Friday 27 November 2015

Next Door @ Publika

Next Door celebrates daily living in a shared neighbourhood, experience the weekend with activity & ‘artivity’ presented by Singapore & Malaysian artists, musicians, film makers & artisans. An inaugural event of Titian Budaya, a cultural season of Singapore & Malaysian arts marking 50 years of friendship.
ART NEXT DOOR - White Box @ Publika
A survey exhibition of Singapore contemporary art spotlighting diverse works & award-winning artists of Singapore’s post-1965 generation that capture aspects of everyday landscape & life of growing up on their island-nation. Joined by works from Malaysian artists, expression notions of location, environment & identity through photography, video art, installation & drawings. Curated by Tang Fu Kuen, the exhibition features works by artists including Amir Muhammad, Fong Qi Wei, Michael Lee, Liza Manshoor, Perception3, Ming Wong, Vertical Submarine & others.
BAZAAR NEXT DOOR - By Art for Grabs & Singapore Makers Association
Popular Malaysian art & crafts market Art for Grabs teams up with Singapore Makers Association to present over 70 stalls. Supported artisans, makers & inventors who showed the spirit of creativity, ingenuity, innovation &  entrepreneurship thrive among ordinary Singaporeans & Malaysians!
MUSIC LIVE NEXT DOOR - The Square @ Publika
Singapore's contemporary music scene has made inroads into people's hearts at home & abroad. Performances by Kailin Yong’s PLUS Trio, Rustic Vibes, SA (仨) &  Charlie Lim, playing their unique brand of Asian fusion, electronica & songs. Malaysian singer-songwriter Liyana Fizi also made a special appearance with her band for her musical pairing with Charlie Lim!
CINEMA NEXT DOOR
Glimpsed of Singapore’s vibrant filmmaking scene through a collection of short films by notable directors, animation works adapted from Singapore literature & live audio-film concert by the TO Ensemble. Also an outdoor screening of Jack Neo’s classic I Not Stupid (2002) on Sunday night. It was definitely an exciting weekend filled with arts & cultures! ☺🎭🎨🎬🎤