This posting is a bit off from our usual boundary of concern. Recently, an art collector has filed for a request to sell one of his art treasures. The collector is selling the first generation of China’s RMB bank notes. It is a complete set and there are 210 sets of such collection in the…
Category: Culture
Sudah Makan, Celebrating good food and SG51
In celebration of Singapore’s 51st independence day, The Fullerton heritage, The Good Bank Singapore and Arts to You have brought to you eight aspiring Singaporeans artists. The exhibition was launched by Ambassador-at-Large, Ministryof Foreign Affairs , Ms Chan Heng Chee. Exhibition ends on 29th August 2016, held at The Fullerton Hotel. For artworks that are…
1933 Ancient Slaughterhouse in Shanghai
1933 Shanghai ArtDeco Offices and Shops (上海1933老场坊) Address: 10 Shajing Rd, Hongkou District, Shanghai, China Built in the pre-communism era, the last slaughterhouse in Shanghai is a prominent art deco premise to visit. It is open to the public, and for the entrepreneurs who won’t care less about the spookiness there are still empty offices for rent. Source: NaoRococo
Weekend: Photo Exhibitions in Singapore
Urban Fork Exhibition Urban Fork echoes the quote by Michel Serres: “The change of meaning, even minimal, is creating meaning… and if there were no forking, there would be no meaning … “. Following an original work on the Peripheric Boulevard in Paris, Philippe Diversy, in collaboration with photographer Bob Lee (李欣赏), now focuses on…
Asian Civilisations Museum Launches World’s First Exhibition on the History and Spread of Christian Art in Asia
Singapore, 24 May 2016 – The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) presents Christianity in Asia: Sacred Art and Visual Splendour, the world’s first exhibition on the history and spread of Christian art in Asia. This is also the ACM’s inaugural special exhibition after an extensive revamp last year. Asia has played a significant role in the…
Yves Saint Laurent, Birth of a Legend
April 28, 2016- A photo exhibition will be held from April 28 to May 21st, 2016. This exhibition free to access to members of the public. 49 photos of Yves Saint Laurent work are showcased at Alliance Français’ Gallery, located on level two. Pictures were taken during the launch of the photo exhibition, April 27th….
Colourful Hippos by ARTHELINE
ARTHELINE, presented by ART PORTERS. These hippos are made in a workshop in Thailand, Bangkok, comprising a team of 30 artists and craftsmen. Patterns on the sculptured hippos were hand-painted and the hippos were carefully glazed layer after layer, and a minimum of 10 layers. These hippos come in three sizes: small, medium and large….
There shall be STAMPS, DRAMA, POEMS and HAMLET…
April 23rd 2016 – Today, marks the 400th death anniversary of William Shakespeare. To commemorate Shakespeare’s remarkable and unforgettable long-lasting impression of theatre works, Shakespeare Lives – a global campaign is brought to you by The British Embassy and the British Council. This campaign includes collaborative events with public organizations, knowledge-transfer, exhibitions and linguistic works…
ZHU JINSHI Solo Art Exhibition
Courtesy image: Chinese New Year Is Coming (quadriptych), 2015, Oil on canvas, 180x160cm x4. Yuan Art Museum, 2016. Exhibition Dates: 2016.4.28 – 7.27 Venue: Yuan Art Museum, 112 Lizexiyuan North Guangshun Street Wangjing Chaoyang District, Beijing, China Yuan Art Museum, a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Yan Gu is currently in its new developmental phase….
Les Luminéoles: The Helium Light Kites
Les Luminéoles, created by Christophe Martine will be showcased during the opening week of Voilah! 2016, Singapore. From the evening of April 14 2016, the famous helium light kites will be dancing in the wind at Gardens by the Bay. Christope Martine’s Le Bal des Luminéoles project carry a part of his life-passion for paragliding….
French Food & Wine Discount Codes
Voilah! Festival 2016 and their collaborating partners are offering generous discounts for selected products purchased. Navigate your way through the streets of Singapore and in the French stores. Mark them in your calendar! Le Petite Boutique 15 April – 27 May 2016 4 Kensington Park Road Voilah! Festival attendees can enjoy up to 20% off…
Gaumont: 120 Years of Cinema and Retrospective
Gaumont: 120 Years of Cinema 15 April – 15 May 2016 National Design Centre Free admission French film company Gaumont is one of the most well-established studios in the industry, celebrating in 2015 its 120 years of film production and distribution. The National Design Centre, as an eclectic centre for art, serves as the perfect…
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