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Art & DesignJuly 29, 2012March 28, 2016

SG photographers take to the global virtual stage at VIP Art Fair

You're probably unaware that right now as we speak, the world's very first online-only art fair, VIP Photo, is well underway. Running until the 12th o…

CultureJuly 24, 2012July 25, 2024

La Cage Aux Folles – Spangly and Leggy

Copious amounts of glitter, feathers, gems and legs make La Cage every woman's dream and every gay man's fantasy. If you want to feel alive, awoken an…

Art & DesignJuly 23, 2012March 28, 2016

ORIGINS: The beauty of the natural world through a lens

This month, for four days only, we will have the chance to behold the work of renowned American photographer James Wilkins, as his inaugural exhibition in Asia opens at The Arts House. His arrestin…

CultureJuly 20, 2012March 28, 2016

Bani Haykal Interview: Pushing boundaries at Lit Up 2012

Space, Memory and Architecture – What do these concepts mean to you? Do you define your spaces by physical boundaries or intangible constructs? Perhap…

CultureJuly 20, 2012July 25, 2024

Self-discovery, love, courage and a whole lotta Purple camp!

Pssst....does the name Maggie Lai mean anything to you? It's been a while since she's been around, but now Singapore's most famous transexual is making a comeback in the third staging of Purple, a la Toy Factory Productions. Though some people may remember her first two outings (excuse the pun!) …

Art & DesignJuly 16, 2012March 28, 2016

Feast your eyes on this! Visual fantastic at Lit Up

If I asked you what you thought went on at a literary arts festival, you might suggest to me... readings, storytellings, a variety of performances, but would you offer up music or the visual arts? …

CultureJuly 10, 2012July 25, 2024

Lit Up: Grassroots theatre talents shine bright

Let me count the ways I love thee Lit Up. When given the opportunity to interview a number of artists and collectives representing at this year's indi…

Art & DesignJuly 7, 2012May 9, 2018

Belongings: Celebrating Australian Aboriginal Art

I have to admit I don't know much at all about Australian Aboriginal Art. But my how that has changed since I had the opportunity to meet with Gabriel…

CultureJuly 3, 2012July 25, 2024

Throw that script away and make way for the IMPROVables!

Throw that script away! Because improvised performance – or improv as it's commonly known - is making it's mark on Sing! I have to admit.. I'm not a total improv virgin, having had the great joy of…

CultureJuly 3, 2012July 25, 2024

Boom! A Must See Production

Usually around the time I'm snuggling down in my seat, ensuring my sweets are emptied into my lap to prevent them rustling about, and gratefully havin…

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