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Lapse by Melati Suryodarmo (Indonesia)
2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive, 038981, Singapore
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 imagery suspended in factual absurdity. With sound design and live music by Yuen Chee Wai from Singapore music collective The Observatory, Suryodarmo orchestrates movement patterns that steer the group of performers to connect by failures while collectively attempting a new structure and alchemy of senses.
Drawing inspiration from by-products of chaos and situations that represent a gradual decline in the efficiency, stability, and overall functioning of society, Lapse signifies a transition from a state of order and coherence to one of disorder and confusion. Within this deep-rooted turbulence, Suryodarmo points to the symptomatic nature of systemic breakdowns, ethical decline and societal disillusionment of our time. While lapses in society begin to manifest through the decay of behaviour, diminishing social cohesion, ruptured institutions and the disintegration of moral frameworks, the work investigates the unpredictable space between reality and a vision of collective commitment towards change.
Lapse by Melati Suryodarmo is commissioned by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.
This production is presented as part of da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now (CAN), a weekend that spotlights contemporary dance works by Asian artists focusing on distinct voices and creative impulses from the region.

Mali Bucha: Dance Offering by Kornkarn Rungsawang (Thailand)
2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Cross material and virtual worlds with up-and-coming choreographer Kornkarn Rungsawang in this ritual-inspired performance that combines dance, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Rum Kea Bon is an ancient ritual performed at shrines and temples in Thailand where dance is used as a tool for negotiation by humans towards higher beings in a bid to make wishes come true. The charming dancer, hired as a messenger to access higher beings, enhances the likelihood of one’s wish fulfilment.
Inspired by this ritual, Kornkarn created Mali Bucha: Dance Offering, a hybrid constellation of augmented reality, virtual reality and dance. This immersive and participatory iteration of Rum Kea Bon crosses between physical and immaterial worlds, with a digital shrine accessible through AR and VR throughout the duration of the performance. Audience members will be able to view, make wishes and offer flowers to the digital shrine, with VR headsets present on site for audiences.
Kornkarn thus acts as an interface between the material plane (the real-time audience) and the digital realm (the virtual shrine), communicating individual wishes and thanksgiving to higher beings through dance. Flowing as a current throughout Mali Bucha is a belief system that concerns itself with duality—economics and ecology, image and sound, old and new, the mundane and the transcendent.
This performance marks the full-length premiere of Mali Bucha: Dance Offering, after being workshopped at various leading platforms in Asia and Europe, such as Dance Nucleus in Singapore, Kinosaki International Arts Centre in Japan, and Tanz Kongress in Germany. As a dancer, Kornkarn has spent years performing with the renowned Pichet Klunchun and training in both classical and contemporary dance forms. Now as a dancemaker to watch, she continues to bridge the traditional and contemporary, reflecting modern cultural impulses of this generation.
Mali Bucha: Dance Offering is commissioned by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.
This production is presented as part of da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now (CAN), a weekend that spotlights contemporary dance works by Asian artists focusing on distinct voices and creative impulses from the region.

The Sixth Liu Kang Annual Lecture | نڬري داڬڠ | 蔚為大觀: Multicosmological Modernity in 1930s Penang
2023-09-02 14:00 - 15:30 | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
The Sixth Liu Kang Annual Lecture | نڬري داڬڠ | 蔚為大觀: Multicosmological Modernity in 1930s Penang
Sat 2 Sep | 2pm | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium | Free, registration required: https://bit.ly/6thLKAL

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Nan Guo (南郭), a Penang correspondent for the Nanyang Siang Pau (《南洋商報》) daily newsletter, published a series of articles from 1934 to 1936 that featured Chinese businesses in Penang. Amidst the aftermath of the Great Depression, Nan Guo’s writing sought to capture the social and cultural development in the wake of a catastrophic global financial meltdown. Despite the fact that he had no training in the social sciences, Nan Guo adopted sociological methods in his reporting. Besides reporting local news and affairs, he surveyed empty houses, counted bicycle shops, observed Penang residents’ peculiar habits, talked to Penang residents from various class backgrounds and even visited art exhibitions. Through Nan Guo’s data-rich, yet reflexive writing, one gets the sense that during the early 20th century, aesthetics played a larger role in shaping one’s perception of their place in the world.

In this lecture, Dr Simon Soon will contextualise the use of the Geographic Information System (GIS) to produce a cultural map of 1930s George Town, Penang. He will explore Nan Guo’s articles alongside the paintings and activities of two of Penang’s modern artists—Abdullah Ariff and Yong Mun Sen. He will also discuss Penang’s modernity through theories of animism to highlight the island city’s multicosmological societies.

* نڬري داڬڠ is Malay in the Jawi script for “negeri dagang” or “trade country,” while “蔚為大觀” (wèi wéi dà guān) translates roughly to “exuberant vista”

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About the Speaker

Dr Simon Soon completed his PhD in Art History from the University of Sydney under an Australian Postgraduate Award scholarship. His thesis “What is Left of Art?” investigates the intersection of left-leaning political art movements and modern urban formations in Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines from the 1950s to the 1970s. His reading and research interests span from comparative modernities to art historiography, with a focus on 20th century art in Southeast Asia. He has an interest in historical GIS and the use of digital tools in the humanities. Soon is a co-editor of “Narratives of Malaysian Art, Vol. 4”. He is also an editorial advisor to “Southeast of Now: Directions in Contemporary and Modern Art”, a new peer review journal. He is currently the Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya.

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About The Liu Kang Annual Lecture series

The Liu Kang Annual Lecture is a signature Gallery programme that is planned in partnership with the Liu Kang family. Each year, the lecture presents new research that spotlights a pivotal period of Singapore’s art history, shedding light on cultural forces and critical moments that have shaped our art.

STPI Guided Tours
2023-09-02 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
Register your interest below. Drop-in guests are welcome.
https://bit.ly/JLGuidedTours-Listing

STPI Gallery | Eggcellent Etchings: Unveiling the Beauty Within
2023-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
Experience the joy of transforming the humble eggs shell into extraordinary pieces of personalised artistry through our egg etching class.
In this workshop, you will learn the art of etching intricate designs onto these delicate canvases.

2 September 2023, Saturday
10.00AM – 11.30AM or 2.00PM – 3.30PM
$37.80/pax

Creased - An intergenerational contemporary dance show
2023-09-01 19:30 - 2023-09-02 20:30 | Stamford Arts Centre, 0202, 155 Waterloo Street, Singapore, Singapore, 187962, Singapore
As we journey through life, we often experience a shift in our perspectives on acceptance, culture, tradition, and the values that define us as individuals in society. “Creased” offers a contemporary exploration of generational understanding, seeking to bridge the gap between family members, neighbours, and even strangers.

Envisioned as a beautiful tapestry of human connection, “Creased” brings together three generations of dancers: our enthusiastic seniors from the decasilver program, our vibrant and energetic youngsters from the decak!ds program, and our passionate dancers from decastudios. This performance is a collaborative effort, a creation shaped by everyone, and intended for everyone.
Regardless of age,“Creased” invites audiences of all generations to partake in this heartwarming celebration of bonds.

Creased – An intergenerational contemporary dance show
2023-09-01 19:30 - 2023-09-02 20:30 | Stamford Arts Centre, 0202, 155 Waterloo Street, Singapore, Singapore, 187962, Singapore

STPI Gallery | An Evening with Tan Siuli
2023-09-01 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.
Join us in this Curator’s Tour by Tan Siuli as she shares about Jane Lee’s practice and the inspirations behind this exhibition.

罡 'GANG' : The Awakened Warrior
2023-09-01 10:00 - 2023-09-24 21:00 | Paragon Shopping Centre, 290 Orchard Rd, Singapore, Singapore, 238859, Singapore
Linda Gallery is thrilled to present to you our upcoming exhibition 罡 ‘GANG’ : The Awakened Warrior, featuring Ren Zhe. Through reverence for the past, Ren Zhe creates figures that encapsulate the heights of human nature. He sees art as a philosophy and philosophy as a road map through which humanity can be led to new destinations. Ren Zhe creates figures that represent classical philosophical teachings. Rendering these ideals as tangible, he gives life to the teaching, putting spirit into his sculptural forms and creating work that acts as vessels for embodied philosophical concepts. Valuing ideologies that centre on passing one’s limits, inner strength and the pursuit of perfection, Ren Zhe’s vessels often take the shape of warriors. To Ren Zhe, the true strength of a warrior lies in his constant cultivation of the spirit, an aspirational state he believes we should all strive to achieve.

The Chair
2023-08-31 20:00 - 2023-09-02 21:30 | Drama Centre Black Box, Singapore, Select a Country:
The Chair
A dead story told in 7 chapters
An unspeakable tragedy has struck a quiet small town. To restore order, justice, and inner peace, the law compels the victims to get their hands dirty – but who will be held accountable?
Performed by the ITI graduating cohort of 2023, The Chair is an original work that raises questions on individual and collective responsibility, grief, and the desperate, at times absurd pursuit of justice in an unjust world. Who has the right to decide? When is justice served? What do we owe to each other in the balancing of scales?
This thought-provoking ensemble work is brought to life by five actor-students, incorporating their training in Asian Traditional and Western Contemporary forms with the clarity, rhythm, and stylistic precision of V. Meyerhold’s Biomechanics, taught by the play’s Director and ITI Acting teacher Li Xie.
Advisory (Some Mature Content)
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Director: Li Xie
Set Design: Devised by Director and Cast
Lighting Designer: Faith Liu Yong Huay
Costume Designer: Max Tan
Sound Designer: Meng Jiaoyang
Production Manager: Clarisse Ng
Stage Manager: Marilyn Chew
Assistant Stage Manager: Shivani Rajan
Cast: Abinaya Jothi, Cheng Kam Yiu (Yolanda), Choy Chee Yew, Mika Oskarson Kindstrand, Swathilakshmi Perumal

The Red Pencil (Singapore)’s FREE Art Therapy Lunchtime Talks
2023-08-31 12:00 - 2023-09-02 13:00 | Suntec City Tower 1 Atrium, Singapore
Introducing The Red Pencil (Singapore)’s Art Therapy Lunchtime Talks, held in partnership with Golden Compass School as part of the 13th SCCCE President Challenge Charity Art Festival.

These captivating talks bring together the worlds of art therapy & health awareness and we would love for you to be a part of it!
Dates: 31 August 2023 (Thursday) & 2 September 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Suntec City Tower 1 Atrium
Admission: FREE for All

Drop by and discover how art therapy can be a soothing remedy for stress relief. In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, mindfulness is a crucial skill to cultivate. These talks will shed light on how art therapy can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routines.
Talk 1. Art Therapy as a Stress-Buster

Date: 31 August 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 12:00 PM
Speaker: Art Therapist Yoko Choi
Topic: Discover how art therapy can serve as a powerful tool to combat stress and prevent burnout at work
Talk 2. Art Therapy & Mindfulness – Staying Happy in an Increasingly Complex World

Date: 2 September 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM
Speaker: Art Therapist Calvin Pang
Topic: Explore the deep connection between art therapy and mindfulness
Reserve your seat today for these talks! Pre-register by clicking on the Google Forms link.

T'ang Quartet - Chamber of Heroes
2023-08-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore Symphonia Company Limited 11 Empress Place #01-02 Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore, 179558, Singapore
The renowned T’ang Quartet is thrilled to announce a mesmerising concert experience at Victoria Concert Hall on August 29, where they will celebrate the brilliance of chamber music’s finest composers. Set against the backdrop of their mission to honour classical era legends while embracing the contributions of contemporary composers, the ensemble will present an enchanting evening featuring the exceptional works of Joseph Haydn, Caroline Shaw, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
The T’ang Quartet has long established itself as a leading exponent of chamber music, showcasing its unwavering commitment to reviving and reinterpreting the masterpieces that have shaped the genre. With a passion for historical significance and modern innovation, the quartet consistently bridges the gap between past and present, offering audiences a unique and diverse musical experience.
The upcoming show promises to be a sublime celebration of three extraordinary composers who have left an indelible mark on the world of chamber music:
Joseph Haydn – Revered as the “Father of the String Quartet,” Haydn’s compositions laid the foundation for the development of chamber music. His intricate and melodious compositions continue to captivate listeners, showcasing his unparalleled craftsmanship and creativity.
Ludwig van Beethoven – A true titan of classical music, Beethoven’s chamber music compositions are a testament to his genius and everlasting influence. His ability to convey raw emotion through music has solidified his place as one of the most iconic composers of all time.
Caroline Shaw – A contemporary genius, Shaw’s works bring a breath of fresh air to the chamber music scene. With her innovative approach and distinct musical voice, Shaw’s compositions effortlessly weave together tradition and innovation, making her a perfect fit for T’ang Quartet’s dedication to both the classical and modern realms of chamber music. The quartet will play her string quartet, Plan & Elevation – a work which was commissioned by Dumbarton Oaks, a historic estate in the Georgetown neighbourhood of Washington, D.C.

The concert will transport the audience on a musical journey that seamlessly connects the past and the present. By performing these diverse works, the quartet pays homage to the rich legacy of chamber music while embracing the innovations that continue to shape the genre.
Join the T’ang Quartet for an unforgettable evening that captures the essence of chamber music’s finest creators. This concert is not just a performance; it’s a celebration of the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation that defines the T’ang Quartet’s artistic vision.

Vision, Faith, and A Journey in Indonesian Art: A Conversation with A.D. Pirous, Kenneth M. George & Anissa Rahadiningtyas
2023-08-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Vision, Faith, and A Journey in Indonesian Art: A Conversation with A.D. Pirous, Kenneth M. George & Anissa Rahadiningtyas
Sat, 26 Aug | 2pm (GMT+8) | Gallery’s YouTube & Facebook Channel

*For viewing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1673598806474453/
*For viewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8TSASWkR-s

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Written by Kenneth M. George and Mamannoor in 2002, “A.D. Pirous: Vision, Faith, and A Journey in Indonesian Art, 1955-2002” is a thorough survey of Pirous’s life, works and artistic practice, and was born out of the long-term collaboration and friendship between Pirous and George. The book details Pirous’s stories about aspects of his life and artistic journey, highlighting his explorations of calligraphic forms, and his critical position in developing the practice and discourse of modern Islamic art in Indonesia.

Join us for a conversation between A.D. Pirous, Kenneth M. George and exhibition curator Anissa Rahadiningtyas as they explore Pirous’s works in “The Neglected Dimension” while delving deeper into the process of making his prints and paintings and the stories behind them.
This event is supported by Serambi Pirous and CIVAS | Center for Indonesian Visual Art Studies, Bandung Institute of Technology.

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About the speakers

ABDUL DJALIL PIROUS graduated from the Department of Fine Arts, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) (1964) and from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY, United States (1969), where he studied printmaking and graphic design. Upon his return to Indonesia, he pioneered graphic design education at the Fine Arts Department of ITB and founded art and design studio Decenta in 1973. Subsequently, he served as the first Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design ITB (1984–1990) and was an ITB Professor since 1994. He then built private gallery Serambi Pirous in 1992. He has been widely exhibited on a national and international scale. A complete description of his life and works can be read in the book “A.D. Pirous: Vision, Faith, and a Journey in Indonesian Art, 1955–2002” and “Painting Islam; Charity and Ethics of Islamic Art in Indonesia”.

KENNETH M. GEORGE is Professor of Anthropology Emeritus at the Australian National University, having served previously at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, at Harvard University, and as Editor of the Journal of Asian Studies (2005–2008). Ken’s ethnographic and art historical research in Asia began with a decade of work on the cultural politics of ritual violence in highland Sulawesi, Indonesia. He subsequently conducted a long-term project on contemporary Southeast Asian Islamic art in collaboration with Indonesian painter, A. D. Pirous—a project supported by fellowships from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities (USA), among others. The fruits from that collaboration can be found in his book, “Picturing Islam: Art and Ethics in a Muslim Lifeworld” (2010), in numerous articles and book chapters, and in a recent lecture at the Musée National d’Art Moderne—Centre Pompidou and Bibliothèque Kandinsky, Paris.

ANISSA RAHADININGTYAS is an art historian who earned her Ph.D. in Art History at Cornell University for her research on the position and question of Islamic religiosity, rituals and performances in works of modern and contemporary art in Indonesia. She is currently an Assistant Curator of Islamic aesthetics in modern and contemporary Southeast Asia at National Gallery Singapore. Her research interests include comparative modernisms, Indian Ocean studies, postcolonial and decolonial theories, gender and feminism, environmentalism and Islamic studies.

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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.

DONDANG DONGENG
2023-08-25 20:30 - 2023-08-26 20:30 | Stage 1, PJPAC, 1 Utama E, PJPAC, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47800, Malaysia
Step into a world of enchantment and wonder as we invite you to experience an extraordinary retelling of Malaysian folklore in songs, specially curated for children of all ages. Delve into the rich tapestry of our cultural heritage and embark on an unforgettable adventure that will ignite imaginations and foster a love for our vibrant folklore.
The origins of Dondang Dongeng began with a simple question; Do Malaysians, especially kids, still know of our local folklores? While many of us grew up listening to the tales and songs of Disney, dreaming to be part of that world, did we still remember to find our way home and remember our own stories.
Dondang Dongeng is a quest in sharing the stories of treasured Malaysian folklore like the smart and mischievous Sang Kancil and legends of beautiful local princesses complete with important morals to take away, as we pass down these narratives, but in our own way. In songs and tunes, in celebration of our traditions. Of who we are, our past, our present and our future.
Helmed by a team of esteemed creatives such as Irena Taib, composer and member of The Impatient Sisters; Mia Palencia, renowned singer and songwriter; Melina William, musician and producer and other local talents that are highly sought-after in the music scene, Dondang Dongeng is craftily weaved into a dreamscape, filled with stories less remembered but hopefully not long forgotten. Stories as old as time, presented in the form of songs with a modern twist.
Let the songs awaken these folklores again. And let’s journey into this dreamscape together! If we continue to tell these stories, we might realise that we all share common narratives and that will lead us to the way home.

The Fruit Basket: Get Well Soon
2023-08-25 20:30 - 21:30 | The Projector Golden Mile, 6001 Beach Rd, #05-00 GOLDEN MILE TOWER, Singapore, 199589, Singapore
THE FRUIT BASKET IS BACK, FULLY VACCINATED! Singapore’s only drag incubation programme is back, with a brand-new offering of drag queens, kings and burlesque things.
We’re ready to spoil you rotten with some of the season’s finest new fruit. THE FRUIT BASKET: GET WELL SOON is the juiciest cabaret in town, featuring the reintroduction of some of your fav baby queens and kings born in the time of Covid…
ACYD RAYNE — Hold onto your umbrellas, because Acyd Rayne isn’t just a face beat for the gods! Don’t miss your chance to witness this force of nature in action.
DIQ ENVY — She may have started out as a singing queen, but this show she’ll be doing something very different with her mouth. Come see the faces she makes!
DREW PICTURES — Set to be Singapore’s most dramatic drag king, Drew Pictures is everything the drag scene has been waiting for. And by that, we mean he’s a twink who tops!
Featuring appearances by stunning local showgirls KAK NINA BOO, LYCHEE BYE and REI REI… and performances by The Fruit Basket alumni!
The Projector Golden Mile: Blue Room . 25 August (8.30pm) & 26 August (3.00pm) . $30 . M18

The Vault: Past Perfect
2023-08-25 20:00 - 2023-08-29 21:30 | Black Box, 42 Waterloo Street, 42 Waterloo Street, Singapore, 187951, Singapore
The Vault: Past Perfect returns after its first run under the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) in May 2023. This time, expect more tidbits and artefacts from the 90s – a decade of growth and experimentation in Singapore theatre, and expanded scenes!
3 actors gather and they reflect on their journey through Theatre in the 1990s. With 20/20 hindsight, what did it mean to DO theatre in the 1990s? Why did they do what they do and more importantly, how? Without any rose-tinted glass, no misty water-coloured memories, these actors share their thoughts and ruminations – is the past really so perfect?
Conceptualised by Robin Loon and Casey Lim, and co-created with Nelson Chia, Oniatta Effendi and Serene Chen, The Vault: Past Perfect is a performance of pieces that draw on the personal archive, reflecting on the energy and legacy of Singapore theatre-making in the 1990s.

Trouble Came
2023-08-25 19:30 - 2023-08-27 21:00 | Goodman Arts Centre Black Box, Singapore, Singapore
After her boyfriend dumps her for being depressed, Julia (Kimberley Kiew), an actor, turns up unannounced at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, hellbent on understudying their perfect lives.
She appropriates Hemingway’s method of writing Shakespeare’s lines by hand to get a sense of genius, unrelentingly copying Melanie (Kimberly Chan) and John (Steven Murphy) to “become” them. In so doing, she sets off a chain reaction leading to an inevitable implosion.
Trouble Came is loaded with delicious irony, addressing just how far we’ll go to keep up with the book covers of other people’s lives. In an age where obsessively curated images have driven FOMO to anxiety and depression-causing levels, Trouble Came is a toast to simply being okay who you are.
Joining a cast led by Kimberley Kiew, Kimberly Chan and Steven Murphy are the comedic talents of Monil SJ (Patel), Jon Cancio (Cal) and Hamza Qaiser (Man at gym).
More at https://artshouselimited.sg/gac-event-details/theatre/trouble-came
Countdown to Trouble Came by following us on Instagram @brangoproductions to sneak a peek behind the scenes as we work towards opening night!
IMDA Advisory 16 (some mature content)

STPI Evening Tour + Film Friday! | Life of Pi
2023-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
Fill your Friday evening with back-to-back programming at STPI!
Start off with an evening tour, where you’ll explore Jane Lee’s solo exhibition, In Praise of Silence 寂靜在說話. 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.
After the tour, enjoy some popcorn and unwind with a screening of the award-winning film, Life of Pi. Based on the novel by Yann Martel, Director Ang Lee creates an all-audience movie event about a young man on a fateful voyage who, after a spectacular disaster, is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery.
This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.
Images courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. © 2012 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

A Date with Tradition 2023
2023-08-25 17:00 - 2023-08-26 23:00 | Stamford Arts Centre, 0202, 155 Waterloo Street, Singapore, Singapore, 187962, Singapore
Returning for its second edition, Arts House Limited (AHL) presents A Date with Tradition 2023 from 25 to 26 August at Stamford Arts Centre (SAC). Look forward to two evenings of captivating performances, hands-on activities, and artist showcases by local traditional art groups showcasing the beauty and richness of our traditional arts.
SAC will come to life with a variety of free multicultural activities for one and all. Delve into traditional art forms with Nanyang Explored! by Amazing Art Shuttle and learn to paint with special Chinese ink watercolour brushes inspired by the Nanyang style and a Community Batik Project by Kamal Arts that invites visitors to contribute in a collaborative batik piece. Immerse yourself in the exciting cross-cultural live performance of Kedai Sinseh that combines traditional Malay dance and Chinese music and discover the Korean traditional art of Minhwa through exhibitions and artist meet and greet sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to take home a piece of tradition with you!
For more information, visit https://artshouselimited.sg/sac

Open Call - Young Photographers' Mentorship Programme 2023
2023-08-25 - 2023-10-01 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Apply by Sun 1 Oct 2023 (2359H)
The Young Photographers’ Mentorship Programme (YPMP) aims to develop the artistic voice and ambitions of emerging photographers. This two-week long mentorship programme encourages them to explore and experiment with image-based work, and deepen their understanding of the creative and professional possibilities in photography. The programme was formerly known as the Shooting Home Youth Awards.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn from some of the region’s foremost visual storytellers as mentors and guest lecturers. Topics covered include how to develop a personal photographic practice, professional and ethical considerations, and exhibition making. They will work towards completing one photo project, which will be presented at Objectifs in the form of an open studio at the end of the programme.
YPMP is open to Singapore-based photographers aged 15 to 23 years old.
Only 12 participants will be selected for this programme. Participants must attend all workshop sessions in person.
Physical sessions:
1) Sat 2 Dec, 12pm – 5pm
2) Tue 5 Dec, 5pm – 8pm
3) Thu 7 Dec, 5pm – 8pm
4) Sat 9 Dec, 12pm – 5pm
5) Tue 12 Dec, 5pm – 8pm
6) Fri 15 Dec, 5pm – 10pm
Open studio – Sat 16 Dec, 12pm – 7pm
Apply now

What's Next, ADN?
2023-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Dr, 038981, Singapore
Venue: Esplanade Studio 219 (located at Esplanade Mall Level 2, entrance next to Straits Chinese Signatures Restaurant)
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the launch of (Asian) Dramaturgs’ Network: Sensing, Complexity, Tracing and Doing, a publication that brings together a range of ideas, reflections and conversations about dramaturgy and dramaturgs in the region.
The publication draws material from varied events hosted and organised by the Asian Dramaturgs’ Network (ADN) since 2016 and includes new writing on what is involved in the work of dramaturgs and dramaturgical thinkers. The contributors include dramaturgs, practitioners, academics and researchers from varied parts of the Asia-Pacific who have been involved variously in ADN. This work is co-edited by Charlene Rajendran, Peter Eckersall, Daniel Teo, Chong Gua Khee, Nah Dominic and Ugoran Prasad, and published by Centre 42, with support from the National Arts Council.
At the event we will also introduce the new Director of ADN, Corrie Tan, and discuss some of her plans for the future. Corrie will host a conversation about the book with the co-editors, contributors and all present who wish to participate.
This is an in-person event with a livestream component via the ADN Facebook Page. If you are currently residing in Singapore, join us at the launch over light bites and drinks. Limited physical copies of the books will also be on sale at the venue.

Concert: “With Love Raisa”, Live in Resorts World Sentosa
2023-08-19 20:00 - 21:30
Indonesia’s treasured songbird and beloved diva, Raisa, returns to centre stage with a solo concert titled “With Love Raisa” on Saturday, 8pm on 19 August 2023, at Asia’s most premium lifestyle destination, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) Singapore.

Raisa’s second solo concert in Singapore after her first in 2014 will showcase a selection of favorite songs from her four studio albums, Raisa, Heart to Heart, Handmade and It’s Personal, including songs which have earned fan favorite status across Southeast Asia. Additionally, she will also be performing a collection of hit songs that best represent the sentimental feelings of love such as Serba Salah, Apalah (Arti Menunggu), Kali Kedua, Bahasa Kalbu and Jatuh Hati.

From now till 19 August 2023, “With Love Raisa”, Live in Resorts World Sentosa concert goers get to enjoy two-day-one-night hotel packages bundled with a pair of concert tickets and breakfast for two persons that start from S$497 nett. Terms and conditions apply. Tickets are priced at:

S$68 (CAT 5)
S$88 (CAT 4)
S$138 (CAT 3)
S$188 (CAT 2)
S$228 (CAT 1)

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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

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.

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).

For more details, please visit nationalgallery.sg/SeeMeSeeYou

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.

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!

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.

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/

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.
