Tues, 30 March 2010

Sinema Showoff! – Masala Mix

Sinema Showoff!  will be making a return debut this month with the theme, “Masala Mix”.  Masala Mix is a selection of short films by Indian directors or with Indian themes, carefully curated by Singapore Polytechnic.

This is the first time Sinema has collaborated with an external group for Showoff!, where we provide the venue and support, while giving the creative vision and curation to another party.

And best of all, it’s completely free of charge!

RSVP at the Facebook event page here. For information on the Masala Mix programme, click here.

Time: 7.30 pm onwards

Venue: Sinema Old School

Source: Sinema

FX Harsono: Testimonies

“FX Harsono: Testimonies” presents a survey of artwork by one of Indonesia’s foremost contemporary artists. FX Harsono played a pivotal role in the development of contemporary art in Indonesia, and continues to be actively involved in the art scene up till today.

This exhibition traces the shifts in the artist’s strategies of representation: from the ground-breaking conceptual works that re-defined art making during the Gerakan Seni Rupa Baru (New Art Movement) of the 1970s; to the politically-charged installations of the 1990s; to the artist’s recent investigations into issues of self, identity and personal histories.

Through these various ‘testimonies’, the exhibition offers a glimpse of the political, social and cultural changes that have shaped Indonesian society, and the artist’s constant re-evaluation and re-positioning of his role throughout this recent history.

Exhibitions runs through 9 May 2010.

Time: 10.00 am – 7.00 pm

Venue: Singapore Art Museum

Source: SAM – FB

Jean de La Fontaine (M18 – scene of intimacy and some nudity) – In French with English Subtitiles

Paris bursts into a cacophony on 5 September 1661: The young Louis XIV becomes the sole ruler.

The film follows the confrontation between Jean de La Fontaine, writer of the world renowned Fables, and Colbert, financial administrator for Louis XIV’s Kingdom of France. In 1661, Colbert gets his rival Fouquet arrested, a powerful advisor of the young king. While all the other artists support the decision and rush to the Court, poet de La Fontaine confirms his support for Fouquet. Colbert vows to make the rebel admit the truth, but de La Fontaine, even when penniless, stands by his convictions.

Time: 8.00 pm

Venue: Alliance Francaise Theatre

Tickets: $7.20 (excludes booking fee)
Available HERE.

Source: SISTIC