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National Gallery Singapore unveils new experiences for the school holidays
Produced by SilverKris for National Gallery Singapore
With the year winding down and the school holidays fast approaching, there’s no better time to bond with the family. If you’re in the mood to engage with art, look no further than the National Gallery Singapore, which has a full slate to keep you and your loved ones entertained.
Want to spend a fun and educational day exploring art with the kids? You can check out the Gallery Children’s Biennale 2021, which offers a host of on-site and virtual encounters that will foster your children’s budding imagination and curiosity. Interested in strolling down memory lane with your grandparents? Take them to view Chua Mia Tee’s artworks, which bring to life what Singapore was like between the 1950s and 1980s.
Read on to discover more about the Gallery’s top experiences this month, then round up the family and head down to check it out for yourself.
1. Get interactive at the Gallery Children’s Biennale 2021
Treat your little ones to an art-filled day at the Gallery Children’s Biennale 2021. Beyond participating in a range of virtual programming from the comfort of your home – including enthralling video performances and snazzy art projects – you can also make your way to the Gallery to explore various immersive, in-person exhibits at various locations around the premises, from now until December 2022.
On-site, kids can interact with nine different artworks that complement the digital experience. These unpack the biennale’s themes of home, environment, time and diversity in an approachable manner and format that’s easy for children to understand.
Other than igniting your kids’ curiosity and providing them with a full day of creative-driven fun, the experience will also empower them with a sense of empathy and confidence through the imaginative power of art and play.
2. Peek into the past with Chua Mia Tee: Directing the Real
Singapore’s development over the past few decades has been nothing short of impressive. But if you want to get a glimpse of the Lion City of yesteryear, check out Chua Mia Tee: Directing the Real, which opens on 26 November and runs till 20 November 2022 at City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery.
Focusing on Chua Mia Tee’s early practice from the 1950s to the 1980s, the works on display run parallel to the nation’s rapid transformation in recent decades as it strove for economic progress. Going beyond factual depictions of life in Singapore, Chua’s paintings bring out deeper emotional truths. The exhibited pieces are largely inspired by Chua’s everyday observations of daily life in the city-state, and have struck a chord with many for their sincerity and realism.
Rather than experience it alone, we suggest taking your parents and grandparents along – so they can regale you with personal tales of their experiences during the time as you take in the exhibition together.
3. Have an Instagram-worthy feast at The Great Mischief
Take a break from your art adventures with a meal at The Great Mischief, where you can dine on delicious fare in a casual and aesthetically pleasing setting. The ground-floor venue joins the likes of Michelin-starred French restaurant Odette, Peranakan favourite National Kitchen by Violet Oon and atmospheric rooftop bar Smoke & Mirrors as the Gallery’s newest food establishment – as well as its very first halal café.
The menu boasts flavourful Catalan-inspired dishes such as crispy croquetas (turkey ham, béchamel, spicy tomatoes and smoked butter); Fancy French (brioche with poached plums, juicy blackberries, custard and whipped yogurt); and The Grandé (roasted chicken with fingerling potatoes and a zingy chilli-lime romesco sauce). There’s also a solid selection of coffees, teas and mocktails.
This gorgeous venue is a must-visit spot for avid Instagrammers, as the pastel hues, terrazzo tables, light-filled space and beautifully plated dishes make for a truly picture-perfect experience.
4. Take to the streets with The People’s Gallery
Besides physically visiting the Gallery, you can also find art by simply strolling through Singapore’s heartland neighbourhoods. With The People’s Gallery initiative, the Gallery has transformed numerous HDB void decks throughout the city-state into venues for technology-driven art and discovery.
All you need to do is visit one of the 27 sites – located within these HDB void decks in areas such as Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Jurong West, Pasir Ris and many others. Simply scan the QR code located on a pillar. You’ll then get to witness the void deck transform itself into a gallery of its own, as art appears on the walls through the power of AR technology.
There are a total of 50 artworks by artists from Singapore and Southeast Asia to discover, and you can find the full list of sites here. The event is slated to end in December, so do check it out this month while you still can.
If you’re planning an in-person visit, please check the Gallery’s website for opening hours and visitor information, and remember to adhere to safe-distancing measures while out and about.
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Singapore’s top bartenders predict cocktail trends to look out for in 2022
On 7 December the annual list of The World’s 50 Best Bars will be announced in London. Once again returning as a physical event — after the 2020 virtual awards — top bartenders, bar owners and cocktail aficionados from around the world will be recognised. The programme is also set to be broadcast on the Facebook page and the 50 Best Bars TV channel on YouTube, for cocktail lovers around the world eager to join in the celebrations.
In conjunction with this, a relaunch of 50 Best Discovery has taken place, providing eager travellers inspiration to start making plans based on where they want to eat and drink. “We chose September this year to do this as airlines were relaunching their routes and there felt like a spirit of revival in the hospitality industry. We wanted to support restaurants and bars by driving bookings their way,” says Mark Sansom, content editor at The World’s 50 Best Bars.
We reached out to Sansom, along with bartenders who have been recognised in previous years, to help predict what cocktail trends to look out for in the coming year.
1. A focus on the kitchen
Bars in Singapore have had to cope with varying Covid-19 rules including early cut-off times, as well as live and recorded music restrictions. Many establishments — both here and around the world — have suffered with alcohol license issues as well. Manhattan’s bar manager Rusty Cerven, points out that they’ve had to be swift and nimble in switching their approach to focus on culinary. “This year has been unprecedented in the number of bar-chef collaborations. We will no doubt see more of this. In 2021, we had the pleasure of working with Michelin-starred venues such as Braci and Odette for our Friends of Manhattan Chef series, where cocktails take as much emphasis as the finesse you see on the plates,” Cerven says. Manhattan ranked No. 6 at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021 and No.14 at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020
2. Return of the martini
Did the martini every really leave? “It’s a polarising drink that has gone through so many changes in popularity and variations of style,” notes Jesse Vida, the head bartender at Atlas. “I’ve noticed that as bars have been bringing back the negroni and old fashioned as a must-have item on the menu, guests have been calling for martinis more. Bartenders love to drink and make them. We’re seeing classically styled house variations of the martini at both long-standing titans and new modern styled bar programs.” Atlas ranked ranked No. 7 at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021 and No.4 at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020
3. Drinks that tell stories
With the gradual uptick in business and leisure travel, there will be more stories behind each drink. “What each drink represents and how it can transport you to a certain place will become more relevant and more appealing,” Giovanni Graziadei, the principal bartender at Jigger & Pony tells us. He points out that craft products from all over the world will continue to be used in these cocktails, with a lot of emphasis on the people and the culture behind them. One example can be found in the Korean Boilermaker, part of Jigger & Pony’s newly launched menuzine, A Decent Menu. “Inspired by the humble somaek (soju bomb), we pair artisanal soju from Lee Gang Ju — a distillery that has been producing liquor since Joseon Dynasty — with whisky, hops, and passionfruit.” Jigger & Pony ranked ranked No. 2 at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021 and No.9 at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020
4. The art of fermentation
Mark Sansom, content editor at The World’s 50 Best Bars, points out that fermentation has found its way into cocktail bars and notes that it’s a conscious approach that’s here to stay. “The use of fermentation is not something that is unfamiliar to our industry. René Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen, which placed No. 1 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 list, has been using fermentation as a means to preserve ingredients since the restaurant opened in 2003,” Sansom says. Today, with the conversation on food security at its peak, restaurants and bars around the world are stepping up on their part to reduce food waste through techniques that can extend an ingredient’s storage life, or maximise its usability. Sansom points out that Penicillin, in Hong Kong, is one such example. Owned by veterans Agung and Laura Prabowo and Roman and Katy Ghale, Penicillin aims to become the first zero-waste bar in the city through a ‘closed-loop’ system of production. The bar has a fermentation room where excess ingredients such as lemon skins and seeds are turned into a sparkling lemon “wine” for use in cocktails.
Please check the establishments’ respective websites for opening hours as well as booking and seating requirements before visiting, and remember to adhere to safe-distancing measures while out and about.
To learn more about Singapore Airlines flights, visit singaporeair.com. For updates and travel advisories, please visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website.
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Singapore Airlines offers world-class inflight experience with new narrow-body aircraft
Singapore Airlines will soon be deploying another narrow-body aircraft in its fleet, a dual-class seating Boeing 737-8 where passengers can look forward to a world-class inflight experience as well as new cabin products.
All of the airline’s Boeing 737-8 aircraft will have 154 seats in two classes – 10 in Business Class and 144 in Economy Class – with new cabin products featuring bespoke elements that have been designed especially for the Singapore Airlines passenger.
Business Class passengers can catch up on work in a relaxing environment with adjustable lighting, ample storage areas and complimentary Wi-Fi access. On the 16-inch touchscreen HD screen monitor, customers can enjoy the latest entertainment content – of over 1,600 options – on KrisWorld across all flights or interact with the state-of-the-art 3D ARC™ map for different map styles and satellite views. Passengers can also create their own playlist pre-flight via the SingaporeAir Mobile App.
There are three seat options with the new seating configuration available in Business Class – a window seat for maximum privacy, an aisle seat for convenient access, or exclusive standalone seats in the middle aisle, which offers added privacy while providing direct aisle access. All seats in Business Class can be converted into a fully-flat 76-inch bed.
Served on fine porcelain from Narumi, a wide selection of meals, including creations by Singapore Airlines’ International Culinary Panel, promises an unforgettable dining experience for Business Class passengers who can pre-book their inflight meal choices up to 24 hours before their flight.
Economy Class passengers can relax in seats with a four-way adjustable headrest as well as contoured cushions for neck and back support. A seatback 10-inch HD touchscreen monitor with a USB charging port streams the latest entertainment programmes on KrisWorld, which can also be controlled from a mobile device with the SingaporeAir Mobile App. Wi-Fi plans are available, including complimentary two-hour chat plans for KrisFlyer members. With myKrisWorld, available across all cabin classes, passengers can enjoy a truly personalised inflight entertainment experience to suit their need and preferences. By logging in to their KrisFlyer account, they will receive personal recommendations to help them discover what to watch, listen and play based on their viewing history.
Passengers travelling with little ones can keep them entertained with collectible toys from Disney, games and special headsets available onboard for children. For mealtime, passengers can choose from a wide variety of sumptuous main dishes, including a special menu that offers choices for various religious or dietary requirements, served in sustainable paperboard tableware that are designed to keep food warm.
Visit this page for more information and a list of destinations where Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 737-8 flies. To experience world class on Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 737-8 aircraft through virtual reality, click here.
Singapore Airlines ensures its passengers travel safely at every step of their journey. To learn more about the safety measures in place to safeguard the wellbeing of customers and crew, please visit here. For updates and travel advisories, please visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website.
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