Exhibitions

Ever wondered what motifs of elephants or peacocks, commonly used in Indian art and craft, mean? A host of Indian crafting traditions has resulted from the many communities of the Indian Subcontinent, many of whom have made Singapore their home. Their use of motifs, symbols, and scripts as part of these practices can be dated as far back as 5000 years! Uncover these symbols and their significance at the Indian Heritage Centre’s (IHC) annual special exhibition, Symbols and Scripts – The Language of Craft. This year, the Indian Heritage Centre CultureFest 2017 will also be launched with the exhibition, and…

 National Geographic, in partnership with the Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Singapore Zoo are joining forces to bring back epic tales of adventure and photography on 27 January 2018! The series will take place at Mastercard Grand Theatre at Marina Bay Sands on “Building the Photo Ark” with National Geographic Fellow, international award-winning photographer, conservationist and author, Joel Sartore. The National Geographic photographer is on a mission to capture portraits of the world’s species before they disappear. Joel has created the National Geographic Photo Ark, the largest archive of its kind with over 6,000 images and counting. During the…

In line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Gem Museum is proud to present “Shine Bright”, a collaborative showcase with Parkway Cancer Centre and Bloomback, featuring 3 unique sets of lingerie; Pink Bloom, Blossoming Strength, and Glowing Gem, in honour of women who stand strong in the face of adversity. Each piece is adorned with precious gemstones and minerals specially selected based on their properties, to convey messages of strength and inner beauty in the fight against breast cancer. The collaboration hopes to recognise the courage of survivors, as well as to remind members of the public to go for…

Takuji Kogo: *CANDY FACTORY PROJECT 2017 is a flavorful exhibition that left a tart, somber taste. The mobile exhibition features independent pieces from internationally acclaimed artists including Takuji Kogo and Charles Lim, and touches on the consequences of geopolitics, with lingering hints of dystopia. Their works focus on the observations and experiences of the subjects living in national borders. Thought-provoking and immersive, each article is economical in providing context, yet giving enough for you to be critical of the situation it renders. The works are left open-ended, leaving you the fill in the blanks. Some of the pieces were especially…

This is the third of three listings on “Voilah! 2016”. This piece features the gastronomical highlights of the seven-week festival, which will see events exploring French Visual and Performing Arts, Food, Film, Science, and Culture. Just in case you were thinking all this was too atas for you, watch out as “Voilah! 2016” comes to the heartlands, your classrooms and our bars and clubs. The French Connection is both a feast for the senses as well as a query to the mind. As the spirit of the French region of Aquitaine Limousin Poitou-Charentes is invoked and the challenges of sustainable urbanism and…

This is the first of three listings on “Voilah! 2016”. This piece features the Arts and Film highlights of the seven-week festival, which will see events exploring French Visual and Performing Arts, Food, Film, Science, and Culture.  If you’re concerned about the dearth of exciting cultural events after last year’s SG50 bonanza, fear not, for the Institut Français Singapour, together with the French Embassy in Singapore, French Chamber of Commerce, and Alliance Française are kicking things up a notch to celebrate 51 years of friendly diplomatic and cultural relationships between France and Singapore. “Voilah! 2016” has just about something for everyone, offering inimitable…

Welcome to “See What See”, the laziest series on DANamic.ORG. Travel around Singapore and do your touristy sightseeing – all through your screen! The best way to discover Singapore is through a local’s eyes, so take a peek from wherever you are – through the magic that is Instagram embeds. Best of all: it’s all free! The National Gallery Singapore may be just a fortnight old, but it’s already seen quite a bit. Since its doors opened on November 24, the museum has already survived a shattered glass door, crushed artistic dreams, and more than 170,000 visitors. The revamped amalgamation…