Established in 1979 by former Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong (then Minister for Culture), the Cultural Medallion is given to the country’s most prominent artists in the fields of dance, theatre, literature, music, photography, art and film. Gwen Pew talks to this year’s three recipients, who received their awards at the end of last month, to find … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Cultural Medallion Winners 2013
Now based in Hong Kong, French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze has been spending the past few years capturing the Fragrant Harbour’s organised chaos through his camera lens. He speaks to Gwen Pew following the opening of his exhibition, Vertical Horizon, at Artistry last week. 22 Oct 2013: You’ve lived in Hong Kong for quite a few years now … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze
Now aged 52 and based in Switzerland, Qiu Jie was born in Shanghai and grew up during China’s Cultural Revolution, a period that had a huge impact on him as an artist. Gwen Pew finds out more. 8 Oct 2013: Now aged 52 and based in Switzerland, Qiu Jie was born in Shanghai and grew up during China’s … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Qiu Jie
Born in South Korea and based in Berlin, Haegue Yang, 42, is the first artist to participate in STPI Gallery’s new initiative Platform Projects, which hopes to raise awareness of contemporary art in Singapore. In this exhibition, Yang tickles our various senses by incorporating local spices and other food items into her works. She tells Gwen … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Haegue Yang
8 Oct 2o13: Although we won’t get a working day off for the holiday this year (d’oh!) – due to the Hindu Advisory Board revising the official date of Deepavali from Sunday the 3rd to Saturday, 2 November – there are still plenty of ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in Singapore. This year marks … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Deepavali 2013 Guide
Two curators tell Gwen Pew why art newbies should take the time to visit this year’s Singapore Biennale. 5 Oct 2013: Founded in 2006 as a platform to stimulate dialogue between works by local and international artists, the Singapore Biennale quickly established its reputation as one of the largest art events on the country’s cultural calendar. Held every … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Singapore Biennale 2013
Gwen Pew chats with the young director of The Taming of the Shrew – the first ever production by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to come to Asia – featuring an all-female cast. 1 Oct 2013: What prompted the Globe to finally bring a show to Asia? The Globe team has wanted to bring a touring show to Asia for … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Preview
We adore them for their ability to make us giggle the night away – but things don’t always go smoothly for stand-up comedians. Here, Gwen Pew got the five superstars in The Comedy Club Asia’s upcoming Kings & Queen of Comedy Asia 4 to tell us about their most embarrassing moments on stage (and their favourite jokes!). … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Kings and Queen of Comedy Asia 4’ Preview
For its sixth edition, the World Architecture Festival (WAF) will be held at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands this year as structures across the globe compete for the prestigious awards. Having bagged four WAF prizes in 2012, our Little Red Dot has over 40 buildings nominated in 29 categories this time around. Here, the festival’s programming … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘World Architecture Festival 2013’ Preview
With All Hallows Eve creeping up on us this month, Gwen Pew and Maddison Capuano round up the best events where you can be scared silly. 30 Sep 2013: Fright Nites 1-31 Oct One of the newer attractions on Sentosa, 4D AdventureLand is offering three special Halloween options this month. On top of their usual rides Journey 2 the … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Halloween 2013 Guide
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