See Me, See You | A Conservator’s Tour
2023-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
See Me, See You | A Conservator’s Tour
Sat 21 Oct | 2pm | Meeting Point: City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery | Free, registration required: https://bit.ly/SMSY_Conservation

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How does conservation come into play when restaging artworks made of outdated technology?

In this one-off tour experience with the curators and artwork conservators behind “See Me, See You”, delve into the curatorial narratives and specialised conservation techniques unique to video installation art from the 1980s and 1990s in Southeast Asia.

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About the Exhibition

Join us on a journey back in time to and explore the history of video installation art with “See Me, See You: Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia”. This two-part exhibition offers a fascinating look at the pivotal moments when video installation first emerged in the 1980s and 1990s.

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

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

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Short Circuit 7 - Singapore's Queer Short Film Festival
2023-10-21 12:00 - 14:00 | The Projector Golden Mile, 6001 Beach Rd, #05-00 GOLDEN MILE TOWER, Singapore, 199589, Singapore
Short Circuit, Singapore’s First LGBT Film Festival, will be returning with its highly anticipated seventh edition – Short Circuit 7. Held on the 21st October 2023 at The Projector, the event features a diverse line-up of eleven short films by Singaporean filmmakers. The festival, which
was established in 2006, explores a wide range of themes such as love, identity, resilience, and acceptance.
This year, the programme is held in support of The T Project and Oogachaga, and all proceeds from the festival will be dedicated to creating a more inclusive and affirming society for queer individuals. The funds will be used to aid The T Project, as it continues its efforts to provide social services, such as shelter, support, and resources for transgender individuals in need, and for Oogachaga to continue rendering counseling and support services to individuals, couples, and families within the LGBTQ+ community.
With a collective objective of exulting in diversity, inclusiveness, and individuality, Short Circuit 7 transcends the boundaries of a film festival. It stands as a jubilation of an interconnected humanity and a resolute pledge of support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Exhibition: Birdsong
2023-10-21 - 2023-12-17 | Manzi Exhibition Space, 2 ngõ Hàng Bún, Ba Đình, Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Manzi and Blue Space Gallery are pleased to present an extraordinary exhibition by Trần Trung Tín entitled ‘Birdsong’ on the occasion of the late artist’s 90th birthday anniversary
On display: 11.00 AM – 07.00 PM (Tue – Sun) from 21 Oct until 17 Dec 2023
Venue: Manzi Exhibition Space, 2 ngõ Hàng Bún, Ba Đình, Hanoi
Free Entrance
Trần Trung Tín (1933 – 2008), a talented man with an exceptional life born into a bizarre epoch, had started painting merely as a way to go through the aftermath of an ideological crisis. Stuck in the extreme disillusionment and suppression, forbidden to speak up his thoughts or write out his opinions, Trần Trung Tín began to draw. In such a strange twist of fate, the used-to-be actor/announcer/film screenwriter then spent the entire last half of his life painting ceaselessly and quietly, and unexpectedly became the most absurd and brilliant phenomenon of Vietnamese art.
He painted to release himself from all the suppression,
to seek salvation,
to break the silence,
to not get lost or give up,
to hold onto his self, with all its essence and ethos
… he painted in a struggle “to overcome the atrocious era we were all living in” (said by director Tự Huy – a friend of Trần Trung Tín)
Perhaps from chaos of all confusion and disappointment, a new strength would blossom; amid the destruction and collapse new construction would arise, as always, though isolated and muted yet absolutely pure and true.
The exhibition ‘Birdsong’ at manzi will display over 30 artworks painted on newspaper and photographic paper including both figurative and abstract series. This is the second solo show by Trần Trung Tin in Hanoi (the first one ‘Optimistic Tragedy’ was held ten years ago), naturally it has a sense of home-coming, for most of the displayed works were painted in Hanoi during the years of 1969 – 1973. The period is the peak time of the bombing and airstrike in North Vietnam during the war, and Trần Trung Tín, despite the order to evacuate from the dangerous area, persisted to stay inside the city; then under the bombshelter he painted these works. Coming back here after half of decade, they just like an alternative way the late artist kept his promise to ‘𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖 – 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒’ (excerpt from Trần Trung Tín’s telegram to Vietnam Feature Film Studio, after moving back to Saigon in 1975)

Shadows of The Black Cat
2023-10-19 20:00 - 2023-10-21 21:00 | Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Block O, Singapore, Singapore 439053, Singapore
Shadows of The Black Cat
A haunting dance theatre performance, combining text, movement, and dance, exploring themes of guilt, madness, and the subconscious. Presented by The Kaizen M.D. (Multidisciplinary) Collective. Supported by National Arts Council and Arts Fund.
Immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of ‘Shadows of The Black Cat.’ Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe‘s chilling tale, this mesmerizing dance theatre performance, scripted by Adib Kosnan and directed by Norisham Osman, blends text, movement, and dance forms. Guided by a haunting narrator, two captivating dancers bring to life the tormented protagonist’s descent into madness. Explore themes of guilt, madness, and the power of the subconscious in this thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche. Prepare to be captivated as ‘Shadows of The Black Cat‘ blurs the lines between reality and the ethereal, leaving an indelible impression long after the final bow.”

Dancing on Paper
2023-10-19 19:00 - 2023-11-05 19:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Dancing on Paper by Jane Goh is an exploration of abstract nude female drawings rendered in the mediums of Chinese ink, crayons and acrylic. This exhibition invites you to embark on a journey into the boundless realm of femininity, where form meets abstraction and lines converge to celebrate the sheer beauty of the female body.
Her works captivate with their delicate dance between abstraction and representation. With each stroke, the artist evokes a symphony of emotions, echoing the complexity and diversity of womanhood.
This is a fundraiser exhibition. All proceeds will go towards the Objectifs’ 20th Anniversary Fundraiser.
About the Artist
Jane Goh (b. 1947) embarked on her artistic journey at 50, when she took up a part time figure drawing course at LASALLE College of the Arts under the guidance of Mr. Sawn Huang, an abstract art enthusiast. Her passion for drawing grew as she continued to draw weekly with her peers at Substation. This lasted for 2 years and they named themselves the ‘Mark-makers’ group whereby they organised group exhibitions, selling their works to raise funds for different charities. Jane then learnt to paint with watercolour for 1 year at Tanjong Pagar Community Centre. Since 2018, she has been painting regularly with a group of great friends, which included professional artists and enthusiasts, at her office on alternate Saturday mornings to horn her craft.
Inspired by her friend, Wai Fong, she developed a unique style of painting, blending abstraction and distortion. Jane’s art is a therapeutic exploration of flow, gesture, and freedom, appreciating the creative endurance of her models.

Republic Polytechnic's Reflections Arts Festival
2023-10-18 20:00 - 2023-11-04 20:00 | The Republic Cultural Center, Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Republic Polytechnic, 738964, Singapore, 738964, Singapore
The community arts festival ‘Reflections’ celebrates the creative talents of Republic Polytechnic’s students, staff, and friends while fostering connections with their community through a shared passion for the arts and culture that define our nation. This year’s theme, “Co-Exist,” embraces diversity and inclusivity, recognising that our differences collectively create a stronger whole.

Open Call - Sound Plot: True/South, A Collection of Audio Plays
2023-10-16 12:00 - 2023-10-31 12:00 | 42 Waterloo St, 42 Waterloo St, 187951, Singapore
As part of Singapore Art Week 2024, the Singapore Art Museum and Centre 42 are commissioning and producing a collection of original audio plays written in response to the geographical area of Tanjong Pagar/Pasir Panjang where the museum currently resides.
This is an invitation for two writers to respond through audio drama to this fascinating area, guided by the curatorial prompt “True/South”. Selected writers will need to be available for an intensive script development phase in November 2023, and will work with a director during the recording and production process in December 2023. Audio production is done in collaboration with Artwave Studio.
From 19 – 28 Jan 2024, the Singapore Art Museum will host these audio plays in their premises. Each play will have an audio spot installation inviting visitors to plug in to a world of audio drama, connecting their physical site to imagined fictions and histories of adjacent sites.
This is a paid opportunity, and commissioned writers will receive $1,000 each.

VIVA LA FIESTA!
2023-10-15 18:00 - 22:00 | open farm comminity, 130 E Minden road, Singapore, 248819, Singapore
The space of Open Farm Community is reimagined where F &B, music, dance, fashion, visual arts, integrate into an immersive flamenco-inspired experience Ticket includes a specially curated dinner with one drink and 4 hours of non stop entertainment and immersive experiences.
Highlights include a giant paella cooking demo, an especially curated runway show featuring traditional costumes and modern everyday wear that come alive with that twist of Ole! We also experiment with sustainable flamenco fashion with recycled clothes and materials.
Music and dance accompany all aspects of this fiesta, including a performance by Flamenco Sin Fronteras company dancers and special guest musicians David Caro and Miguel Lavi from Spain. Hear and watch their expressions of the journey to trace roots of Flamenco from its Indian, Arabic influences to its birth in Andalusia. Guest artiste y/x will paint live alongside the performance – so our dance traverses stage and canvas.
Music bands playing Gypsy folk, Spanish and Latin Jazz music including Kailin Yong Trio, Junes Ahidar, Alina Ramirez, Lalit Kumar and others, will invigorate your senses and transport you to another world. Visual art interactions include specially curated works by artist y/x, photographers Tan Ngiap Heng, Alan Ng and Wilson Tan to create a visual story of Flamenco and Time.
Get yourselves up and moving! Activities include cajon and dance workshops, a Flamenco photobooth called the Ole! Station, and roving sketch artistes that will create your story.
Rounding off the evening will be special dance performances by Royalusion – a dance company with strong emphasis on diversity and cross culture. To celebrate closing of the festival,DJ will be spinning dance music that will bring out timeless moves – be ready!

Ground Zero: The Necessity of Arts Spaces
2023-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 | DECK Open Ground, 120A Prinsep Street, Singapore, 187937, Singapore
Relieved from institutional demands, we ruminate over the role of independent art spaces, as incubators nurturing future generations of artists, a convergence between radical ideas, artists & civil society, and most importantly as a vehicle for change.
A panel conversation with Tan Pey Chuan (Creator of I_S_L_A_N_D_S), Dr. Wang Ruobing (Co-founder of Comma Space and Lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts), Gwen Lee (Co-founder and Director of DECK), moderated by Usha Chandradas (Publisher of (Plu)ral Art LLP).
Part of Currents Above Ground, a series of activations picking up the conversation about the role of independent art spaces in civil society, in the context of its own unknown future of permanency in the neighbourhood.

STPI Arty Afternoon | Postcard Monotypes
2023-10-15 11:00 - 16:00 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
Unleash your creativity with monotype printmaking. Using just a stylus and brayer, craft unique postcards where ink meets paper, resulting in personalised, tactile artworks that reflect the essence of your imagination.
This is a drop-in event. No registration required.

DRUM UP JB!
2023-10-14 14:00 - 21:30 | Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House, Johor Bahru, Mercu 2, Jalan Tanjung Puteri 1, R&F Puteri, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80300, Malaysia
Drum Up JB! is a collaboration between KL-based Orang Orang Drum Theatre (OODT) and Johore’s JB Drums, inspired by the multiple facets of the Malaysian identity including diverse musical instruments of Malaysian cultures.
The show has been constantly evolving with new ideas and improvements since it was first performed at the magnificent jewel-shaped opera house early this year, thus making the upcoming show better than all its previous offerings.
The recently received ArtsFAS grant has also enabled new additions of theatrical elements including impressive multimedia sensory designs and hi-tech lighting to the artistic visual and auditory experience, hence complementing the explosive energy of the percussion ensemble, drumming combinations and physical movements.
Drum Up JB! is a 90-minute performance encapsulating two themes – ‘24 Festive Drums’ and ‘LaguKu.’
The first theme ‘24 Festive Drums’ features 24 drums, each representing the 24 festivals in the lunar calendar which have guided the farmers in China for thousands of years.
In 2009, 24 Festive Drums was recognised as a Malaysian National Intangible Cultural Heritage, turning it into a heritage performance. It has since been embraced across 5 continents, with over 400 troupes around the world.
One of the highlights of the first half of the show is a performance called ‘The Memories’ which is inspired by the history of Malaysian Chinese ancestors migrating southward in search of a way out, wishing to gain survival on foreign land.
It depicts how people went through a series of adversity and mishaps, sailing across the sea, borders and cities to a foreign place, in the pursuit of a new beginning.
The second theme ‘LaguKu’ explores the interwoven values, cultures and experiences of Malaysians through music, featuring folk songs in different mother tongues.
This performance blends vocal expression and physical movement with diverse music instruments from different cultures, such as the aboriginal people of Malaysia (kuling tangan), Malay (Gendang, Kompang), Chinese (Shigu) and world music instruments (shaker, wood xylophone, etc).
According to the co-founder of OODT Zyee Leow, the different instruments, though having unique sounds of their own, creates a beautiful ‘rojak’ of sounds and cultures once blended – very much resembling the Malaysian identity.
Besides the spectacular performance itself, the venue of ‘Drum Up JB!’ – Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House – is another great pulling factor making it a not-to-be missed show.
Opened in early 2020 and named after the wife of Johor’s ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar – Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah, the state-of-the-art opera house is built across 114,430 square feet of reclaimed land and has an impressive architecture of a distinctive jewel-shaped facade. It overlooks the Woodlands Causeway and has a breathtaking view of the sea.
Drum Up JB! has been a bimonthly programme at the opera house since early of the year, taking place at the main performance hall which encompasses an intimate setting of 600 seats constituting 500 normal seats and 100 VIP box seats.
Drum Up JB! also offers post-show discussion with the creative team at 4PM on 14th October, Museum of 24 Festive Drums Guided Walk at 10.30am on 15th October and 24 Festive Drums Workshop at 1.30PM on 15th October. The events will be conducted in English and Mandarin. All events are free, except for the drumming workshop which requires an entrance donation.
Besides ArtsFAS, Yayasan Hasanah and the Ministry of Finance, Drum Up JB! is also supported by R&F Development, Think City, Iskandar Regional Development Authority, Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru, Malaysia Digital Districts, Sun Bus Tech Sdn Bhd and Wiwynn Malaysia.
The upcoming show on the 14 October offers two showtimes 2PM and 8PM and will be the second last show of the season at the opera house. The final show will take place on 30th December.
To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/drum-up-jb
For more information, please visit https://www.drumupjb.com/

New Scripts Garage Nov 2023: Malay-language Edition
2023-10-14 12:00 - 2023-10-18 12:00 | 42 Waterloo St, 42 Waterloo St, 187951, Singapore
The New Scripts Garage is a regular offer of dramaturgical support for new scripts, convened every other month, with low barriers to entry. On a regular basis, we open our inboxes for script submissions from playwrights seeking dramaturgical support for their work.
For the November 2023 cycle, we are collaborating with Teater Ekamatra to offer a Malay-language edition, that will accept up to eight scripts through an Open Call.

This programme prioritises writer development over polish and aims to get the writer excited to work on the next draft of their script, with a clearer sense of where to go.
Script Eligibility:

We are accepting plays in the Malay-language or predominantly (at least 80%) in the Malay-language for this special edition. Translations are welcome where available.
We are not accepting straight adaptations of other work (e.g. novels, films), but will accept adaptations with a clear creative, re-inventive, and/or radical approach.
We prioritise completed drafts of full length plays and shorter plays. We may consider partially complete drafts of scripts with extensive scenes.

BMSG FES'22 (Online)
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-31 | Online
BMSG, a trailblazer in Japan’s music industry, has just concluded BMSG FES’23, a two-weekend music extravaganza which took place in Tokyo and Osaka to celebrate its third anniversary. This year’s festival expands its horizons, introducing a fresh concept with two venues and two new songs, marking a significant milestone in BMSG’s journey. BMSG FES’23 took place in both Tokyo and Osaka, Japan’s two largest cities, showcasing the depth and diversity of Japanese music culture. BMSG has just announced that they will be streaming the recording of the full festival online for fans worldwide.
The Music: “The Sun from the EAST” and “The Moon in the WEST“
BMSG FES’23 features not one but two new songs, each an ode to the talent and creativity of the BMSG family. Following the tradition of “New Chapter” which was previously produced by BMSG CEO and rapper, SKY-HI and Ryosuke “Dr.R” Sakai, the 2 songs “The Sun from the EAST” and “The Moon in the WEST” were released on 18 September 2023.
Additionally at BMSG FES’23, rare collaborative moments were unveiled throughout the event. Notable collaborative performances included ‘YOLO’ by Team C, featuring Aile The Shota, SHUNTO, REIKO, RUI, and TAIKI, which showcased a reunion of talent from the auditions program ‘THE FIRST,’ which brought energy to the forefront. BMSG artists Novel Core, SHUNTO (BE:FIRST), and RYOKI (BE:FIRST) joined forces to deliver ‘MF,’ a new collaborative hip-hop track that left the audience wanting more. ‘One More Day Remix‘ was a nostalgic highlight, the latter half of the song was performed by BMSG’s original four artist trainees – REIKO, RAN, KAIRYU, and SEITO – who embarked on their journey together during the ‘MISSIONx2‘ auditions program from Day 1. ‘One More Day Remix’ closes the section as a surprise to all audiences, where solo artists and groups collaborate one after another in a non-stop medley for half an hour before handing over to the grand finale. These performances were just a glimpse of the magic that unfolded at BMSG FES’23, making it an unforgettable celebration of music and talent.
BMSG FES’23 Streaming Details
BMSG FES’23 is not just for local fans in Japan, it is a celebration with the world. Overseas fans will have the opportunity to stream over 60 songs performed by 23 BMSG artists over 4 hours from 14 October 2023, via Zaiko.
Start Date of Streaming: 14 October 2023, Saturday from 5PM SGT
Streaming period: 14 to 31 October 2023
Video duration: 4.5 hours
Language: Japanese with English subtitles for talk sections and stage banter
Ticket Purchase online for Streaming: Through 31 October 2023 8PM SGT
Price: 4,800 JPY *additional service fees of 473 JPY excluded (approximately SGD 44, with an additional service fee of SGD 4.35 excluded)
URL: ZAIKO – BMSG FES’23 streaming
*Please run a test viewing prior to purchasing of tickets to confirm the service availability in your area. (ZAIKO STREAMING TEST)

Mali Bucha: Dance Offering by Kornkarn Rungsawang (Thailand)
2023-10-13 21:00 - 22:30 | 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.

Singapore Flamenco Festival 2023
2023-10-13 20:00 - 2023-10-15 20:00 | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Singapore Flamenco Festival 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable Flamenco Journey 13-15 Oct !
13 Oct, 8pm: Reflections of Time: Triple Bill
A groundbreaking triple bill by the Flamenco Sin Fronteras company, “Reflections of Time” starts with a dance drama of a man tranversing the realms of life and death; then a meditation of the meaning of time in TS Elliot’s Burnt Norton, and lastly a de-construction and interplay of rhythms, time and space between 3 cultures
14 Oct, 8pm/ 15 Oct, 3pm: The Golden Age of Flamenco
‘The Golden Age of Flamenco” brings us back in Time, to a period where the history of Flamenco was created. We pay tribute to the purity of music, dance, song that make our archives come alive with 4 of the best Flamenco artistes in Spain today, featuring Luis de Luis,Claudia la debla, Miguel Lavi and David Caro.

13 & 14 by TAO Dance Theater
2023-10-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Singtel Waterfront Theatre at The Esplanade, 8 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039802, Singapore, Singapore, 039802, Singapore
“Tao Ye is emerging rapidly as a force to be reckoned with, as well as the most exciting name in modern dance.”
– Time Out Beijing
“Absolutely amazing … An extraordinary experience for the audience.”
– Västerbottens-Kuriren (Sweden)
After their sold-out performance at da:ns festival nine years ago, the acclaimed TAO Dance Theater takes the stage at Esplanade once again, this time on a grander scale with 14 dancers at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre. The award-winning contemporary dance company presents a double bill of 13 and 14, the two latest instalments of choreographer Tao Ye’s signature Numerical Series. Known for their distinct minimalist stye of repetition and restriction, TAO has found immense success worldwide and is recognised as one of Asia’s leading contemporary dance companies.
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.

Lapse by Melati Suryodarmo (Indonesia)
2023-10-13 19:30 - 20:30 | 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.

Keynote Lecture | Video Vanguard: Channelling Body, Society and Spirit in Southeast Asia by Dr Edwin Jurriëns
2023-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
Keynote Lecture | Video Vanguard: Channelling Body, Society and Spirit in Southeast Asia by Dr Edwin Jurriëns
Fri 13 Oct | 6pm | City Hall Wing, Basement 1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium | Free, registration required: https://bit.ly/SMSY_KeynoteLecture

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In this keynote lecture, Dr Edwin Jurriëns (Convenor and Associate Professor of Indonesian Studies at the Asia Institute, Faculty of Arts, The University of Melbourne) will discuss various concepts and contexts related to the interpretation of the works in the “See Me, See You” exhibition, arguing that the artists and their works are part of the Southeast Asian creative vanguard of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Dr Jurriëns proposes that this pioneering quality is reflected in their ability to break with the notion of the autonomy of art before reconnecting it with the praxis of life, presenting artistic innovation and imaginative visions for a better world. Moreover, the works set in motion dynamic processes of creation and reflection where audiences play an active part. Instead of just being static objects or technological tools, they can be seen as forms of corporeal, social and spiritual channelling.

The lecture will be followed by an exhibition launch reception for Part 2 of “See Me, See You: Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia”.

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About the Speaker

Edwin Jurriëns is Convenor and Associate Professor of Indonesian Studies at the Asia Institute, Faculty of Arts, The University of Melbourne. His main research interests lie in environmental and socially engaged art and media. His publications include the monographs ‘The Art of Environmental Activism in Indonesia: Shifting Horizons’ (Routledge, 2023) and ‘Visual Media in Indonesia: Video Vanguard’ (Routledge, 2017), as well as the edited volume ‘Digital Indonesia: Connectivity and Divergence’ (ISEAS, 2017).

He is editor of the ‘Asian Visual Cultures’ book series published by Amsterdam University Press and regional editor of ‘The Newsletter’ of the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS). He has had fellowships with the Institute for Area Studies at Leiden University, Monash Art, Design and Architecture at Monash University in Melbourne, The Graduate Institute in Geneva, The University of New South Wales in Canberra, and IIAS in Leiden. He was co-convenor of the 2016 Indonesia Update of the Australian National University in Canberra.

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About the exhibition

Join us on a journey back in time to and explore the history of video installation art with “See Me, See You: Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia”. This two-part exhibition offers a fascinating look at the pivotal moments when video installation first emerged in the 1980s and 1990s.

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 instalment, 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).

Artwork credit: Vincent Leow. “Dream World”. 1990. Installation view of National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore, 1990. Image courtesy of the artist. © Vincent Leow

The Art and Craft of Facilitating Drama Activities
2023-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Block O, Singapore, Singapore 439053, Singapore
Drama activities can be used to establish relationships, develop group cohesion, develop skills, and as a springboard to activities.
Organised by SDEA, this course is a practical dive into the act of facilitation of drama activities for non-performative intentions and objectives.
Participants will reflect on principles of improvisation in facilitation, enhance their facilitator’s presence and body language, and build a reflexive practice.
It is designed for those new to the field, as well as those who have some experience and want to become a better drama facilitator.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:

Identify, plan, and facilitate basic drama activities for outcomes such as group-building, focus, creativity, and imagination, among others;
Improve their physical presence and body language as a facilitator;
Build reflexivity in their practice.

Course Objectives:

Expose participants to a variety of drama activities in an applied drama context
Understand how drama activities can be used for developing executive functions, building community, and as part of group processes
Understand principles of facilitation related to drama activities
Recognise and understand individual needs in a group setting
Incorporate reflexivity into the practice of facilitation

Pre-requisites:

Minimum 18-years-old
Some experience in facilitating drama activities

Suitable for:

People considering a career in drama facilitation in community contexts
Drama Practitioners
Programme Executives with Social Service Agencies

Art of Seeing: Photography Workshop
2023-10-12 09:00 - 2023-10-26 11:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Duration: 6h over 3 sessions
Course Description:
Designed with the absolute beginner to photography in mind, Art of Seeing: Photography pares our long-running Basic Photography workshop down to the essentials in three bite-sized sessions, making it especially ideal for those who are pressed for time too.
Divided into ‘Theory’, ‘Practical’, and ‘Post-Production’ sessions, participants will get to learn basic manual camera functions and terminology before putting them to the test in a guided shoot along the colourful and bustling Waterloo Street next to Objectifs Centre. The course will wrap up with a session on Adobe Lightroom, where participants will get to try out the photo editing software on Objectifs’ iMacs.
If you’re deciding whether or not to pick up photography as a long-term hobby, this workshop is a perfect opportunity for you to find out! Check out the Course Overview for more information on each session.
Dates:
1. Thu, 12 Oct, 9 – 11am
2. Thu, 19 Oct, 9 – 11am (Guided Shoot)
3. Thu, 26 Oct, 9 – 11am
Technical Requirements:
Participants are to bring their own DSLRs or a prosumer digital camera like the mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (MILC) for the workshop.
Objectifs also has limited sets of cameras for loan. Please email info@objectifs.com.sg after registration to let us know if you need to loan a camera set from us for the duration of the workshop. Please note that there is a deposit of $150 for each camera set rental. The deposit will be refunded upon sound return of the camera on the final day of the workshop.
Please register via our website.

Arts@SBG: Concert in the Gardens presents Thomson Swing Band and Thomson Big Band
2023-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore, 259569, Singapore
The Arts@SBG: Concert in the Gardens series presents Thomson Swing Band and Thomson Big Band!
Having entertained audiences in Singapore, Southeast Asia, India, and Australia for thirty years, Thomson Jazz Club’s two big bands, Thomson Big Band and Thomson Swing Band will be back to delight the crowd at the Singapore Botanic Gardens after a 3-year hiatus.
Thomson Swing Band will dazzle with their jazz rendition of classic songs like It Had To Be You and When I Fall In Love. Thomson Big Band, the Club’s flagship band, will showcase a selection from their recent performance at the 2023 Thailand International Jazz Conference in Bangkok. The tunes range from the 1940s right up to the present day, spanning 80 years of jazz compositions and showcasing a wide range of big band styles.
This concert is part of the Arts@SBG: NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens series. Singapore Botanic Gardens is a part of the National Arts Council’s Arts and Culture Nodes Network.

Songs of A Rebellious Teen – Art Fazil's 30th Anniversary Album Celebration
2023-10-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Dr, 038981, Singapore
In 1993, Art Fazil released a self-titled album under Pony Canyon Records. The album received much critical acclaim with the radio hit Sometimes When I Feel Blue. The song went on to clinch the COMPASS Music Award for Best Local English Song and the album was marketed in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Now, on the 30th anniversary of this iconic album, acclaimed musician Art Fazil brings us on a nostalgic journey that reunites him with his original backing band, The Healers and relives the unforgettable concert that took place at the DBS Auditorium in 1994. Art Fazil’s soulful tunes and poignant lyrics will stir heartful emotions in this jubilant celebration that reminds us why his music remains eternally cherished. Don’t miss this legendary concert that pays homage to an era of musical brilliance and passion.

Lunchtime Concerts
2023-10-06 - 2023-11-10 | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl,, Singapore, 179555, Singapore
In partnership with the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST), this series brings classical music to ACM across two seasons every year. Visit the Shaw Foyer on Fridays at 12.30pm in October and November, to enjoy live music performed by the talented students of YST.

Call for Applications: SIF's Arts for Good Fellowship 2023
2023-10-04 08:00 - 2024-01-26 18:00 | Singapore International Foundation, The Atrium@Orchard, Singapore, Singapore, 238890, Singapore
The Singapore International Foundation’s Arts for Good Fellowship 2023 is back with the sixth edition – exploring the theme of Empowering Meaningful Ageing through the Arts. It is scheduled to take place online from 4 – 6 October, 3 November and 1 December 2023, and in person in Singapore from 22 – 26 January 2024. Participating Fellows will be able to

build capacity by developing skills and new perspectives in running effective Arts for Good initiatives
connect with professionals from an international ecosystem keen on using the arts for social change
join a global alumni network in supporting and collaborating with one another for future Arts for Good initiatives

Apply by 25 June here – https://sif.org.sg/Our-Work/Cultural-Exchange/Arts-for-Good-Fellowship

Cambodia: War and Beauty
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-15 | BACC, 939 Rama 1 Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Cambodia is often depicted in the public imagination as either the land of Angkor and Apsaras or the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge. An American writer once referred to the countries of Southeast Asia as “the Lands of Cruelty and Charm”. However, Cambodia is more than death and decoration. It is people who have struggled and survived war and atrocities, displacement, and political and social chaos, all the while working to preserve their culture. That culture now faces the new threat of unconstrained overdevelopment.
This is the focus of the photo exhibition “Cambodia: War and Beauty”, organized by SEA Junction and Ophidian, on 3-15 October 2023 on the curved wall, 3rd floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). This photographic retrospective, exhibited previously in FCC Angkor by Avani and Meta House in Phnom Penh in 2020 and Paris in 2022, presents a collection of black and white and color photos taken by David A. Feingold, a research anthropologist and an award-winning documentary filmmaker, over the last six decades in Cambodia.
While fostering a better understanding and appreciation of Cambodia’s history, culture, and society, the exhibition aims to showcase the contradictory and complementary elements of Cambodian culture in a historical context.
Organizer:
SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org
Suite 408
BACC
939 Rama 1 Rd, Pathum Wan
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
t & f: +66-97-002-4140 (Call / Line / Whatsapp)
e: southeastasiajunction@gmail.com

Ding Yi Chamber Classics: Says Hu 精细集：《胡 • 说》
2023-10-01 07:30 - 21:00 | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Ding Yi Music Company presents a new chamber series: Chamber Classics, a series exploring the intricacies and classics of Chinese Chamber music!
The first edition of the series, ‘Says Hu’ spotlights on the huqin section as we hear the beauty of erhu, gaohu, zhonghu together with the Western string instruments cello and double bass. Renowned huqin musician and Singapore Chinese Orchestra concertmaster Li Bao Shun will lead the ensemble as the artistic advisor of the concert and perform a Singapore premiere piece titled ‘Sword Sorrow’, composed by Zhang Zheng.
Ding Yi huqin musician Chen Ning and double bass musician Chee Jun Hong will each present a solo, ‘Reminiscences of the Silk Road’ and ‘Yangguan Refrains’. The concert will showcase different huqin combinations and techniques which offer a new perspective of the huqin section. Listen and indulge in the intimate conversations between the huqin section and the ensemble!
This concert is curated by former Ding Yi’s concertmaster Chin Yen Choong and led by current concertmaster Fred Chan Hong Wei.
Huqin and Ding Yi Chamber Ensemble
‘Sword Sorrow’ Composed by Zhang Zheng*
Huqin Ensemble
‘Dance on Strings’ Composed by Luo Mai Shuo*
‘Going to West Gate’ Rearranged by Bao Yuankai
‘Hunting the Tiger Up the Mountain’ Rearranged by Huang Xiaozhi, adapted and arranged by Chen Chunyuan
*Singapore premiere

Workshop | Liu Kuo-sung and his Ink Experimentation
2023-09-30 15:00 - 17:30 | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
Workshop | Liu Kuo-sung and his Ink Experimentation
Sat 30 Sep 2023 | 3 pm – 5:30 pm | Meeting point: National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level 4, Level 4 Gallery | S$8, registration required: https://bit.ly/LKS_Workshop

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Ink master Liu Kuo-sung is known for his experimentations with materials and techniques. He achieved sequential breakthroughs during the 1970s and 1980s by establishing painting techniques that did not require the use of brushes, such as “ink rubbing,” “paper rubbing” and “water rubbing.”

Led by curator Jennifer K. Y. Lam, this workshop will focus on a lecture script created by Liu before his retirement from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1992. Join us and delve deeper into his experimental ink techniques through hands-on activities.

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About the facilitator

Jennifer K. Y. Lam is Curator at National Gallery Singapore, where she actively contributes to the continuous research on art in Singapore and the ink medium. Her co-curated exhibitions include “Rediscovering Treasures: Ink Art from the Xiu Hai Lou Collection” (2017), “(Re)Collect: The Making of Our Art Collection” (2018), “Wu Guanzhong: Learning from the Master” (2019–2020), “Nam June Paik: The Future is Now” (2021), “Wu Guanzhong: Travelling with the Master” (2022) and “Liu Kuo-sung: Experimentation as Method” (2023).

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About “Liu Kuo-sung: Experimentation As Method”

“Liu Kuo-sung: Experimentation As Method” is a major retrospective show that celebrates the ink master’s artistic career spanning 70 years, from the 1950s to the 2010s. With a selection of over 60 works tracing his creative evolution, the show highlights the artist’s significant innovations in modern Chinese ink painting, focusing on his experiments with the materiality of ink and paper, which were inspired by his own reading of Chinese art history beyond orthodox narratives.

STPI Gallery | An Introduction to Woodblock Printing
2023-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 238236, Singapore
Curious to try woodblock printing? Join this introductory workshop to experiment with woodblock carving, printing and layering using simple geometric shapes.

Podcast: Stories of the Un(forgotten) – Landmarks
2023-09-30 - 2023-11-30 | Online
Can landmarks be forgotten?
Many landmarks have graced Singapore’s soil and skyline, but as they make way in the name of development, their stories slowly fade away with the passage of time.
Enter Stories of the Un(forgotten) – Landmarks, a dramatized Podcast by Emerging Playwright gongxin. Through weaving historical facts, anecdotal interviews and a rich, lush, immersive soundscape, Playwright gongxin brings together Wind, Moon, Bird, Rain and Tree in this nostalgic series.
Plug in to these stories and memories of the forgotten landmarks, and un-forget them with every episode.
