Alternative Ecology: The Community
2024-01-13 - 2024-01-28 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Curated by Wang Ruobing
Featuring works by Eko Prawoto and Post-Museum
Part of SAW
Supported by NAC, LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore, Objectifs, Comma Space, Post-Museum
13 to 28 Jan 2024
Courtyard, Objectifs
Opening: 20 Jan 2024, 5pm
To find out more or register for the programmes, visit https://comma-space.com/alternative-ecology-the-community/
Held at the outdoor communal courtyard area of Objectifs, Alternative Ecology: The Community is an art and ecology event consisting of a sculptural social space, Fragment of the unknown memory, made from bamboo by artist/architect Eko Prawoto (Indonesia) and Bamboo Broadcast Studio, a series of public programmes organised by Post-Museum (Singapore). Local community groups, professionals, and artists with interest in sustainability, nature and ecology are invited to take part in different activities, panel talks, booths and symposiums, rallying communities and the public for awareness, fun and participation. Programmes include the Renew Earth Sweat Shop Workshop, a Stone Soup Party, Eco-Karaoke night, Eco-Singles Night, Water & Sustainability Symposiums, and the Singapore Really Really Free Market, etc. Alternative Ecology: The Community offers creative interpretations of the profound environmental challenges that we face today, and, at the same time, explores the parallel role of an artist in acting as a catalyst for fostering community collaboration and promoting awareness through creative interpretations and discussions.

Arts Event: Legatharsis
2024-01-13 - 2024-01-14 | Art Depot, National Art Gallery, Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara, No. 2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak,, Kuala Lumpur, 53200, Malaysia
Legatharsis is a new event coming up in new year 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. The term “Legatharsis” is a combination of the words Legar and Catharsis/Katharsis, and it conveys a very clear meaning where the concept of Legar: a large space that symbolises freedom. Katharsis, meanwhile, is a Greek word that refers to the purification of emotions through art. It is the combination of these two concepts that generates the idea for the Expressionist concept. This event aims to introduce the diversity of art and culture in Malaysia by combining expressionism and traditional culture, that is expressing yourself through art and culture through activities such as batik coloring workshops, art discussion forums, sessions with guest artists and many other interesting activities.
You can sign up for the BATIK COLORING WORKSHOP :
Date: 13 January & 14 January 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (13 January) & 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (14 January)
Venue: Art Depot, National Art Gallery
Fee: RM15 (per pax)
Limited to 50 participants! First come first served!
All materials included

Literati Spirit in Nanyang : The Landscape and Figure Paintings of Fan Chang Tien
2024-01-12 12:00 - 2024-01-28 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | artcommune gallery, 76 Bras Basah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189558, Singapore, Singapore, 189558, Singapore
In conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2024, artcommune proudly presents this new exhibition focussing on the landscape and figure paintings of Singapore pioneer artist, Fan Chang Tien (1907, Jieyang, China – 1987, Singapore). After migrating to Singapore in 1957, Fan dedicated much of his life to art and helped nurture a new generation of local ink artists. Amongst his notable students are Nai Swee Leng, Lim Kay Hiong, Tan Oe Pang, Henri Chen Kezhan, Lim Cher Eng, and Chua Ek Kay. As a conduit between the haipai tradition in China and the burgeoning art scene in Singapore, Fan was essential in providing Singaporean artists an alternative mode of modernist ink expression in the early Singapore art scene. The exhibition features 16 ink works that were mostly completed in the period of 1960s-1980s. The body of work illuminates Fan’s cultivation of an authentic literati spirit through his practice as well as training of younger artists in Nanyang.
Fan Chang Tien is most famed for his paintings of Orchid and Bamboo. During his lifetime, he was lauded as the ‘king of Bamboo’ in the Chinese art circle. Yet Fan was also a well-rounded Shanghai school artist who sought to express himself through a diverse range of subject matters. After several years of effort, and with support from the artist’s family, we managed to gather this exquisite selection of landscapes and figures, among which many measure large in scale or exhibit rare themes. These wonderful masterpieces are rarely on exhibit or seen by the public. Fan’s figure paintings are especially rare and will prove significant for the collectors of his work.
The history of Chinese landscape painting spans thousands of years and is regarded as a sacred tradition by literati painters. For the literati, Chinese painting facilitates the expression of inner worlds and feelings, with a philosophical emphasis on self-reflection and purification of the soul. The ideal state or expression exemplifies the harmony between nature and man. Thematic expositions frequently focus on a life detached from the worldly desires of fame and fortune, with one content with peace and solitude in the mountains or forest. They often articulate values that align with strands of Taoism and Buddhism. The genre of Chinese landscape painting has thus been exalted throughout the centuries for such artistic conceptions.
Fan’s ink expression was modelled and built upon the Chinese landscape traditions established by the ‘Four Wangs’ of the early Qing period. Additionally, he searched beyond the Shanghai school style of Wu Changshuo – which conveys the bold, majestic grandeur of a landscape often at the expense of minute and delicate details – by developing a personal landscape style that successfully combines and balances the tensions between majestic and delicate elements.

About the Artist
Fan Chang Tien 范昌乾 (1907, Jieyang, China – 1987, Singapore) graduated from the Xinhua Academy of Fine Arts and the Changming Art Academy, both in Shanghai, under the tutelage of Shanghai School (haipai 海派) masters such as Wang Geyi, Wang Zhen (Yiting), Pan Tianshou, and Zhu Wenyun. This allowed Fan to draw a direct lineage to the great haipai master Wu Changshuo, who modernised literati ink paintings for the cosmopolitan inhabitants of Shanghai.
Fan migrated to Bangkok, Thailand to teach in 1947, then to Singapore in 1956, with the Chinese Civil War preventing his return to China. Establishing himself in a studio in Balestier Road, Fan taught ink painting free of charge. Many of his students were involved in the Hwa Han Art Society, established in 1973 with Fan as head advisor.
Being part of the Teochew intellectual community led Fan to emphasise the literati aspects of the haipai tradition, most importantly in the assemblage of meanings provided within a piece of artwork through the four components of poetry, calligraphy, painting, and seal-carving. In particular, his self-composed poems, making full use of the metaphorical meanings of flora and fauna entrenched in Chinese literary culture, set him apart from other ink painters in Singapore. It is also within this textuality that Fan made sense of his Nanyang environs.

comma 2024: *SCAPE Creative Arts Festival Returns
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-28 | *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link #02-14, Singapore, Singapore, 237978, Singapore
*SCAPE’s comma Festival, from 12 to 28 January 2024, is a celebration of youth creativity and community spirit. Embracing the theme “Disruption,” the festival presents a rich tapestry of arts, including dance, music, and visual arts.
Highlights include the Community Arts Residency with Jamela Law, exploring digital technologies in art, MOV:MENT Lab’s four avant-garde dance films, Experimentation Ground’s innovative performances, and the *SCAPE Dance Residency’s contemporary choreography. Music Day Out features top acts like Blush, showcasing Singapore’s musical talent. As a key program of the Somerset Belt, the festival fosters youth development, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Most events offer free admission, inviting all to partake in this artistic journey. For a full lineup and more information, visit https://www.scape.sg/comma/.

Artist
Title of Work
Schedule
Synopsis

Music Day Out!

1. Leipzig (ID)
2. No Good (MY)
3. Fuse
4. Blush
5. Golden Mammoth (MY)
6. Woes
7. Gabba (PH)
8. Naedr
9. Bellied Star
10. Intermission
11. Regina Song
12. Impulse – ITE Battle of the Bands Winner
13. Guest Programmers
Music Day Out!

13 – 14 January 2024
Time: 5PM – 11PM
Venue: *SCAPE, The Ground Theatre

Sharing Session: What’s Tour Life Like?
14 January 2024
1PM – 1:45PM
Venue: Gallery
Touring always seems like so much fun but join us as artists share their best practices and pitfalls to avoid.
· Tickets are on sale from 4 December 2023 at https://bit.ly/MDO2024
· Early Bird Specials
(until 1 January 2024, 11:59PM)

Day 1 or 2
2-Day Bundle

Early Bird Specials
$25.00
$30.00

General Admission
$30.00
$40.00

Community Arts Residency

Jamela Law
Scars, Skins and Styles: Phygital Transfigurations
13 – 28 January 2024
11AM – 8PM
Venue: *SCAPE, #02-07/08
This community art project aims to bring to light invisible battles fought, celebrate those of us who have emerged from life changing experiences and to foster dialogue on Mental Health.
Digital Technologies and Fashion Co-Designing are explored as experimental Art Therapy tools to harness the power of Enclothed Cognition, and for mediation, introspection, and reinvention in Virtual Reality.

Custom hyper-realistic digital avatars are constructed with the help of 3D scanning technologies and generative systems. The artist (Jamela Law, she/ they) aims to create warm-hearted, celebratory, and inclusive networks that promote healing and bridge interpersonal distances, one metamorphosis at a time.

MOV:MENT Lab

Grace Song
Body Missing Body
MOV:MENT Lab Dance Film Premiere Screening
13 January 2024
1PM – 4PM
Venue: Projector @ Cineleisure
(By invite only)

MOV:MENT Lab Exhibition
13 – 28 January 2024
2PM – 8:30PM
Venue: *SCAPE Level 3
(#03-07/08/09)
Post-war Japanese avant-garde dance form exploring separation and memory.

Sonia Kwek & Elsa Tan
hard boil, soft centre
Film inspired by feminine archetypes across cultures.

Amanda Tan & Jonit On
FR:AGILITY
Film exploring abstract human form and movement.

Jeremy Ho & Liz Sgt Tan
I Summon You
Dance reflecting artist’s journey and mother’s influence.

Experimentation Ground

Afiszan Amat
‘;W[qw-u9 “TAPPING”
The Ground Theatre
20 January 2024

‘;W[qw-u9 “TAPPING”
First Show:
2PM – 3PM
(with post-show talk)
Second Show:
7:30PM – 8:15PM
ILL BEHAVIOUR
First Show:
3:30PM – 4:30PM
(with post-show talk)
Second Show:
8:30PM – 9:30PM
Performance challenging the ritualistic use of smartphones.

Hee Suhui
ILL BEHAVIOUR
Tapping: Performance challenging the ritualistic use of smartphones.
Ill Behaviour: mixes sound art, performance art and physical storytelling, offering a raw, humorous take on personal and collective experiences.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/experimentation-ground-showcase-tickets-768290005087

HOMEGROUND – Street Dance Production & Bloc Party

27 January 2024
7:30PM – 11:30PM
Venue: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
A street-dance production and bloc party that serves as the ultimate gathering of local talents and a celebration of the community spirit.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/homeground-2024-tickets-765176281857

Shean Buligis
Paper Trails
27 January 2024
7:30PM – 11:30PM
Venue: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
Exploration of movement inspired by chaos.

Priscilla
Enneagram 2
Dance delving into self-love and emotional complexity.

Aisyah Hanafi
Providence
Exploring the interconnection of individual and collective existence.

*SCAPE Dance Residency Showcase

Jeremy Loh
Manufactured Nature
19 January 2024
8:15PM – 8:45PM

20 January 2024
3:45PM – 4:15PM
8:15PM – 8:45PM
Venue: *SCAPE Outdoor Area
Reflects on humanity’s alienation from nature.

Ignatius
all-seeing
19 January 2024
7:30PM – 8PM

20 January 2024
3PM – 3:30PM
7:30PM – 8PM

Venue: *SCAPE #02-05/06
Examines the parallels between CCTVs and human behaviour.

Kimberly Sim
Look At Me
19 January 2024
7:30PM – 8PM

20 January 2024
3PM – 3:30PM
7:30PM – 8PM

Venue: *SCAPE #02-05/06
A dance about self-expression beyond societal judgment.

Shanna
Hitoiki
19 January 2024
8:15PM – 8:45PM

20 January 2024
3:45PM – 4:15PM
8:15PM – 8:45PM

Venue: *SCAPE Outdoor Area
Dance symbolising the breath of life through various forms.

Street Dance Intensives with Sue from Chibi Unity (Japan) and Tank Bautista (Philippines)

Tank Bautista (Philippines)
25 January 2024
7:30PM – 9:30PMVenue: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
Tickets at $35. On sale from 4 Dec: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/street-dance-intensives-with-sue-from-chibi-unity-and-tank-bautista-tickets-768307617767

Sue from Chibi Unity (Japan)
26 Jan 2024
7:30PM – 9:30PMVenue: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre

The Uncontained Collective: The Out-of-Box Zone

Roar City Grounds
Krump Exhibition
19-21, 26-28 Jan 2024
5PM – 10PM
Venue: Container @ *SCAPE Playspace

A film and interactive exhibition on Krumping presented by *SCAPE’s resident interest group.

*SCAPE Budding Game Developers
Game Demos

12-14, 19-21, 26-28 Jan
5PM – 10PM
Venue: Container @ *SCAPE
Playspace

Game Developers from *SCAPE’s very own Up Your Game and Rookie Game Jam showcase their unique and innovative games!

Creative Fellowship
Game-Changing Pitches
Young Entrepreneurs from the Creative Fellowship programme display their innovative or disruptive business ideas.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

World Supremacy Battlegrounds

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26, 27, 28 January 2024
12PM – 7PM
Venue: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
WSB ASIA International Championship brings together the best dancers from diverse backgrounds, fostering cultural exchange and unity through the universal language of dance.

KDO – K-pop Random Play Dance

12 January 2024
7PM – 10PM
Venue: *SCAPE The Treetop
Gathering of K-pop enthusiasts, grooving to the latest K-Pop tunes.

Chronic Compulsions: Selected Works from Art Addicts Anonymous
2024-01-11 10:00 - 2024-03-24 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Private Museum, 11 Upper Wilkie Rd, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore 228120, Singapore
As part of Singapore Art Week 2024, The Private Museum Singapore is delighted to present Chronic Compulsions: Selected Works from Art Addicts Anonymous, an exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking collaboration between a local private museum, private collectors and seasoned curators.This unique exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of the formation of Art Addicts Anonymous—a collectors’ circle that has evolved from a casual gathering of art lovers into a strong community of collectors who want to share their passion for art with society at large.Chronic Compulsions unveils a remarkable selection of over 40 modern and contemporary works from 15 participating collections from Singapore, each piece bearing a personal connection to its collector.As we celebrate a decade of passion and purpose, this exhibition is testament to the timeless nature of art and its transformative power. It represents the synergies between The Private Museum, Art Addicts Anonymous, and the arts community, injecting value and vibrancy into the Singapore art scene.

Rising Dragon, Soaring Merlion《温[新]情缘》
2024-01-06 07:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Stamford Arts Centre, 0202, 155 Waterloo Street, Singapore, Singapore, 187962, Singapore
Singapore’s Ding Yi Music Company and Canada’s Sound of Dragon Ensemble (Vancouver) come together again for an extraordinary collaboration that promises an enchanting fusion of Chinese and Western musical traditions, featuring a diverse program by Singaporean, Canadian and Chinese composers, with works such as Jianmin Wang‘s ‘Dream of Angels’, Farshid Samandari’s ‘Sine verbis’, and Chenwei Wang‘s ‘Winds of Affinity’, a double concerto featuring Ding Yi’s dizi soloist Ng Hsien Han and Sound of Dragon flutist Paolo Bortolussi.
“Rising Dragon, Soaring Merlion” brings you on a mesmerising journey through time and history, where audiences can expect a night of exceptional performances that transcend boundaries and celebrate the universal language of music.
鼎艺团再次携手来自加拿大（温哥华）的龙吟沧海乐团，演绎多首来自不同国家的作曲家所创作的作品，包括中国著名作曲家王建民的《天使之梦》、加拿大作曲家法叙德·萨门达利的《无语》，以及新加坡作曲家王辰威的《笛缘》。这首双笛与华乐室内乐版本的《笛缘》将由鼎艺团笛子演奏家黄显行和龙吟沧海乐团长笛演奏家 Paolo Bortolussi 共同呈献，表达了两团之间深厚的情谊与缘分。
音乐无国界，一起随着《温「新」情缘》踏上跨越地域、穿越时空和历史的温馨迷人之旅。

The 11th Hour
2024-01-05 20:00 - 2024-01-06 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
‘The 11th Hour’ is a dark dance comedy that dives into the topic of death and ageless speculation of what comes after, in a satirical manner. In the Chinese culture, we accumulate good karma in this life, preparing for a reincarnation that would send us towards a better life. In the Jewish faith, there is no afterlife, just an end.
In many ways, this work is about endings and our inability to accept them. Instead, we make up stories of good places, bad places, vampires, ghouls, ghosts and zombies to fictionalise the idea that, after death we may still exist in some capacity. It’s a dark subject and one that bonds humanity and sometimes the only way to deal with the dark, is with the light.
The thematic double bill will feature the works of Decadance Co’s Resident Choreographer, Rachel Lum, and world renowned British Choreographer, Sam Coren, together with an impressive ensemble of dancers.

Tales of Joyful Reunion at CapitaLand Malls
2024-01-01 - 2024-02-24 | CapitaLand Malls
From 1 January to 24 February 2024, CapitaLand invites shoppers to create their own tales of a joyful reunion and welcome the Year of the Dragon with larger-than-life installations featuring POP MART Disney-themed toys across 16 CapitaLand malls islandwide.

Are you a fan of POP MART art toys? Make sure to head down to POP MART POP-Up store at Tampines Mall (now till 13 February 2024), featuring beloved POP MART merchandise and collectibles perfect for the season of giving and gifting.

For more information, visit the CapitaLand website at https://www.capitaland.com/Tales-of-Joyful-Reunion, and follow us for more updates on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @CapitaLandMallsSG.

Tales of Joyful Reunion at CapitaLand Malls
2024-01-01 - 2024-02-24 | CapitaLand Malls
From 1 January to 24 February 2024, CapitaLand invites shoppers to create their own tales of a joyful reunion and welcome the Year of the Dragon with larger-than-life installations featuring POP MART Disney-themed toys across 16 CapitaLand malls islandwide.
For more information, visit the CapitaLand website at https://www.capitaland.com/Tales-of-Joyful-Reunion, and follow us for more updates on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @CapitaLandMallsSG.

Spirit of Giving: Nathania Ong - A Musical Homecoming
2023-12-20 19:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Concert Hall, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., Singapore, 038981, Singapore, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
After an arduous five-year journey in the United Kingdom, Nathania Ong is the first Singaporean to portray the iconic role of Eponine in West End’s enduring masterpiece, Les Misérables. Spirit of Giving: Nathania Ong – A Musical Homecoming Concert welcomes Nathania Ong back in Singapore, to grace the Esplanade Concert Hall with an enchanting evening of musical theatre masterpieces!
Her remarkable journey, from being cast by the world-renowned producer Cameron Mackintosh to her standing ovation-worthy rendition of “On My Own” at the Big Night of Musicals, is a testament to her talent and tenacity. Nathania studied acting at LaSalle College of the Arts before graduating with BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London, in 2021, and her star has continued to rise ever since.
This extraordinary event promises an array of songs that showcase Nathania’s high standards of artistry and stagecraft, creating an experience that is not to be missed. The musical extravaganza will include renditions of beloved classics like Don’t Rain On My Parade and a Disney Medley that promises to transport the audience to a world of dreams. Add “ She will be joined on stage by her father Kevin Ong in their heart warming duet, The Prayer. Accompanied by a talented orchestra led by conductor Kelvin Loh, this concert guarantees to be a treat for fans of all ages.
Be enthralled by our exceptionally gifted young performers Loic Lastennet, Melissa Hecker, Syah Riszuan and Corey Koh, as they welcome you at the pre-show!
Spirit of Giving: Nathania Ong – A Musical Homecoming Concert is a charity concert organized by TRCL, and co-produced by Amazing Talents International and Global Cultural Alliance, in aid of the Business Times Budding Artists Fund. Nett proceeds from the concert will go towards making the arts more accessible to underserved children and youths in Singapore.

ECOncert《声态不息》
2023-12-15 19:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Ding Yi Music Company proudly presents “ECOncert”, a captivating and thought-provoking musical journey that explores the intricate relationship between humanity and the awe-inspiring force of nature.
Through the mesmerising synergy of evocative music and stunning visuals, the concert is a reminder of man’s smallness in the face of nature’s grandeur. Under the creative direction of conductor Wong De Li, Dedric and stage director/dramaturg Ang Xiao Ting with Chong Li-Chuan’s exquisite soundscapes, compositions by John Sharpley and Yii Kah Hoe and set and art installations by Quek See Yee and Ferry, “ECOncert” invites audiences to embark on a profound exploration of the delicate equilibrium between human presence and nature’s indomitable spirit.
Taking inspiration from the highly beloved activity of ‘forest bathing’, “ECOncert” invites audiences to meditate on their relationship with the natural environment, while being enveloped in the soothing embrace of Chinese musical instruments that have celebrated nature for thousands of years.
“Can humans and nature coexist in an urban environment?” Join us on this journey of hope, contemplation, and celebration.

Bangkok Poetry Slam
2023-12-15 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Live Lounge Bangkok, 10/47 Trendy building, Soi Sukhumvit 13, North Klongton sub-district, Watthana, Bangkok, 10110
EVENT DETAILS:
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Friday, Dec 8, 2023
at Live Lounge Bkk, Sukhumvit soi 13
Entry:
300THB (For Poets and Spectators)
Doors Open at 7PM
Slam starts at 8PM
Poets must be present and registered by 7:30pm
Poets interested in entering the poetry slam please DM or email bangkoklylu@gmail.com
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Calling ALL Poets!
The Pen, mightier than the sword, some argue.
The Voice, more powerful than a split atom.
It is time to use them both.
Bangkok Lyrical Lunacy presents:
The BANGKOK POETRY SLAM
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Who can enter the slam?
ANYONE. New poets, old poets, non-poets, amateur poets, professional poets, the poet who wrote their first poem yesterday, and the one who just finished their 10,000th poem. ANYONE. Everyone.
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Poetry Slam RULES + FORMAT:
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Prize: 1,000 THB Cash
(No buy-in to compete, but you must pay 300THB cover for entry)
No use of props nor costumes is permitted.
No music.
No crowd participation.
A time penalty will be enforced.
Only original pieces written and developed by the competing poet are to be performed.
There will be 2 Rounds.
The First Round will host up to 8 poets.
The 5 poets with the highest scores in the 1st round will advance to the Second Round.
Judges will be selected from the audience and will score each poet’s performance on a scale from 1-10 based on three criteria: Delivery, Writing, and Content.
The highest scoring poet in the Second Round is determined the Winner of the Poetry Slam.
Each round is clean slate, poets given the highest scores in each round will advance, while the remaining poets will be eliminated.
In the event of a tie, the two poets with a tied score will enter a lighting round in which both poets will perform a one minute piece.
Each poem must fit within a 3 minute time limit, with a 10 second grace period.
After the 10 second grace period the poet’s final score will be deducted .5 points for every 10 seconds over the 3 minuets and 10 seconds.

ECOncert《声态不息》
2023-12-15 07:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Ding Yi Music Company proudly presents “ECOncert”, a captivating and thought-provoking musical journey that explores the intricate relationship between humanity and the awe-inspiring force of nature.
Through the mesmerising synergy of evocative music and stunning visuals, the concert is a reminder of man’s smallness in the face of nature’s grandeur. Under the creative direction of conductor Wong De Li, Dedric and stage director/dramaturg Ang Xiao Ting with Chong Li-Chuan’s exquisite soundscapes, compositions by John Sharpley and Yii Kah Hoe, set and art installations by Quek See Yee and Ferry, and video projections by Visual Media Artist Robert Zhao, “ECOncert” invites audiences to embark on a profound exploration of the delicate equilibrium between human presence and nature’s indomitable spirit. Celebrated Guqin soloist Zhong Zhi Yue will also play a newly-commissioned work.
Taking inspiration from the highly beloved activity of ‘forest bathing’, “ECOncert” invites audiences to meditate on their relationship with the natural environment, while being enveloped in the soothing embrace of Chinese musical instruments that have celebrated nature for thousands of years.
“Can humans and nature coexist in an urban environment?” Join us on this journey of hope, contemplation, and celebration.

'Aequilibrium II' Tan Sock Fong
2023-12-14 11:00 - 2023-12-28 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Blueprint Art Space, 1 Commonwealth Lane, #04-28 One Commonwealth, Singapore, Singapore, 149544, Singapore
Aequilibrium is Latin for a level position, equilibrium, balance. It also suggests equivalence, or reciprocity. Tan Sock Fong’s Aequilibrium II, the current sequel to her 2017 first iteration, is a development of these values, enlarging the schema of how glass and stone can level each other off. In doing so she plays glass against glass, glass against stone, and stone against stone.

The exhibition is a first for Blueprint Art Space which aims to encourage enjoyable experiences with art and further artistic dialogues.

Free admission to exhibition and programmes.

Open daily: 11 am – 7 pm except Christmas Eve (11 am – 3 pm) and Christmas Day (closed)

Artist tour
Sat 16 Dec 11.30 am – 12.15 pm

Artist tour and talk
Sat 16 Dec 3 pm – 4.30 pm
Sat 23 Dec 3 pm – 4.30 pm

Artist demonstration
Join the artist at making glass ornaments to bring home!
Wed 20 Dec 5 pm – 7 pm
Thu 21 Dec 5 pm – 7 pm

Wonderfruit 2023
2023-12-14 - 2023-12-18 | Siam Country Club Pattaya, 50 Moo 9 T. Banglamung, Pong, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Pattaya, 20150, Thailand
Each year we look to deepen the exploration and bond between mind and nature. Wonderers will feel it across every touchpoint—some tangible, others ethereal. From music to experiences, gastronomy, atmosphere and environment, the threads of nature’s influence are woven carefully into the fabric of our experiences.

We’ve never thought of ourselves as a music festival. We approach music as a conduit for the cultural exchange of styles and sounds meant to challenge, provoke and kindle inspiration, and we’re curious about the potency of sound and music on consciousness, exploration and contemplation.
This year, our venues—including three new ones—are finely tuned for discovery and deep listening. Through an alchemy of experiences, we look to dissolve the boundaries between art, nature and sound, and interplay them with the mind. We invite Wonderers to step away from the festival archetype and enjoy music in new ways.
Wonderfruit is best enjoyed with an open mind and awareness, and as you traverse The Fields from one venue to the next, stop and listen to the soundscapes along the way.

The Disoriented Garden… A Breath of Dream
2023-12-12 11:00 - 2024-03-08 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | San Art, Millennium Masteri, B6.17 & B6.16, 132 Ben Van Don, Ward 6, District 4, Ho Chi Minh city, 70000, Vietnam
Centred on the concept of the garden as a living, regenerative library, Truong Cong Tung’s solo exhibition entitled “The Disoriented Garden…A Breath of Dream” foregrounds the ecologies that devastate what is intimate and hallow. Through a multimedia installation of video, painting, and sculpture, the artist brings our senses into contact with Vietnam’s Central Highlands: a densely layered soundscape teeming with memory, ancestors, insects, animals, and plants imbued with agency, and varied residues of violent conquest or soft power.
Considering land as witness, the exhibition draws our attention to the overshadowed histories beneath our feet, and, in so doing, intricately constructs an immersive portrait of the geopolitical, environmental, and spiritual subjects contained within.

Golden Hour @ Waterloo Street Photo Walk
2023-12-09 16:30 - 18:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
The ‘golden hour’ is a much-coveted time of the day for many photographers; the presence of soft and warm sunlight creates a natural and beautiful glow that enhances the colours, details, and features of one’s subject. Photos taken during this time of the day are often flattering – even stunning – due to the gentle, forgivable light that is still capable of providing high contrast.
Come join us on this walk down Waterloo Street with your trusty camera or mobile phone while the place is illuminated by the ‘golden hour’! You will receive compositional tips and get your ‘golden hour’ photography questions answered by our seasoned and experienced instructor during the walk. Treat yourself to the colourful, vibrant sights of bustling activity taking place in and alongside heritage sites, temples, and outdoor market stalls as you learn to use the light of the ‘golden hour’ to your advantage!
Course Overview
The class will meet and end at Objectifs Centre.
The session will focus on the following:
• Compositional tips
• Architectural photography
• Outdoor portraiture
• Street photography
• Review of images in group sharing session
Requirements
Participants are to bring their own cameras that they are comfortable with for this workshop. Smartphones are suitable as well.
As the session entails outdoor walking, please dress suitably and bring along an umbrella/hat and sufficient hydration.
Please register at our website.

Masterclass with Sam Coren
2023-12-09 15:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Having worked with world renowned companies such as Jasmin Vardimon, Clod Ensemble and Hofesh Shechter company, Sam Coren is an award winning dancer and choreographer whose interest in clowning has led him to explore the intersections between humour and movement, often incorporating elements of physical comedy into his choreography to create worlds that are satirical, bizarre and occasionally insightful.
Sam is in residency at Decadance Co for their upcoming production, The 11th Hour.

No Strings Attached 2023
2023-12-09 14:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl,, Singapore, 179555, Singapore
Dive into the enchanting world of puppetry at No Strings Attached, a delightful mini puppet festival curated by Paper Monkey Theatre, designed for children and families. Experience the magic created by puppetry artists from Asia and around the world.
This year’s festival promises to showcase captivating works from talented artists based in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Let yourself be inspired and touched by the whimsical and magical realm of puppets. Join us for a heartwarming celebration of creativity and joy at No Strings Attached!

Paper Monkey Presents No Strings Attached 2023
2023-12-09 14:00 - 2023-12-10 16:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl,, Singapore, 179555, Singapore

Exhibition: Point of No Concern
2023-12-08 - 2024-02-05 | MAIIAM Pavillion, 121/1-2 Trairat Rd, Wiang, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand
DatesDecember 8, 2023 – February 5, 2024
Artists: Sahapon Chootinan, Gobpong Khanthapan, Puvamin Indee, Nontanan Intarajakra, Lalita Singkhampuk, SHAN Spirit, Anurak Tanyapalit
Curators: Anusorn Tunyapalit & Atikom Mukdaprakorn
Location: The former Wiang Thong Bookstore (west side of the city market), Trairat Road, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai, Thailand
This exhibition is an offering, prompting us to broaden our perspective amid waves of hometown affection and seek roots to reconstruct new identities that intertwine with ongoing decentralization. It encourages us to shift our focus beyond the beauty of different provinces and instead attend to reality by studying overlooked historical events in local and cultural communities. As we do so, we find that the region is not merely an inanimate resource but a place teeming with life.
Recognizing the significance of this project, MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum presents a pavilion for the Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023, in collaboration with the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture. The artist and initiator of the project, Anusorn Tunyapalit, puts forth a curatorial conservation project in collaboration with Atikom Mukdaprakorn, curating stories from contemporary artists in the region. The pavilion runs for two months, showcasing multidisciplinary artworks and knowledge-sharing activities, aiming to deepen the roots of each artist, enabling them to support the ongoing aspirations of the local community.

Emmet Cohen Trio
2023-12-02 17:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Internationally-acclaimed and multi-faceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen makes his debut in Singapore with the Emmet Cohen Trio, bringing us on an unforgettable and immersive experience of jazz standards and fresh compositions.

A leading figure of the jazz circuit today, Cohen is best known for developing Live From Emmet’s Place, a weekly livestream which emulates the Harlem rent parties of the yesteryear, spearheading the sophistication and standards of live internet jazz performances whilst amassing millions of internet views from jazz lovers all across the world. Some notable artistes who have made guest appearances on his stream include Samara Joy, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Cyrille Aimée, Pasquale Grosso and Nicholas Payton.

Cohen is committed to the intergeneration transfer of jazz traditions and knowledge, often sharing insight into the genre’s rich history to foster deeper appreciation for the art form. A dynamic and charismatic performer, the close connection between Cohen and his audiences bring about intimacy and personability, invigorating the jazz world and enthusing jazz lovers both at home and abroad.

Cohen’s accolades include winning the 2019 American Pianists Awards and being a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Cohen has headlined at renowned venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and performed at major jazz festivals worldwide.

Emmet Cohen is a YAMAHA artist.

Biggest CapitaLand x POP MART unboxing bash ever!
2023-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Funan, Level 1 Atrium, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105, Singapore
CapitaLand presents the Biggest POP MART unboxing bash in Southeast Asia, bringing fans and communities together to experience the thrill of unboxing at Funan on 2 December. The unboxing craze has made waves in Singapore with fans unveiling their favourite blind box figurines from many beloved POP MART series.
For one day only, 150 lucky POP MART fans will be granted exclusive access to the Biggest CapitaLand x POP MART unboxing bash ever! Each POP MART lover will be gifted a surprise blind box and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of CapitaLand’s epic record-breaking moment for The Most Number of People Unboxing Blind Boxes Together!
Participants can look forward to unbox some all-time favourites such as Molly Imaginary Wandering Series, SKULLPANDA The Ink Plum Blossom Series, Hacipupu In My Dream Series, Azura Fantasy Nature Series, as well as the latest festive collections including Disney 100th Anniversary Bell Series, Pino Jelly Make A Wish Series, Sweet Bean Frozen Time Dessert Box Series and many more.
POP MART Global Ambassador, Zong Zijie will join fans for an afternoon of interactive fun and games in addition to the unboxing activity. Fans get to prove their love for these collectibles by pitting against each other in trivia games and stand to win attractive POP MART merchandise.

The fun never ends when POP MART fans unite. The event provides a unique opportunity for avid collectors to swap figurines with other fans at the bash. Fans can also look out for life-sized sculptures of SKULLPANDA, Dimoo and Molly to capture picture-worthy moments with their newly unboxed figurines.
As part of CapitaLand’s festive campaign, keep an eye out for the larger-than-life POP MART 3D installations featuring Disney-themed toys such as Stitch and Pinocchio at Funan.
Be part of the experience at Funan on 2 December from 2pm – 3pm and discover the thrill of unboxing, with themed installations, curated experiences and more. Registration for the event is currently ongoing till 24 November, 1pm via bit.ly/CapitaLandxPOPMARTunboxingbash on a first come first serve basis.
For more information, visit the CapitaLand website at https://www.capitaland.com/sg/en/shop/malls/discover/embark-on-an-enchanted-journey/Unboxing-Bash.html and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @capitalandmallssg and @popmartsg for more updates.

Anthologies Unearthed: Still Lifes by Dominic Thian
2023-12-02 11:00 - 2023-12-17 19:00 (Asia/Singapore) | AC43 Gallery, 76 Bras Basah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189558, Singapore, Singapore, 189558, Singapore
AC43 Gallery proudly presents Anthologies Unearthed, the debut solo exhibition of young Singapore artist Dominic Thian. Featuring 20 new oil works that explore the motif of flowers within the genre of Still Life, the treatments vary from intimate etudes of local flowers to exercises in aesthetic arrangement.
Opening with the artist in attendance is on Saturday, 2 December 2023, 3 – 5 pm. All are welcome!
A special dialogue session featuring the artist and Eve Hoon, Art Outreach Director (Programmes & Partnerships) is on Saturday, 9 December, 3 – 4 pm. The session will cover a comprehensive discussion of Dominic’s art and working processes. RSVP is required; kindly email valerie@artcommune.com.sg to confirm your attendance!

Symbiocene
2023-12-01 20:30 - 2023-12-03 20:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Damansara Performing Arts Center (DPAC), H-01, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47820, Malaysia
In 2025, a mysterious and highly disruptive force ruptures the boundaries between humans, plants, and animals. Under the banner of Expedisi Harapan Sembilan, three outcasts – a world-weary park ranger, a psychic, and a fungal traveller – are sent into the epicentre of this rupture, Penang Botanical Gardens, to investigate.
What will they find and how will it change them?
Symbiocene is an ecopunk tale of love, grief, and a wild re-imagination of a world where humans, plants, and animals live together symbiotically.
Coined by the Australian philosopher, Glenn Albrecht, Symbiocene is a period of re-integration between humans and the rest of nature, a time of living together and companionship. In the play, the Symbiocene is imagined as a world populated by human-plant-animals creatures where language and meaning are deconstructed and reconstructed.
Inspired by the genesis of the cyberpunk genre, we coined a term “ecopunk”. “Eco” as in ecology, the relations between living things and their habitats. “Punk” as in a defiance against the status quo. In our ecopunk world, we follow a group of outcasts as they navigate a world that re-centres all living things as equal.

SEA AiR – Studio Residencies for Southeast Asian Artists in the European Union: Passages
2023-12-01 13:00 - 2024-01-28 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | NTU CCA Singapore Residencies Studios, 38 Malan Road, Singapore, 109441
Emerging ASEAN artists will display their new works, dabbling in video, sound and virtual reality installations, at an exhibition that caps the second cycle of a joint art programme between Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the European Union (EU) Delegation to Singapore.
This is the second exhibition under SEA AiR – Studio Residencies for Southeast Asian Artists in the European Union, a programme developed by NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore (NTU CCA Singapore) and funded by the European Union that positions Singapore as a hub for artistic exchange between the EU and Southeast Asia.
Titled Passages, the exhibition features Southeast Asian artists Ms Priyageetha Dia (Singapore), Ms Ngoc Nau (Vietnam) and Mr Saroot Supasuthivech (Thailand).
The artworks in Passages are inspired by the artists’ three-month-long residencies in Europe earlier this year. As part of the SEA AiR programme, Dia undertook her residency at Jan van Eyck Academie (Netherlands), Nau at Rupert (Lithuania) and Supasuthivech at Künstlerhaus Bethanien (Germany). During their time in Europe, they were also funded for field trips supporting further inquiry into their respective areas of research.
The exhibition, held at NTU CCA Singapore Residencies Studios in Gillman Barracks, opens on 1 December 2023 and is part of Singapore Art Week 2024.

Art Exhibition: Descendants of the Dragon, story from the Music Box Museum
2023-12-01 11:00 - 2024-01-31 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Music Box Museum, 168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, 068619, Singapore
Art Exhibition: Descendants of the Dragon, story from the Music Box Museum

Dates: 1 December 2023 -31 January 2024

Address: Music Box Museum, 168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore

Meet the artist: 9 December, Sat, 11am-3pm, 16 December, Sat, 11am-3pm, 13 January Sat, 11am-3pm, 20 January, Sat, 11am-3pm

We are thrilled to introduce you to the enchanting world created by the talented Kazakh-Russian artist, Inessa Kalabekova, at the Music Box Museum in Singapore. Inessa’s latest exhibition, inspired by the ancient Chinese story of the four dragons, is a captivating fusion of mythical creatures and the whimsical charm of musical boxes.

Here are some highlights:

Mythical Geography: The story introduces the “Classic of Mountains and Seas,” an ancient text dating back to the 4th century BC, which describes mythical creatures and the origin of Chinese geography. The book explains how the dragons’ kindness in delivering rain led to the creation of four great rivers in China.

Cultural Fusion: Inessa Kalabekova’s art is deeply influenced by her Kazakh roots, which are rich in folk tales, as well as her multicultural experiences. Her ability to blend different cultural influences and traditions through her artwork showcases her artistic prowess as a world builder.

Family Involvement: Inessa’s family, particularly her daughter Alice, plays a crucial role in her artistic process. They contribute to her storytelling and art creation. The collaborative aspect of her art adds depth and dimension to her work.
Thian Hock Keng Temple and Musical Box Museum: The Thian Hock Keng Temple in Singapore becomes a significant source of inspiration for Inessa. The temple’s intricate architecture and depictions of dragons and phoenixes within its decorations leave a lasting impact on her artistic journey. Adjacent to the temple is the Musical Box Museum, which hosts ancient music boxes and provides the backdrop for further artistic exploration.

Dragon Stories and Portraits: Inessa and her daughter Alice create stories about parallel worlds where spirit creatures, specifically dragons, play a significant role. These stories lead to the creation of dragon-themed collages and portraits, each with its own unique narrative and connection to the realm of dragons.

Artist’s Background: The story provides insights into Inessa Kalabekova’s background, her artistic journey, and her academic pursuits, including her upcoming MFA student exhibition at Central Saint Martins, offering a glimpse into her career and achievements.

18 Workz By Danny Minnick
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-15 | Art Works Gallery, 7 Holland Way, 01-10/11 One Holland Village., Singapore, Singapore, 275748, Singapore
Celebrating the launch of Art Works’ brand new street-level gallery at One Holland Village, we proudly present this exhibition of works from Hollywood artist Danny Minnick.
Minnick, celebrated for his exceptional talent and an esteemed clientele that includes A-list celebrities like Robert Downey Jr, Jessica Alba, and LeBron James, will make his impressive Asia debut with the curated exhibition titled “18. Workz.”
This extraordinary showcase will take place in the stunning new Art Works 2,000 sqft gallery dedicated to decorative art, welcoming enthusiasts, collectors, and investors to immerse themselves in an awe-inspiring artistic experience.
Art Works Gallery’s presence at One Holland Village embodies the Far East Organisation’s ambitious vision to establish a cultural and artistic epicentre within this thriving locale. Serving as a cornerstone tenant, the gallery sets an exceptional standard with its inaugural exhibition, “18. Workz,” showcasing the finest decorative art in the region.
Troy Sadler, the dynamic CEO of Art Works Group, adds, “With the growing demand for premium art experiences in Singapore, our new gallery launch is set to redefine lifestyles and inspire a visionary art movement.”
