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.
In 1993, Art Fazil released a self-titled album under Pony Canyon Records. The album received much critical acclaim with the radio hit Sometimes When I Feel Blue. The song went on to clinch the COMPASS Music Award for Best Local English Song and the album was marketed in Indonesia and Malaysia. Now, on the 30th […]
The Arts@SBG: Concert in the Gardens series presents Thomson Swing Band and Thomson Big Band! Having entertained audiences in Singapore, Southeast Asia, India, and Australia for thirty years, Thomson Jazz Club’s two big bands, Thomson Big Band and Thomson Swing Band will be back to delight the crowd at the Singapore Botanic Gardens after a […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Tao Ye is emerging rapidly as a force to be reckoned with, as well as the most exciting name in modern dance.” – Time Out Beijing “Absolutely amazing … An extraordinary experience for the audience.” – Västerbottens-Kuriren (Sweden) After their sold-out performance at da:ns festival nine years ago, the acclaimed TAO Dance Theater takes the stage at […]
