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A Lovely Night with Udit Narayan
2024-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Center, Singapore, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, Singapore, Singapore, 138617, Singapore
Filloz International is proud to present the King of Melody Udit Narayan’s first ever concert in Singapore. The legendary playback singer will take you on a two hour journey of his three decades long career and sing to you his greatest hits and favourite songs.
Having sung over 25,000 songs in more than 35 languages, Udit Narayan is a veteran playback singer among the likes of Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Arijit Singh. The legendary singer is most known for his swooning love songs and trademark smile.
Experience live in-person the captivating voice of Udit Narayan. Singing for iconic Bollywood stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Amir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Udit has become one of the most recognisable and iconic voices of the Bollywood playback singing industry.
Don’t miss an unforgettable experience as you will be a part of Udit’s Southeast Asia debut. Join Udit Narayan for an enchanting night at The Star Theatre on October 23, 2024.

ViaRT Upcycled Art Competition OPEN CALL for Students in Singapore 2024 Theme: 1.5 Degrees Celsius: Create against Climate Change
2024-10-24 - 2024-11-15
ViaRT is excited to introduce a new challenge for its 5th year art competition under the title “1.5 Degrees Celsius: Create against Climate Change.” ViaRT invites primary and secondary students across Singapore to join our annual art competition in response to global warming and the urgent need to act, as well as in support of the Recycle Right campaign by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to encourage the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) culture.
This year’s competition aims to ignite a creative response to the global warming crisis, emphasizing the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set by the Paris Agreement. Students are encouraged to use upcycled materials to produce artworks or design items that not only showcase artistic skill but also function as potent messages for climate action.
Participants can create innovative solutions such as energy-saving devices, sustainable fashion, or artworks that vividly depict the impacts of exceeding the 1.5°C threshold or any other climate change related topic. The goal is to raise awareness and inspire action among peers and communities towards maintaining this critical limit for global temperature rise.
The submission period will begin on September 9th and conclude on November 15th, 2024. Entries will be evaluated based on their creativity, impact, and ability to convey a compelling message about limiting global warming.
The competition will include three categories: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore Best Sustainable Message Award (for the artwork that best communicates the urgency of adhering to the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit), The Most Creative Award (for the most creative piece of artwork), and The Most Artistic Award (for the most aesthetically pleasing artwork).
Winners will receive attractive prizes, including cash rewards or staycation package from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore, thanks to our sponsors. Furthermore, selected artworks may have the honor of being exhibited at the Sustainable Singapore Gallery in 2025.
You can find out more information about the award from our website: www.viart.green/2024-award.
About ViaRT:
Organized by Viant Commodities and Y Art Project, ViaRT Art Award encourages children to create innovative and meaningful artworks and projects using upcycled materials. ViaRT intends to be a growing movement that brings children, families, educators, and businesses together to make a positive impact on the sustainability of our environment in our community.
SUMMARY
2024 Theme:
1.5 Degrees Celsius: Create against Climate Change
Submission Date:
9 Sep – 15 Nov, 2024
Submission details:
www.viart.green/2024-award
Judge Panel:
Alem Korkut – Artist, Associate Professor / Daryl Goh – Artist / Julie Zhu – Founder of VIANT Commodities / Sunaina Bhalla – Artist / Tanya Michele Amador – Independent Curator, Researcher, Writer / Ying Ji – Founder of Y Art Project
*the Illustration is created by artist Li Chun

KAGAMI
2024-10-24 18:10 - 2024-11-03 21:30 | Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Synopsis

★★★★
“For this hour, conjured images are more real than the tangible world. Lift the goggles and everything disappears. Kagami is both graceful elegy and transportation.”
– Observer
★★★★
“A spellbinding performance by the late Ryuichi Sakamoto”
– Daily Telegraph
“a fantastic and totally unique experience among mixed reality events that I have ever seen”
– medium.com
A transcendental concert experience unlike any other by one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary composers.
Created as a collaboration between the legendary composer, producer and cultural icon Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tin Drum, KAGAMI represents a new kind of concert. Fusing an authentic, dimensionally captured performance with the real world and powerful sound design, this groundbreaking production blends the recording with reality, to create an unparalleled musical experience of Sakamoto’s stirring works.
KAGAMI, which translates to “mirror” in Japanese, is one of Sakamoto’s final works. This production sees him returning to the solo piano repertoire most cherished by his fans, with featured compositions like Energy Flow and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, along with rarely played pieces, such as the unreleased BB, dedicated to director Bernardo Bertolucci. Fans of the late Sakamoto can experience his artistry through extraordinary technological innovation by the studio Tin Drum, the world’s premier creator of mixed reality events.
Set on the stage of Esplanade Theatre, audiences will wear optically transparent devices that show an augmented Sakamoto performing at the piano, while dynamic, dimensional art elements unfold synchronously with intricately designed stage lighting. In this intimate space, you are invited to experience this augmented reality performance as you wish: move around Sakamoto and observe him up close, wander through the multimedia elements, or take it all in while seated at a distance.
Presented in surround sound, the experience is both collective and individual, inviting observers to connect to the work—and each other—throughout. The result is an intimate musical experience with deep human connotations, which transforms the entire space into a unique opportunity for emotional and artistic connection.
d&b Soundscape
d&b Soundscape is the one of the world’s most sophisticated immersive sound solutions. Built on over 40 years of pioneering experience, it allows audiences to experience the creative vision more than ever before. As an unparalleled immersive sound experience for the audience, the d&b Soundscape is sound as you feel it, sound as you see it, sound as it is meant to be heard. You will encounter a natural and life-like 3D sound journey to heighten your emotional rapport with KAGAMI, and truly immersing you in the awe-inspiring musical experience of the stirring works by the legendary Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Prices
Standard: $108
Concession: $91.80 (Students, NSFs & PWDs)
Advisory

Headsets are not approved by the manufacturer for use by children under the age of 14, and children under that age will not be permitted.

Latecomers will not be admitted once the performance has begun. There will be no re-admission for this performance.

The mixed reality headsets used will not fit comfortably over prescription eyewear. Audience requiring vision correction should wear contact lenses if able to do so. A limited number of corrective lenses will be available, but these do not guarantee perfect vision correction.

As part of the experience, there is a natural scent specially blended for this production. Please note that scent will be diffused throughout the venue.

This is a free seating/standing event. The audience can move around the Esplanade Theatre stage to experience the performance from different angles.

White, All White
2024-10-24 20:00 - 2024-10-27 16:30 | Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
THE NECESSARY STAGE
PRESENTS
WHITE, ALL WHITE

How white all the walls are. Even after all these years.

White, All White offers a glimpse into the quiet lives of a family of women across three generations. As they grapple with their individual struggles, dreams and desires whilst living under the same leaky roof, what unites them is the deep love and concern they have for one another. However, an unexpected financial misadventure challenges the household. Can their relationships endure when tested by adversity, especially when these women’s lives are intrinsically linked?

Written and directed by The Necessary Stage’s Associate Artist Deonn Yang, White, All White explores the joys and tensions of family and individual desires—and the sacrifices we make for the ones we love.

Funny, charming and poignant, this life-affirming play hits all the right notes when it comes to family drama.
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Performed in English and Mandarin. Open captions are available for all performances.
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Written & Directed by Deonn Yang
Performed by Coco Wang, Goh Guat Kian, Jodi Chan, and Koh Wan Ching
Set Designer: Wong Chee Wai
Sound Designer: Safuan Johari
Lighting Designer: Emanorwatty Saleh
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24 – 26 October 2024, 8pm
26 – 27 October 2024, 3pm
Esplanade Theatre Studio
A post-show dialogue will take place after the 8pm performance on Friday 25 October 2024.
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Book your tickets via sg.bookmyshow.com.
Esplanade&Me Specials (15 August – 15 September 2024. limited tickets)
Esplanade&Me members enjoy a 20% discount off standard price tickets. Log in to your Esplanade&Me member account to access the promo code.

Voices Festival Choir Open Call
2024-10-25 | Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Dr, 038981, Singapore
Calling all choristers to join the 2024 Voices Festival Choir!
In its third edition, the Esplanade’s Voices Festival Choir (VFC) comprises auditioned youth choristers aged 17 – 26. These choristers will participate in various activities leading up to and during Voices 2024, scheduled to take place from 25 & 27 Nov, Mon & Wed as well as 1 – 8 Dec, Sun – Sun. During this period, choristers will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of rehearsal styles, be exposed to a diversity of choral and vocal styles and deepen their understanding of nuances.
The Festival Choir will offer a unique opportunity for choristers to collaborate with renowned international artists The Gesualdo Six (UK) and The Idea of North (Australia), as well as Singaporean choral music educators from MI6. These artists will serve as the main facilitators and conductors of the project.
This programme aims to inspire youth choristers by introducing them to new aspects of choral singing and creating opportunities for them to connect with established professional groups. It is hoped that the knowledge and expertise from these artists will serve as inspiration for this young community, encouraging them to keep on with the artform, and foster a desire for further learning experiences in the future.
Key activities include:

Sectionals and rehearsals—participants will be exposed to a variety of vocal styles and gain a better understanding of their nuances

A day-long camp conducted by MI6, which will focus on fun and effective ways to build ensemble skills, musicianship, vocal production and aural skills

Exclusive closed-door workshops, rehearsals and the opportunity to perform alongside The Gesualdo Six and The Idea of North at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

During the festival, the Festival Choir will premiere a new work at the Esplanade Concourse

Participation Fees:
Voices Festival Choir Alumni
Standard: $80
Concessions for Students: $50

New Applicants
Standard: $90
Concessions for Students: $60

Lost & Found: Embodied Archive
2024-10-25 - 2024-11-24 | SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd, 01-02, Singapore 089065, Singapore, 089065, Singapore
25 October to 24 November 2024, 10am to 7pm
Gallery 3, Level 3, Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Admission is free.

When we think of an archive, an intuitive association that comes to mind might be a physical space teeming with material objects, records and documents. By incorporating physical manifestations into artworks, Lost & Found: Embodied Archive is the second pillar of Singapore Art Museum’s (SAM) multi-phase, multi-year curatorial study project, which allows curators and artists to experiment with new formats. Can traditional methods of documentation fully capture and preserve an artwork? How can performances or bodily experiences be “collected” or remembered? Expanding on this notion, the exhibition invites visitors to consider the body as a reservoir of memory, where artworks choreograph our encounters with them, activating us bodily as visitors.

From 25 October to 24 November 2024, visitors are invited to step between intersections of the body and memory to explore rituals of space, mind and humanity in a month-long exhibition at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Comprising nine artworks ranging from national collection pieces by Albert Yonathan Setyawan, Lee Wen and Gregory Halili, to loaned works by Tiyan Baker, Lee Kang Seung and Tuguldur Yodonjamts, and a new commission by Au Sow Yee & Chen Yow-Ruu (Her Lab Space), Lost & Found: Embodied Archive re-envisions the body as a convergence of the past and present while opening possibilities for new encounters and interpretations.

This curatorial project engages emerging and established contemporary artists to explore the importance of archival documentation and records through artistic practices and community collaboration and to delve deeper into the notion and significance of archives. Reimagining how the experience of physical encounters being embedded in artworks and art experiences, Lost & Found: Embodied Archive offers visitors the opportunity to explore new ways of understanding and engaging with contemporary art. Beyond static works, the exhibition embraces the process of becoming by making space for the live nature of performative works in its midst. Many artists involved have also conceptualised performances, workshops, and talks that run concurrently over the month, slowly unfurling as works are activated in turn, creating an intentional space for movement, rhythm, and reflection. Participate actively in Lost & Found: Embodied Archive and its accompanying programmes and deepen your engagement in the interplay between artistic practices, memory, and the notion of the archive.

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Becoming Lim Tze Peng.
2024-10-25 10:00 - 2025-03-23 19:00 | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
Marvel at the picturesque and nostalgic depictions of well-loved scenes of everyday Singapore and magnificent landscapes from around the world at Becoming Lim Tze Peng. From 25 October 2024 to 23 March 2025, National Gallery Singapore presents its first solo exhibition on Singapore’s oldest living and active artist, Lim Tze Peng, featuring over 50 artworks curated from Singapore’s public art collections, the artist’s personal art collection, and rare archival materials. Visitors can look forward to tracing the artistic evolution of the 103 year-old artist, with artworks dating back to 1946 and as recent as 2023.

Becoming Lim Tze Peng is the fourth installment of the 2024 Gallery’s four-part SG Artist series, which seeks to spotlight visionary Singaporean artists who reflect Singapore’s post-independence spirit and innovation. Delve into the compelling stories behind Lim’s bold and expressive ink works, including the invention of his own distinct style of calligraphy, ‘hu tu zi’ (糊涂字), also known as ‘muddled calligraphy’ or ‘muddled characters’.
For more information on the exhibition, please visit: www.nationalgallery.sg/BecomingLimTzePeng

Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival 2024
2024-10-26 - 2024-10-30 | Cinematheque Centre Davao, The Green House Cinema, Abreeza Cinema, La Herencia Davao Art Pavillon, Davao City, 8000
Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival is an annual showcase of films in Davao City, Philippines, that explores the myriad meanings of the word “ngilngig”—a common Bisaya expression for something that is fantastic or something that elicits horror or alluding to the macabre.
From what used to be a horror-genre festival, Ngilngig has expanded its scope to position itself as a premiere fantastic film festival in Southeast Asia, extending the reach to other neighboring countries’ “ngilngig” and fantastic films that are significant with our own ways of telling stories.
After a one-year hiatus, Ngilngig comes back with more adventurous and exciting voices with films from all over Asia. Opening this year’s edition is Kantil, the debut feature film by Joshua Cesar Medroso, returning to its hometown after its Cinemalaya premiere. Nelson Yeo’s Locarno-winning debut feature Dreaming & Dying will close the festival. In between are a showcase of 34 Philippine short films and 23 Asian short films in competition. Included in its feature-film lineup are films from acclaimed Filipino auteurs Khavn and Gutierrez Mangansakan II.
Feisal Azizuddin’s This Land of Mine will also have its World Premiere at the festival ahead of its Malaysian release. Other special screenings include Indonesian artist-filmmaker Riar Rizaldi’s Monisme, and Ing K’s DogGod, a film banned in Thailand for 25 years, and is released in its re-edited version this year.
There will be film talks in between as well as an visual art exhibit featuring works from Filipino filmmakers.

Sketch Up
2024-10-26 08:00 - 12:30 | Empress Lawn, Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Pl, #01-02, Singapore, 179558, Singapore
26 October 2024, Saturday
8.00am – 12.30pm
Empress Lawn, Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall
Calling all art enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in Singapore’s vibrant arts scene with Sketch Up 2024, the first-ever rain or shine, outdoor mass-sketching event in the Civic District organised by Arts House Limited, the place manager of the Civic District. On 26 October 2024, join over 300 (and counting!) fellow artists and art lovers at the picturesque Empress Lawn of the Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall for a memorable morning of creativity and community. Capture the stunning beauty of the Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall and create your masterpiece in this historic venue as we celebrate an iconic landmark of Singapore’s history.

Supported by programme partner, Art Apart, Sketch Up 2024 invites artists and art enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds to capture the historical and architectural charm of the Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall. Registered participants in attendance on event day will receive a goodie bag* (worth $20) and attendees are required to bring their own sketching materials for the event. Colouring sheets and pencils will be provided for children to join in the fun.

This inaugural event will also feature respected urban landscape painter Chankerk Teh and artists from Urban Sketchers Singapore, a passionate community dedicated to on-location sketching. Prepare to be inspired by their expertise and join in the excitement of this remarkable celebration of creativity!

After the event, the diverse sketch interpretations of Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall by the participants will be on full display at Sketch Up 2024’s digital showcase on the Civic District website. Members of the public can cast their vote for their favourite artwork, and the artist whose sketch with the most votes will win a drawing tablet. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of Sketch Up 2024 and create lasting memories through art in the heart of Singapore’s Civic District!

This event is part of the Arts in the Civic District initiative, cultivating the Civic District precinct as a thriving arts and culture destination. The initiative also seeks to celebrate Singapore’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene.

For more information and to register, visit https://artshouselimited.sg/civic-district/sketch-up.

*Goodie bags are while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply

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Photowalk: Little India
2024-10-26 16:00 - 18:30 | Little India & Katong Joo-Chiat, Singapore
Through a guided photowalk, explore bustling Serangoon Road during pre-Deepavali festivities, where you will learn more about the techniques of taking good street photos. Participants are to bring their own cameras that they are comfortable using; smartphones are suitable as well.
The class will meet at Little India (exact meeting point to be confirmed via email prior to the walk), for a guided shoot focused on the following:
• Street photography and portraits taken during the ‘golden hour’
• Compositional techniques and tips
• Capturing spontaneous and organic moments
• How to approach your subjects
• Review of images in group sharing session
The workshop will also dismiss from the Little India area.
Please register via our website.

Poems on the MRT
2024-11-01 | dhoby ghaut
Embark on a literary journey with Poems on the MRT, an initiative by the National Arts Council in partnership with SMRT and Stellar Ace, brought to life by Sing Lit Station. From 1 November 2024, Singapore poetry will take over the MRT network, integrating local literature into the daily experience of commuters.
Look out for over a hundred poelms in English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil in trains on the East-West, North-South and Circle Lines, as well as videos created by local artists and featuring local poets in stations and on trains. Discover literary treasures at a pop-up library in Dhoby Ghaut station on 1 November, where a curated selection of Sing Lit titles will be available for browsing.
For more information, visit go.gov.sg/potm from 1 November. Follow Sing Lit Station for more updates on Facebook and Instagram at @singlitstation, and use the hashtag #PoemsOnTheMRT.

Worlds Around You: A Think! Contemporary Primary School Exhibition
2024-11-02 - 2025-01-01 | SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd, 01-02, Singapore 089065, Singapore, 089065, Singapore
Date: 2 November 2024 – 1 January 2025
Venue: Level 1, The Engine Room, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Admission: Free for all
Step into the creative minds of 10-year-olds with Worlds Around You: A Think! Contemporary Primary School Exhibition, presented by Singapore Art Museum (SAM). As part of the 12th edition of the Think! Contemporary programme, this exhibition showcases imaginative artworks by students from CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace, Geylang Methodist School (Primary), Haig Girls’ School, Mayflower Primary School, St. Anthony’s Primary School, and Xinghua Primary School.
These young artists have created artworks in response to pieces from SAM’s exhibitions, offering unique perspectives on how children from all walks of life interpret the world around them. Through themes ranging from the communal nooks of Singaporean culture to self-image and digitalisation, visitors are invited to step into the shoes of our young artists and hear their stories. The exhibition showcases an array of mediums like clay, plaster, fabric, prints and illustrations, providing a glimpse into the students’ imaginative exploration of contemporary art. Visit SAM’s website for more information or explore the digital media kit.
About Think! Contemporary
Think! Contemporary is a museum-based school programme by SAM that advocates learning through art. In this signature programme, students are invited to visit the museum’s exhibitions to learn about contemporary art. Designed to integrate content from SAM’s exhibitions with school curricula, Think! Contemporary positions artworks from SAM exhibitions as primary educational resources. For Worlds Around You: A Think! Contemporary Primary School Exhibition, artworks from SAM’s exhibitions serve as key references for classroom teaching of Art, Character and Citizenship Education, English, Science or Social Studies.

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WHO IS WEAVING THE SKY NET?
2024-11-02 11:00 - 2025-01-05 19:30 | Yeo Workshhop, 47 Malan Road #01-25 Gillman Barracks, Singapore, 109444, Singapore
“Who is Weaving the Sky Net?” brings together eight artists who explore textile, fabric, and weaving as metaphors to question the construction of our universe and existence. The title, borrowed from an essay on science and philosophy by physician Nguyen Tuong Bach, draws on the delicate interplay between quantum physics and Buddhist thought. In his reflection, Nguyen unearths profound yet simple truths: we, as human beings, weave the fabric of our realities much like a sky net—often unaware of our role as creators. Entangled in the intricate webs of our own making, we forget we are their architects, lost in the stories we script and perform.

The reference to “Lưới trời Đế Thích” (Indra’s Net) deepens this philosophical inquiry. As a symbol of the interconnectedness of all things, Indra’s Net suggests that each part mirrors and influences the whole, revealing the boundless complexity of existence. This eternal question of reality versus illusion—like the dream-like play we both create and inhabit—remains unanswered, lingering as an open meditation.

The artists of “Who is Weaving the Sky Net?” weave their narratives and materials with a shared grace, drawing connections between fabric and life’s delicate interconnectedness. Through distinct approaches and methods, they engage this age-old inquiry: Doan Van Toi’s work, rooted in Buddhist philosophy, resonates with a peaceful acceptance of life, while Leila Seyedzadeh’s pieces are imbued with poetic reflections on homeland. These threads of existence are delicately explored through each artist’s unique lens, unraveling the many ways we craft, question, and live within the worlds we weave.

Participating Artists: Dinh Thi Tham Poong, Doan Van Toi, Leila Seyedzadeh, Keith Khanh Truong, Lai Thi Dieu Ha, Tra My Nguyen, Woo Hannah, Tran Thao Mien.

Beginner’s Playwriting Workshop
2024-11-02 15:00 - 18:00 | 72-13, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore, Singapore, 239007, Singapore, 239007, Singapore
Unlock your creative potential in our Beginner’s Playwriting Workshop with Chong Tze Chien, part of our upcoming 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2025! Designed for anyone curious about storytelling, this workshop is all about exploring fun, pressure-free techniques to jump-start your writing. Whether you’re new to writing or just looking for fresh ideas, we’ll guide you through playful exercises and creative prompts to help you discover the joy of crafting your own unique stories for the stage. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to experiment! Join us and turn your ideas into the start of something amazing.
Chong Tze Chien is an acclaimed Singaporean playwright and director, known for his bold and inventive approach to theatre. A prolific playwright with over 20 years of professional experience under his belt, Chong has received numerous accolades for his work, including multiple Life! Theatre Awards.

ITI Presents: Metamorphosis
2024-11-07 00:00 - 2024-11-09 00:00 | Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Intercultural Theatre Institute presents Steven Berkoff’s adaptation of Metamorphosis, directed by Aarne Neeme and performed by the ITI graduating class of 2024. This gripping retelling of Franz Kafka’s iconic novella melds abstract physical theatre and psychological drama with elements of dark comedy.
The story follows Gregor Samsa, a young man who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. As he grapples with his new grotesque form, Gregor’s once-supportive family begins to unravel, revealing deep-seated fears and hidden resentments. Set in a claustrophobic atmosphere with minimalist staging, the play explores themes of alienation, identity, and the crushing weight of societal expectations.
This adaptation of Metamorphosis remains faithful to Kafka’s original work while showcasing Berkoff’s unique approach to theatre. The result is a production that not only reflects on the fragility of identity and the human condition but also resonates with contemporary audiences facing the pressures of modern society.

Temporal Oscillations. Electronics workshop led by artist Chok Si Xuan
2024-11-07 10:30 - 12:30 | NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, Block 6 Lock Rd, #01-09/10 Gillman Barracks, 108934, Singapore
This workshop will explore how to use common electronic components to modulate the flow of electricity, assemble and hijack standard systems of temporality. Participants will learn how a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) forms an astable multivibrator. The 555 timer IC is a tiny chip found in many everyday devices—blinking LED lights, kitchen timers, alarm systems, sound makers, etc.—that modulates the frequencies of electrical signals. The term ‘astable’ means ‘not stable’ because the circuit never settles into a single state, is a basic electronic circuit that generates a continuous oscillating output, switching between two voltage levels.
Working with pre-assembled circuits created by the artist, participants will be able to experiment with various components (small motors, LED lights, and speakers, etc) as outputs. Exploring the transformation of different forms of energy—chemical energy from batteries, mechanical energy , kinetic energy and byproduct thermal energy, the workshop accesses materiality as a manner of understanding the fundamental ways systems unfold.
Through engaging with electronic circuits in a hands-on and accessible way, participants can expect to develop a direct understanding of some visible and less visible aspects that power everyday technology. Participants are encouraged to bring their own components for experimentation. These may include battery-operated toys, LED lights or small light strips, buzzers or small speakers, direct current (DC) motors, small fans, switches or buttons, old electronic parts like sensors or wires, and similar items.
This workshop is part of the Empirical Workshop Series of Communities of Practice. Techno Diversions.
This workshop is suitable for age 18 and above.
No prior knowledge of electronics is required.
Limited slots only! Register here.
This workshop is free for all participants. A refundable deposit of 10$ is requested to book a slot. The deposit will be returned upon attendance of the event. There will be no refund in case of no-show.
If you have questions, please email ntuccacomms@ntu.edu.sg

Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2024
2024-11-07 14:00 - 2024-11-10 22:00 | F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, 038975, Singapore
The Affordable Art Fair Singapore celebrates its 15th anniversary alongside the global 25th anniversary from 7-10 November 2024 at the F1 Pit Building.
Be prepared to browse through 80+ galleries hailing from all around the world. Not only do we have staple Singapore galleries exhibiting, the fair also welcomes exhibitors hailing from all around the world. From Brooklyn to Brighton, San Francisco to Seoul, there is a wealth of artworks for everyone to enjoy.
Join in our 15th year celebration with hands-on workshops, large-scale installations, with all art under S$15,000.
Highlights of this year’s fair include:
– #SPOTLIGHT: A special curated section that showcases artists who have been with the fair since its early years, highlighting how their work has evolved over time.
– Special Project Installations: Immersive and interactive installations designed to engage the public and create meaningful connections with contemporary art.
– Workshops & Talks: Series of engaging talks and hands-on workshops led by artists and industry experts.
– Children’s Art Studio: Interactive and exploratory art activities for children 12 and under.
– Gastro Park, Café, and Champagne Lounge: Unwind and relax at the fair’s food and drink spots, featuring offerings from some of Singapore’s favourite local vendors.
So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars and get ready to experience the joy of collecting art!
Tickets:

SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2024
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-17
SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2024
8 to 17 November 2024
Programmes available on the Singapore Writers Festival website

Arts House Limited proudly presents the 27th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival, which returns from 8 to 17 November 2024 with first-time Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong at its helm. Anchored on the theme ‘In Our Nature’, Festivalgoers are invited to reflect on what is truly in our nature — as humans, as writers and readers, as global citizens — navigating the world we live in today.

With 200 thought-provoking programmes featuring 300 local and international presenters, SWF 2024 promises a dynamic lineup of diverse offerings including programmes in collaboration with partners and the local community, strengthening the appeal and accessibility of the Festival. Audiences of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to expand their horizons and discover new creative intersections in the written and spoken word through innovative and interdisciplinary programmes that connect creative writing to other fields, such as climate studies, technology, finance and medical science.

Seize the rare opportunity to catch some of the world’s top literary talents in action as they respond to this year’s theme. This year’s lineup of prolific headliners includes Esi Edugyan, Shehan Karunatilaka, Gregory Pardlo, Cat Bohannon, and Erica Eng; as well as acclaimed Young Adult writers Krystal Sutherland, Rin Chupeco, and Hanna Alkaf, and children’s book authors Elisabetta Dami, Piers Torday, Gabrielle Wang, and Briony Stewart. Korean authors such as Anton Hur also shine in the spotlight this year as part of SWF 2024’s Country Focus: Korea track.

SWF 2024’s offerings are further enriched by international speakers who amplify the Festival’s multilingual edge, such as renowned Taiwanese writer Kuo Chiang-Sheng; Indonesian writer and musician Dee Lestari; Ilango Krishnan, renowned Tamil poet and songwriter from India; and Theodore Baskaran, an award-winning naturalist and writer from India.

Find solace amid life’s changes and ponder on nature and the human experience at Singapore Writers Festival 2024. Purchase Festival Passes and tickets to selected single ticketed programmes at www.singaporewritersfestival.com and enjoy Early Bird Savings from now until 14 October 2024, 11.59pm. For more information, please visit the Festival website www.singaporewritersfestival.com.

Singapore Writers Festival 2024 is organised by Arts House Limited and commissioned by the National Arts Council.

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VISIONS – CANVAS ART FAIR 2024
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-22
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association, is pleased to announce the open call for VISIONS, the third appointment of CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2024, that will take place in Venice at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello from November 08 to November 22, 2024, and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings, during the 60th Venice Biennale of Art.
CANVAS is an international Art Fair that will showcase collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2024 edition will represent a forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art and live performance.
We invite artists to analyse the hidden parts of our identities, through an immersive experience inside the fascinating universe of the complex labyrinths of our consciousness.
Deadline for applications is October 18, 2024 (11.59 PM your local time)
Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com

Clay Makers’ Market
2024-11-08 11:00 - 2024-11-10 18:00 | Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, MultiPurpose Hall Level 7, 1 Straits Blvd, Singapore 018906, 018906, Singapore
The Clay Makers’ Market 2024 is Singapore’s premier ceramics festival with 120 booths, exciting demos & workshops by Ken Lu of Homily Studios, Emily Moh of Tiong Bahru Pottery, and mug-making 2-ways by Studio GDMC.
The Clay Makers’ Market is Singapore’s premier ceramics platform. From clay art to tableware, workshops, demos and throwdowns – you’ll be spoilt for choice with 220 potters showing more than 3000 ceramic works. Meet your favourite clay people like Ahmad Abu Bakar, Hans Chew, Hiroko Mita, Jessie Lim, Suriani Suratman, Zaidi Jantan; and clay studios Sam Mui Kuang, Urth & Phire, Sync Studio, The Clay People, 3Arts Pottery and more!
What’s On at Clay Makers’ Market ‘24

A market with works from 220 clay makers
9 Really Fun hands-on workshops by Emily Moh, Ken Lu and Studio GDMC
Clay demonstrations
Pottery throw-downs – two hands-on competitions for novice and experienced clay folks. Who will you cheer on?
Cups of Kindness, our fun-raising project

On Water
2024-11-09 12:00 - 2024-12-15 16:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
An exhibition by Lim Sokchanlina and Zen Teh

9 Nov to 15 Dec 2024
Objectifs Chapel Gallery

Opening: Sat 9 Nov 2024, 3pm – 5pm
Free admission
Related events
Artist Talk with Lim Sokchanlina and Zen Teh (Please register here)
Date & Time: Sat 9 Nov, 2pm – 3pm
Location: Objectifs Annexe, Junior Lab
Free admission
On Water presents the initial artistic outcomes of this collaborative research project by Singaporean Artist Zen Teh and Cambodian Artist Lim Sokchanlina. Using moving images, anecdotal interviews, installation, and photography, the artists provide visual entry points by which critical conversations on the environmental and societal impact of hydroelectric dams and sand mining in Cambodia might gain urgency. On Water questions if there might be alternative frameworks for industrial development, ones that incorporate the riverine communities’ long-standing knowledge and understanding of nature’s rhythms and cycles in planning for future infrastructure projects?

MONO – Oath Asia Tour (ft. a 12-piece orchestra)
2024-11-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Singtel Waterfront Theatre at The Esplanade, 8 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039802, Singapore, Singapore, 039802, Singapore
In the last two decades, Japanese rock band MONO has established themselves as forerunners in instrumental rock music across Asia, with several acclaimed studios and live albums under their belt. Blending delicate orchestral sounds with elements of progressive and hard rock, the band’s lush and layered sounds have garnered them fans from all over the world.
In celebration of their 25th anniversary and their latest album, OATH (2024), the band is thrilled to embark on their first Asian Orchestral tour, where selected performance will feature a 12-piece orchestra. Fans will have the opportunity to experience the band like they never have before, with old and new songs performed at their fullest, most elegant sound with lush orchestral arrangement. A show not to be missed!

Images of Exotic Lands
2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore Symphonia Company Limited 11 Empress Place #01-02 Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore, 179558, Singapore
Music by Eric Watson, Maurice Ravel & Francis Poulenc

Two of Singapore’s most colourful pianists join re:Sound in this colourful celebration of world music. Francis Poulenc’s brilliant Concerto for Two Pianos is unmistakably French, yet makes reference to other great music influences such as Mozart and the gamelan music of Bali.
Cultural Medallion recipient Eric Watson’s Arabesque for Flute, composed for re:Sound, is inspired by the ornamental designs that can be seen in many examples of ancient Islamic art. It makes its world premiere in this concert, and will feature flute soloist, Rachel Ho.
Rounding off this evocative programme is Maurice Ravel’s memorial to the great baroque composer Couperin, beautifully orchestrated in a neo-classical / impressionist style.
Musicians

re:Sound
Rachel Ho (solo flute)
Nicholas Loh (piano)
Jonathan Shin (piano

Tickets via BookMyShow $38/$28
(15% discounts for senior citizens / students / child)
https://sg.bookmyshow.com/events/exotic13

Journey through 40 years of French Cinema with vOilah! French Film Festival 2024
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-30 | Singapore, singapore, singapore, Singapore, 508502, Singapore
The 40th edition of vOilah! French Film Festival returns from 14 November to 30 November 2024. Presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore, this year’s edition film line up is a time capsule capturing the evolution for French storytelling over the past 40 years.
This year, visitors can look forward to 36 films, with a lineup ranging from timeless classics to contemporary blockbusters that offer easy access to the heartfelt storytelling central to French cinema. There is a story for everyone, so join in on this cinematic adventure to discover why French films have captivated generations of movie-goers with their vivid portrayals of the joie de vivre of the human experience.
For more information, visit www.voilah.sg.

Millenia Walk’s Christmas Artist Takeover: Moving Wonders
2024-11-15 10:00 - 2024-12-31 22:00 | Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039596, Singapore, Singapore, 039596, Singapore
This festive season, Millenia Walk celebrates art and creativity through an artist takeover titled ‘Moving Wonders’. Organised by Pontiac Land Group, the initiative brings together an eclectic mix of local, international and regional artists.
Headlined by Monument to Movement, the festive installation is a playful reinterpretation of the Christmas tree with kinetic sculptures, built-in swings, and dynamic, rotating elements by acclaimed New York-based artist duo Wade and Leta.
Alongside this, enjoy a curated selection of art experiences helmed by talented artists! From wearable art performances to eco-friendly workshops* focused on upcycling, mark-making, and clay sculpting, these unique art activations invite visitors of all ages to tap into their creativity while embracing sustainability.
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with two exciting holiday markets: the Crane Living Festive Market (25 Nov – 8 Dec) showcasing homegrown brands, and the Tied Alliance Nordic Market (9 Dec – 22 Dec) offering Scandinavian-inspired holiday delights. Festive music lovers can also groove to live festive jazz performances by the Jazz Association (Singapore) at The Great Hall on 7 December.
Shoppers will also be able to redeem exclusive gift-with-purchase merchandise that includes umbrellas, notebooks and bean bags featuring quirky illustrations by local artist Puffingmuffin.
For more details, visit Millenia Walk’s website here: https://www.milleniawalk.com/whats-on/moving-wonders-with-wade-and-leta
*While stocks last

GIGENIS - the generation of the Earth
2024-11-15 20:00 - 21:10 | Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
“I am excited and humbled to be back on stage and direct six extraordinary soloist artists from all generations. GIGENIS is a profound tribute to that reflection, a reconciliation between the past and the present times, a genuine celebration of our collective love for dance—boundless, timeless, as well as deeply rooted.”
– Akram Khan
Akram Khan, a choreographer and dancer rooted in the tradition of his practice, and a creative interpreter of stories that need to be experienced, has revolutionised the world of dance.
Khan returns to his roots, traditions and past—to a time when we were more connected with nature, Mother Earth and our mythology. GIGENIS evokes the memories of our civilisation.
In his latest work, GIGENIS – the generation of the Earth, Khan shares the stage with a distinguished ensemble of classical Indian dance artists, including Kutiyattam artist Kapila Venu, Odissi soloist, Sirikalyani Adkoli, Bharatanatyam soloists Mavin Khoo and Mythili Prakash, and the Bharatanatyam duo Vijna Vasudevan and Renjith Babu.
Khan invokes memories across time and place to celebrate these artists’ collective love of dance. Drawing from his deep-seated connection to ritual practices and his ability to weave narratives through movement, GIGENIS – the generation of the Earth is a testament to the enduring resonance of tradition in a rapidly changing world.

The Return of Raja Durian
2024-11-16 - 2025-02-09 | Blank Canvas, 2, Argus Lane, George Town, Penang, 10200, Malaysia
Penang is a durian kingdom. A rich, storied connection with the fruit has made the island one of the centers of durian cultivation in Malaysia, if not the world. At the heart of this durian empire is a family-run conglomerate, Durian King. FAMEME, heir to this empire, has led a fabulously colourful, nomadic life abroad as an entrepreneur and entertainer. He finally returned to the land of his birth in 2017, rejoining the family business.
“ The Return of Raja Durian” marks FAMEME’s homecoming, and an introduction to a figure otherwise little-known in Penang. The exhibition presents a collection of objects and documents that reveals the vicissitudes of his personal history, and his creative transformation of his family’s durian business. Artist and filmmaker Yu Cheng-Ta has produced a new documentary about FAMEME’s life, screening for the first time in this exhibition. The film offers an intimate look at his life, told through the gaze of a Taiwanese director. It delves behind his signature oversized sunglasses to trace the history of the Chinese immigrant community in Penang, and details FAMEME’s relationships with his family and struggles with self-identity, as he carves out his own durian empire.

2024 Asian Art Biennial Announces the Grand Opening
2024-11-16 09:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 | National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, No. 2, Sec. 1, Wuquan W. Rd., West Dist., Taichung, 403414, Taiwan
Organised by National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA), the Asian Art Biennial has opened on 16 November 2024 and will be on display until 2 March 2025. Co-curated by Fang Yen Hsiang (Taiwan), Anne Davidian (Armenia), Merv Espina (the Philippines), Haeju Kim (South Korea), and Asli Seven (Turkey), the Biennial will feature works from 35 local and international artists under the title of “How to Hold Your Breath”, inviting viewers to take a deep breath and hold their breath while imagining a new future.
The title of the 2024 Asian Art Biennial, “How to Hold Your Breath,” evokes the act of voluntarily pausing a vital function, creating a state of anticipation. A twist on the saying “don’t hold your breath,” a warning not to expect change soon, is inverted here to suggest latent hope.
Taking a deep breath and holding it anchors us in the present moment. As the world unravels into new sublevels of rock bottom, we continue to migrate and navigate through the din and dust, between place and displacement in this late capitalist fallout. This act of calming the breath and setting the mind prepares for transitioning from one reality to another, in a movement of transformation. It is an interval, to listen to the inaudible and retune with the metabolic rhythms of our bodies and the planet.
Through a variety of media, the artworks presented in the Biennial challenge progressive and universal notions of time, revealing instead how histories are tied to people, places, and positions.
Marwa Arsanios, an artist and researcher based between Beirut and Berlin, introduces a new chapter of her multifaceted project Who is Afraid of Ideology, examining entrenched ownership ideologies and proposing non-expropriative practices related to natural resources, agriculture, housing, and knowledge. For the Taiwan edition, the project collaborates with curator Tsai Ming-Jiun, artists and writers Wu Ke-Wei and Tsai Yu-Jou (Kuanntian Studio), and farmers from Tainan to convene reading sessions and a public conversation during the Biennial’s opening. This program invites audiences to dismantle possessive imaginaries and explore alternative ways of living harmoniously with nature. The exhibition features a film documenting the transformation of private land in Lebanon into common plot, alongside textiles and drawings, connecting these struggles to a broader historical perspective. Displayed in Taichung as city banners, the Chart for the Usership of the Land, offers a poetic protocol for new forms of communal property.
Yoshinori Niwa’s practice intervenes in public spaces to unravel societal conditions and create new horizons by pushing economic and ideological systems to absurdity. Among artist’s earlier works, two new commissions have been produced in Taichung specifically for the Biennial. In Purchasing a Rice Ball at Convenience Stores for 24 Hours, Niwa repeatedly buys the same rice ball he already owns, questioning ideas of ownership and wealth. Requesting People in Taiwan Who I Met by Chance to Declare if They Die, Taiwan Will Disappear revisits a past project where individuals proclaimed identification with their nation. Niwa revives this in Taichung, questioning whether a country is defined by its people or geopolitical status.
The Unseen Presence is a recent series by Milay Mavaliw, conveyed through woven installations that explore the connections between family and tribe, transcending time and space. Inspired by the ritual blessings and prayers her Puyuma shaman grandmother performed before Milay embarked on her journeys, these became a spiritual force that accompanies her, anchoring her to her tribe. In her works, organic lines and forms interweave and propagate throughout the space as a manifestation of energy. Viewers are invited to immerse themselves in the present moment, in a space where collective forces are summoned.
Hwayeon Nam’s film 2 loosely follows the traces of two women, Choi Seung-Hee (1911–1969) and Tsai Jui-Yueh (1921–2005), two pioneers of modern dance in Korea and Taiwan, respectively. Beyond their artistic achievements, the lives of these two women, separated by a decade, also reflect the trajectory of modern and contemporary Asian history, marked by colonialism and Cold War ideology. In this film, two narrators, two historical figures, two actors, two cities, and two houses are arranged in a disjointed yet interconnected manner.
In 2019, Julia Sariesetiati and her collaborators proposed a platform named “PulangPergi”, designed to share experiences between migrant workers. East Java is a major source of migrant workers in sectors like childcare, elder care, and domestic assistance. During her visit to PERTAKINA Indonesia, Julia also visited Tulungagung and Kediri, collaborating with former migrant workers to document everyday vocabulary and instructions used in their jobs. This documentation aims to bridge the gap between pre-departure language training and real-world work experience.
Working across diverse media—including large fabric paintings, cartoon drawings, and animations—Woosung Lee captures memories both distant and intimate. This exhibition presents a blend of earlier works alongside new paintings created after his 2024 visit to Taiwan. It features scenes and figures from Korean cities like Seoul and Gwangju, alongside observations from Taipei and Taichung. By spotlighting individual characters and simultaneously emphasizing collective solidarity, Lee emphasizes both personal identity and communal strength.
The Biennial will launch a series of public programs starting from its opening on 16 November, including artist talks, collective conversations, experimental performances, participation workshops, guided tours, screening programs.
The first exciting event will be Andrius Arutiunian’s Armen, a speculative investigation of diasporic histories drawing from the artist’s collection of Armenian music. Reminiscent of Yerevan taxis blasting local pop, it is published on an audio cassette and experienced during car rides in Taichung throughout the Biennial’s opening day.
Sharon Chin will present a participatory performance Portal on the opening night. This performance invites audiences to light oil lamps made from alcohol bottles discarded on an eroded beach in the artist’s town. Originally conceived as a celebration of two mangrove trees growing on the beach, it is now a memorial, as the trees were uprooted due to extreme weather just a few months before. We face transformations – ecological, social, political – on an unprecedented, species-level scale. This work invokes the spirit of a place for insight on the inner transformations required for us to collectively weather this change.
“How Breath Moves,” the screening program of the 2024 Asian Art Biennial, imagines breath as a collective cinematic device, a shared source of life and rhythm, moving across our bodies to technologies of light and projection, through life, death, and rebirth, to explore the production, translation, and circulation of images, sounds, memory, and collective storytelling. Through a range of artistic strategies – including documentary essay, performance video, and animation – the eight films in this program provide critical historical contexts that enrich understanding of the exhibition’s core concerns. Pallavi Paul’s How Love Moves unpacks the intimate connection between breath, soil, and the hope and sorrow embodied in a gravekeeper’s daily life in India. The short animated film A Turtle in Ten Seconds by Rojda Tugrul, which narrates the history of dammed rivers in Mesopotamia through the voice of an extinct river turtle and cyclical movements, offering a poignant reflection on ecological loss and the stories water can tell.
For the latest event information, please visit asianartbiennial.ntmofa.gov.tw or follow the Asian Art Biennial on Facebook and Instagram.
About Asian Art Biennial
Being one of the most representative art biennials in Asia, the Asian Art Biennial is an important bi-annual exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. Since its establishment in 2007, it has been committed to presenting the development of contemporary art with an emphasis on Asia. Asian Art Biennials in recent years have convened curators with cross-disciplinary backgrounds to help shape curatorial mechanism through collective dialogue. Invitations for the participation of Asian artists from diverse cultures and wide-ranging perspectives has enabled the creation of a platform for interaction. asianartbiennial.ntmofa.gov.tw
About National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA)
Located in the West District of Taichung City, Taiwan, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) was inaugurated in 1988. It covers a total area of about 10 hectares and is the largest public art museum in Taiwan. With visual art as its main focus, NTMoFA highlights the collection, research, exhibition and educational promotion of modern and contemporary art in Taiwan, and is dedicated to providing visitors with a diverse and professional space for appreciating art. www.ntmofa.gov.tw
How to Hold Your Breath – 2024 Asian Art Biennial
Exhibition Period｜16 November 2024 – 2 March 2025
Venue｜National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (2, Sec. 1, Wuquan West Road, Taichung)
Curatorial Team｜Fang Yen Hsiang, Anne Davidian, Merv Espina, Haeju Kim, Asli Seven
Participating Artists｜Noor Abed, Asian Feminist Studio for Art and Research (AFSAR), Marwa Arsanios, Andrius Arutiunian, Sharon Chin, Chu Hao Pei, Kiri Dalena, Fang Wei-Wen, Tao Leigh Goffe, Hit Man Gurung, Mashinka Firunts Hakopian, Emre Hüner, Saodat Ismailova, Maiko Jinushi, Cetus Kuo Chin-Yun, Woosung Lee, Milay Mavaliw, Nathalie Muchamad, Hwayeon Nam, Yoshinori Niwa, Pak Sheung Chuen, Nefeli Papadimouli, Natalia Papaeva, Ri, Julia Sarisetiati, Kirill Savchenkov, Aziza Shadenova, Yehwan Song, Trương Quế Chi & Nguyễn Phương Linh, Wang Yu-Song, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Jasmin Werner, Cici Wu, Nil Yalter, Gary Zhexi Zang
Artists in the Screening Program｜Bani Abidi, Noor Abuarafeh, Chingiz Aidarov, Richard Fung, Rojda Tugrul, Pallavi Paul, Sanaz Sohrabi, Your Bros. Filmmaking Group (So Yo-Hen, Tien Zong-Yuan, Liao Hsiu-Hui)
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If You Find...
2024-11-16 12:00 - 2024-11-24 16:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
“If You Find…”
Objectifs Junior Festival
16 to 24 November 2024
Kickstart your school holidays by joining us at the inaugural Objectifs Junior Festival and explore the hidden wonders of the world around us through visual storytelling!
This year’s theme, “If You Find…a Leaf”, follows the journey of Lumie, our bold and bright mascot, to reunite a fallen leaf with the tree it came from. Come along Lumie’s adventure and experience a vibrant array of interactive workshops and artful participatory experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children (and the young at heart), and empower them to see the world through a new lens. Many of the activities are free and accessible to different ages and abilities, allowing young participants to discover photography and filmmaking this holidays!
This edition of Objectifs Junior Festival is co-organised between Objectifs and the Arts and Culture Management Programme at Singapore Management University (SMU-ACM).
OBJECTIFS JUNIOR holiday camps are also back this end-of-year holidays, with an array of new and old workshops, intentionally-created to give your kids the opportunity to express themselves creatively through visual storytelling! Whether your child loves Pokémon, Minecraft, or has a budding interest in filmmaking, our themed workshops offer an exciting and educational experience for various interests.
Objectifs Junior workshops:
1. I Love SG Photography Workshop
Group A: 27 Nov to 29 Nov 2024, 10am – 12.30pm
Group B: 9 Dec to 11 Dec 2024, 3pm – 5.30pm
2. Pokemon Animation Workshop
Group A: 28 Nov to 29 Nov 2024, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
3. Young YouTubers Challenge Video Workshop
Group A: 4 Dec to 6 Dec 2024, 10am – 12.30pm
Group B: 16 Dec to 18 Dec 2024, 10am – 12.30pm
4. (NEW!) Let’s Make An Animation Wheel Workshop (Christmas Elf Edition)
Group A: 7 Dec 2024, 10am – 12pm
5. (NEW!) Lego Animation Workshop
Group A: 9 Dec to 10 Dec 2024, 10am – 1pm
6. Minecraft Animation Workshop
Group A: 16 Dec to 17 Dec 2024, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Please visit our website for more information.

Singapore Urbanscape
2024-11-16 12:00 - 2024-11-30 19:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
An exhibition by Tan How Jwat
16 to 30 Nov 2024
Objectifs Lower Galleries 1 & 2
Free admission
Opening: Sat 16 Nov, 3pm – 7pm

Singapore Urbanscape is a visual exploration of the intricate relationship between architecture and urban life in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. This fine art photography exhibition delves into the essence of Singapore’s ever-evolving cityscape, where modernity intersects with heritage, and the convergence of cultures is reflected in the structures that shape the skyline.
The exhibition highlights a diversity of architectural forms, from towering commercial skyscrapers to the intricate beauty of religious buildings, public housing estates, and historical landmarks that anchor the city’s identity. Singapore Urbanscape goes beyond mere documentation, inviting viewers to see familiar spaces through an artistic lens.
Through this exhibition, Tan seeks to reveal the hidden beauty in everyday structures, showing how architecture shapes not just a city’s physical form but its cultural and emotional fabric.

About Tan How Jwat
Tan How Jwat is a fine art photographer specializing in architectural photography. Known for capturing the intricate beauty of urban landscapes, his work has been featured in publications across Asia. Tan’s photography blends technical precision with artistic expression, revealing architecture’s cultural and emotional depth.
