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Joy to the Words 《字得奇乐》: Visual Playground of Chinese Characters II

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The Chinese-character artworks of Sun Chan 陈伸 (1932 – 2017) have been hailed for their originality and inventiveness, and have earned the late HK artist many fans around the world, both young and old. This July, to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, an exhibition of Sun Chan’s picturesque representations of the Chinese script, Joy To The Words《字得奇乐》(Zi De Qi Le) will be held in Singapore at The Arts House from 20 to 27 July, 2017. Co-presented by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore and Artwow, a HK-based cultural enterprise, it will be the first showcase of the artist’s works since his passing in March this year. Exhibition Joy to the Words 《字得奇乐》: Visual Playground of Chinese Characters II Date: 20 ­– 27 July, 2017 Time: 10am – 9 pm Venue: Gallery 2, The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane. Singapore 179429 Free admission

Open call for Choreographers

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Established in 2011, RAW Moves is a contemporary dance company in Singapore which focuses its establishment, connection and direction of work with the spirit of inquiry. We support cross-disciplinary experimentation in dance through innovation and research, nurture new talents through collaborative investigation and experiential learning, promoting dance in the community and redefining the idea of movement. Interest: Experimental, Research & development, Site-specific, Cross-disciplinary Period: 2018 – 2019 Submission: Proposal + CV to rawmoves.main@gmail.com by 31 October 2017 (23:59 GMT+8)

Open call for Dancers

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Established in 2011, RAW Moves is a contemporary dance company in Singapore which focuses its establishment, connection and direction of work with the spirit of inquiry. We support cross-disciplinary experimentation in dance through innovation and research, nurture new talents through collaborative investigation and experiential learning, promoting dance in the community and redefining the idea of movement. We are looking for dancers who have an interest to perform beyond personal boundaries while being open to work creatively and collectively. They should also embody the company’s mission of a non-singular aesthetic to contemporary dance and interpretation. Who: Contemporary and Ballet Dancer, Physical Theatre Practitioner, ages 21 and above Registration: CV + Headshot to rawmoves.main@gmail.com by 31 August 2017

“Classic Stamps” Tan Chong Bin’s 2nd Solo Exhibition

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After the success of Voice of a Karung Guni in 2015, self-taught artist Tan Chong Bin returns with a new exhibition at AC43 gallery! “Classic Stamps” features over 20 works from Tan’s latest series of acrylic paintings, as well as selected mixed-media sculptures. The series, which began in 2015 and continued till 2016, comprises altogether 72 different creative designs inspired by the illustrative format of poster stamp. Born in Singapore in 1952, Tan is a rag-and-bone man by profession (also known in local colloquial term as “karung guni man”). Tan was never schooled; he is illiterate and speaks very minimal Mandarin, and usually communicates and expresses himself in Hokkien (a Chinese dialect). Tan’s passion for drawing flourished at the tender age of 8. Being uneducated and financially challenged did little to deter him from happily dedicating decades to art-making. Over the years he managed to observe and travel around Southeast Asia in a bid to learn more and enhance his art practice. In November 2014, Tan achieved an important milestone when his acrylic painting submission, 千变万画 (Endless Transformation) earned a Special Commendation award at the 2014 UOB Painting of the Year Competition in Singapore. Tan participated in his first group [...]

Danielle Tay solo exhibition at Here\Now SPRMRKT Daily

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HereNow @ SPRMRKT Daily in Robertson Quay showcases one one artwork at a time in a continuous, unceremonious flow that encourages quiet contemplation of the solo piece. Danielle Tay exhibits a piece titled “I need not much, only my imagination” until 25 July. Tay graduated from the Slade School of Fine Art with a B.A. First Class in 2014 but she had begun her art career far earlier. Her first exhibition was in 2008, and her work has been shown in Singapore, Hong Kong and London. She has also evolved her work style: she has accepted collaboration requests on commercial projects, such as large scale commissioned works for interior spaces. The Artist Statement – compressed ” This work titled ‘I need not much only my imagination’ is the third piece in a series which ruminates on the idea of mental space and how challenging it is to achieve a healthy mind in today’s fast-paced, technology driven world. This piece ventured more into the internal mind space that we create for ourselves. Astronomy features in this piece; the constellations, creatures of the sky. For me, this represents the imagination and the stories of the sky. What would we be without imagination? [...]

Dusty Raging Fist: The Artwork of PD Design Studio

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Go behind the scenes of the rough & tumble up world of DUSTY: Raging Fist and DUSTY Revenge, the award winning video game from Singaporean studio PD Design! A rock’n’sock beat’em up platformer, DUSTY: Raging Fist is in development for worldwide release on PC, Playstation 4 and was recently announced as part of the lineup for the Nintendo Switch. See for the first time the developmental artwork of the world of DUSTY, and peek into what it’s like to develop a living and breathing world of anthropomorphic characters in the wild west. Visitors to the exhibit space in Pearl’s Hill Terrace will be able to view character design concepts and assets, stage design, game design documents, and are welcome to try DUSTY: Raging Fist at a customized arcade machine. The exhibition will run from 18 July through to 06 August 2017 at 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #03-05. Entry is free to all visitors. Selected prints will be made available for sale with certificates of authenticity from the gallery and the artist. Enquiries about the gallery can be made to: eddie@wholenineyards.co Explore the world of DUSTY: http://www.dustyragingfist.com/ Find out more about PD Design Studio: http://pddesignstudio.com/

Enchanting Landscape

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Ranging from the semi-abstract urban landscapes of Ang Ah Tee to the realist-impressionist rural landscapes of Tan Choh Tee, Enchanting Landscapes features over 20 notable landscape scenes by 6 local artists. The exhibition also includes two Guilin landscapes in oil completed in 1975 by pioneer artist and art educator, Chen Jen Hao. The art of Chinese landscape painting evolved into an independent genre by the time of the Tang Dynasty (618 – 906). Although not formalised as a genre in the Western world till the 16th Century, the tradition of landscape painting easily dates back to ancient times when the Greeks and Romans first began creating wall paintings reflecting landscapes and gardenscapes. As times and cultures evolved, how would this classical subject matter translate in the artistic expressions of these Singapore artists who were trained in both Chinese and Western art practices? Artists: Ang Ah Tee Chen Jen Hao Eng Siak Loy Ho Sou Ping Tan Choh Tee Zhu Hong Exhibition Period: 22 – 30 July 2017 Time: 12 – 7pm(daily) Venue: artcommune gallery (address below) Contact Information: artcommune gallery 231 Bain Street Bras Basah Complex #03-39 Singapore 180231 T: +65 63364240M: +65 97479046 www.artcommune.com.sg

Join ‘Artists for a Better World’ programme!

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If you are an artist, arts administrator or a programmer from a social welfare organisation who is an emerging professional with an interest in arts for good, we want you! Through the Artists for a Better World programme you will: – Build capacity through gaining exposure, expanding perspectives and growing understanding and skills needed such as programme design, impact measurement and stakeholder management – Connect with professionals from a regional ecosystem including corporates, social welfare organisations, education and cultural institutions that are keen in harnessing the arts for social change The programme will commence from September 2017 to March 2018 and will include the following components: – Online webinars: Two webinars in October 2017 – Four-day workshop in Singapore from 21 to 24 November 2017 – Four-day workshop in Malaysia from 26 February to 1 March 2018 Applicants of any age and nationality are welcome to apply. For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.sif.org.sg/our-work/ce/afg/artists-for-a-better-world. For more enquiries, email us at artsforgood@sif.org.sg

Nine Years Theatre Suzuki Method of Training and Viewpoints classes

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At Nine Years Theatre, we believe in regular and long-term training for actors. Hence, we devote ourselves to practising and sharing of the training methods and philosophy with the community through classes and open platform.   In 2017, we will be holding a 10-days class for both “Suzuki Method of Actor Training” (SMAT) and “Viewpoints”. While applicants are encouraged to apply for both classes together, they may, however, choose to apply for either SMAT or Viewpoints only. Classes will be taught by Nelson Chia and assisted by NYT ensemble. In SMAT, participants will be taught the 6 basic disciplines. This is a class for beginners, no prior experience in the method is required. It is also suitable for actors who have experienced the method and are looking to refine their training in the basics. — Viewpoints is a method of performer training based on the works of Mary Overlie and Anne Bogart. It trains performers to work together by developing a common awareness of time and space, which can be broken down into elements such as shape, movement, architecture, kinesthetic response and duration, to name a few. This is a class for beginners, no prior experience in the method is [...]

Diction of Standard Mandarin

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This is a basic class for people who want to speak Mandarin with proper diction. It aims to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge of Mandarin pronunciation, such as the correct enunciation of consonants, vowels and tones. It also aims to impart knowledge of standard spoken Mandarin, including ways to vary tones in speech. For more information and application form, please visit http://www.nineyearstheatre.com/speech2017_en.html Date: 12 – 15 Sep 2017 Time: 19:30 – 22:30 Cost: $200 Class Size: Max. 20 Deadline: 1 September 2017, 23:59

Open call for Zentai Parade – Pasir Ris Beach Art Festival

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Zentai Parade – Pasir Ris Beach Art Festival 29 July 2017 Saturday 2:30-8:00pm Pasir Ris Water Venure, Pasir Ris Park Area 3 ‘Zentai Parade’ is a program that invites participants from all ages to wear Zentai suits and perform at Pasir Ris Beach Art Festival. It aims to make connection between artists and people who have no prior experience in this art by questioning their individuality and identity. No experience required. Participants will be paired with experienced Zentai performers. Kids 3 years old and above are welcome Schedule 2:30pm: Gather at Pasir Ris Water Venure Briefing on Zentai Parade Try on Zentai and learn Zentai performance Rehearsal 5:50pm: Zentai Parade 8:00pm: Parade Ends This program is a collaboration between Yuzuru Maeda (Organizer of Zentai Art Festival) and Pasir Ris Beach Art Festival. Pasir Ris Beach Art Festival is part of PAssionArts Arts Festival 2017 Free Zentai Rental

Summer Group Show at Sundaram Tagore Gallery

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Summer Group Show July 20 – September 17, 2017 Sundaram Tagore Singapore brings together the work of Tayeba Begum Lipi, Miya Ando, Golnaz Fathi and Ricardo Mazal in an exhibition that explores the ways in which tradition, history and cultural legacies live within the collective consciousness of the current generation of contemporary artists. The artists in this show share a truly global perspective in their artistic endeavors, but each crafts a wholly unique visual narrative addressing key issues of contemporary life and cultural identity. singapore@sundaramtagore.com www.sundaramtagore.com 6694 3378 Sundaram Tagore Gallery 5 Lock Rd 01-05 Gillman Barracks Singapore 108933

Sundown Festival is returning with its 8th edition this August!

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In its eighth edition, festival producer Red Spade Entertainment is announcing the return of Sundown Festival this year at a brand-new entertainment and events venue at City Beach Resort, and to be held earlier on 5 August, featuring local artistes, Derrick Hoh, FARRAGO, Jack & Rai, Jason Chung, Ling Kai and The Summer State. Supporting the growth of home-grown talents and this year’s festival edition will be UnUsUal Productions Pte Ltd. In the past eight years, close to 100 artistes from all over Asia has been to Singapore to perform on one stage at the Sundown Festival to celebrate the diversity of Asian culture and music. Artistes who have performed here include Shilah Amzah from Malaysia in 2014, Show Luo from Taiwan in 2011 and they were also the first producer to introduce FT Island from Korea back in 2009 when the founders first organised the festival here. Doors open from 4pm, Sat, 5 Aug. General admission tickets priced at $15 (exclude ticketing charge) are on sale now and available from SISTIC. For more information on Sundown Festival, please visit http://www.sundownfestival.sg/

From Belgium with Love! Inaugural Group Exhibition

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From 25th August 2017 -19th October 2017, From Belgium with Love! Inaugural Group Exhibition by Mazel Galerie will be showcasing exciting upcoming Belgian contemporary artists such as Antoine Rose Bruno Timmermans, MONK, NOIR and Valentin van der Meulen. Mazel Galerie 9 Scotts Road, Pacific Plaza, #02-14, Singapore 228210 Opening Hours 11am – 6:30pm Phone (65) 8182 0214 / (65) 6917 7024 Email sgcontact@mazelgalerie.com Website MazelGalerie.com Facebook @MazelGallerie Instagram @MazelGallerieSingapore About Mazel Galerie Mazel Galerie is a contemporary art and design gallery based in Brussels, Belgium. Set up by a french family quartet, Mazel Galerie has been housing artists, commissioning projects and collaborations since 2010. Now in 2017, Mazel Galerie is delighted to announce its new expansion to Southeast Asia, by opening its first gallery on Orchard Road in Singapore.

Lotus Love – A solo exhibition by Tan Oe Pang

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Exhibition Title: Lotus Love - A solo exhibition by Tan Oe Pang Exhibition Period: 26 July – 31 August 2017 *Note: Gallery will be temporarily closed on 2 and 23 August 2017 Gallery will exceptionally open on two Sundays – 20 and 27 August 2017, (12-6pm) Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday, 12nn to 6pm, Sunday – Closed Contact No.: +65 6444 9364 Email: info@skyoneartgallery.com Website: www.skyoneart.com Venue: Sky One Art Gallery, Breadtalk IHQ, 30 Tai Seng Street, #09-02, Singapore 534013 Born and raised in Singapore, Tan Oe Pang (b.1947) is a leading contemporary multi-disciplinary artist who works with a wide variety of mediums which includes Chinese ink, Chinese calligraphy, oil painting, sculpture, mixed media and poetry. At the age of 13, he was mentored by Fan Chang Tien, the third generation master of Hai Discipline, from whom he acquired the art of traditional Chinese ink painting. Subsequently, Tan’s artistry developed into a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western art techniques as he seeks to push aside the constraints of tradition and cross cultural boundaries. In his latest solo exhibition – Lotus Love, Sky One Art Gallery proudly presents a series of contemporary Chinese ink paintings featuring [...]

Two Worlds, and the Spaces Between

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A collaboration by Singaporean emerging artists Little Blue Moon (QQ Lee) and MaryAnn Loo, exploring the dynamics of alternate and coexisting viewpoints, through their whimsical petite paintings. “Two Worlds, and the Spaces Between” is their first duo exhibition, and a presentation of viewpoints to art forms and storytelling. QQ creates an open-ended “Space” between the audience and her works by pairing narrative and abstract paintings. Each pair explores how formal elements of art can be contrasting, and yet harmonising. At the same time, the narratives present alternate viewpoints to our world through the eyes of small beings residing in whimsical habitats. (Instagram: @little.blue.moon) MaryAnn explores themes of longing and separateness in her narrative watercolour paintings. Drawing from her own personal experiences and stories, her whimsical artworks toe the line between the illusory nature of romance and the truth about love and connection. (Instagram: @penguingirl_art) Details: Opening Night: 3rd August 2017, Thursday, 7pm (FREE) Venue: Utterly Art, 20B Mosque Street Level 3 Exhibition Dates: 3 – 20 August 2017 (by appointments) Opening Hours: BY APPOINTMENT from Monday – Saturday till 8pm, Sunday 12pm – 530pm (Please call Keng Hock at 6226 2605 / 9487 2006 for appointments from 4th August onwards) [...]

Provoking Space

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Mizuma Gallery is pleased to announce Provoking Space, a solo exhibition by Filipino artist, Mark Justiniani, well known for his installations that create an infinite depth of space. Behind space is a whole universe of mystery. It cradles all existence and promises so much more than can be believed. While space is transparent, it is also a veil hiding more wonders waiting to be encountered. There is no space which is not pregnant with possibilities. The shape shifting and warping of space reflects the shifting grounds of reality. It is reflective of human uncertainty and destiny. Provoking Space is a series of works that probes into the nature of space, its structure, malleability and its boundaries. The works also delve into the idea of infinities and its variants and how conscious beings like ourselves navigate these dimensions as we struggle to break through and move towards unknown destinations. Artist Talk Sunday, 20 August 2017, 4 – 5 pm Moderated by Sidd Perez, Assistant Curator of NUS Museum Opening Reception Sunday, 20 August 2017, 5 – 7 pm Exhibition Dates Sunday, 20 August 2017 – Sunday, 17 September 2017 About the Artist Mark Justiniani (b. 1966, Bacolod City, Philippines) is often [...]

Benny Ong: Walking the Thought

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In celebration of Singapore’s 52nd anniversary of independence, The Private Museum is proud to present Benny Ong: Walking the Thought. This solo exhibition marks the first showcase of works by the renowned fashion designer and textile artist, Benny Ong at The Private Museum. Along with other textile works centred on Buddhist themes, the exhibition revisits a series of Ong’s older works from his inaugural textile exhibition titled, Re-woven: A Celebration of Lives opened at the Singapore Arts Museum a decade ago. Ong’s artistic practice traces back to the roots of his spiritual beliefs. The body of textile works is a reflection of the artist’s interpretation of the Buddha’s teachings based on inner contemplation, peace, dualism, compassion and meditation. Although the series of textile works was inspired by the values and teachings of Buddhism, the exhibition reveals a deeper layer of Ong’s artistic practice. Through the use of succinct imagery, Ong bridges his spiritual beliefs with art making—compelling the viewer to get a closer glimpse of his thoughts and processes. Benny Ong: Walking the Thought Date: Friday, 4 August – Sunday, 24 September 2017 Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Monday – Friday) | 11am – 5pm (Saturday & Sunday) *Public Holidays [...]

Revamped President’s Design Award Emphasises Impact of Design

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Changes are made to judging criteria; DesignSingapore Council to collaborate with like-minded international awards for PDA The President’s Design Award (PDA) will have a new judging criteria that places emphasis ondesigns that have demonstrated transformational impact on society, businesses or the public sector, in addition to the usual criteria of excellence in design craftsmanship.   The PDA is Singapore’s most prestigious award for designers and design projects. The PDA was inaugurated in 2006. Over the past 11years, the award has been conferred upon 39 recipients of ‘Designer of the Year’ and 99 recipients of ‘Design of the Year’. It is administered by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). “Design is not about aesthetics. Design is a mindset, and a problem-solving approach that has resulted in creative solutions to complex problems such as technology disruption, industry transformation or demographic changes. The most prestigious design award in Singapore must tell this narrative of the impact of design in our businesses, our society and our lives,” said Agnes Kwek, Executive Director of DesignSingapore Council.   Impact of Design as a Key Area of Judging   The PDA will continue to honour outstanding designers and design in two categories – ‘Designer of [...]

The Grand Début of The ONE Star Search 16 Finalists

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After running over a course of 5 months with a series of tests and challenges such as Fitness Trainings, Grooming Lessons and Charitable Works, The ONE Star Search finalists were finally unveiled. The finale kicked off with a spectacular bikini walk by the finalists followed by a speech from the Chairman of The One Asia, Dato Sri Alan Lee as highlights of the 5 months journey was being shown before concluding with an exquisite evening gown segment.  A group shot of the final 16 contestants of The ONE Star Search Contestant decked in an elegant and exquisite evening gown A final glimpse of The ONE Star Search contestants as they conclude the evening gown segment Partnering a leading Korea entertainment studio, CAST, the winner of “The ONE Star Search” will be given exclusive rights to be groomed and trained with a cast lead in an internationally broadcasted TV series. The Chairman of The ONE, Dato Sri Alan Lee describes “The ONE Star Search & Music Festival” seeks to be Asia’s first lifestyle festival which encompasses the best of world dance music and seeks to bring forth the dreams of many who aspire to not only transform their lives but also make a [...]
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