If you’ve taken a walk around the underpasses connecting Singapore’s three main river quays recently, you may have noticed that they’ve received a colourful facelift. Gwen Pew talks to the artists behind some of the murals. 8 Mar 2013: To encourage people to see the historical quays – Clarke, Boat and Robertson – as more than just party … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Street Art Under the Bridge
Australian artist Ben Frost seems to trade on controversy – his 12-metre painting ‘Where Do You Want To Go Today?’ was deemed so inappropriate that the Sydney police ordered it to be removed. His newest exhibition, ‘The Perfect Drug’ – which consists of 45 paintings done on various fast food and other boxes – is … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Ben Frost
In celebration of International Women’s Day, this group show features works by female artists. Gwen Pew hears from five participants. 8 Mar 2013: You may know Pamela Ng as the gallery director of Michael Janssen Gallery at Gillman Barracks, but the passionate and ever-bubbly 33-year-old will also be making her curatorial debut with ‘Celebrating Women’, opening on … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Celebrating Women’
Ahead of his new show opening at the end of this month, our very own cross-dressing queen Kumar sits down with Gwen Pew to talk about love, happiness and what comedy is all about. 8 Mar 2013: You know Kumar’s entered the house when a hush falls over Loola’s by Awfully Chocolate, the restaurant at which we’re meeting … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Kumar
Despite living abroad, John Clang attempts to connect to his family through his photography and Skype. Gwen Pew asks the photographer more about ‘Being Together’. 4 Feb 2013: John Clang, whose real name is Ang Choon Leng, first earned his moniker from the badge on his National Service uniform, which read ‘C L Ang’. After a short stint … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: John Clang
4 Feb 2013: Founded by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in 2001, the President’s Young Talents (PYT) is a commissioning exhibition that gives the most promising emerging young local artists – all national or permanent residents of Singapore aged below 35 – a chance to be mentored through the process of art making. There are a number of … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: President’s Young Talents 2013
Two teens have boldly taken on the challenge of writing, directing, producing and acting in their own show – 9 Squares – without the help of adults. Gwen Pew catches up with the boys to find out just what the experience was like. 16 Jan 2013: Putting on a show is no easy feat even for theatre veterans – but … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Vishnucharan Naidu and Isaac Tan
As KidsFest returns to Singapore for its second edition, Gwen Pew sums up the five shows that will be hitting the stage this year. ‘Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans’ in KidsFest 2013. Photo courtesy of ABA Productions. 10 Dec 2012: Little ones are in for a treat this at KidsFest. Hosted by Hong Kong-based international theatre company ABA Productions, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘KidsFest 2013’ Preview
A strategically placed mirror in Marina Bay. Photo courtesy of Samuel He. 4 Jan 2013: After invading the residential neighbourhoods of Niven Road, Marine Parade and Tiong Bahru the past three years, OH! Open House is back once again – with the theme ‘happiness index’. Aptly enough, they will be targeting the very heart of our … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: OH! Open House 2013
9 Nov 2012: As one of only 13 Lego-certified professionals in the world, New York-based artist Nathan Sawaya, 39, demonstrates how he earned the prestigious title with this 52-piece exhibition – the largest show he’s ever put on. Originally a lawyer, Sawaya became a full-time artist when his brick-themed hobby website got so many hits that … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nathan Sawaya’s ‘The Art of the Brick’ Review
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