This month, HaKaren Art Gallery brings the works of Chinese master sculptor Ren Zhe over to Singapore for the second time. In this exhibition, visitors get to see a wonderful collection of 13 bronze and stainless steel sculptures. Gwen Pew finds out more. 25 Sep 2013: What was your inspiration for your latest exhibit, Above Clouds? The … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Ren Zhe
As part of the Esplanade’s annual Da:ns Festival, Irish dance company Fabulous Beast will be bringing their critically-acclaimed production of Rian – a show that fuses Celtic and West African music and dance styles – to our sunny shores. Gwen Pew speak to Michael Keegan-Dolan, director and choreographer of the show. 12 Sep 2013: Tell us a bit more … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Michael Keegan-Dolan
The only festival dedicated to architecture in the country, Archifest is back this month for its seventh year. Organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), the festival features three weeks of events, with the theme ‘Small is Beautiful’ – celebrating projects that are small in size but large in ambition and impact. 16 Sep … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Architours 2013’ Guide
With her scientific-sounding nom de plume, Singapore Psychogeographical Society, local artist Debbie Ding was never especially concerned by being credited as the creator of her works, particularly as it involves mapping out the world by collecting various items she comes across, learns Gwen Pew. 12 Sep 2013: 1 Psychogeography, as defined by French theorist Guy Debord, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Debbie Ding
Gwen Pew rounds up three of the latest hotels to open in Singapore. 10 Sep 2013: Best for business people Carlton City Hotel As the newest hotel to pierce the Tanjong Pagar skyline, Carlton City – part of the Worldhotels group – is perfect for jet-setting business men and women with its proximity to the CBD, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Three New Hotels
We dug up our history textbooks and found out some Queenstown ‘firsts’. 10 Sep 2013: First HDB blocks Built in 1956, Block 39 of the Princess Estate – also known as Forfar House – featured 106 units across 14 floors. It was the tallest public housing block at the time (until a 20-storey block was … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: History of Queenstown
As Queenstown district turns 60 this September, Gwen Pew recounts the area’s vibrant history and checks out what you can learn from the My Queenstown Festival. 10 Sep 2013: Once an idyllic village called Boh Beh Kang – meaning ‘the endless river’ because locals couldn’t determine its source – the area that became modern day Queenstown lay in … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘My Queenstown Festival’ Preview
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 19th of September this year. From Chinatown to Gardens by the Bay, Gwen Pew and Chen Ting round up the best places to soak in the lunar celebrations. 4 Sep 2013: City Square Mall 24 Aug-22 Sep Get your fill of the traditional Mid-Autumn pastry – and some contemporary spin-offs – from renowned … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Mid-Autumn Festival 2013 Guide
After a ten-year hiatus, local photographer Mary-Ann Teo makes a comeback this month with a show of images shot by a pinhole camera made with a rubbish bin. Gwen Pew takes a closer look. 3 Sep 2013: I developed an interest in photography in primary school because I felt I saw things differently from others,’ reminisces local … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Mary-Ann Teo
Having accepted that his life became ‘a series of dates’, Adrian Teo decided to chronicle his wisdom in a new book titled Date King. Gwen Pew finds out more from the king himself. 1 Sep 2013: ‘My name is Ah King, but my friends call me “Date King”. Not because I’m smooth with girls, but because my life is … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Adrian Teo
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