Four Horse Road
2023-08-04 20:00 - 2023-09-03 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Theatre Practice, 54 Waterloo Street, Singapore, 187953
In between worlds, down shadowy corridors
Lie stories waiting to be discovered.
Are you ready? HISTORY AWAITS YOUR ARRIVAL.
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The Theatre Practice’s unforgettable promenade theatre blockbuster returns… bigger and better than before.
Forgotten tales and imagined realities unfold; Four Horse Road invites audiences to traverse 150 years of history staged across two heritage buildings.
Observe silently from the shadows, volunteer at a care home, attend a celebratory banquet — this is an intimate experience on an epic scale.
Embark on a theatrical journey unlike any other. Welcome to Four Horse Road.

UOL X ART:DIS ART PRIZE
2023-08-05 10:00 - 2023-08-14 21:00 | The Arts House, Gallery II, 1 Old Parliament Ln, 179429, Singapore
The UOL x ART:DIS Art Prize was set up in 2023 to recognise the artistic talent of persons with disabilities (PwDs). It celebrates their unique perspectives and provides them a platform to gain public visibility and patronage.In its inaugural year, the competition received over 325 artworks from participants aged 6–76 years old, and across a spectrum of disability profiles.The exhibition features the 28 winning artworks that were selected by an independent panel comprising – Mae Anderson (Chairman of Art Outreach and Managing Director at BNP Paribas Wealth Management), Dee Chia (Deputy Director of Audience Engagement at National Gallery Singapore), John Tung (Independent Curator and former Assistant Curator at Singapore Art Museum), Adeline Kueh (Senior Lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts) and Liam Wee Sin (Group Chief Executive at UOL Group Limited)

UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize Public Vote AwardVisit the exhibition and cast your vote for your favourite artworks from the 28 winners at the UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize.Scan the QR Code onsite or visit https://tinyurl.com/UOL-X-ARTDIS-Art-Prize and click on LIKE for your favourite.The artwork with the most Facebook LIKES will be awarded with a certificate.Last date of voting, 31st of August 2023.

Proyek Bendera (Flag Project): Artist Talk and Participatory Workshop by Arahmaiani
2023-08-05 13:30 - 16:30 | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
“Proyek Bendera” (Flag Project): Artist Talk and Participatory Workshop by Arahmaiani
Sat 5 Aug | 1.30 – 4.30pm | Supreme Court Wing, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Level 3, Dalam Southeast Asia | S$5, registration required: https://bit.ly/ProyekBendera

Important note: Participants are advised to prepare for approximately 45 minutes of walking and carrying of flags, which will include stair climbing, and to dress in comfortable attire.

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Artist Arahmaiani is widely known for her performance and installation works that address social, political, religious and environmental issues. Beginning in Yogyakarta in 2006, “Proyek Bendera” (Flag Project) is a series of nomadic, community-based and collaborative performances initiated by Arahmaiani which incorporate colourful flags with Jawi words inscribed onto them. The words on the flags reflect ideas that originate from diverse societies and cultures which draw attention to the impermanence of the physical world as well as the importance of having a sense of belonging and love, as well as local knowledge and wisdom.

In many iterations of “Proyek Bendera”, Arahmaiani worked closely with local communities to discuss ideas and visions based on particular problems that they face, and helped to inscribe these concepts onto the flags used for their collaborative performances. They demonstrate her commitment to engage in transcultural and interreligious dialogues that often intersect with environmental concerns.

The exhibition “The Neglected Dimension” explores Arahmaiani’s practice alongside other artists from Indonesia who have reimagined the potentialities of Arabic calligraphic writing and expressions of spirituality.

Join us for an exciting programme as the artist shares more about “Proyek Bendera” and her work “Crossing Point” in the exhibition, followed by a workshop. The workshop will culminate in a collaborative performance using the artist’s flags.

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About the Artist

Arahmaiani is globally known for her performance and installation works that boldly address social, political, religious, and environmental issues. Born in 1961 in Bandung, Indonesia, in the 1980s she established herself as a pioneer in the field of performance art in Southeast Asia. Her work has dealt with issues that include contemporary politics, violence, critique of capital, the female body, and in recent years, her own identity—although she identifies as Muslim, she also mediates between Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and animist beliefs.

She often uses her public presence to raise awareness about violence in general, particularly violence or discrimination against women in Indonesia’s Islamic society. Since the September 11 attacks, she has combined her critical attitude towards Islam with a fight against its general stigmatisation. She has engaged with several communities in Yogyakarta and different parts of the world, including Pesantren Amumarta, one of the oldest Islamic boarding schools in Yogyakarta (since 2006) and with Tibetan monks on the Tibetan Plateau dealing with environmental issues (since 2010). Arahmaiani has been teaching in the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Passau in Germany since 2012.

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About Dalam Southeast Asia

Dalam Southeast Asia is a project space located within the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery. Projects presented here ask critical questions and explore lesser-known narratives in Southeast Asian art, while rethinking what a collections-based display is, and what it may seek to achieve.

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About the exhibition

“The Neglected Dimension” explores the period from the 1960s onward when calligraphy and abstraction became prominent modes of artistic production in Islamic art in Indonesia. This exhibition introduces four artists associated with the modernist artistic training in Bandung, Indonesia, a key site where experimentations with Arabic calligraphy and different forms of abstraction took place. The artists are Ahmad Sadali (1924 – 1987), A.D. Pirous (b. 1932), Haryadi Suadi (1938 – 2016), and Arahmaiani (b. 1961).

The exhibition will be housed in National Gallery Singapore’s Dalam Southeast Asia Gallery from 7 July to February 2024.

Engaging Dramaturgs in the Devising Process 2023
2023-08-05 14:00 - 2023-09-20 22:00 | 42 Waterloo St, 42 Waterloo St, 187951, Singapore
Engaging Dramaturgs in the Devising Process is a 5-session course for artists with a practice in creating devised work for the stage and who are curious to explore and mobilise the dramaturg as a resource.
The course aims to build the devising artist’s understanding of the functions and uses of dramaturgs and to provide the artist with tools to optimise these collaborations. Participants will explore how to:

match the right dramaturg for their project
clarify the boundaries of what the dramaturg can be expected to do or not do
customise the dramaturg’s role at various stages of the devising process
prompt and sustain productive conversations with the dramaturg
negotiate potential challenges or differences during the collaboration

Co-facilitated by Dr Robin Loon and Juliet Chia, the experience is designed to be hands-on and practice-oriented, through the use of discussions and role-plays. The course comprises a mix of group sessions and one-on-one consultations with the facilitators. Participants will also engage with supplementary materials such as readings and podcasts or other mediatized resources.
Not sure if this is for you? Join us for an online FAQ and briefing on 28 June 2023 (Wed), 7pm – 8pm. RSVP here.

Grand Poetry Tournament
2023-08-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Stamford Arts Centre, 0202, 155 Waterloo Street, Singapore, Singapore, 187962, Singapore
Outspoken and Spoke & Bird are excited to present the GRAND POETRY TOURNAMENT!
This will be an exciting TEAM EVENT spoken word competition featuring a total of $1000 in cash prizes! Exact format and prize structure is in the sign up link.
Event details are as followed:
5th August 2023, 8-10.30 pm
Blackbox, Stamford Arts Centre
This event would not be possible without the support of Singlit Station

About the Organisers:
SPOKE & BIRD
Spoke & Bird is a poetry open mic in Singapore which provides a welcoming space for new and seasoned poets. It also provides a platform for established local and international writers, performers, storytellers and musicians to showcase their work. Founded in 2017, Spoke & Bird can also be found as a live streamed poetry night.
OUTSPOKEN
Outspoken is a new bi-monthly competitive Spoken Word Poetry event in Singapore consisting of 3 rounds including 1 improv round.
SING LIT STATION
Sing Lit Station is a registered charity and Institution of Public Character (IPC). Its vision is to be a platform where readers and writers can meet.
Its core mission is to serve the local literary community of writers and readers, through: creating a space for writers to grow their artistic and professional lives; inviting readers to explore our literary culture; and working with many partners to build inclusive and dynamic communities.

Aroma Dot Art Workshop
2023-08-08 15:30 - 17:30 | 111 Somerset, #05-17 , S(238164), 111 Somerset, #05-17, Singapore, 238164, Singapore
Celebrate Lion’s Gate day with a transformative workshop fusing dot art mandala and the activating essence of essential oil to ignite your creative spark. Our groovy artists and facilitators will guide you to craft a sacred geometric masterpiece on vinyl records while connecting with universal energies. Embrace your mindfulness and self-awareness through the rhythmic dotting process.
This unique workshop is part of the sustainability movement to keep worn out vinyl records out of the landfill.
No prior art knowledge or experience is required.

STPI Guided Tours
2023-08-10 11:30 - 12:30 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
STPI is thrilled to present “In Praise of Silence 寂靜在說話”, a solo exhibition by Jane Lee, curated by Tan Siuli.
Explore our exhibition and gain insight 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 interest below. Drop-in guests are welcome.
https://bit.ly/JLGuidedTours-Listing

Being Made: Brother Joseph McNally and Shui Tit Sing
2023-08-10 13:00 - 2023-09-30 18:00 | Art Agenda, 39 Keppel Road, #02-01, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore, 089065, Singapore
Art Agenda is pleased to announce Being Made, a one-of-a-kind highly choreographed exhibition that will take visitors on a journey to discover the singularity of wood as an art medium and the span of creative possibilities in modern sculpture.

The exhibition will showcase sixteen sculptures by Brother Joseph McNally (1923-2002) and Shui Tit Sing (1914-1997), two of Singapore’s most accomplished 20th-century artists. The exhibition title typifies the act of transformation: an apt descriptor for how trees that have been felled and transformed into wood can reclaim and embody life under the hands of visionary sculptors.

Being Made builds upon a simple starting point – gathering to examine both sculptors’ productions in wood. Choreographed by young art director Gagandeep Singh Sidhu, this one-of-a-kind exhibition breaks away from conventional white-cube presentations of modern sculpture with a maximalist approach. Each of the sculptures features as a protagonist in a mise en scène comprising other elemental material such as soil, metal, mirror and fabric.

Wang Zineng, Founder, Art Agenda notes: “Brother Joseph McNally and Shui Tit Sing are less celebrated modern artists today compared to some of their contemporaries in 20th-century Singapore art. As sculptors, they had to overcome greater challenges compared to mainstream painters and their respective steadfastness to their chosen medium should be admired. We want Being Made to present a totally different experience of both sculptors’ works and challenge prevailing understandings and expectations of the art of sculpture as well as exhibition curating.”

The exhibition is supplemented by an archival showcase of both sculptors jointly curated by artist-archivist Koh Nguang How and Wang Zineng. Koh has presented the archive and collection of Shui Tit Sing in Singapore and Cambodia in the past ten years.

Being Made is an inventive and uniquely scenographic exhibition that all art lovers are invited to experience. All sculptures are available for acquisition.

Loosey Goosey
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-25 | UltraSuperNew Gallery, 168 Tyrwhitt Road, SIngapore, Singapore, 207572, Singapore
Exhibition : Loosey Goosey
Artist: Skl0 (Sam Lo)
Venue: UltraSuperNew Gallery, 168 Tyrwhitt Rd, 207572
Exhibition Dates: 11th August to 25th August
Opening Night: 11th August, 7:00pm (Free Admission)
Meet-the-Artist Session: 19th August

A Decade of Creative Evolution
Loosey Goosey is a unique and engaging exhibition that delves into the remarkable decade-long journey of Sam Lo, from his modest beginnings to becoming one of Singapore’s most prominent urban artists. Sam’s artistic brilliance has earned him widespread recognition, including the prestigious role of art director for 2022’s Chingay Parade, Singapore’s largest multicultural street celebration.
Explore the Vibrant World of Creative Mischief
Enter a world of Sam’s creative genius as Loosey Goosey presents an eclectic mix of mediums, including captivating canvas paintings, intricate sculptures, and awe-inspiring large-scale murals. Sam Lo’s art is known for its bold expression and dynamic style, which have captivated audiences both locally and internationally. Loosey Goosey, offers a rare glimpse into Sam’s journey of rediscovery, where playful innocence and artistic maturity converge in a remarkable display of colour, form and narrative.
Join Us at the Grand Opening
We cordially invite all art enthusiasts, collectors, and admirers of Sam Lo’s exceptional talent to join us for the grand opening of Loosey Goosey on 11th August, Friday, at 7:00pm. The opening night promises to be an unforgettable event, featuring an exclusive first look at Sam’s latest creations. The event is open to public, and admission is free for all attendees.
Meet-the-Artist Session: 19th August
As part of the exhibition, an exclusive meet-the-artist session with Sam Lo has been scheduled for 19th August. This unique opportunity allows visitors to gain insights into Sam’s artistic process, inspirations, and the stories behind his captivating masterpieces.

BROTHER JOSEPH MCNALLY: A COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF ONE LIFE
2023-08-11 12:00 - 2023-09-09 19:00 | Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street Singapore 187940, Singapore, Singapore, 187940, Singapore
Brother Joseph McNally: A Comparative History of One Life marks the centenary celebrations of one of Singapore’s foremost artist-educators, Brother Joseph McNally (1923–2002).
The exhibition undertakes a visual chronicle of Brother McNally’s developmental journey—from a young Irishman arriving in Southeast Asia as an educator in the 1940s, to the founding of LASALLE College of the Arts in the 1980s upon his retirement.
Curated by Cultural Medallion recipient Milenko Prvački, the exhibition features artefacts, materials, documents and artworks, offering a glimpse into Brother McNally’s devotion to arts education, insights into his educational philosophy and why he remains a great influence on the development of the Singapore arts scene.

STPI Evening Tours: In Praise of Silence
2023-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
STPI is thrilled to present “In Praise of Silence 寂靜在說話”, a solo exhibition by Jane Lee, curated by Tan Siuli.
Explore our exhibition and gain insight 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.
11 August 2023, Friday
6.00PM – 7.00PM
Free admission.
Register your interest in the link. Drop-in guests are welcome.
https://bit.ly/JLGuidedTours-Listing

Somewhere
2023-08-11 19:30 - 2023-08-13 21:00 | Drama Centre Black Box, Singapore, Select a Country:
Love is an act of courage. When Bruce and Sue meet four weeks after an uncharacteristic one-night-stand in Singapore, Sue has this to say to him: “one, I had a great time with you that night” and “two, let’s never see each other again”. Thus begins a 500 mile journey well beyond the confines of their carefully structured worlds. Bruce is fuelled by an overwhelming but undefined compulsion to join her in George Town. Sue is reluctantly charmed by his persistence, but steadfast in her resolve to keep him at bay. Both are forced to consider a whole new world of possibility, though not one free of difficulty and loss. As an unlikely romance develops, the play blossoms into a dramatic comedy about courage. Based on the play “Phoenix”, written by Scott Organ.
Directed by
Duration: Siddhant Lahiri
Dates: 11 AUG 2023 – 13 AUG 2023 / 7.30PM

Venue: Drama Centre Black Box

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (with 10 minutes interval)
More info: https://artshouselimited.sg/dc-whatson-details/theatre/somewhere

Fresh Meat, prime cuts of Singaporean short films
2023-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Golden Village Suntec
Fresh meat.
Not your run-of-the-mill stories,
Fresh Meat is a display of the prime cuts of Singaporean short films.
Come tuck in to the unprocessed voices of upcoming auteurs,
Cultivated by award-winning international mentors.
After all, it’s time for your dose of storytelling protein –
a generous portion of 6 servings in various genres,
Paired with a no-holds barred Q&A post screening.
Details:
• 12 August, Saturday, 4pm
• Suntec City Golden Village, Hall 4
• Price: $15.50 (Public); $13.50 (Students, *SCAPE communities and SFS members)
Get your tickets here: https://www.scape.sg/event/nyfa-fresh-meat/

STPI Arty Afternoon | Journey of Serenity: Exploring Paper Marbling
2023-08-13 11:00 - 16:00 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
Discover the therapeutic qualities of paper marbling, and let your mind find solace in the rhythmic movements of ink upon water.
Create and bring home as many paper marbling prints of your own through this free, drop-in activity, inspired by the mesmerising works from our latest exhibition, Jane Lee: In Praise of Silence 寂靜在說話.
This is a drop-in event. No registration required.

Musica Intimae: postcards from around the world
2023-08-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore Symphonia Company Limited 11 Empress Place #01-02 Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore, 179558, Singapore
Musica Intimae is the flagship concert series by Vox Camerata that is held on an annual basis. The theme for this year is Postcards from around the world, where we bring audiences on a musical tour around the world in celebration of the variety and joy of choral music making. The concert will promote works by two local composers (Zechariah Goh and Syafiqah ’Adha Sallehin) and four female composers (Hildegard von Bingen, Stefani, Syafiqah ‘Adha Sallehin and Reena Esmail).
This concert will feature performances by the Chamber Singers and Male Chorus, as well as the newly-founded Female Chorus. This is the first time that these groups will be performing together.
Programme:

O Virtus Sapientiae, Hildegard von Bingen
Farewell, Zechariah Goh Toh Chai
Lok Sui Ten, arr. Zechariah Goh Toh Chai
Pantun Pusaka, Syafiqah ‘Adha Sallehin
Tuttarana, Reena Esmail
Cantate Domino, Josu Elberdin
Alusi Au, arr. Ken Steven
(20-minute intermission)
The Vagabond, Ralph Vaughan Williams
纪元晨光 (Dawn of the New Millennium), Zechariah Goh Toh Chai
Sakura Sakura, arr. Dwight Okamura
Sigulempong, Stefani
Sing Joyfully, William Byrd
Hombres, Victoria, Victoria! from ‘Three Motets after Victoria’, Joseph Twist
Jubilate Deo, Mark Raeniel B. Agpasa
Concert Duration: 1h 30min (with 20min intermission)

Encounters: Practising Innovation, Shaping Futures
2023-08-14 12:00 - 2023-10-17 19:00 | Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street Singapore 187940, Singapore, Singapore, 187940, Singapore
Date: Mon 14 Aug – Sat 7 Oct
Time: 12:00pm – 7:00pm (Monday – Saturday, closed on Sunday, public holidays and College closures)
Venue: Gallery 1, Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts
Admission: Free
Encounters: Practising Innovation, Shaping Futures explores the expansive nature of design as an experience, process and worldview. Part of Singapore Design Week, the exhibition showcases projects by design staff and students from LASALLE’s Faculty of Design. It investigates the role of designers in imagining our collective future, and recounts the journey of design education at LASALLE as pioneered by its founder Brother Joseph McNally.

PJOC
2023-08-17 - 2023-12-31 | NUS Museum, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119279, Singapore
PJOC is a photography journal exhibition that presents the works of nine participants from the NUS community. This exhibition brings together individuals who use photography as a means of visual research that complements their respective disciplines, as well as those who employ it as a form of artistic research. It encompasses a diverse range of approaches and intentions, spanning categories such as archival, documentative, journalistic, and artistic supported by a sustained line of inquiry or research.
In this inaugural exhibition, the artists variously look into photographic techniques and technologies, question the notion of originality and reproduction, explore the potential of photography in education and learning, and advance investigative approaches while sustaining formal considerations of image making. Ultimately, these engagements serve as an open conversation inviting interdisciplinary dialogues to unfold, unveiling photography’s potential, and opening new artistic avenues.
Participating artists: Cara Chiang, Lee Chang Ming, Dave Lim, Sroyon Mukherjee, Ong Chan Hao, Peter Szto, Jonathan Tan, Dan N. Tran, Ethan ZhangCheng.

Children of the Star
2023-08-17 12:00 - 2023-09-03 19:00 | AC43 Gallery, 76 Bras Basah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189558, Singapore, Singapore, 189558, Singapore
Featuring over 25 new works of prints, ceramics, and paintings by Chen Shitong and Nhawfal Juma’at, the title Children of the Star is taken from the astronomer Carl Sagan’s popular science show in the 1980s. As he once said, “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.” While we may not delve deep into how our bodies and those of our ancestors are formed by the spectacular death of the massive stars that were thousands of lightyears distant, we are looking into his poetic ways of deploying memories, weaving us a tapestry that connects to the unreachable and mysterious universe. The story expands our imagination and liberates our sense of self from our repetitive and ordinary lives on earth. Over time, the story grows and morphs into different forms of memories, making all of us “children of the star”. The exhibition will commence with this poetic take on Sagan’s.
Sharing similar yet different life experiences, the artists utilise their distinctive approaches to collect and deploy tangible and intangible emotions, forms, and colours to create their works. Each piece is a narrative that expands the audience’s imagination on nature, religion, everyday objects, scale, and the sense of self. The exhibition delves into the ever-morphing nature of memories and their interchangeable properties with stories. Through this presentation, Shitong and Nhawfal invite the audience to embark on an intimate and transcendental journey to explore and scrutinise the personal and collective space of Storyland.
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🔖 The show will officially open on Wednesday, 16 August from 6pm – 8pm with artists in attendance.
🔖Artist Dialogue will take place on Sunday, 20 August from 4pm – 5pm.
To RSVP, kindly email kenix@artcommune.com.sg to confirm your attendance.

Oaksongs by Leslie Low
2023-08-17 18:45 - 20:15 | Esplanade Concourse
Leslie Low will be picking out familiar favourites from Humpback Oak’s three studio albums, Pain-stained Morning, Ghostfather and SideASideB for the first set. This is followed by another set of songs from his solo albums reaching as far back as Worm, up to his latest release Voyager. The songs will be performed solo with acoustic guitar accompaniment, with different songs for each night.
Performance duration: 30 min
Leslie Low was the singer and guitarist of Humpback Oak. Subsequently he was a member of several music collectives including The Observatory, Magus, Hanging Up The Moon, Piblokto and Pan Gu. These days, his focus has been mainly on releasing solo albums and he performs on the rare occasion at Esplanade.
Last year, in October and December, he released Nightingale and The Drill respectively. He is currently working on a new album titled Voyager.

Singapore Night Festival
2023-08-18 19:30 - 2023-08-27 00:00 | 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897, Singapore, 178897, Singapore
The Singapore Night Festival returns this year to light up the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct with the theme “Singapore, the Great Port City”. Connecting its rich history of trade and exchange with contemporary experiences, this year’s edition of the festival showcases Singapore’s evolution and growth beyond its early role as a port city into a dynamic modern metropolis where worlds meet. From dynamic projection mappings and Night Lights installations, to unique, experiential programmes and food and retail experiences, the Singapore Night Festival 2023 invites festival-goers to discover the transformation of this small island into the leading global hub and network it is today.

Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF)
2023-08-19 - 2023-08-20 | Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Jln Sultan Azlan Shah, Sentul Park, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 51100, Malaysia
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) is readying up a big welcome for the arts-loving public once again with the return of the Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF). The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF) is the largest free-for-all arts festival in Malaysia. Presented by Yayasan Sime Darby and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), it takes place once every two years. YSDAF is proud to feature almost entirely local talent. Nowhere else will you be able to sample such a wide variety of what the local arts scene can offer from the traditional to the contemporary, dance to theatre, mainstream to the experimental. And by sample we don’t mean just performances but hands on workshops, demonstrations, installations, screenings and more.
The Festival also aims to be inclusive by having a diverse representation in its line up and by also engaging different communities including under-served communities. It is possibly the first festival crew that has received Disability Equality Training (DET) and Disability-Related Services Training (DRST).
Themed “Shout It Out: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow”, YSDAF 2023 aims to celebrate all things Malaysian.
Full lineup here: https://ysdartsfestival.com.my/

STPI Gallery | Embossing Class: Gems in Relief
2023-08-19 10:00 - 23:30 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
Join our Embossing Class where you’ll explore the captivating art of creating embossed textures using stencils, transforming them into stunning gem-shaped designs.
During this hands-on session, you’ll discover the magic of embossing as you learn to wield stencils to add depth, dimension, and intricate patterns to your artworks.

The Red Pencil (Singapore) 12th Anniversary Open Studio Art Therapy Experiential Session
2023-08-19 10:30 - 13:30 | 82 Redhill Lane, Singapore, Singapore
12 years on and going strong! The Red Pencil (Singapore), the only registered charity in Singapore that focuses on art therapy, hopes to continue serving the community by fostering a flourishing mental well-being landscape.
Experience the transformative powers of art therapy at our 12th Anniversary Open Studio Experiential Session. Admission is FREE! Equip yourself with artmaking techniques to help your personal growth and mental self-care.
Date: 19 August 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Venue: The Red Pencil (Singapore) Creative Arts Therapy Centre, 82 Redhill Lane, #01-69, Singapore 150082
Pre-Register here today: https://forms.gle/jVz5mQwxUFubep7b9
Walk-ins are welcome too!

Curator Tour | Living Pictures: Photography in Southeast Asia
2023-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
[FINAL] Curator Tour | Living Pictures: Photography in Southeast Asia
Sat 19 Aug | 11am – 12pm | Meeting Point: Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3, City Hall Wing | Free, registration required: https://bit.ly/LP_19Aug
Unpack the curatorial narratives of “Living Pictures: Photography in Southeast Asia” and listen to behind-the-scenes stories with curators in this final curator tour of the exhibition.
Uncover the medium’s history in the region, and how it contributed to the development of Southeast Asian visual culture through selected highlights from the exhibition.
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About the Exhibition
Photographs surround us every day and everywhere. They shape the way we see the world and the way we see ourselves. Explore the changing roles of photography in Southeast Asia—from its beginnings as a tool of European exploration to the “performance” of studio portraits; from the incomplete realities of war to the rise of fine art; and finally to the memes and selfies that saturate social media today.

An Artist Talk with Chng Nai Wee
2023-08-19 15:00 - 16:00 | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
An Artist Talk with Chng Nai Wee
Sat, 19 Aug | 3pm | Supreme Court Wing, Level 5, Glass Room | Free, registration required: https://bit.ly/ChngNaiWee
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Featuring six figures on 12 television monitors that embody six forms of crises in society—War, Disease, Poverty, Famine, Disaster and Refugee—Dr Chng Nai Wee’s work “Sin of Apathy” (1991) envelopes viewers within a field of monochromatic and coloured screens in a darkened space.
One of the earliest multi-channel video works made in Singapore, “Sin of Apathy” was prompted by what Chng felt was a critical condition of Singapore society in 1990s: indifference. Created as a response to the 1991 National Sculpture Exhibition, it also challenges the conventional notions of visual arts in Singapore at the time.

In this conversation between the artist and exhibition curator Cheng Jia Yun, hear more about the challenges and opportunities for artists in the early days of the internet as they discuss more about “Sin of Apathy” and Chng’s long-standing engagement with technology and art. They will also share more about his website, biotechnics.org, which is one of the earliest web directories built for artists in Singapore, and his early work consisting of assemblage, video and synthetic material.

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About the Artist
Chng Nai Wee (b. 1969, Singapore), a practising ophthalmic surgeon, is also an artist. Chng’s works are multidisciplinary, often synthesising art, technology, and medicine, and made with a range of mediums and approaches, from mixed-media paintings to installations. He attended part-time classes at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore and graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and National University of Singapore, and attended Yale University School of Architecture. He has received the Singapore Art Society Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art Award, the National Art Council Young Artist Award, and Honorable Mentions at the Phillip Morris ASEAN Art Awards.

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About the Exhibition
Join us on a journey back in time to find out and explore the history of video installation art. This two-part series offers a fascinating look at the pivotal moments when video installation first emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, staged and recreated at the latest “See Me, See You: Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia” exhibition.
Through experimentation, these ten Southeast Asian Artists combined installation, performance, audience participation together with video, leading to a new form of art as a result of their interdisciplinary approach.

In its first installment, featuring works by Apinan Poshyananda (Thailand), Baharudin Mohd Arus (Malaysia), Chng Nai Wee (Singapore), Johnny Manahan (Philippines) and Jean Marie Syjuco (Philippines).

The second part, opening in October, will showcase works by Heri Dono (Indonesia), Hasnul Saidon (Malaysia), Ray Langenbach (Malaysia), Vincent Leow (Singapore) and Krisna Murti (Indonesia).

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Silent Moon - an evening of music and poetry
2023-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | The Arts House, Chamber, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore, Singapore, 179429
While modern music has rightly been considered in many ways as breaking away from the musical past, it certainly has not fully escaped the influence of what has come before. Juxtaposing three modern works for violin-viola duo by composers Quincy Porter, Augusta Read Thomas and Darius Milhaud against Mozart’s Duo in G major, K.423. Silent Moon explores the subtle stylistic relationships between composers who worked (or are working) more than a century apart. The evening will also feature poetry readings that are curated by local writers Audrey Tan and Julius Li, which trace analogous stylistic relationships in the literary arts. Through interplay of the selected poems’ rhythm, form and content alongside the pieces of the concert programme, the performance invites the audience to consider to what extent music may be considered in parallel to speech, recapturing an 18th-century European aesthetic that was widely understood in Mozart’s day and bringing it into contact with the present.
Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Duo in G Major for violin and viola, K. 423 (1783)
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Rondeau (Allegro)
Darius Milhaud, Sonatine for violin and viola, Op. 226 (1941)
I. Décidé
II. Lent
III. Fugue (Vif)
Augusta Read Thomas, Silent Moon (2006)
I. Still: Soulful and Resonant
II. Energetic: Majestic and Dramatic
III. Suspended: Lyrical and Chant-like — “When twofold silence was the song of love.”
Quincy Porter; Duo For Violin and Viola (1952-54)
I. Allegretto
II. Lento
III. Allegro molto
Music performed by:
Tan Tiag Yi (Violin)
Cindy Ow (Viola)
Poetry curated by:
Audrey Tan
Julius Li
Ticketing:
Concession tickets costing $21 each are available for full-time students, full-time national servicemen (NSF), senior citizens (60 years and above) and practicing artists. All other patrons should purchase general admission tickets for $26.
Admission Rules:
No children below the age of 6 will be admitted. Concession ticket holders should bring proof of their status, such as a driver’s license or student pass, as random checks may be conducted at the venue. Refunds will not be granted to ticket-holders who do not meet these admission requirements.
Latecomers will only be admitted at suitable breaks. Patrons may choose to sit anywhere during the concert, except on seats which are reserved for VIPs and guests. We reserve the right to ask parents to bring children out of the hall should they be disruptive during the performance. There is no admission without a ticket.
Photography/Video Recording Rules:
Photography and videography by audience members is not allowed during the performance. However, audience members may take photos during curtain calls. We reserve the right to ask audience members to leave the hall should they not comply with these rules.

New Opera Singapore (NOS) presents RUSALKA by Anton Dvořák
2023-08-19 19:30 - 2023-08-20 15:00
Who can resist a sad, modern fairy tale involving a water fairy, a prince, a water goblin and a witch? Discover the lyrical fairy tale RUSALKA, the Czech opera that might just be your new favourite.
Directed by New Opera Singapore’s Artistic Director Ms. Jeong Ae Ree, with music direction by Chan Wei Shing and Chorus Master Chong Wai Lun, New Opera Singapore’s production of ‘Rusalka’ will premiere on the Singapore stage at Victoria Theatre on 19 August 2023, 7.30pm and 20 August 2023, 3pm.
Featuring the stella cast of Victoria Songwei Li (Rusalka), Martins Smaukstelis (Prince), Martin Ng (Water Gnome), Joyce Lee Tung (Foreign Princess), Rebecca Chellappah (Witch Ježibaba) Ashley Chua, Rachel Ong and Wen-Yu Tseng (Water Spirits), Lara Tan (Turnspit), and Leslie Tay (Hunter / Gamekeeper), alongside the vocal talents of Symphony Choralis, come be mesmerized by Dvořák’s timeless opera ‘Rusalka’ presented by New Opera Singapore!
https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/rusa0823
SGD 25 – SGD 80

About New Opera Singapore (NOS)
Since its formation in July 2011 by soprano Jeong Ae-Ree, New Opera Singapore has been changing the face of opera in Singapore. Hailed by many as signaling a bright future for the art form here, the company’s spirit of adventure and contemporary attitude have made it a vital component in Singapore’s music scene. New Opera Singapore Ltd. is supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme for the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, and is an IPC Charity (201114924K).
https://newopera.sg
nos.newoperasingapore@gmail.com
+65 9669 5875
