Writer-Performer Kaylene Tan presents a reading of her current work-in-progress - an intimate audio triptych inspired by the Singapore River, Peninsula Plaza and the Armenian Church. Traversing history and memory, myth and biography, the domestic and the poetic, this text emerges from nine months of archival research, listening, walking and lingering. The reading will be followed by a question and answer session. 9 May, 7pm at the Playden (Arts House).
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Tiger Translate FUTURE is a cutting-edge, experiential event featuring a cool fusion of art and sound; where ZOUK will be transformed for one night only to represent local artists’ interpretation of their ‘City of the Future’. During the evening, the 10 best submissions as selected by a judging panel that includes well-known industry names like Alvin Tan (Founder, Phunk Studio), Chris Lee (Creative Director, Asylum) and Steve Llewellyn (Executive Creative Director, Bates 141 Singapore), will be on display. An event highlight to look out for is the interactive ‘live’ duet of pioneering graffiti-artist LI QIU QIU – a Beijing based Tiger Asian Kinetic Artist who pioneered the Chinese graffiti-art scene; and dynamic sound unit DEXPISTOLS – a duo team of DJ Daruma and DJ Maar from Tokyo, renowned for their love of ‘free style’ and interweaving of Electro Dance Music with addictive hybrid sounds of Hip Hop, Rock and Rave. 31 July at Zouk. Doors open at 9pm. RSVP at TigerBeer.com.sg - #
Wheelock Art Gallery presents artworks by Justin Lee. 26 Jun - 17 Aug, 11am to 9pm daily @ Wheelock Gallery, 6 Scotts Road (Next to Hyatt Hotel). - #
This year’s programme features new short films by acclaimed local filmmakers such as Kirsten Tan, K. Rajagopal, Anthony Chen, and Boo Junfeng as well as premieres of outstanding work from new and upcoming filmmakers. All screenings will be followed by discussions with the filmmakers. All shows start at 2pm. Free tickets to all the screenings can be collected at the National Museum of Singapore on Saturday, a week before each weekend screening. Tickets are available on a first-come, first serve basis, and limited to four per person. 12 July, 19 July, 26 July and 2 August at the National Museum of Singapore. - #
Organized by Silentt and Post Museum, ELECTRICITY is a series of electronic and experimental music showcases in conjunction with the International Symposium of Electronic Arts 2008 (ISEA2008) Club nights. 12 July at Back Room (7pm-11pm) Kulturkampf, Dualtone, Wyxmm, Jodi Rose (Aus) Food #03 (10pm-12am) + Guests. 25 July at Back Room (7pm-11pm) Amberhaze, Ark Frequencies, MindFucking Boy, Ikuma - Food #03 (10pm-12am) Somaya Langley (Aus) + Guests. 26 July at Back Room (7pm-11pm) Airfields, Boykulisap (Phi), uan, Sonicbrat - Food #03 (10pm-12am) Somaya Langley (Aus) + Guest. Back Room and Food#03 are located at the Post Museum, 107+109 Rowell Road. - #
"In every box there is a piece of the forest, once living, colourful and free" Everyone can go green! Discover at Earth Box how your everyday trash can be converted into eye-catching works of art, simple storage spaces and inspiring gifts for your family, friends and colleagues. Artists Von Tjong, Amnah Abu Samah, Ho Wan Ru and Penny Yap show how Double A boxes, used paper and materials can be given a new breath of life with just a few snips, some decorative touches and crazy brush strokes. The artists involved in this exhibition are doing this to show how we can all do our part to save Mother Earth. Any individual who wishes to do his / her part in recyling and reuse their materials in creative ways, please feel free to contact us at earthbx@gmail.com. 1-13 July at Sculpture Square, 155 Middle Road, Lower Gallery. - #
LOOK is an exhibition by Ezzman Rahman and Jerome Simon, opening on 4th July at 7.30pm at Your Mother Gallery, 91A Hindoo Road. The show closes on 31st July. - #
Best known as the frontman and singer-songwriter of indie punk-pop-rock legends Plainsunset, Jon is also a freelance visual artist and illustrator whose style is best described as personal and intimate. Here in his debut solo show, Jon sheds his rocker’s persona to reveal a different kind of art. Honest lyrics, sweet melodies and mature musicality come together in Jon's heady brew of acoustic folk-pop originals from his contemplative debut solo release, Ears and Eyes. These draw on such disparate influences as Simon and Garfunkel, U2, Cole Porter, the Ramones and Fugazi. Sit back as Jon delivers his folk-rock musings on the guitar, both solo and with backing from his friends, amidst a “gallery” backdrop of his own artworks on display in and around the concert area. 25 Jul, 9.30pm at the Esplanade Recital Studio. - #
A photography exhibition by 24 young budding photographers on a trip to Japan, konnichiWHOA! will wow you with 24 takes of the extraordinary country. Shot with ranging mediums in locations from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto to Mt Fuji, the 2-week exhibition plans to reveal Japan through hopeful and credulous eyes. 18 July - 1 August at 2902 Gallery-Old School, 11 Mount Sophia. - #
The winning entries of the Singapore Young Photographer Award 2008 will be exhibited at The Concourse, National Museum of Singapore from 11 to 27 July 2008 (10am to 8pm). Admission is free. - #
INRI studio and Sinema Old School will be screening two highly successful underground films by 28-year old Singapore filmmaker Tzang Merwyn Tong. The award-winning A Wicked Tale and the no-budget teenage black comedy e’TZAINTES will be presented as a double bill from mid-August onwards. Both films will be screening as a run for the first time to Singapore audiences. - #Browse our archives by month.
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