete 32 Piano Sonatas.

Endowed with perfect pitch, Mikkel’s musical talent has captured international attention as the youngest participant of the Verbier Festival, an international music event in Switzerland. Mikkel was also the youngest pianist globally to publicly perform both Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 and Chopin Piano Concerto No.2.
