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

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

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

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

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

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

Workshops are held at 2 venues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Indian Performing Arts Convention (IPAC) 2024
2024-09-29 20:00 - 2024-10-01 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
A showcase of Indian performing arts in dance, music and theatre, to develop interest and appreciation of Indian arts and culture throughout the year.

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

Raga 2024: MAAS
2024-09-28 20:00 - 2024-09-29 21:45 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Jyoti Dogra’s MAAS is a witty and humorous exploration of aging, beauty standards and body image in an era where society is obsessed with the often-unrealistic standards set by health gurus and social media influencers. In a world where natural bodily changes are commonly frowned upon, this piece challenges those ideas by examining and critiquing the body of the performer.
The piece then deftly evolves into a deeper investigation of shame and its subtle, pervasive impact on how we view ourselves and interact with the world. MAAS ultimately is a poignant and provocative examination of how we see ourselves and others in a world fixated on perfection.
Tickets & Prices:
Standard – $35
Concession – $28 (Students, NSFs, Seniors & PWDs)
Purchase tickets from the official site.
Additional Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Journey of Art in Nature
2024-09-25 10:00 - 2024-10-24 20:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | ShouShan ArtSpace, 37 Jalan Pemimpin #06-06, Mapex, Singapore, 577177, Singapore
A Journey of Art in Nature: “Celebrating Art, Nature & Animal Welfare”
Calling all art aficionados, nature enthusiasts, and animal welfare advocates to unite for a remarkable event! “A Journey of Art in Nature” is an exuberant online auction that brings together the extraordinary talents of three acclaimed artists – Singapore’s Eu Oy Chun, Malaysia’s James Seet, and Hong Kong’s Leo Wong. This event invites you to embark on a captivating exploration of the natural world through diverse artistic mediums, running online from 25th September to 24th October 2024. Additionally, an exclusive in-person viewing will take place from 25th to 29th September 2024 at ShouShan ArtSpace, where attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet Eu Oy Chun and James Seet in person and connect virtually with Leo Wong, allowing for a personal encounter with the artists and their works.
This exclusive experience not only celebrates the beauty and diversity of art but also supports a noble cause – the Mercylight Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Limited, a local animal shelter committed to rescuing and caring for abandoned animals.
A Unique Auction Experience: Online Bidding and In-Person Viewing
“A Journey of Art in Nature” offers an extraordinary auction experience. Art lovers can participate in the online auction from 25th September to 24th October 2024, exploring an array of captivating artworks from the comfort of their homes. For a truly immersive experience, an exclusive in-person viewing of the artworks will be held from 25th to 29th September 2024 at ShouShan ArtSpace. This in-person event will allow collectors to appreciate the intricate details up close, engage in pre-auction opportunities, and interact with the artists themselves.
A Heartfelt Harmony for Animals: Support a Worthy Cause
A portion of the sales from this event will be donated to Mercylight Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Limited, a Singapore-based dog shelter dedicated to rescuing and caring for abandoned animals. By supporting this auction, art lovers have the chance not only to acquire stunning pieces but also to contribute to a cause that resonates deeply with the community.

The Elisha Tiga Eksperiment Live in Singapore
2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Projector Golden Mile, 6001 Beach Rd, #05-00 GOLDEN MILE TOWER, Singapore, 199589, Singapore
The Elisha Tiga Eksperiment (ETX), led by Bruneian music producer Elisha Tiga, is the first collective in Brunei to reimagine jazz as both a genre and a culture. ETX aims to redefine jazz in Brunei by incorporating diverse influences, including hip-hop, RnB, traditional indigenous music, underground post-rock, and electronic music. This blend creates a unique soundscape, positioning ETX as a melting pot of ideas and sonic colours.
Their performances draw from the roaring 20s, 70s fusion, and modern experimental jazz, while also reimagining traditional Bruneian music with contemporary harmonies and rhythms. ETX has been recognized as a future representative of Bruneian music, earning acclaim for their innovative approach to traditional instruments and sounds. Their ultimate goal is to bridge different cultures, generations, and backgrounds through their music.
This performance is part of The Idea of North 2024 – a four-day festival organised by Global Cultural Alliance to commemorate the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore.
Don’t miss a rare screening of Gema Dari Menara (Echoes from the Minaret), Brunei’s first feature film, before the performance!

TENUNAN : Curator's Tour and Artist Talk
2024-09-21 14:30 - 15:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | 10 Square, 181, Orchard Road, #10-01, Orchard Central, Singapore, Singapore, 238896, Singapore
Join Bruneian curator Osman Mohammad as he delves into the curatorial narratives and exhibits of TENUNAN: A View on Tapestry of Historical Processes. TENUNAN is a visual arts exhibition that explores Kain Tenunan, or Songket, as a metaphor to explore the intricacies of historical developments. Known for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance, Songket mirrors the complexity of weaving historical narratives. This exhibition draws parallels between the art of Songket weaving and the fabric of history. Each thread in Songket represents different societal elements—social movements, economic changes, and cultural shifts—interwoven to create a comprehensive tapestry of human experience. Just as weavers design patterns in Songket, historical events form patterns that reflect societal dynamics, trends, and transformations.
The 3 featured artists will discuss their creative processes and the cultural themes in their works & provide a deeper understanding of the exhibition’s themes and the interconnectedness of history, culture, and identity:
Yasmin Jaidin’s “Titih”: Five fabric sculptures of padi plants made from tulle, exploring one’s identity within generational gaps.
Faizal Hamdan’s works: “Colonial Sofa,” “Human Eggshells Specimen,” and “Langkayu,” explore colonial influence, historical ambiguity, and the purpose of life.
Armacester Arsad’s paintings: Focus on layers, translucency, and cultural elements, created through a process of experimentation.
TENUNAN is part of The Idea of North – a 4-day festival commemorating the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei and Singapore.
**TENUNAN: A View on Tapestry of Historical Processes is open for public viewing from 18 September – 16 October 2024 at the Gallery, 10 Square Orchard Central. Admission is free.
Opening Hours : Monday – Saturday (1030 – 1730)
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Curator: Osman Mohammad
Osman Mohammad has produced a body of works that spans over thirty years with a variety of medium ranging from oil paintings, watercolour, acrylic, and 3-Dimensional works. He also has a career of over thirty years’ experience in the field of media and creative arts, and design. He has participated in exhibitions, art camps, art festivals, biennale and exhibited his artworks in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, England, Japan, South Korea and China. While working on his art he is also actively working on his project promoting young emerging artists in Brunei under his studio – Creative Space. He lectures art and design at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science in Universiti Brunei Darussalam as Adjunct Senior Assistant Professor since 2013. He is appointed by Sovereign Art Foundation as Nominator for Sovereign Asia Art Prize since 2019 for Brunei Artists.
Osman Mohammad is an artist and a designer. 1984, he graduated with B.A. (Hons) in Three-Dimensional design from Central School of Art and Design, London, England and later added to his resume, a degree in Master of Business Administration. Collections of his art pieces can be found in Brunei and abroad. Brunei Museums, Brunei Shell Petroleum, Brunei LNG, Brunei Tankers, Brunei Shell Marketing, Istana Nurul Iman, Istana Nurul Izzah, Brunei Investment Agency, Fort Canning (sculpture) – Singapore, ICCRC- India are among institutions that collected his artworks. Examples of his national design works include among many – the Universiti Brunei Darussalam official and graduates Robes and National Anti-Drug Campaign’s posters in 1980s.
Artist: Yasmin Jaidin
Yasmin Jaidin is a Bruneian contemporary artist currently practicing in Brunei. Her practice revolves around materiality by working with media that can be found in the everyday like sugar, flour, grass and soil. She experiments with its physical state and is concerned with its ecology when it is displaced from one environment to another. She holds degrees at Goldsmiths and the University of Arts London, and has exhibited internationally at such venues as The National Art Center in Tokyo, UP Vargas Museum in Manila, the Manila Metropolitan Museum, and the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Taiwan. Her work exhibits a fidelity to the chosen material, combining minimalism and process into an object oriented practice.
Artist: Faizal Hamdan
Faizal Hamdan (b. 1975, Tutong, Brunei) earned a BA in Art from Curtin University of Technology, Australia in 2003. He is an art and design lecturer at a sixth form centre in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, and works in painting, sculpture and installation art. He has exhibited in Australia, Brunei, Malaysia, Japan, China and South Korea, and is interested in notions of identity, time and space. Most of Faizal’s artworks evolve from his personal experience, and can be serious yet playful at the same time.
Artist: Armacester Arsad
Armacester Arsad has been a full-time Art Tutor at Maktab Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah since 2003. She graduated with a degree in Fine Art from the University of Huddersfield in the UK and began her art education at Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan. Armacester received a Government Scholarship for her studies and later completed a Master’s in Fine Art at the Winchester School of Art in the UK in 2009 through Government In-service training. Balancing her teaching responsibilities with her art practice, she actively participates in art exhibitions both within Brunei and internationally whenever possible.

The Finger Players x Sovanna Phum Shadow Puppetry Masterclass
2024-09-21 14:00 - 2024-09-22 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Recital Studio, 1 Straits Boulevard, 018906, Singapore
Registration: 5-23 August 2024
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘
The Finger Players is looking for performers and puppeteers to join us for the upcoming The Finger Players x Sovanna Phum Shadow Puppetry Masterclass!
The masterclass will be led by TFP Artistic Director and award-winning theatre practitioner Oliver Chong in collaboration with Cambodian puppet theatre company Sovanna Phum Art Association. During the masterclass you will learn the fundamental techniques of Traditional and Contemporary Shadow Puppetry through exploring and making.
𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥
You should attend this Masterclass if you wish:
– To be introduced to Traditional and Contemporary Shadow Puppetry from a Southeast Asian perspective
– To learn fundamental techniques of shadow puppetry such as manipulating light sources and exploring various types of objects
– To deepen your understanding of how puppetry can relate to your craft as a performer

Creators Marketplace: A Prelude to Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2025
2024-09-21 14:00 - 2024-09-22 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal St, Singapore, 199918, Singapore
Saturday & Sunday, 21 & 22 September 2024
2PM – 9PM
Aliwal Arts Centre
Looking to discover local brands and score some exclusive finds? Creators Marketplace is a new event you won’t want to miss!
Proudly organised by Arts House Limited in collaboration with Hustlers Reunion, Suave Cartel Media and 3AM Collective, this vibrant marketplace sets the stage for the highly anticipated Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2025. The Festival will feature a similar marketplace next year, so join us now for a sneak peek and experience the excitement first-hand!
Creators Marketplace is a dynamic celebration of Singapore’s creative and urban communities, right in the heart of the Kampong Glam precinct. This F1 weekend from 21 to 22 September, head down to Aliwal Arts Centre to explore an eclectic mix of homegrown brands, designers, and artists showcasing a wide array of apparel, accessories, sneakers, prints, toys, homeware, and artisanal scents. Shop from fan-favourites like Eyeyah!, Classified Footwear, Shop With The Sisters and many more! With 19 unique booths brimming with one-of-a-kind treasures, this is the spot for lovers of streetwear, design, and handcrafted goods.
There’s more to enjoy — join a panel discussion on “A Good Brand is Good Business”, featuring local brand founders Klingsmen from Classified Footwear, Tze Ling from Second Natvre, Afiq Rezza from Yunos & Family and musician-educator Ginette Chittick, as they share insights into building successful brands.
For more details, visit https://artshouselimited.sg/aac-auaf-2025/creators-marketplace or follow Aliwal Arts Centre on Facebook and Instagram.

Black and White I Workshop
2024-09-21 13:00 - 2024-09-28 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Explore the artistry of black and white photography with renowned fine-art photographer Mary-Ann Teo. This course delves into the essential elements of light, shadow, and composition, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the medium. Participants will have the opportunity to shoot with black and white film, and work in a darkroom at Objectifs. Gain insights into shooting techniques, basic darkroom skills, and the nuanced appreciation of black and white imagery.
Workshop Fee
$320 Workshop Fee + Materials & Darkroom use $60 (includes one roll of black & white film, paper and darkroom usage during class time)
Pre-requisites:
Participants will need to have a 35mm film SLR or point-and-shoot camera.
Please note:
This is a very hands-on workshop. Participants’ learning will be most effective if they are able to make all of the sessions. As the workshop is repeated several times a year, participants may wish to register for a future round if they already know they may miss several lessons during this period. Make-up lessons and refunds are not offered for sessions missed.
Please register via our website.

National Museum of Singapore's 137th Anniversary Celebrations and Final Curtain: Story of the Forest
2024-09-21 10:00 - 2024-10-13 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178897, Singapore
Join us in saying goodbye to National Museum of Singapore’s Story of the Forest – the well-loved installation inspired by Singapore’s treasured collection of natural history drawings by William Farquhar. With the installation coming to a close after eight years on 13 October 2024, join in the farewell celebration with accompanying installations and activities that also coincide with the Museum’s 137th birthday celebrations.

Unwind to the soothing sounds of nature in the aromatic forest-inspired lounge and embark on a healing sound bath session against a serene backdrop of lush green landscapes. For those feeling creative, they can customise a set of postcards featuring unique designs or take home your very own animal-themed bag charm. There’s a world of fun waiting for nature lovers of all ages!
For more information on the event, please visit: https://go.gov.sg/nms-anniversary
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Bridging Traditional Music And Jazz - A Music Workshop by ETX
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | 10 Square, 181, Orchard Road, #10-01, Orchard Central, Singapore, Singapore, 238896, Singapore
Join The Elisha Tiga Eksperiment (ETX), led by Bruneian music producer Elisha Tiga, in a workshop exploring the fusion of traditional Bruneian music and jazz. As pioneers in reimagining jazz in Brunei, ETX blends diverse influences such as hip-hop, RnB, traditional indigenous music, post-rock, and electronic music. Their innovative approach creates a unique soundscape, merging past and present musical elements.
In this 2-hour session, participants will gain insights into the rich heritage of Bruneian traditional music and how ETX reinterprets these sounds with contemporary harmonies and rhythms. Inspired by the 20s, 70s fusion, and modern experimental jazz, ETX demonstrates how traditional instruments can be revitalized through modern techniques. The workshop offers a unique experience of “new traditional music” that blends tradition and modernity.
This music workshop is part of The Idea of North – a 4-day festival commemorating the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei and Singapore.
ELISHA TIGA EKSPERIMENT
The Elisha Tiga Eksperiment (ETX), led by Bruneian music producer Elisha Tiga, is the first collective in Brunei to reimagine jazz as both a genre and a culture. ETX aims to redefine jazz in Brunei by incorporating diverse influences, including hip-hop, RnB, traditional indigenous music, underground post-rock, and electronic music. This blend creates a unique soundscape, positioning ETX as a melting pot of ideas and sonic colours.
Their performances draw from the roaring 20s, 70s fusion, and modern experimental jazz, while also reimagining traditional Bruneian music with contemporary harmonies and rhythms. ETX has been recognized as a future representative of Bruneian music, earning acclaim for their innovative approach to traditional instruments and sounds. Their ultimate goal is to bridge different cultures, generations, and backgrounds through their music.

FUTURE PROOF : Cultural Leadership in the Creative Industries
2024-09-20 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | 10 Square, 181, Orchard Road, #10-01, Orchard Central, Singapore, Singapore, 238896, Singapore
FUTURE PROOF utilises the concept of designing something to withstand future obsolescence as an entry point into thinking about the future of cultural leadership in the creative industries. At the same time, it plays with the double meaning of “proof” in the context of obtaining a higher education qualification.
This distinguished panel featuring leading academic voices in arts and cultural leadership, will explore the evolving landscape of arts education and leadership within Southeast Asia, with a focus on the cultural specificity of the creative industries in Brunei, Singapore, and the broader region. Key topics include the role of higher education in nurturing future cultural leaders, innovative approaches to arts and cultural entrepreneurship, and value creation in the arts. Attendees will gain insights into how these institutions are shaping the next generation of cultural leaders and the strategies they employ to foster a vibrant, sustainable arts ecosystem.
FUTURE PROOF is part of The Idea of North – a 4-day festival commemorating the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei and Singapore.

Speakers:
Dr. Kathrina Mohd Daud
Kathrina Mohd Daud is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Her research focuses on the intersections of popular fiction, Bruneian fiction, and representations of religion in literature. She co-edited The Southeast Asian Woman Writes Back: Gender, Identity and Nation in the Literatures of Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines (Springer, 2017) with Grace V.S. Chin, and her work has appeared in several edited volumes published by Routledge and Springer, as well as in the Journal of Commonwealth Literature and World Englishes. She was the inaugural Festival Director for the Bruneian Tiny Lit Fest in 2019 and 2020, and her first novel, The Fisherman King, was shortlisted for the Epigram Books Fiction Prize in 2020.
Audrey Wong
Audrey Wong is Programme Leader of the MA Arts and Cultural Leadership course at LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore. She was Singapore’s first ‘arts’ Nominated Member of Parliament (2009 – 2011) where she raised awareness about the precarity of freelance arts and creative workers. Before she joined LASALLE in 2010, she was Artistic Co-director of independent arts space The Substation. Her expertise in arts management crosses disciplinary boundaries. She served on the boards of the Singapore Art Museum and Nine Years Theatre and was a Council member of the National Arts Council. She writes on arts management and cultural policy issues and has contributed a chapter to The Routledge Companion to Arts Management and co-authored a report for UNESCO Bangkok, Backstage: Managing Creativity and the Arts in Southeast Asia (2021).
Dr. Rimi Parvin Khan
Dr Rimi Khan is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Graduate Director in the Department of Communications and New Media at National University of Singapore. She is the Convenor of the Master of Arts (Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship) and has published extensively on diversity and sustainability politics in the creative industries. Her book, ‘Art in community: the provisional citizen’ (2016, Palgrave), explores the institutional and aesthetic agendas that produce ideas of ‘community’. Her most recent work focuses on sustainable fashion and she has a book forthcoming with Manchester University Press titled, ‘Fashion for other worlds’.
Moderated by Nicholas Tee
Nicholas Tee is a performance artist & creative producer based in Singapore who collages action, image, sound and material through body-based performance, pain and endurance; their performance work is often politically charged, angry and messy.
Nicholas’ work has been presented internationally, notably at Haus der Kunst (DE), Kettle’s Yard (UK), Manchester Art Gallery (UK), ICA London (UK) and Point Centre for Contemporary Art (CY). In 2019, their work was featured in the British Art Studies journal published by the Paul Mellon Centre.
As a creative producer, Nicholas has worked multi-disciplinarily on festivals, concerts, shows and exhibitions in Singapore and abroad. Nicholas curated Diaspora Disco – a club night that platformed East and Southeast Asian artists in London – from 2019-2020. Nicholas is currently the Head of Artistic Development at Global Cultural Alliance, a Singapore-based arts organisation.
