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CultureOctober 27, 2013July 25, 2024

A love beyond hurt: Gruesome Playground Injuries

"Does it hurt?" asks eight-year-old Kayleen when she meets classmate, Doug, in the school sick bay. He rode his bike off the school roof and she is su…

Art & DesignOctober 26, 2013May 9, 2018

ArtScience Museum

Art, science, design, media, architecture and technology all converge at the ArtScience Museum. All we can say is that we've been really loving the mu…

CultureOctober 25, 2013July 22, 2024

The moustache revolution is nearly upon on us. Ladies, if you like a hirsute man you're in luck, however you may wish to stock up on facial moisturiser as instances of chaffe will no doubt dramaticall…

Art & DesignOctober 21, 2013January 20, 2016

Singapore Biennale 2013: An amazing showcase of Asian contemporary art

If you're a contemporary art lover, you will be keenly aware that the Singapore Biennale 2013 is fast approaching. Returning this year with the title …

CultureOctober 14, 2013July 25, 2024

Atomic Jaya by Checkpoint Theatre: An explosively funny satire!

Checkpoint Theatre received so many requests to re-stage Atomic Jaya that they have come up with a brand new production to celebrate the play's 15th A…

Art & DesignOctober 8, 2013January 20, 2016

The Digital Art Masterpiece

When one of the world's leading museums, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, first announced the launch of Rijks Studio, I wasn't quite sure how to feel. Rijks Studio presents 125,000 of its collection onli…

Music & FestivalsOctober 4, 2013January 20, 2016

First Impressions | Einstein Moments | The Steve McQueens

There is a parable in Christian belief about a sower, sowing his seeds in preparation for a harvest. Some seeds fall by the roadside, only to be gobbl…

Art & DesignSeptember 30, 2013July 22, 2024

Singapore’s best flea markets

There's nothing like a couple of hours of mooching at a weekend flea or market - and with the scene pretty much exploding of late, there's something f…

Art & DesignSeptember 25, 2013February 3, 2016

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Perhaps more fondly known to locals as the "durian buildings", the Esplanade has rapidly become one of Singapore's leading performing arts centres since its inception in 2002. Now one of the world's b…

CultureSeptember 23, 2013July 25, 2024

Perspectives Film Festival: Keeping 35 Film Alive

Who says 35mm film format is dead? Despite the decision to end film projection in major distributors in Singapore, there are a few who are still champ…

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