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Art & DesignNovember 20, 2012January 21, 2016

Pioneering The Abstract: Introducing Nikei Fine Art

16th-century Florence; 21st-century Singapore. Both city-states. Both centres of socio-economic progress within their regions. Both at the pinna…

Art & DesignNovember 14, 2012January 21, 2016

How to make like an art collector

The Affordable Art Fair is almost upon us. Art fever is gripping the island, as we are all embracing our artistic side, pretending like we know a thin…

Art & DesignNovember 12, 2012January 21, 2016

REDRESS: Stop the Traffic

It never ceases to amaze me what a powerful tool art for social justice is. Somehow it enables us to question that which we may not otherwise entertain a thought to, communicate what is hard to unders…

Art & DesignNovember 9, 2012July 23, 2024

Roccoco Kent- Ooh it’s a bit magical!

Stepping in to Roccoco Kent's packed-to-the-rafters boutique, is a bit like that scene in Mary Poppins where she reaches her hand into a relatively co…

CultureNovember 7, 2012March 27, 2016

Laced Up – Once again Hip Hop tears it up in SG

As the 700 strong crowd tore the roof off Zouk - Shortkut chopping it up on the decks, Maseo whipping us into a frenzy on the mic, while Ali Shaheed M…

CultureNovember 6, 2012July 25, 2024

Perspectives Film Festival: Breakthroughs in Cinema

Those hungry for cinematic experiences that go beyond the onslaught of blockbusters from cinemas will be happy to hear that Perspectives Film Festival is happening right this week. The fifth installme…

CultureNovember 5, 2012July 25, 2024

Indie Film Hunting: Frame x Frame

It is easy to feel that there is a dearth of film choices available here when the movie theatres mostly offer blockbuster after blockbuster. It is esp…

CultureOctober 30, 2012July 25, 2024

God of Carnage: When civilization goes out the window!

'A comedy of manners - without the manners' is how the Singapore Repertory Theatre describes its latest production, 'God of Carnage', a play by Tony A…

CultureOctober 22, 2012July 25, 2024

What lies in Bedok Reservoir? A search for the truth…

There's nothing we love more than a play with a risqué subject, and that's exactly why we love Bedok Reservoir. We say kudos to playwright Wesley Jean Aroozoo, and Director and Producer Elina Lim who …

Art & DesignOctober 20, 2012July 23, 2024

Junkie’s Corner- go forth and explore!

You know Jenga? That game with building blocks that you often end up playing after a few too many drinks and all co-ordination is lost? During the gam…

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