Deadline for nominations: Mon 23 Jun (2359H SGT) Objectifs is excited to announce the launch of a new award, dedicated to celebrating and supporting the exceptional work of mid-career women and non-binary photographers, filmmakers and visual artists who work primarily in lens-based medium, and who are now at a pivotal stage in their careers. Through […]
Umbilical explores the social and emotional ripples resulting from division and transformation, drawing poignant parallels with the looming uncertainty that was experienced by the people who lived through the separation of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965. A dynamic blend of movement, music, visual projections and AI integration, Umbilical is an immersive performance that delves into […]
It begins with a revolution. A group of downtrodden animals overthrows their owner, seeking to build a utopian society founded on fairness and equality. However, cracks soon appear when Napoleon, a power-hungry and manipulative porker, rises to leadership, using propaganda and violence to consolidate control. The animals quickly find themselves at the mercy of totalitarian […]
Imagined as a transient arts space charged with multidisciplinary artistic expression and public engagement, the SIFA Pavilion lends a powerful new dimension to the Festival’s relationship with the shared public environ; the common space where our plural narratives co-exist. A colossal installation, titled Beneath Tide, Running Water, by visual artist Wang Ruobing doubles as a […]
Singapore’s pinnacle annual performing arts festival, Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), returns from 16 May to 1 June 2025, guided by the overarching theme More Than Ever. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), SIFA 2025 celebrates Singapore’s unique cultural identity and the evolution of its artistic […]
The Sea and the Neighbourhood is a multidisciplinary work encompassing Bedok's costal heritage, neighbourhood charm and the modernity of its inhabitants. Populated by musicians and dancers, musical instruments and choreography, The Sea and the Neighbourhood captures notions of momentum and renewal, like the ebb and flow of the sea that shapes Singapore, and the pulse […]
Fri 16 May 2025, 7.30pm – 10pm Chapel Gallery, Objectifs Free admission (please RSVP here) Join us for an evening projection of works by photographers and artists across Southeast Asia. These slideshows encapsulate the spirit of visual storytelling in the region, with a special focus on work from the Philippines. The slideshow will be followed by […]
In the second chapter of his trilogy on love, Lebanese choreographer Ali Chahrour draws from his own family history and in torn-up Lebanon to weave a tapestry of poignant stories. At the heart of it, a mother, Leila, clings to her child Abbas, striving to shield him from the fate of martyrdom. A little further […]
Singapore Art Museum proudly presents Heman Chong: This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness, the first major survey exhibition by prolific multifaceted artist Heman Chong. Appropriated from Wikipedia’s defining terms and conditions related to the ever-changing nature of its online lists, the title announces its intentions […]
Date & Time Sat 17 May 2025, 12pm – 5pm Venue Objectifs Workshop Space Duration 5h over 1 session Proficiency Level Intermediate Find out more and register here. This photography masterclass is designed for photographers working on long-term personal projects who want to strengthen their visual storytelling and sequencing skills. Led by Veejay Villafranca, acclaimed […]
