What a wicked weekend the past one was, right? The week ahead is a lot more chill, but no less exciting. Help yourself to some home-cooked Peranakan food at Artistry or check out the various on-going art exhibitions littered across the city. Then end it off with a bout of nostalgia at Bryan Adams’ concert.
Monday, Jan 16
The Giving Table (October edition with Amy Tashiana). Photo credit: Grace Baey
EAT
Enjoy a home-cooked Peranakan meal prepared by prominent industry makeup artist and private dining chef Tinoq Russell Goh to help The T Project, a shelter and organization that empowers and supports Singapore’s transgender community. Jan 16
CONCERT
Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club is back once again after their two sellout shows in Singapore in 2011 and 2013. Although they didn’t make it to the Laneway bill this year, they’re be playing at The Star Theater to promote the third and by far quirkiest record, Gameshow. Jan 16
ART
Grab your selfie stick and head to Serangoon Road, where ArtWalk Little India begins today. The various stations around the neighborhood boast large-scale murals, storytelling sessions and other activities. The Pongal market and carnival is also ongoing at Campbell Lane and Hastings Road. Through Jan 17
TALK
The Art Week Conversations will be bringing together 12 speakers to discuss about the views of art market and buying and collecting from a Southeast Asian perspective over 3 talks. Through Jan 17
FESTIVAL
Part of Singapore Art Week, Contemporary Printmaking Festival will have live demonstrations, music performances and exhibition. Learn all about silkscreen, letterpress and Intaglio printing. But the highlight will definitely be an artists’ book exhibition showcasing works from 20 artists and printmakers. Through Jan 22
Tuesday, Jan 17
“Our Grandfather Road” by Sam Lo
EXHIBITION
Also part of Singapore Art Week, Fantasy Islands is an exhibition, curated by Kin Chui and Mitha Budhyarto, comprising work seven artists from Indonesia and Singapore, looking at the manifold relations between Batam and Singapore. Through Jan 26
EXHIBITION
You probably know Sam Lo a.k.a. Sticker Lady for her witty and subversive placements of stickers with text like “Anyhow paste kena fine” and “Press to time travel”, as well as the spray-painted words “My grandfather road” on roads in the CBD. Take a look at some of her past and present works at Greetings from Singapore. Through Jan 31.
ART
This fifth edition of the Singapore Biennale, titled “Atlas of Mirrors” is showcasing 58 pieces and installations from 60 artists (10 of whom are Singaporean) and three art collectives. Through Feb 26
EXHIBITION
Prolific Burmese artist Htein Lin dives into his past as a political prisoner who was put behind bars for his pro-democracy beliefs at his exhibition, Recovering the Past. Through Mar 5
BOOKS
Controversial researcher and professor Cherian George is giving a talk and launching his well-received new book Hate Spin, about the dangers of identity politics and how they are used for political gain.
Wednesday, Jan 18
Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.
WORKSHOP
If you’re thinking of adopting a cute little cat, Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa is holding a basic and intermediate workshop on how to take care of your new furry feline family member. Jan 18-19
EXHIBITION
Marvel’s AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibition is on display at the Science Centre. Pretend you’re a recruit at The Avengers headquarters and go on a behind-the-scenes journey into the lives of Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow and Ant-Man. Through Mar 5
EXHIBITION
Calling all Harry Potter fans—if you’re in withdrawal after reading Cursed Child and Fantastic Beats, time to ooh and aah over some Harry Potter stamps, prop replicas, toys and other memorabilia from private collectors all around the world at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Through Jun 30
Thursday, Jan 19
Singapore Contemporary Art Show
ART
This edition of ArtScience Late will see director of Indonesia Space Science Society and House of Natural Fiber Foundation and artist Venzha Christ will present “sounds” and signals from space by dressing up as what he calls a transmitter. Jan 19
PARTY
Renowned in various music circles, Bristol-based music producer and DJ Om Unit takes over Cherry Discotheque for a night of mind-boggling drum & bass, dubstep and all that electronic goodness. Jan 19
FESTIVAL
Head over to Suntec for PlayLah, a festival where you can try a variety of traditional Chinese dishes from vendors like Tunglok Catering Services, make personalized fans and other crafts and learn more about Chinese heritage and culture, and the Chinese pioneers who contributed to Singapore’s growth and development. Jan 19-22
ART
ArtScience Late is back with a trippy show involving Indonesian Venzha Christ (and director fo the Indonesia Space Science Society), who will use her body as a transmitter for signals from the great beyond. Expect far-out music too. Jan 19
FESTIVAL
The first-ever Singapore Palestinian Film Festival kicks off at The Projector, with five titles, including the especially exciting Speed Sisters, about the first all-female racing team in the Middle East. Jan 19-22
EXHIBITION
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Budding art collectors, take note: Singapore Contemporary Art Show returns for the second year with highlights like the first curated platform dedicated to photography. There are also solo artists exhibitions and China Encounters which showcases contemporary pieces from emerging and established artists. Jan 19-22 |
Friday, Jan 20
Bryan Adams
FESTIVAL
It’s going to be a huge celebration of art over at the Singapore Art Museum, with a huge street bazaar on Queen Street featuring chocolates from Beans to Bars, t-shirts from Cerealbox Shop, fragrant candles from Candles of Light and more, guided tours for this year’s Singapore Biennale, and art and music performances by local artists and musicians. Jan 20
PARTY
French DJ Anton X helms the deck for CATO’s Leftbank night, dishing out his own brand of techno and tech house tunes all night long. Jan 20
CONCERT
Singapore is one of the stops for rock legend Bryan Adams’ Get Up world tour. Need we say more, children of the 80s and 90s? Jan 20
PARTY
The surprisingly solid cocktail bar next to the new Zouk (same owners), Red Tail is hosting a launch party with DJ duo Violent Delights. Prepare for a fun mix of hip hop and disco. Jan 20
EXHIBITION
Visual artist Nicola Anthony works with local poet Marc Nair to explore the architecture of memory of three huge cities (London, Singapore and Yangon) through artworks that reflect (and sometimes embed) Nair’s poems in an exhibition called Intersection. Through Feb 11
