THE PIGEONHOLE
The Pigeonhole is a book cafe & dynamic arts space that boasts a diverse variety of old, second-hand and rare books on topics ranging from religion to popular culture to botany to politics. Apart from an eclectic array of exciting arts programmes devoted to local independent art and music, the Pigeonhole also serves aromatic espresso, [...]
UPTOTHESKY FESTIVAL
If you love chilling out with friends over great music in an intimate atmosphere: 3 December at Old School, Mt Sophia. Immerse yourself in a full day of indie music and come discover eleven of the hottest bands in South East Asia such as The Trees & The Wild (ID), White Shoes & The Couples [...]
Flea Fly Flo Fun
FLEA FLY FLO FUN was created in mid-2006 by two multi-disciplinary artistes, who indulge in sound and apparel magic, believing to provide this city with more shopping (or digging!) and groove worthy music. Taking out money spinning thoughts, kick back for some good ole’ laugh-like-mad-cramps afternoons. With the ever-loved DJ collectives stationed behind the boombox, [...]
RRREC FEST
RRREC FEST ruangrupa record (art – music) festival This festival aims to celebrate music as art form and an important part of contemporary culture. Besides music, RRREC FEST also includes a variety of creative outlets and activities such as: a bazaar of unique objects and merchandise, posters and stickers exhibition, video screenings, photography, etc.. RRREC [...]
MADE BY MIGRANTS
Made by Migrants is a collaborative project undertaken by a group of interns from BBH Singapore. The project aims to look past the skin-deep perceptions of migrant workers by revealing their motivations, stories and dreams. Ian, one of the team’s members from Manchester will live and work with migrant construction workers on site for two [...]
Easy-to-Grow Mushroom Garden
Within ~7 days , you’ll see little mushroom pinheads coming out…after that, it’s off to the races as they double in size every day and you can harvest them before you know it! Find out more about this handy mushroom kit by clicking HERE.
Snapshots from Sao Paulo: 10 Great Sweets
Toasty coconut, creamy, sweet chocolate, and rapadura—sweets in Sao Paulo, Brazil do an excellent job of tasting familiar and brand-new all at once. Have you ever tried these Brazilian desserts? Find out more about this yummy food journey by clicking HERE.
RON ARAD RE-INVENTS THE WHEEL IN HIS BICYCLE DESIGN
They say you can’t reinvent the wheel, but designer Ron Arad has done just that with his Two Nuns Bicycle. Find out how this bike actually works by clicking HERE.
The Gritty Documentary Photographs of Claire Martin
Claire Martin got her start as a social worker and turned her efforts towards her camera. Her work meshes between fine art, documentary and contemporary photography. To find out more about Claire Martin’s photography, click HERE.
BUG LOLLIPOP PHOTOS BY LUCAS ZAREBINSKI
Lucas Zarebinski is a New York-based still life photographer. ‘I grew up in Bielsko Biala, Poland, a small city famous for goose down comforters. When I was 17, I dated an artsy blond girl named Olga who was a photographer. In the few months I was around her, I realized that I had a knack for [...]
SerpentSkirt: A FrüFrü & Tigerlily Bag Collection Pop-Up Store Launch at Blackmarket No. 2
Come by Blackmarket No. 2 (Orchard Central, 02-10) on Thursday, 1st December, for Fru Fru & Tigerlily’s Bag Launch and Pop-up Store Launch! The pop-up store will be in operation for the month of December and will feature an installation of the new collection’s bags. So come down for some drinks (on them!), music and good chat! [...]
Stanley Kubrick’s Dramatic Photos of 1940s New York City
Before he became famous for directing films like A Clockwork Orange, Lolita, and Dr. Strangelove, Stanley Kubrick was a poor kid from the Bronx who worked as a photojournalist for Look magazine. (He was their youngest staff photographer on record.) Kubrick’s striking black and white images of 1940s New York City — which were often shot on the sly, [...]
BANARAS: A SOLO EXHIBITION BY RANJAN RAMCHANDANI
A collection of exquisite photographs by Ranjan Ramchandani take the viewer on a mystical journey through Banaras, India. From dreamy lakes to ancient temples and old houses, the artist captures and immortalizes moments in time. ———————————— Opening Reception: 1st December 2011, Thursday 6pm-10pm Dress Code: Indian RSVP to art@gallerykrisstelmartin.com Exhibition open to public from 2nd [...]
DUB SKANK’IN HIFI SOUNDSYSTEM PRESENTS BASS REBELS
DUB SKANK’IN HIFI SOUNDSYSTEM PRESENTS BASS REBELS FEATURING DUB SKANK’IN HIFI SELECTAHS >> RUMSHOT – SKA, REGGAE, FUNK >> RAS IRIE – ROOTS REGGAE, DUB >> SHAM EM – DANCEHALL, DUB, REGGAE AND A SPECIAL GUEST DJ ZUL (SUBVERT HQ) – OLD SCHOOL DRUM&BASS, JUNGLE WITH LIVE VISUALS BY VJ PANDA VENUE: Bar Bar Black [...]
THEM JAM 2011 PROFILE: Derrick Loo
Previously trained as an economist, Derrick Loo made a major shift in his focus upon graduation, to pursue his passion in filmmaking and cinematography. His early endeavors include writing, directing and shooting his own short films, where some of them were selected for competitions and screenings in various festivals, both internationally and locally. Over time, [...]
THEM JAM 2011 PROFILE: Al and Alicia
Designer Bio: AL&ALICA was founded in 2009 by Singapore-based designer, Alicia Ong. The independent womenswear label features pieces that are inspired by random street culture, music and art, and reflect Ong’s signature flair for “boyish chic”. Ong began her career in fashion in 2005, with an internship at Marc by Marc Jacobs while studying at [...]
Barbie Deconstruction by Margaux Lange
Barbie will celebrate in March 2011 her 52nd birthday. It is a doll, an icon, a collectable piece and above all a much-adorned toy, which represents a girl’s childhood and dreams! For more pictures and details, click HERE.
2011 Love and Guts Skate Art Show
“Oakley provides us with a look into the final leg of this year’s “Love and Guts” show in Costa Mesa, California, presented alongside” Source
DRIES VAN NOTEN PRESENTS… JAMES REEVE’S LIGHTSCAPES
As one of several Kings and Queens of Prints, Belgian designer Dries Van Noten twice a year brings out a new collection of clothes, many of which bear his signature prints and patterns. Having always had a strong ethnic touch to his aesthetic, the Antwerp Six designer has of late developed his taste but still keeps [...]
Equipment Femme @ KIN
“We are very pleased to present a new label at KIN, Equipment Femme. This will be our first foray into stocking womenswear. We have Equipment Femme’s Fall, Holiday and Resort 2011 collections. These collections showcases items in their signature silhouettes in colors and patterns that would be prefect for the festive season ahead. Made of luxurious silk, [...]
KULT: TIGER TRANSLATE BEIJING
Curated around the theme ‘Metropolis’, featuring Beijing’s first graffiti crew Kwanyin Clan, Brooklyn based The Yok & Columbian born street artist JabaOne. Digital art by Michael Paul Young (US), Mojoko (UK), Shadow Chen (Shanghai) & Marcie Liu (Shanghai). Guest band Rebel Soul Collective (UK). Featuring graphics by Stephen Chan (UK), Pakkanat and Spanky (Thailand), Eeshaun [...]
NISSAN JUKE-R
“Sure, it’s name leaves something to be desired — we’ve taken to calling it the “juker” for short — but the Nissan Juke-R ($TBA) is intriguing nonetheless. A one-off build, the Juke-R takes Nissan’s smallish crossover and crams a 485 hp, twin-turbo V6 — taken from the GT-R, in case you were wondering — under [...]
Japan’s Most Expensive Whisky
“Suntory Holdings Ltd, one of the oldest wine brewing and distilling companies in Japan, will soon be releasing the most expensive Japanese whiskey. The malt distillate that would be released on 13 December 2011, has been sitting in the company’s warehouse in Yamazaki, Kyoto Prefecture, for half a century. The whiskey is a reddish-amber and has a [...]
Ode to 2011 ver2 Massive Attack Paradise Circus
This ode to Massive Attack’s Paradise Circus basically emphasises on the word ‘paradise’ with the beautiful girls on show. Very daring video – pay close attention at 2:39, pay very close attention! Source
