Singapore Biennale 2006: Local Artists Not to be Missed

BECOMING. Erika Tan creates an installation which analyzes how relationships between self, nation, state and the body. It reveals how actions such as oath-taking and role-playing assist in the evolution of oneself. Through Nov 12. City Hall, 3 St. Andrew’s Rd., 6837-9270. Open Mon-Wed, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Thu 1-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm. Free.BLOCK 73C. Revealing that the […]

The Host

When a US army base disposes of formaldehyde into the Han River, a large, hideous mutant emerges to attack the riverside and abduct several victims, including middle school student Park Hyun-seo (played by newcomer Ah-sung Ko). It swallows its victims whole and regurgitates them later at its lair. When Hyun-seo’s lazy father Kang-du (Kang-ho Song, […]

The Lake House

Sandra Bullock (“Speed”), Keanu Reeves (surprise surprise, “Speed”) and a letterbox that can transport letters backwards and forwards in time – we already know where this is going, right? “The Lake House” is really pretty humdrum, but could have been reasonably entertaining had the director put more thought into it.The film is based on the […]

Art Explosion

We wait with bated breath as the first ever Singapore Biennale happens Sep 1-Nov 12, featuring a smorgasbord of international and local art luminaries.

Bold New World

Young multimedia artists are breaking new ground with their traveling, cutting-edge artworks.

Still Standing

We look at the more progressive galleries in our burgeoning contemporary arts scene.