Presented as part of the Singapore Repertory Theatre’s new Made in Singapore series, Dick Lee’s latest play is based on his father’s real experiences during the Second World War. The beautiful and poignant performance gets full marks from Gwen Pew. 2 Apr 2014: We’ve had the pleasure of seeing quite a few good performances in Singapore, but … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Rising Son’ Review
The Turner Prize nominated artist, Nathan Coley, brings his famous lightbox installations to Singapore. 3 Apr 2014: 2007 Turner Prize nominee Nathan Coley’s debut solo show in Asia is both intriguing and unexpectedly calming. Perhaps it’s the neutral colours he uses in most of his works – black, white, grey, with a blush of purple and … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nathan Coley
You’re in luck – there are plenty of pub quizzes in Singapore where you can get your trivia on. Gwen Pew and Natasha Hong round up the best pub quizzes for all types. 14 Mar 2014: Best all rounder Brewerkz Every Tue Quizmasters John Genzler and Poonam Chaphekar. Format Five rounds, covering topics like general … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Best Pub Quizzes in Town
Gwen Pew speaks to three winners of this year’s prestigious President’s Design Award – Patrick Chia, founding director of the Design Incubation Centre at NUS, Pann Lim, creative director of Kinetic Design and Advertising (both of whom won Designer of the Year), and Edwin Low, co-founder of retailer/gallery SUPERMAMA, who won Design of the Year … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: President Design Award 2014
As award-winning Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky makes his solo Singapore debut this month, he shares some of the best shots from his latest series, Water, with Gwen Pew. 3 Mar 2014: Edward Burtynsky’s photographs are not difficult to identify: the sweeping landscapes as nature is carved up by industry and other traces of mankind, all contorted … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Edward Burtynsky
The i Light festival is back again to invade Marina Bay with a host of environmentally-friendly art and activities. Gwen Pew rounds up the best events this year. 21 Feb 2014: This month, the waterfront of Marina Bay will again be transformed into a beautiful landscape of lights as the bi-annual i Light festival returns for … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘i Light Marina Bay 2014’ Guide
To celebrate Valentine’s Day this month, One East Artspace will be presenting a group show that features works from six artist couples. Gwen Pew meets them all to hear their stories of love, life and art. 6 Feb 2014: Tan Haur and Loh Kit Mui How they met TH: ‘Mui and I met studying applied … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘We Do! We Do Art!’ Preview
French photographer Alain Soldeville’s images of Bugis Street in the 1980s show a glimpse of the area’s colourful past. Gwen Pew takes a trip down memory lane. 24 Jan 2014: Armed with a degree in Economic Sciences but a passion for photography, Alain Soldeville, now 56, decided to take a trip to Asia from his native … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Alain Soldeville
21 May 2014: They say that it’s at times of despair that we often find ourselves. It was certainly the case for Bobsy. The year was 1989 and the Lebanon-born Brit had just bankrupted his first company – a fashion label he started in Bangkok with his childhood friend after moving out there with a romantic … Continue reading Lohasia: Bobsy Gaia
Gwen Pew chats with the choreographer and founder of The Flying Steps, Vartan Bassil. 17 Jan 2014: Following their sold-out tour around Europe in 2011, Germany’s breakdancing crew The Flying Steps will be in Singapore this month for their debut performance here. Rather than showing off their fancy footwork to hip-hop beats, however, the group has decided … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Flying Bach’ Preview
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