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Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Singapore Night Festival returns this August with an island theme
Get ready, night owls and culture vultures: Singapore's largest nocturnal extravaganza is back for its 16th edition, lighting up the Bras precinct from August 22 to September 6. This year's theme, 'Island Nights', celebrates Singapore's 60th anniversary by diving deep into the vibrant connections that link us to islands near and far – because island life is about community, culture and endless stories, even after sundown. Prepare to be wowed by stunning projection mapping artworks and mesmerising light installations that transform the cityscape into an Instagrammer's dream. One highlight you won't want to miss is Sky Castle by Australian studio ENESS, a dazzling, interactive inflatable archway at Cathay Green. It responds to your every move with cascading colours and sounds, like a rainbow celebrating hope and new beginnings after a storm. On the flip side, step into Kampong Chill at Capitol Singapore, where a tranquil oasis crafted by artist duo Sheryo and Yok awaits. This pavilion of calm offers island-inspired moments to relax and soak in the festival vibes amid the city buzz. There's also exclusive merchandise that captures the laid-back, community spirit of island life up for grabs. Add to that a vibrant lineup of food and retail villages overflowing with island flavours and artisanal treasures, and you've got yourself three weekends of non-stop, after-dark magic, connection, and discovery. More exciting details will be revealed soon. In the meantime, watch for updates here.
CNA
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Singapore Night Festival returns for its 16th edition this August
Something exciting is coming back to town. The Singapore Night Festival (SNF) returns for its 16th edition, transforming the Bras (BBB) district into a vibrant celebration of light, art and culture. Running from Aug 22 to Sep 6, this year's festival, organised by HeritageSG, is especially significant as it coincides with Singapore's 60th birthday. Themed Island Nights, this year's SNF promises a refreshed take on Singapore's rich culture and historical landscapes by illuminating the stories of belonging, exchange and connectivity that define island life. Running for three weekends, there will be beloved festival staples such as projection mapping artworks, light installations and experiential programmes. Visitors can also enjoy a lively mix of food and retail offerings, experiencing the full-sensory celebration of island culture. Highlights include Australian studio ENESS' Sky Castle, located at Cathay Green. This whimsical installation features vibrant, inflatable arches that respond to your every movement with cascading colours and sounds. On the other side of the BBB precinct at Capitol Singapore, you will find the Kampong Chill installation by artist duo Sheryo and Yok. Designed as a pavilion for rest and relaxation, this immersive space offers unique experiences and exclusive merchandise that reflect the essence of island life in Singapore.
Otago Daily Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Installation focuses on AI's power
ENESS artist and founder Nimrod Weis. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/DAVID ZANARDI A thought-provoking, award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend. "Whispering Mountains on the Path to Artificial Happiness" is part of a larger installation, "The Modern Guru on the Path to Artificial Happiness", which has appeared in six different countries. The brainchild of Melbourne-based art and tech studio ENESS, "Whispering Mountains" is being set up in the Town Square, beside The Pavilion. ENESS, led by artist and founder Nimrod Weis, was established in 1997 — its multi-disciplinary team explore the intersection between the virtual and physical world through interactive public art, combining sculpture, textiles, design, furniture, software development, music and story. The exhibition is designed to be a provocation, posing questions about modern digital culture, considering AI is the first technology in the history of humanity capable of writing its own stories. "What does the ominous capacity mean for the future of human cultural output?" a blurb about "Whispering Mountains" says. "Will literature and new religious texts — sources of wisdom throughout history — still bear the mark of human hands, or will AI begin to rewrite the future?" "Whispering Mountains" will be interactive through to mid-evening daily from tomorrow until August 2.
Otago Daily Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
‘Digital oracles' to speak in Queenstown
ENESS artist and founder Nimrod Weis. PHOTO: DAVID ZANARDI A thought-provoking award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend. 'Whispering Mountains on the Path to Artificial Happiness' is part of a larger installation, 'The Modern Guru on the Path to Artificial Happiness', which has appeared in six different countries. The brainchild of Melbourne-based art and tech studio ENESS, 'Whispering Mountains' is being set up in the Town Square, beside The Pavilion. ENESS, led by artist and founder Nimrod Weis, was established in 1997 — its multi-disciplinary team explores the intersection between the virtual and physical world through interactive public art, combining sculpture, textiles, design, furniture, software development, music and story. The exhibition's designed to be a provocation, posing questions about modern digital culture, considering AI is the first technology in the history of humanity capable of writing its own stories. "What does the ominous capacity mean for the future of human cultural output?,'' a blurb about 'Whispering Mountains' says. "Will literature and new religious texts — sources of wisdom throughout history — still bear the mark of human hands, or will AI begin to rewrite the future?" 'Whispering Mountains' will be interactive through to mid-evening daily from Sunday till August 2.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pop Air till 31 Aug at MBS with 17 new interactive works
The world's largest event on air and inflatable installations has arrived in Singapore with 17 new interactive works by leading artists. From 7 Jun to 31 Aug, the Balloon Museum presents Pop Air – Art is Inflatable at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre Hall F. An adult (above 18 years old) and a child (4 to 12 years old) ticket will set you back by S$45 and S$35 respectively from Mon to Fri. An adult (above 18 years old) and a child (4 to 12 years old) ticket will cost S$60 and S$45 respectively on the weekend. Check out these highlights. Hypercosmo represents the heart of the Pop Air exhibition. The Hyperstudio collective takes us to a new macrocosm, a re-imagining of a natural environment in which the upper and lower parts are in direct communication and involve what is at the centre of it all: man. Projections, sounds and different elements accompany the experience: the sky, the sea and the earth merge until they mingle for the spectacle of the cycle of life. The viewer is invited to immerse and be lulled by a natural environment, becoming an integral part of the piece. Committed to creating interactive artworks that engage the senses and strengthen ties with the public, ENESS created an original work called Spiritus Sonata for Pop Air. 'Spiritus' can be translated into 'breath' or 'crucial breath,' and 'Sonata' as 'musical composition'. Evoking the magical ambience of early childhood discoveries, Spiritus Sonata envelops us, provoking surprise and tenderness. With its charming aesthetic, these wind instruments utilise air to inflate their structures. This enables sounds to be created from the nasal extensions. The layers of sound overlap, surrounding visitors in a vibratory continuum. Soft Hurricane by Quiet Ensemble is an installation that transports the audience into a world of wonder and interaction. In this piece of art, invisible tornadoes orchestrate an ensemble of balloons that dance in the air, propelled and captured by the force of the wind. The balloons float individually and come together in synchronised dances as pairs. They sometimes repel each other as if animated by mysterious yet tangible forces. This artwork is inspired by the natural element of air and comprises spherical balloons that float vertically. These are driven by air coming from hidden fans placed beneath each balloon. i Light Singapore 2025 returns from 29 May to 21 Jun with 17 new installations The post Pop Air till 31 Aug at MBS with 17 new interactive works appeared first on
