Singapore Night Festival
2023-08-18 19:30 - 2023-08-27 00:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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/

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Four Horse Road
2023-08-04 20:00 - 2023-09-03 20:00 | 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.

Chachambo: Taking Flight
2023-08-04 13:00 - 2023-08-06 15:00 | Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Pl, 179556, Singapore, 179556, Singapore
A tribute to the past. A moving story of forgiveness. In Chachambo: Taking Flight, journey with a visually-impaired girl as tries to revive an entertainment club to its former glory. From battling against revolting employees who challenge her at every turn, to discovering her mother’s struggle to raise her to stand tall, this musical is replete with riveting drama, song and dance.
Be transported to Singapore’s heyday swinging 60s in Singapore’s first full-length theatre production that is written and performed by an inclusive and intergenerational cast. With industry veterans such as fashion designer Max Tan, multimedia artist, Brian Gothong Tan and music director Dr Philip Tan as part of the distinguished creative team, Chachambo: Taking Flight reminds us to always have hope and that dreams bind us all.
As a sensory-friendly relaxed performance, the shows also skillfully integrates Creative Captioning, Singapore Sign Language and Live Creative Narration. Fully accessible to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, the visually impaired and wheelchair-users audiences, all are welcome to leave and re-enter the theatre at any point in time. For assistance in selecting accessible seats, please email nurarina@artdis.org.sg

LADYBO$$ Comedy Night
2023-08-03 20:00 - 22:00 | American Taproom, Waterloo St, 261 Waterloo St, #01-23 Waterloo Centre, Singapore 180261, Singapore, 180261, Singapore
Come for a night of knee-slapping fun and awesome craft beers at the American Taproom, Waterloo St!
Hosted by the terrific Steph Chan, LADYBO$$ COMEDY is an open mic that spotlights rising women and queer comics in Singapore. We have an amazing lineup of talented comics performing – and for our first-ever edition on 3 August, we are honored to feature the super hilarious Nebulous Niang as our headliner!
Steph Chan has been performing stand up since 2015 and is the host of Siao Char Bors Comedy, a monthly show which highlights women & queer comedians from around the world. They were the first runner-up in Singapore’s first-ever roast tournament in 2019 and has been described as ‘anecdotal and raunchy’ (Bakchormee Boy) and ‘please try not to embarrass us’ (younger sister). Steph’s eight years in stand up have seen them perform everywhere from Bangkok to New Orleans, and from ice cream parlours to the National Gallery.

Southeast Asian Arts Forum 2023
2023-08-03 14:00 - 2023-08-04 18:00 | NAFA Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries, 80 Bencoolen Street, NAFA Campus 1, 90 Bencoolen St, Singapore 189655, Bencoolen, Singapore 189655
Southeast Asian Arts Forum 2023
SUSTAINABILITY 2.0: CODING THE WORLD THAT WILL REMAKE ITSELF
3-4 August 2023
Hosted by Institute of Southeast Asian Arts
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
80 Bencoolen street,Singapore 189655
The majority of our activity revolves around a cycle of consumption and production, and this cycle is especially relevant to us operating in the arts and creative sector. Oftentimes, as primary inhabitants of this earth we feel a sense of entitlement based on the assumption that resources around us are infinite in nature.
In rethinking our capacities as creatives for visualizing a process of how one’s thoughts change and adjust; some questions may arise. How can our creative practices help others visualize the transformation process of their thinking? How can we firstly identify, understand, interpret, and predict consumer behaviors which are shaping society?
The Southeast Asian Arts Forum 2023 aims to explore this narrative surrounding the cycle of creation and destruction. It aims to look back into our past and find multitudes of possibilities in how we push the boundaries of our practices. We seek creative practices which represent not only the thrive to survive, but also one which seeks to attain harmony between humans and our surrounding ecology.
Register now and be a part of the conversation:
https://seaartforum.nafa.edu.sg/registration
Follow us on Instagram: @ISEAA_AG_NAFA

The Rise: Exhibition by Theanly Chov
2023-08-03 - 2023-08-31 | Sra’Art Studio, No. 7Eo, Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Sra’Art Gallery is showcasing the work of one of Cambodian artist Theanly Chov, who draws inspiration from Soviet propaganda imagery, 19th-century Russian painting, and Khmer artist Neak Dhim.

Theanly’s paintings explore themes of individualism and societal progress in post-war Cambodia, with his subjects often depicted in a characteristic pose. His paintings capture the struggle and difficulty of realizing oneself in a society driven by opportunity and upward mobility. Despite these themes, his artwork is imbued with optimism and harmony.
The paintings feature individuals who have left an indelible mark on the Cambodian art scene.
Exhibition opens 3 August 2023 and will run for six weeks. Free admission.
Venue: Sra’art Gallery
Sra’Art is a creative space dedicated to connecting Cambodian artists, art enthusiasts and anyone curious to experience the exciting development of the vibrant new Cambodia’s art scene in an upbeat environment.
Follow: https://www.instagram.com/sraart_studio/

Roving Perspectives: Fast-Changing Environments of Urban Singapore and Rural China, 1980s-2000s
2023-08-01 11:00 - 2023-10-31 21:00 | OCBC Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road, #04-01, Wisma Atria, Singapore, 238877, Singapore
Roving Perspectives brings together four decades of sketches by Singaporean architect Ma Pak Loong and oil paintings by award-winning Chinese artist Miao Yao Sheng.
Ma Pak Loong explores the space between work and commute, documenting parts of the city that have transformed or vanished. This never-seen-before collection traces Ma’s search for “an architectural well of space” in Singapore and abroad.
Mirroring the architect, Miao Yao Sheng embeds himself within communities of people in villages to depict their historical architecture and present-day inhabitants.
Together, their dialogue transcends time and cultures, and their roving landscapes reflect the rapidly changing lifestyles and habitats around different places.
View the exhibition at OCBC Wisma Atria from 1 August to 31 October 2023.

Roots & Worlds: An Alternative School for Photography
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-31 | Online
Roots & Worlds is an alternative school co-designed and run by ICVL (UK) and Matca (Vietnam). Via an open call, 8 emerging Vietnamese photographers will be selected to participate, responding to the theme of ecological encounters to produce a collective body of work. Starting with a plant or place where multiple species encounter one another, participants will be encouraged to follow unexpected paths, exploring family histories, folk tales, environmental change or global trade routes.
The free-of-charge programme runs from September to November, first online, followed by a Creative Lab and open studio in Hanoi. Participants will receive a production fee of 6,000,000 VND, artistic support and other benefits.
Get to know the programme via the website and apply before August 31: https://matca.vn/roots-worlds/
This program is supported by the British Council as part of the UK/Viet Nam Season 2023.

Giant Panda Le Le Turns A Two-rrific Two This August!
2023-08-01 - 2023-09-10
River Wonders’ Giant Panda Le Le turns two this August! Come join us in this two-rrific celebration at River Wonders with a host of panda-themed activities. Embark on Le Le’s Panda-stic Trail and spot his favourite food and toys, or learn how we care for our Giant Pandas at the interactive awareness booth.
Catch Le Le’s playful antics, strike a pose with our panda family mascots, get artsy with panda-themed crafts and more!

STPI x Tea Chapter: The Art of Tea Appreciation
2023-07-29 14:00 - 17:00 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
Join us for the opening day of Jane Lee: In Praise of Silence 寂靜在說話, and experience the beauty of Chinese culture through a cup of tea!
Sample a special selection of Chinese tea and engage in a sensory exploration of tea leaves, inspired by the themes of Jane Lee’s works. Tea masters from Tea Chapter will be brewing tea and answering any queries you might have about this beautiful tradition.
This is a drop-in event. No registration required.
Images courtesy of Tea Chapter.
