Singapore – Page 16

August 2, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: ‘Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 2013’ Preview

As geeks around town gear up for the annual Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention, Gwen Pew and Roop Gill chat with some of the most dedicated cosplayers on the scene. 29 Jul 2013: Founded in 2007, the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) is now a hugely popular annual event that draws crowds of around 35,000 over a … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 2013’ Preview

August 2, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: ‘Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2013’ Preview

Laugh yourself silly with these highlights from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This year’s roadshow – coming to Singapore for the ninth time – features award-winning comics Frank Woodley, Nazeem Hussain, Tommy Dean, Kate McLennan and host Daniel Townes. Gwen Pew picks their brains. 19 Jun 2013: Tommy Dean What’s your favourite joke? Knock knock, who’s there? … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2013’ Preview

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: Bintan Lagoon Resort (Feature)

Bintan Lagoon Resort remains one of the most popular accommodations in Bintan despite its sixteen years, as Gwen Pew discovers. 3 Jul 2013: When it opened its doors in 1997, Bintan Lagoon Resort was only the second hotel complex on this sunny Indonesian island. But while it’s admittedly no longer as modern or shiny as its younger neighbours, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Bintan Lagoon Resort (Feature)

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: SBTG

As local husband-and-wife art collective SBTG – consisting of Mark Ong and Sue-Ann Lim, both aged 34 – get ready to open a revamped exhibition based on works they previously displayed at FLABSLAB in 2012, they take a break to tell Gwen Pew about their childhood and their art. 30 Jun 2013: 1 SBTG is an abbreviation … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: SBTG

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: Nathan Slate Joseph and Sohan Qadri’s ‘Beyond Canvas’ Preview

While their styles are vastly different from one another, Nathan Slate Joseph, 69, and the late Sohan Qadri are nonetheless both known for their innovative painting techniques. Gwen Pew finds out more. 30 Jun 2013: While their styles are vastly different from one another, Nathan Slate Joseph, 69, and the late Sohan Qadri are nonetheless both known for … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nathan Slate Joseph and Sohan Qadri’s ‘Beyond Canvas’ Preview

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: The Mystery of Picasso’s Creative Process

Five stunning collections of prints by the 20th century master debut here to celebrate STPI Gallery’s reopening after months of renovations. Gwen Pew finds out more. 26 Jun 2013: While Pablo Picasso is better remembered as of the pioneer of Cubism and for his paintings and sculptures, it is a little known fact that he was actually also … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: The Mystery of Picasso’s Creative Process

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: ‘Lit Up Singapore 2013’ Preview

One of the hippest events on the indie literary arts calendar is back. Gwen Pew speaks to Marc Nair, local spoken word poet and one of the main guys driving the whole event. 19 Jun 2013: How did Lit Up begin? Lit Up was started in 2009 by Word Forward. Chris Mooney-Singh and Savinder Kaur, the directors, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Lit Up Singapore 2013’ Preview

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: Nguan

A new exhibition series at Sculpture Square features work on display for 24 hours a day. Local shutterbug Nguan tells Gwen Pew more about the stories behind his series of shots. When local photographer Nguan was approached by Sculpture Square’s new curator Alan Oei to spend a few afternoons shooting the area around the gallery’s premises, he … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nguan

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: David Chan

Finally emerging from his three-year hiatus and making a return with a new series of works, award-winning local artist David Chan tells Gwen Pew where he’s been hiding the whole time, and what his latest pieces are all about. 3 Jun 2013: While I have not been as active in the arts scene, the last three years have … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: David Chan

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: ‘Stomp’ Preview

Famed for cleverly turning everyday objects into musical instruments and props, the fun, wordless dance show from Broadway and the West End returns to Singapore – with new materials added – following their sell-out run in 2009. Gwen Pew asks three veteran Stomp performers about their favourite unconventional musical instruments. 23 May 2013: Angus Little, 30, ten years with … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Stomp’ Preview