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…)
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Workshop LEGO STOP-MOTION FILMMAKING PLAYSHOP
Who doesn’t love LEGO? Bring your favourite LEGO characters to life in this stop-motion animation ‘playshop’ by creating a one-minute animation film. This could be the start of your own version of The Lego Movie! Materials will be provided, including a thumb drive for you to bring home a copy of your film clip. (more…)
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Art Biennales: History, Concepts and Curatorial Strategies at International Art Blockbuster Exhibitions
Ahead the upcoming 5th edition of the Singapore Biennale, this lecture is an introduction to the history, concepts, and strategies behind today’s curatorial-based periodic international art blockbuster exhibitions; also known as “Art Biennales”. (more…)