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  • Singapore Biennale 2016: An Atlas of Mirrors opens tomorrow

    Singapore Biennale 2016: An Atlas of Mirrors opens tomorrow

    Harumi Yukutake, Paracosmos, 2016 Glass mirrors Site specific installation
    Harumi Yukutake, Paracosmos, 2016 Glass mirrors Site specific installation

    The fifth edition of the Singapore Biennale 2016 opens  tomorrow (27 October) and will run till 26 February 2017. It is titled An Atlas of Mirrors  and is organised by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). The Biennale will be hosted in seven venues which include SAM, SAM at 8Q, Asian Civilisation Museum, National Museum Singapore, The Peranakan Museum,SMU De Suanto Gallery, The Arts House and the Stamford Green. It features contemporary artworks by 63 artists and art collectives from 19 countries in South, East and Southeast Asia and has been curated by a team of nine curators and a creative director (Dr. Susie Lingham). (more…)

  • Performance BETWEEN THE LINES: RANT AND RAVE II

    Performance BETWEEN THE LINES: RANT AND RAVE II

    Between the Lines: Rant and Rave II is a spinoff of Rant and Rave, first staged by The Finger Players in 2012 and 2014. In this latest iteration, Between the Lines sheds light on the history and evolution of our literary scene: from the literature during our post-colonial days, the advent of book retail giant Borders in the 90s, to the literary activisms that have galvanised writers and readers of today. Relive the conversations and events that made history with actors Serene Chen and Jean Ng as they take on the roles of real-life poets, novelists, publishers and many more in this loving tribute to the written word. (more…)

  • Singapore Writers Festival 2016 – SWF STAGE: LIONEL SHRIVER: AN UNFLINCHING EYE INTO TRUTH

    Singapore Writers Festival 2016 – SWF STAGE: LIONEL SHRIVER: AN UNFLINCHING EYE INTO TRUTH

    Lionel Shriver is feted for the way she takes on huge contemporary issues, and in her latest novel, The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047, she wrestles with the spiraling effects of the economic meltdown, such as poverty, theft, and prostitution. The 2005 Orange Prize winner for We Need to Talk About Kevin will speak about her latest work, and its eerie resonance today. The 30-minute lecture will be followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. (more…)