This week, don’t miss out on the new DANCE: A Tribute To Rudolf Nureyev – a textured showcase by the Alliance Francaise dedicated to one of the greatest dance legends of all time that includes many of his costumes and previously unpublished photos.
Over at Mulan Gallery, take in Mimesis, a group exhibition featuring six contemporary Japanese ceramicists whose works take inspiration from nature and transform them into something abstract.
And lastly, if you’re a movie junkie, don’t miss out on the colourful Mexican Film Festival.
Ceramic art has been experiencing a resurgence of sorts, as highlighted in our May issue, and if you’re a fan, be sure to check out Mulan Gallery’s new exhibition, Mimesis. A group exhibition representing six contemporary Japanese ceramicists, namely Chikako Inaba, Jun Matsumura, Nami Takahashi, Sayaka Shingu, Yu Tanaka and Yuri Takemura – their focus is the creation of original works by imitating things in nature and transforming them, in essence creating an abstract version.
This movement of focusing on taking inspiration from objects in nature and abstracting them started in the ’00s in Japan and has become one of the driving forces of contemporary Japanese ceramics today.
July 23 to August 21 at Mulan Gallery, 36 Armenian Street
Pictured: ‘Flower Vase’ by Chikako Inaba
Before he entered and changed the world of dance, danseurs (or male ballet dancers) were largely in the background; ballerinas were the true star of the show. Rudolf Nureyev, giant of the 20th century dance scene, is the focus of a new show, DANCE: A Tribute To Rudolf Nureyev, at Alliance Francaise this month.
On display for the first time in Singapore, expect an exclusive showcase of 14 original stage costumes of Rudolf Nureyev in which he performed some of the greatest dance masterpieces, as well as 49 previously unpublished photos of the maestro.
For those who know their fashion history, Nureyev was of course famously a fashion plate – a close confidante of the late Yves Saint Laurent, the dancer was famed for his eclectic personal style and frequently sought out designers to create costumes that better showcased his form (as well as ease of movement). It’s a real treat for fans of dance, ballet and fashion, so be sure to check it out – details here.
On now till September 15 atAlliance Francaise, 1 Sarkies Road
We might be back in lockdown but movie theatres are still up and running (and will very much appreciate your patronage!). Jointly presented by The Projector and the Embassy of Mexico in Singapore, the Mexican Film Festival this year focuses on stories of love, loss and overcoming hardship – all themes extra-pertinent in this period, no?
Highlights include the award-winning Midnight Family, a documentary zooming in on a family running an underground ambulance service, which competes with other ambulances to pick up patients requiring urgent care, and I Promise You Anarchy, a gritty coming-of-age story on two skater bros who try to navigate their way through class politics, narcotics and sexual orientations.
For those looking for something more upbeat, there’s Shake Off the Pain, a story on Pepe Frituras, one of the most renowned Mexican dancers who survives his stint in the country’s most dangerous prison through music, dance and love.
Best part is, you can also catch the films online at The Projector’s new virtual streaming service, Projector Plus. Check out the colourful line-up here.
On now till July 31