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
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
Locally-based theatre collective The Art of Strangers debuts this month with an intimate play that requires audience members to climb over a mountain. Gwen Pew talks to co-founder Felipe Cervera to find out more. 13 Jan 2013: Rather than allow their audience to simply sit back, relax and enjoy the show, newly-established theatre collective The Art of Strangers … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Mountain’ Preview
We’ve rounded up the best events and places to be on each day of this year’s art week, giving you ample opportunity to check out the dozens of gallery openings, tours, talks and artist appearances around town. 10 Jan 2014: 10 January 5ive Foot Way: Days We Met Objectifs Until 24 Jan Artist talk : … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Guide to Art Week 2014
Gwen Pew catches up with the two artists of this year’s Artist-in- Residency Exchange Programme (AiRx) to hear more about their thoughts on the residency. 6 Jan 2014: Now in its third year, AiRx is an annual initiative by Singapore International Foundation and the British Council, where a Singaporean artist is paired with a UK one to … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Randy Chan and Philippa Lawrence
Singapore’s largest art fair introduces a new element to their 2014 show, Gwen Pew find out more as she chats to Nadia Ng, director of Art Stage’s Curated Projects. 31 Dec 2013: At last year’s Art Stage, there were only ‘pavilions’ for Singapore and Indonesia. What brought about the decision to establish the wider South-East … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nadia Ng
For its fourth year, Art Stage Singapore introduces eight curated platforms to showcase works by emerging and midcareer artists in different regions. Gwen Pew rounds up six of the most interesting pieces you can find there. 30 Dec 2013: Samuel Quinteros Australia Platform (presented by Galerie pompom) At only 21, Sydney-born and based artist Samuel Quinteros just … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Art Stage 2014
The 31-year-old darling of the local art scene, Dawn Ng, tells Gwen Pew about her new show at Chan Hampe. 27 Dec 2013: Whether it’s through her lovable inflatable bunny, Walter, or her whimsical collection of boxes in Sixteen – which sold for $60,000 at Art Basel Hong Kong last year – you’ve most likely come across the work … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Dawn Ng’s ‘Windowshop – A Modern Day Cabinet of Curiosities’ Preview
Born in Canada and now based in the UK, Chris Levine, 53, is a renowned artist who has created iconic portraits of Kate Moss and Queen Elizabeth II. Rather than using traditional media like paint or pens, however, Levine is famed for his use of light. As Collectors Contemporary showcases a series of his light … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Chris Levine
The Singapore Dance Theatre has brought the iconic Christmas performance back to the main stage. In the hopes of finding herself in the production’s wintery spell Gwen Pew lands in a hit-and-miss affair. 6 Dec 2013: There are few better ways to welcome the festive month of December than going to see The Nutcracker. Composed by the great … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Nutcracker’ Review
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