Robert Zhao Renhui has become one of Singapore’s best-known and most acclaimed artists through his single-minded obsession with zoology. As he unveils his latest series – focusing on birds, bees and flowers – Gwen Pew heads to his studio to meet the man behind the camera. 5 Dec 2013: The bright yellow door is unlocked, the lights inside … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Robert Zhao Renhui
After representing Singapore at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011, local multimedia artist Ho Tzu Nyen marks his first solo show on home soil in ten years with PYTHAGORAS – an exhibition of four films shown simultaneously in a darkened room (lasting just over a half hour), touching on themes of control and being controlled … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Ho Tzu Nyen
As part of the festive vibe on Orchard Road this year, three Dutch artists – Leon Keer, Ruben Poncia, and Remko van Schaik – has created two 3D paintings outside Wisma Atria. If you download an app, the works then literally take on another dimension and comes alive through your smartphone screens. Gwen Pew speaks to Leon Keer to … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Leon Keer
28 Nov 2013: In an increasingly mobile and socially complicated world, the idea of ‘home’ is no longer a simple definition for many people. For their latest exhibition,Motherland, Chan Hampe Galleries brings together three artists to give their interpretation of the concept. The exhibition takes its name from Sherman Ong’s ongoing film series (of which a … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Motherland’ Preview
No Christmas season is complete without the beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. This year, Singapore Dance Theatre will be putting on a version that is set in pre-WWI Shanghai. Gwen Pew speaks to artistic director Janek Schergen to find out more. 26 Nov 2013: Tell us a bit more about this set-in-Shanghai production of The Nutcracker – how … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Nutcracker’ Preview
Born and based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Irwan Ahmett and Tita Salina tell Gwen Pew why it’s so important that people do not forget how to have fun even as they grow up. Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Tita Salina and Irwan Ahmett
Literally meaning ‘Big Ballet’ in Russian, the Moscow-based Bolshoi Ballet is one of the world’s oldest dance companies – although its reputation has been tarnished by a string of recent scandals. Gwen Pew reports. 13 Nov 2013: Literally meaning ‘Big Ballet’ in Russian, the Moscow-based Bolshoi Ballet is one of the world’s oldest dance companies. First established in … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Bolshoi Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ Preview
Founded in the UK in the 1920s to bring art, theatre and food together, the Edible Art Movement makes its first overseas debut here in Singapore at the Affordable Art Fair this month. Gwen Pew speaks to Nicola Anthony (Co-Founder and Chef d’arte), Jane Shishido (Chief Matchmaker and Ingredient Sourcer) and Grace Astari (Identity Mixologist) to find … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Edible Art Movement
As its name suggests, the Affordable Art Fair (AAF) offers buyers a whole range of art that won’t break the bank. Nearly 100 galleries will be participating in the fourth edition of the event this year, with all works on sale for under $10,000. Here, Gwen Pew speaks to the directors/managers of three local galleries that suit … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Affordable Art Fair 2013
As Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular rock musical about a child’s dream of trains hits Singapore this month, Gwen Pew gets three of the star engines to introduce themselves. 5 Nov 2013: Greaseball (played by Jamie Capewell) The look ‘I’m an Elvis lookalike with a massive dark quiff, shoulder pads like an American footballer, and very bulky in … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Starlight Express’ Preview
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