Kim Lim: The Space Between. A Retrospective
2024-09-27 10:00 - 2025-02-02 19:00 (Asia/Singapore) | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
National Gallery Singapore celebrates the life and work of Singapore-born sculptor and printmaker Kim Lim (1936 – 1997) with Kim Lim: The Space Between. A Retrospective. Running from 27 September 2024 to 2 February 2025, this landmark exhibition presents over 150 works, marking Lim’s most comprehensive major museum exhibition to date.
This retrospective underscores the role of Lim’s cultural in-betweenness in shaping her artistic style and her resistance to pressures of identity determinations. Trace the evolution of her practice, and see her unique approach to Minimalism, influenced by material cultures encountered during her extensive travels. Experience an in-depth showcase featuring key sculptures and prints spanning four decades, along with maquettes, never-before-seen photographs.
Gain new insights into her artistic journey, philosophy, and creative relationships, and see how she relied on the power of suggestion and metaphor, to masterfully balance space, light, and rhythm to great effect.For more information on the exhibition, please visit: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/kimlim

Raga 2024: MAAS
2024-09-27 20:00 - 2024-09-28 21:45 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Jyoti Dogra’s MAAS is a witty and humorous exploration of aging, beauty standards and body image in an era where society is obsessed with the often-unrealistic standards set by health gurus and social media influencers. In a world where natural bodily changes are commonly frowned upon, this piece challenges those ideas by examining and critiquing the body of the performer.
The piece then deftly evolves into a deeper investigation of shame and its subtle, pervasive impact on how we view ourselves and interact with the world. MAAS ultimately is a poignant and provocative examination of how we see ourselves and others in a world fixated on perfection.
Tickets & Prices:
Standard – $35
Concession – $28 (Students, NSFs, Seniors & PWDs)
Purchase tickets from the official site.
Additional Notes

Assistive Listening Available
Advisory 16: Mature Theme and Coarse Language
Admission Age: 16 and above.
Language: English, with some Hindi
Surtitle Language: English
There will be a post-show dialogue after each performance.

Indian Performing Arts Convention (IPAC) 2024
2024-09-27 20:00 - 2024-09-29 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
A showcase of Indian performing arts in dance, music and theatre, to develop interest and appreciation of Indian arts and culture throughout the year.

DWITA
DWITA, is a mesmerising bharatanatyam performance by Rama Vaidyanathan and her daughter Dakshina Vaidyanathan that explores the harmonious coexistence of dualities. A mother-daughter duo reminds us of a duality that exists in every aspect of our lives. They complement and empower each other, with one symbolising the present and the other the future.
There are always two sides to a coin, two perceptions and two paths to a goal. The challenge, however, is to recognise both and for both to coexist. DWITA, a Sanskrit term for duality, delves into the balance between material wealth and spiritual knowledge, invoking the blessings of goddesses Saraswati and Lakshmi.
SAMVET
In SAMVET, a captivating kathak showcase, nature’s five elements unite to form a harmonious whole. This balanced convergence awakens our senses, bringing a profound sense of perfect equilibrium. As these elements merge seamlessly, they evoke an everlasting bliss that resonates through our heart, mind, body and soul.
FLOWERS OF DEVOTION
Immerse yourself in the divine beauty of Flowers of Devotion, a captivating Manipuri dance performance that celebrates the sacred art form’s rich heritage. Rooted in the temple traditions of Manipur, the performance intertwines the ancient devotional dances of Lai-Haraoba and Raas Lila. This classical dance form is imbued with the devotional themes of Madhura Raas, portraying the love of Kirshna with goddess Radha and the cowherd damsels of Vrindavan. The dance is characterised by soft body movements along with peaceful facial expressions known as Bhakti Rasa, the emotion of devotion.
TICKETS & PRICES
Standard – $35
Concession – $28

Opening Panel: To Be Faithful or Not To Be Faithful?
2024-09-28 09:30 - 11:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429, Singapore, Singapore, 179429, Singapore
How true should a translator stay to the source text? 🤔 To kick off the Singapore Translation Symposium this Saturday, join A.K. Kulshreshth, Uganda Kwan, and Ng Yi-Sheng as they discuss the art of translation—balancing faithfulness, cultural nuances, and precision. Get insights into the challenges translators face and discover what “faithfulness” to a text really means when bringing a work into another language. 🌍✍️
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4gqeq8d
📆 Sat, 28 Sept
⏰ 9:45am – 11:00am
📍 The Arts House
🎟 FREE with registration
We would like to thank Arts House Limited for being our venue sponsor for this programme.
#sgtranslationsymposium2024 #translatedliterature

Translating Plays: A Conversation with Haresh Sharma & Saleem Hadi
2024-09-28 11:30 - 13:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429, Singapore, Singapore, 179429, Singapore
Explore the art of translating and adapting plays for the stage with acclaimed playwrights Haresh Sharma and Saleem Hadi! 🎭✨ They’ll share insights on navigating language, culture, and the challenges of adaptation, while discussing the role of projected texts in shaping audience experiences.
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4gqeq8d
📆 Sat, 28 Sept
⏰ 11.30am – 1pm
📍 The Arts House
🎟 FREE with registration
We would like to thank Arts House Limited for being our venue sponsor for this programme.
#sgtranslationsymposium2024

Let's See レッツ・シー : A Japanese painters group exhibition in Singapore
2024-09-28 12:00 - 2024-10-27 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | ArtSpace @ HeluTrans, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore, 089065
MISAKO AND ROSEN (Tokyo) and ROH (Jakarta) are pleased to announce our jointly produced exhibition, Let’s See レッツ・シー, to be presented at ArtSpace@HeluTrans, Singapore. Offering a cross-section of contemporary Japanese painting, Let’s See レッツ・シー simultaneously proposes a model of collaboration between galleries within Asia, with an example of the potential for commercial gallery spaces to utilize, cooperatively, their resources and flexibility towards the presentation of exhibitions of cultural significance.
Let’s See レッツ・シーfeatures the work of 18 individual painters and one collective of 2 artists (Twin Boat Songs; Yu Nishimura + Kazuyuki Takezaki). The exhibition takes as foundational the work of Tokyo-based Hiroshi Sugito (b. 1970) and spans multiple generations with the youngest artists, Emi Mizukami and Nanami Hori, both being born in the 1990s. Let’s See レッツ・シー follows by one decade the groundbreaking exhibition The Way of Painting organized by curator Motoaki Hori for Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery in 2014.
The exhibition will include a site-specific work by artist Shimon Minamikawa, a series of artist talks, and a catalogue with essays by both independent curator Motoaki Hori as well as Gabriel Ritter, Director of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Art, Design & Architecture Museum and Associate Professor in the Department of the History of Art & Architecture.

Being and Nothingness – A Discourse on Identity | New Works by Nathan Yong
2024-09-28 12:00 - 2024-11-16 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | artcommune gallery, 76 Bras Basah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189558, Singapore, Singapore, 189558, Singapore
Official Opening with Artist in Attendance
Date: Thursday, 3 October 2024, 7 – 9pm
RSVP required at kenix@artcommune.com.sg
Exhibition Period: 28 Sept – 16 Oct 2024
In conjunction with Singapore Gallery Month 2024 and Singapore Design Week 2024, artcommune gallery proudly presents the new solo exhibition of trailblazing industrial designer and artist, Nathan Yong (b. 1971, Singapore). The exhibition features 11 limited edition designs crafted from stainless steel and in the typology of everyday interior objects: sofa, lounger, chair, bar stool, standing screen, and vase. Sculptural, sleek and thought-provoking in shapes and polished to a mirror finish, these works overturn conventional expectations of industrial design and push the symbiotic interdependence between form and functionality of such objects beyond their familiar material and presence.
The marriage of art and industrial design is an artistic process well explored in the creative world. Ushered in by the likes of Western artists such as Donald Judd, John Chamberlain and Dan Flavin, who opened up a new entire visual vocabulary since the 1960s, this practice has continued to inform contemporary currents of art and industrial expressions in myriad ways. In Singapore, however, this remains a niche exploration and an undercelebrated creative practice. With his exceptional background in design and craftsmanship, Nathan’s interest in challenging and bridging the formal expressions of art and object design has been at the forefront of his exploration with industrial materials over the decades. Being and Nothingness – A Discourse on Identity showcases Nathan’s latest series of work, through which he examines the relationships surrounding material design, space and identity.
In the realm of Singaporean artistry, the choice of stainless steel pipes and sheets as a medium carries profound symbolism, reflecting the cultural and societal ethos of the nation. This medium, inherently sleek and efficient, evokes a paradoxical narrative, oscillating between cleanliness and coldness, efficiency and a lack of warmth. Just as polished stainless steel mirrors its surroundings, there is a reflection of Singapore’s societal fabric where efficiency often prevails, but at times, individual identity can feel overshadowed. Singapore, a city-state known for its modernity and progress, is often portrayed through the lens of efficiency and cleanliness. The use of stainless steel as an artistic medium echoes these themes, embodying the precision and orderliness that define the cityscape. The smooth, unblemished surfaces of stainless steel pipes and sheets represent the meticulous planning and execution characteristic of Singapore’s urban development.
However, beneath this surface of efficiency sits a deeper narrative. The coldness of stainless steel speaks to the potential loss of individual identity in a society that prioritises uniformity and conformity. Just as the reflective nature of polished stainless steel can obscure its own identity in favour of mirroring its surroundings, individuals may find themselves caught in a similar predicament, striving for perfection and assimilation while grappling with the erosion of personal distinctiveness.
Yet, there is a poignant beauty in this reflection. The mirrored surfaces of stainless steel invite contemplation, prompting viewers to question their own roles within the societal framework. The interplay between the material’s reflective qualities and its inherent lack of warmth challenges us to seek balance between efficiency and human connection, between order and individuality.
Ultimately, the symbolism of stainless steel in Singaporean artistry serves as a microcosm of the city-state itself— a place where efficiency and progress coexist with the complexities of human experience. It reminds us that beneath the gleaming facade of modernity, there are nuanced narratives waiting to be discovered and expressed, inviting us to reflect on our own identities within the ever-evolving tapestry of Singaporean society.

SYNERGY (The Design Edition)
2024-09-28 13:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Alma House, 46 Kim Yam Road #03-03, 239351, Singapore
SYNERGY is a creative tech event and platform that brings together the worlds of art and technology. In March this year, Tusitala and BeFantastic organised the inaugural 1-day art fringe event at Figment Club House. It met resounding success receiving over 140 participants and 63 contributors and speakers.
We’re bringing it back this September as part of Singapore Design Week. SYNERGY (The Design Edition) aims to highlight the role of design within the creative technology space.
Relevant topics include but are not limited to UX and UI design interaction design industrial design game design spatial design design research etc.
Look forward to our “Designing the Future” Human Library – featuring Danny WY TAN Managing Producer • Emile Dumont Founder and CEO • Esther Jingxin Yip Design Lead • Jeanne Tan Professor • Orion D. Innovation Manager • (and more!)
Also don’t miss the sharing from Ars Electronica where the delegations from the BeFantastic-organised group and NUS Interactive Materials Lab will share their experience at the biggest art and technology festival in Austria.
Finally in the evening attend a Creative Tech PechaKucha which aims to challenge the prevailing notion that the experimental and the impactful seldom intersect.
28 September 2024 (Saturday)
1pm – 9pm
Alma House, New Bahru
46 Kim Yam Road 03-03 Singapore Singapore 239351
Register now at
https://tiny.cc/synergy28sep
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A community event of Singapore Design Week 2024
26 September to 6 October 2024
sdw.sg
#SDWSG24 #SingaporeDesignWeek
Sponsored by | DesignSingapore Council
Supporting sponsor | SketchUp www.sketchupmyworld.com
Venue partner | Alma House
#synergythedesignedition

Breaking Through: How Emerging Translators Build Their Careers
2024-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429, Singapore, Singapore, 179429, Singapore
Are you an aspiring translator? Or simply curious about the inner workings of the literary translation industry? 🤔 Join Amanda Ruiqing Flynn and Shelly Bryant as they share valuable insights and practical advice — from mentorships, literary agents, and more! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this is your chance to pick up tips on navigating a career as a literary translator to kickstart or boost your translation journey! ✨
This programme is part of the Singapore Translation Symposium 2024. Get tickets to the symposium via the link in bio 🔗
📆 Sat, 28 Sept
⏰ 2:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 The Arts House
🎟 FREE with registration
We would like to thank Arts House Limited for being our venue sponsor for this programme.
#sgtranslationsymposium2024

Basic Foundations of Light Workshop
2024-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
For many aspiring photographers, using a light can be daunting. The many knobs, dials and numbers can be confusing. In this 2-hour workshop supported by Profoto and Srishti Digilife, you will learn the basic theory of and physics of controlling your light. In doing so, you can easily create natural, beautiful images using the three cornerstones of lighting: distance, size and direction.
Workshop fee
$40
Technical Requirements
Basic photography proficiency will be helpful. Participants are required to bring their own DSLR or mirrorless camera with a working hot shoe.
Please register via our website.

An Unusual Intimacy
2024-09-28 15:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429, Singapore, Singapore, 179429, Singapore
Join us for the highly anticipated book launch of Tapping Words, Bridging Cultures: Memoir of Yang Quee Yee! 📚✨
The late Yang Quee Yee was a renowned expert in compiling Malay-Chinese-English dictionaries. This memoir pays tribute to his lifelong intimacy with language and his remarkable partnership with his wife, Mdm Chan Maw Woh. Together, they co-authored 17 dictionaries and were conferred the SBC Achievement Award in 2021 for their contributions to lexicography and translation.
🎤 Speakers: Chan Maw Woh & Michael Lim Sze How
🎙 Moderator: Chan Wai Han
📆 Sat, 28 Sept
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm
📍The Arts House
🎟 FREE with Registration
This programme is co-presented with Pagesetters Services (@pagesetters)
We would like to thank Arts House Limited for being our venue sponsor for this programme.

[APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY] BAAP (Intermediate)
2024-09-30 - 2024-11-24 | Singapore, Singapore
[APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY]
Looking for the next step in your career backstage? The Backstage Affair Apprenticeship Programme (BAAP)(Intermediate) is looking for aspiring Stage Managers or Production Managers, basic knowledge in arts and entertainment production required.
Our 6-month production-based training program provides young arts industry practitioners a safe and structured space to progress to higher management. Under the supervision of an experienced industry practitioner, you will work on a minimum of 2 projects as a production manager or stage manager, allowance included.
Accepting Applications on a rolling basis
Find out more at www.thebackstageaffair.com/baap2025

[APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY] BAAP (Entry)
2024-09-30 - 2024-11-24 | Singapore, Singapore
[APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY]
Thinking of working backstage but not sure where to start? The Backstage Affair Apprenticeship Programme (BAAP)(Entry) is looking for aspiring backstage managers, no minimum experience required!
Through a mix of classroom learning and on-the-job training, our 12-month intensive programme equips apprentices with the skills to fulfil various backstage management roles across the arts, entertainment, and other relevant industries.
Whether you’re a fresh graduate looking to bridge your school learning with relevant industry experience, or simply an active arts patron looking to be part of the action, BAAP(Entry) might just be for you!
Find out more at www.thebackstageaffair.com/baap2025
Deadline: 24 November 2024

[APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY] BAAP (Entry)
2024-09-30 - 2024-11-24 | Singapore

ART COLLECTIVE 2 - LET ART FLOW
2024-10-02 11:00 - 2024-11-30 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Raffles City Shopping Centre, #03-03,Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Building on the success of “Art Collective 1 – Symphony of Colors,” Be One Gallery proudly presents “Art Collective 2 – Let Art Flow” at Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore. This exhibition continues the gallery’s mission to celebrate and promote Singapore’s top artistic talents while inspiring home décor. Since 2017, Be One Gallery has provided a platform for both emerging and established artists, connecting them with wider audiences. Supported by Singapore’s leading e-furniture brand FortyTwo, the event blends art seamlessly into daily life. Held at the Qoltured by FortyTwo showroom, the exhibition showcases works by renowned artists like Kevin Tan, president of The Society of Chinese Artists, who captivates with his semi-abstract depictions of Singapore, alongside UOB Painting of the Year winners Wong Yee Heng and Arick Lee.”Art Collective 2″ offers an engaging experience for art lovers and collectors, blending artistic creativity with everyday life.

Artistic Directors Academy (ADA) Public Lecture: Mycelium Teachings: Cultivating Alliances and Collaborations
2024-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | 72-13, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore, Singapore, 239007, Singapore, 239007, Singapore
There is a growing interest in fungi and mycelium as a material, the ever-branching connecting threads of the fungal world. The entanglements and how this rhizomatic network functions is not just a fascinating ecological system and material, but carries a profound usefulness as a metaphor for our potential new systems, ways of thinking and behaviours. For this lecture, our ADA Module #3: Nature and Ecologies masterclass specialist Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodríguez, author of the book ‘Let’s Become Fungal! Mycelium Teachings and the Arts’, will share what she has learned from working on a shiitake farm and how her deep dive into the world of mycology has influenced the workings and language of the various exchange platforms that she has founded and directed, including the Future Materials Bank and the Green Art Lab Alliance.

Vishal and Sheykhar to Set Singapore Stage Ablaze with Electrifying Concert!
2024-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Center, Singapore, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, Singapore, Singapore, 138617, Singapore
Calling all Bollywood music lovers! Get ready to be transported to a world of pulsating beats and unforgettable melodies with the dynamic duo, Vishal and Sheykhar!
Renowned music composers and singers, Vishal and Sheykhar, are set to enthrall Singapore with an electrifying concert. The musical maestros, known for their infectious energy and unparalleled talent, will take fans on a journey through their illustrious career, featuring chart-topping hits from iconic Bollywood blockbusters like “Dus,” “Ek Tha Tiger,” “Jhankar Beats,” “Om Shanti Om,” , “Pathan”, ” Fighter” and many more.
Titled Vishal and Sheykhar, the concert will be held at The Star Theatre,1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, Singapore 138617 on Oct 4 at 7:30 pm – with ticket prices going from S$60 onwards. Tickets are now available for purchase- https://sg.bookmyshow.com/events/TEAMVS24
From foot-tapping pop numbers to soul-stirring ballads, Vishal and Sheykhar’s music transcends genres and generations. Their creative force has been behind some of the biggest musical successes in Indian cinema, creating a legacy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Don’t miss this chance to witness the magic of Vishal and Sheykhar live! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details on the concert date, venue, and ticketing information. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Sub45 Workshops as part of Gathering Ground
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06 | Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal St, Singapore, 199918, Singapore
Join us for workshops in Singapore and choose from a weekend selection of creating with The Substation community of artists and creatives that are celebrated for their work
Oct 5: Doodle Mash-Up: Cartoon Illustration with Colin Goh – https://sub45-doodlemashup.peatix.com/view
Oct 5: Murmuration in Motion: Somatic Movement with Vincent Yong – https://sub45-somaticmovement.peatix.com/view
Oct 6: Urban Filmmaking with Yee Chang Kang – https://sub45-urbanfilmmaking.peatix.com/view
Oct 6: Unlock Your Creative Voice: Expressive Drawing with Rizibë – https://sub45-expressivedrawing.peatix.com/view
Oct 6: Physical Storytelling: Platform Theatre with Eugene Chow – https://sub45-platformtheatre.peatix.com/view
Oct 6: Flow State: Tai Chi Relaxation for Creativity and Calm with Tania Sng – https://sub45-flowstate.peatix.com/view

Workshops are held at 2 venues:

CHOWK PRODUCTIONS 28 Aliwal Street, #03-08
Blind Boars 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #03 27, Singapore 168976

Black and White II Workshop
2024-10-05 13:00 - 2024-10-26 15:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Explore the artistry of black and white photography with renowned fine-art photographer Mary-Ann Teo. This intermediate immerses you in the essentials of printmaking techniques, such as manipulating filter gels, and mastering dodging and burning methods.
Workshop Fee
$350 Workshop Fee + Materials & Darkroom Use $100 (includes darkroom and chemicals usage during class time, and 6 additional hours outside class time)
Instructor
Mary-Ann Teo
Pre-requisites:
Participants will need to have a 35mm film SLR or point-and-shoot camera.
Please note:
This is a very hands-on workshop. Participants’ learning will be most effective if they are able to make all of the sessions. As the workshop is repeated several times a year, participants may wish to register for a future round if they already know they may miss several lessons during this period. Make-up lessons and refunds are not offered for sessions missed.
Please register via our website.

Sing’theatre Academy presents “Best of Broadway” starring The Showstoppers!
2024-10-05 16:00 - 2024-10-06 17:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Gateway Theatre BlackBox, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159461, Singapore, 159461, Singapore
Sing’theatre Academy presents “Best of Broadway” starring The Showstoppers
To kickstart the celebration of Sing’theatre Academy’s 10th anniversary, “Best of Broadway,” is a vibrant homage to the magic of musical theatre.
Directed by TJ Taylor, the concert will showcase a variety of songs from classic and contemporary musicals, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
From the heartfelt ballads of RENT to the high-energy numbers of GREASE, the show will take the audience on a journey that appeals to both long-time musical theatre enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Join us for a night of spectacular music and entertainment that will leave you humming your favorite show tunes long after the final curtain call!
Cast:
This production features our Showstoppers Graduates, returning for a stellar performance!
Starring: Aidil Samri / Alice Anna Ribette / Andre Tng / Bjorn Soo / Bryan Tee / Chas Arevalo / Cédric Amsellem / Danica Elisha Chan / Elisa Mustika / Erika Goh / Farah Adriana / Fauzi Aziz / Gabbie / Hoe Wei Qi / Jaslyn Chan / Jen McCarthy / Jolyne Goh / Jorja Ashley / Marcus Lim / Marian Magturo / Misha Paule Tan / Natasha Kabakova / Prinsten Sim / Rachel Linn Braberry / Sen Jia Hui / Shantel Leow / Shantel Neo / Sharon Mah / skinée / Sreya Sanyal / Sunyung Oh / Tan Jing Yi (Kennigrace) / Tasha Idnani / Tay Xue Fen / Thaveesha Thenuwara/ Thomas Wu / Timothy Yeo / Victoria Lam / Yuan-Bing Mock / Ziggy Bautista / Roderick Howie
Showtimes:
Show 1 & Show 2 on Sat, 5 October – 4.00pm & 8.00pm
Show 3 Sun 6 October – 4.00pm
Venue:
Gateway Black Box – 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah – Singapore 159461
Price:
– Tickets $49 per ticket
Please be advised that the show will be free seating.
Tickets are not required for children under 4 years old including infant-in-arms, they may share seats with their parents or accompanying adults.

Now in its 7th year, The Showstoppers programme allows adults from all walks of life, with a hidden passion for musicals, to audition and take to the stage in a fully produced show. Over the past seven years, many graduates have moved on to professional careers in theatre.
For those looking to immerse themselves in the best of musical theatre, this is a must-watch production, showcasing the exceptional talents of Sing’theatre Academy’s adult students.

Crossing Cultures at ACM: Flora & Fauna
2024-10-05 16:00 - 2024-10-06 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl,, Singapore, 179555, Singapore
5–6 Oct 2024;
4–9pm
Free admission to most activities
Join us as we explore how diverse cultures present flora and fauna through art. Discover traditional knowledge, sacred rituals, and timeless practices that reveal the rich connections between people and nature. Collect a free Yeo’s new special edition Orchid Chrysanthemum Tea during programme hours, while supplies last!

About Crossing Cultures at ACM
Taking inspiration from objects in the galleries, Crossing Cultures explores ACM’s collection through performing arts, craftsmanship, food traditions, wellness practices, and other aspects of intangible cultural heritage – past and present. Dive deep into Asia’s rich heritage with these special weekend programmes. Learn, explore, and create with us at ACM.

Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest by Zen Teh
2024-10-06 - 2025-12-31 | Spottiswoode Park (access path opposite Spottiswoode Residences), Spottiswoode Park (access path opposite Spottiswoode Residences), Singapore, Singapore
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest, a newly commissioned artwork by Singaporean artist Zen Teh. This installation is part of Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar, a public art trail by The Everyday Museum that brings artistic perspectives into everyday spaces in the Tanjong Pagar neighbourhood. It joins other works on the trail by five other artists Aki Hassan, Divaagar, Space Objekt, Grace Tan and Isabella Teng.
Nestled in a tranquil, lush corner of Spottiswoode Park, Rattan Eco Sprawl is crafted primarily from rattan, with forms inspired by natural elements such as mountains and mounds where insects dwell — the same formations that have also influenced sacred structures like Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. Live plants encroach on the structure’s exterior, while the interior of the work, with its lowered ceilings and narrowed passageways resembles a space where the natural world can be contemplated and nurtured.
Set against the backdrop of Singapore’s rapidly changing urban landscape, Rattan Eco Sprawl reflects on the entanglement of nature and urban development. Through collaborating with rattan and wood artisans, an ecologist, and study of the local environments, Rattan Eco Sprawl highlights our fragile, intertwined relationship with nature.
In conjunction with the launch of the work on 6 October 2024, a special artist talk will take place on the same day at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. The programme features a short film screening on the making of the work and a talk by artist Zen Teh who will discuss her interdisciplinary approach. Also present are the key collaborators of the work — the rattan artisans from Cambodia. Participants will have a chance to learn from the artisans, weaving techniques used to create the installation. Registration is free.
Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest is commissioned by The Everyday Museum, a public art initiative by Singapore Art Museum.

Smartphone Filmmaking Workshop
2024-10-08 10:00 - 2024-11-12 12:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Interested in making your own short film but stuck on how to start? Are you curious about all the exciting new features of your smartphone and how it can be used to make visually compelling stories? Smartphone Filmmaking is the perfect introduction to filmmaking for first-time filmmakers! Participants will learn pre-production skills (i.e. how to storyboard, come up with a script, cinematography techniques, lighting and sound knowledge), engage in film production (i.e. how to cast, direct, and do production management), and post-production (i.e. film editing).
The workshop includes on-location, hands-on camera work and consultation as participants work together in teams to complete individual short films. No fancy gear needed!
It is highly recommended that participants use their own mobile phones in this class.
Workshop Fee
$875.00
This workshop is eligible for use of SkillsFuture Credit.
Please note:
This is a very hands-on workshop. Participants’ learning will be most effective if they are able to make all (or most) of the sessions, and will be able to shoot their short films during the period indicated in the schedule above.
As the workshop is repeated several times a year, participants may wish to register for a future round if they already know they may miss several lessons during this period. Make-up lessons and refunds are not offered for sessions missed.

Homing Instinct
2024-10-08 14:00 - 2024-12-02 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Storage Art Space, 3rd Fl. 469 Prasumen Rd, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Homing InstinctAnanta Thitanat, Ari Angkasa, Dieneke Jansen, Kahurangiariki Smith with Buntheun Oung8 October – 2 December 2024
Homing Instinct is a collaborative moving image project featuring artist commissions related to housing, home and belonging. It is a partnership between The Physics Room (Ōtautahi), CIRCUIT (Te Whanganui-a-Tara), Composite (Naarm), and STORAGE (Bangkok); the project will be shown at each of the sites of its three new commissions. As such, the work also shifts through states of belonging and meeting for the first time, hosting and being hosted, being located and being in transit. The first iteration of Homing Instinct was launched at The Physics Room and Enjoy Contemporary Art Space in Aotearoa, New Zealand, in July. Now, it’s time for Bangkok to embrace this transformative journey.Homing Instinct began with a conversation around housing inequalities in Aotearoa. It evolved into an exhibition project with three new moving image commissions by Ananta Thitanat, Ari Angkasa, and Kahurangiariki Smith with Buntheun Oung. These are accompanied by an existing work by Dieneke Jansen, which sparked this series of new commissions. Collectively, Homing Instinct intends to hold a metaphorical prism in front of ideas we may have about housing, home and belonging, generating more expansive conversations about identity and its connections to place.Selected from an open call by each commissioning organisation, these works take a distinct perspective, yet the currents of identity and diaspora and reflections on family histories form points of convergence. These works have been developed with an awareness that they will move across different cultural contexts, yet arguably they each deploy strategic acts of resistance to easy consumption. The works rely on translation, nonlinear narrative logic or multiple temporalities, and as such they disrupt any expectation of seamless transition between contexts.

ANIMALIA: A brush with the Chinese zodiac
2024-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Visual Arts Centre, 10 Penang Rd, #01-02, Dhoby Ghaut Green, (Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B), Singapore, 238469, Singapore
Step into Animalia: A brush with the Chinese Zodiac , where Sue Olivier brings the 12 Chinese zodiac animals to life with a clever wink and a playful brush. Her deep love for Asian culture shines in each piece, as she boldly captures the quirky, unique traits of each creature—from the Ox’s unyielding stubbornness to the Horse’s hopeless romantic gallop. Olivier’s witty take respects the rich traditions of the zodiac, while giving each animal a modern personality that feels strikingly familiar.
We’re endlessly fascinated by the zodiac because, let’s face it—who doesn’t love a little cosmic nudge that says, “Yes, you are as charming as a Snake or as loyal as a Dog!” Olivier taps into this playful magic, making us see ourselves and others in these timeless symbols, with just enough humor to keep it fun.
A solo exhibition by Sue Olivier

5G Hotspot
2024-10-09 19:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | 72-13, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore, Singapore, 239007, Singapore, 239007, Singapore
Join Per°Form CoThink Lab Fellow Wong Binghao (Bing) as they discuss a decade of discursive curatorial practice. They will take as their primary object of analysis 5G Bing — an Internet grimoire of writing, aesthetics, and cultural criticism.

Wong Binghao (they/them) approaches art essayistically, as eclectic constellations of practice, research, and lived experience. They work with artists and thinkers to create essays, publications, digital, public, education, and international programs, performance and live events, and exhibitions.

A Gift of Heart: Bringing Light, Hope, and Transformation Through Art
2024-10-10 - 2024-12-31 | Online, Singapore
The Red Pencil (Singapore) is embarking on a deeply meaningful journey with our donation campaign, “A Gift of Heart” beginning 10 October 2024, coinciding with World Mental Health Day.

For the next two months, we will celebrate the resilience and courage of our partners and beneficiaries— each month a testament to the transformative power of art therapy. With their unwavering support, The Red Pencil (Singapore) has been able to stand firm in our mission since 2011: to reach out to the underprivileged, the vulnerable, and the marginalized. As mental health struggles, especially among the young, continue to rise, our work becomes ever more vital.

And now, we invite you to be a part of this life-changing journey.

With every $50 donation made through Giving.sg, you’ll receive an exclusive mobile phone wallpaper — art that carries the warmth and hope we strive to bring to those in need:

10 October – 31 October: Artists from Siaw-Tao Chinese Seal Carving, Calligraphy & Painting Society will share creations that radiate Happiness and Peace
1 November – 30 November: Alumni from LASALLE College of the Arts MA Art Therapy Programmes and students from Eunoia Junior College will uplift you with whimsical designs inspired by Joy
1 December – 31 December: Beneficiaries from Yishun FSC @ Singapore Children’s Society and Singapore Christian Home will move you with heartfelt artworks celebrating Hope and Strength

But that’s not all. Your donation of $50 or more will also unlock special discount codes from our retail partners, PaintBlush and BedAndBasics, with even more surprises unveiled in the coming days.

DONATE HERE: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/the-gift-of-heart

As we approach the Season of Giving, we are counting on your kindness. Your generosity will help us continue offering the transformative gift of art therapy to those who are crying out for support and hope. Every donation is a lifeline, bringing light into the darkest corners of people’s lives.

Together, let’s bring hope to those who need it most this Christmas. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

MIXING IDENTITIES – CANVAS ART FAIR 2024
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-25 | palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, Venice
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association, is pleased to announce the open call for MIXING IDENTITIES, second appointment of CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2024, that will take place in Venice at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello from October 11 to October 25, 2024, and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings, during the 60th Venice Biennale of Art.
CANVAS is an international Art Fair that will showcase collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2024 edition will represent a forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art and live performance.
We invite artists to analyse the hidden parts of our identities, through an immersive experience inside the fascinating universe of the complex labyrinths of our consciousness.
Deadline for applications is September 27, 2024 (11.59 PM your local time)
Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com

Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship
2024-10-11 10:00 - 2025-08-31 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl,, Singapore, 179555, Singapore
11 October 2024 to 31 August 2025
Daily, 10am–7pm | Fridays, 10am–9pm
Peranakan Museum
$6 for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents; $18 for Foreigners
Family, art, and entrepreneurship converge in the story of three visionary Peranakan women from Indonesia – Nyonya Oeij Soen King, her daughter-in-law Nyonya Oeij Kok Sing, and her granddaughter Jane Hendromartono. From the 1890s to 1980s, they produced impressive batiks in the renowned batik centre of Pekalongan on Java’s north coast.
Featuring about 200 batik textiles and accompanying objects, Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship examines the lives and careers of these Peranakan women through their works. With batik as a portrait of society, the exhibition reveals the influence of the Oeij family women as they became batik masters in their own right, as they ingeniously responded to the rapid political, cultural and economic changes of their time to run a business that produced great art. Visitors are invited to draw links to the development and evolution of Indonesian batik through a Peranakan perspective, and to participate in hands-on workshops, performances and tours. The exhibition will also feature a contemporary art commission by Aiko Tezuka, an artist specialised in producing art based on the unravelling of woven fabric.

Community Bake-Off Writing Workshop
2024-10-12 12:30 - 15:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Centre 42 Office, 42 Waterloo Street, 42 Waterloo Street, 187951, Singapore
Inspired by the legendary playwriting exercise created by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, we invite you to join us for a creative, fast-paced, and immersive Bake-Off facilitated by our visiting resident playwright Sean Dunnington.
Participants will engage in written exercises on an assigned theme and elements in response to plays and works of art within a 48-hour period. There’ll also be a gathering after to read the scenes everyone has come up with in a shared celebration of creativity.
Open to playwrights of all levels. Build your writing toolkit and sharpen your craft through this 2-day workshop!

BIOGRAPHY
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SEAN DUNNINGTON is a is a queer/jewish playwright from Hawai’i Island. His work has been presented Off-Broadway, in regional theatres across the country, local libraries and galleries, state museums, old attics, public radio stations, film festivals, and LGBTQIA+ centers. He’s been in residence with the East-West Center, Waiwai Collective, and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. He’s been a fellow with the Dramatists Guild Foundation, Orchard Project, Magic Theatre, Creative Labs Hawai’i, California Arts Council, National Collaborative for Health Equity, and Henry Luce Foundation.
He is also the Founding Director of Tree Moss, the first-ever collective for emerging and established playwrights in Hawai’i, which was awarded the Dramatist Guild Foundation’s Catalyst Fellowship. In his free time, Sean facilitates free writing workshops for non-profits, public schools, and community centers across Hawai’i. Sean received his MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and his BA in Applied Playwriting from the University of Redlands’ Johnston Center for Integrative Studies.
Sean is currently in Singapore as a 2024-2025 Henry Luce Scholar, with a placement at Centre 42 as a Visiting Resident Playwright.
