Arts

Light to Night Festival returns for its second edition from 19 to 28 January 2018! The line-up – bigger than last year’s – promises to captivate with dazzling displays of colour and never-before-seen levels of audience interactivity. Themed ‘Colourful Sensations’, the 10-day festival takes its guests on an enchanting, multi-sensorial journey through the changing colours of the precinct across a multitude of commissioned works. Visitors can look forward to a vibrant kaleidoscope of public art and activities from artists, as well as participatory works and performances. Spanning seven programme zones including the National Gallery, Asian Civilisations Museum, The Arts House,…

Bringing its schedule up from later in the year, the Light to Night Festival returns from 19 to 28 January 2018 and is set to paint Singapore’s Civic District in a dazzling array of colours, transforming iconic cultural institutions and parks into spectacular works of art. In its second edition, the Festival will expand from the National Gallery Singapore to become a precinct-wide arts festival, together with four other precinct partners – The Art House, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum and The Esplanade. Themed ‘Colour Sensations’, the Festival will take you on a captivating, multi-sensorial journey through the changing colours…

From 13 January 2018, the world’s most iconic street artists present provocative works, as they invade the galleries of the ArtScience Museum in one of the boldest exhibitions to be shown in years. Art from the Streets traces 40 years of Street Art, from its countercultural beginnings to its extraordinary rise as a major phenomenon in contemporary art. The show features the world’s best-known street artists including Banksy, Shepard Fairey (aka Obey), Futura, Invader, JR, Blek le Rat, Swoon, and Vhils among others. Curated by Street Art expert and gallerist Magda Danysz, Art from the Streets reflects the evolution of street…

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…

Be strong, be brave, and don’t misbehave! Come join Chicken Little on a journey of growth, exploration, and courage. Whether you are young, or young at heart, this musical take on the classic tale of self-discovery is guaranteed to entertain! The set is as alluringly beautiful as it is cheerful, filled with colours as vibrant as life itself. Iridescent lights accentuate the stage, making the scenes as memorable as they are meaningful. Important lessons are embedded into the whimsical songs, leaving the children singing as the talented cast puts in a sterling performance. The story is simple, easy to follow,…

Life on the farm can be a scary place if you’re poor Chicken Little! Mercilessly teased by her brother and sister for her everyday fearfulness, Chicken Little’s afraid of absolutely everything – even the rain! So when one day she feels something fall on her head, she immediately fears the worst – the sky is falling! But when none of her family hears her plea, she sets about telling the only one who’ll listen to her – The King. The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) has been a huge contributor to the arts scene in Singapore, with what started as a…

The Hula Sisters of Ka Pā Hula Ka Lei Maile Hi’ilani put up an enthralling Hōʻike 2017 edition at 10 Square @ Orchard Central. The show spoke of the Hawaiian culture as an expression of love, and hula being one of many ways to display it. What was even more amazing was fact that the performers were all working adults – who juggle their passion for the culture on top of their careers and family time. Beyond spending time for rehearsals, they celebrate Hawaiian culture by delving deep into the tradition and creating food and accessories. Some of the show’s…

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…