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CONTEMPLATE: A SOLO EXHIBITION BY JASON LIM
Singaporean ceramist and performance artist Jason Lim showcases a new series of ceramic interpretations of small items found in nature, such as tree branches, rocks and stones — the mundane things that vibrate with life. In this exhibition, Lim uses a diverse array of materials such as clay, stainless steel and asphalt to give life to oddly shaped objects. To him, rocks and stones carry the ideas of stability, permanence and eternity — with rock formations symbolising the passage of time, a record of history. The sculptures produced for the show attempt to convey this idea of beauty in the wear and tear of daily use, an allure that comes with age. Lim studied at Central St Martins College of Art and Design, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours). He attained his master’s degree in fine arts from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (LaSalle College of the Arts) in 2003.
Date: Until Aug 4Venue: Gajah Gallery Singapore, 39 Keppel Road, 03-04, Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Admission: Free
Opening hours: 11am to 7pm (weekdays); noon to 6pm (weekends and public holidays)
EURASIAN FESTIVAL
This year, the Eurasian community celebrates its 100th anniversary with a festival that traces the progress and contributions of Eurasians to nationbuilding. Supported by the People’s Association, the Eurasian Festival also marks a step in the establishment of the Eurasian community in Singapore. The event will be officiated by guest of honour, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. What’s a Eurasian party without the classic sugee cake? A 40kg cake will make its appearance at the festival and be recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. To learn more, visit the Cultural Exhibition. It features traditional handicraft such as crocheting and one can indulge in Eurasian cuisine by Chef Quentin Pereira.
Time: 2pm to 6pm Venue: Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk
Admission: Free
THE FIFTY CENTS FEST
Food lovers rejoice! The feast fest organised by Select Group and Chinatown Food Street is back for its fourth edition. The theme this time is Hokkien heritage. Visitors will be able to sample a variety of traditional dishes such as Hokkienstyle rice, noodles and nourishing soups, snacks, small pastries as well as ice-cold desserts and drinks from more than 40 stalls. Heritage restaurants such as Beng Hiang, an established Hokkien restaurant founded in 1978 and well known for its melt-in-the-mouth kong ba bao (braised pork belly bun), have also been invited. Kim Choo Kueh Chang, an iconic brand in Singapore since 1945, will be presenting its traditional Hokkien rice dumplings.
Date: July 27 and 28Time: 11am to 11pm
Venue: Chinatown Food Street, Smith Street
Admission: Free
MARTINI FANTASIES
Nutmeg & Clove has dedicated the month of July to the martini. On July 23, purists will be able to enjoy the classic martini. To get the classics perfect, former president of the UK Bartender’s Guild and owner of The Donovan Bar in London, Salvatore Calabrese, will shake or stir up the best. On July 30, bar manager Martina Breznanova (pictured) of The Gibson in London (No 6, World’s 50 Best Bars 2016 and No 21, World’s 50 Best Bars 2017) will please your taste buds with a martini that is shaken or stirred, dry or dirty, or with a twist — the choice is yours.
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Guest bartender: Salvatore Calebrese from The Donovan Bar, London Date: July 30
Time: 8pm to 12am
Guest bartender: Martina Breznanova from The Gibson, London
Venue: Nutmeg & Clove, 10A Ann Siang Hill
