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Ah! Music to my Ears

Ah! Music to my Ears

Snatching one of three winning applications of the 2016 Swarovski Designers of the Future Awards was London-based Japanese sound artist Yuri Suzuki. The challenge; working with household name crystal connoisseur, Swarovski in the conceptualisation and creation of crystal applications beyond blatant product design and glamorous show pieces. Heavy roots in sound artistry inspired Mr. Suzuki, realising the mechanical crystallophone marvel, ‘Sharevari’. Carefully fine-tuned and c

L'ET PROFILE: Kenneth Chia - Playwright

Photo by Sebastian Tan “Labeling Singapore –or Asia for that matter as conservative toward the Arts does not do justice to what we have to offer. Still, the path does not get any easier.” –says 22-year old Playwright and Actor, Kenneth Chia. L’ET goes backstage in an up close and personal interview with the aspiring playwright, regaling us with compelling views as an aspiring artist residing in the culturally-rich hub central of South East Asia, Singapore. Your craft is consi

O.P.E.N to SIFA

O.P.E.N to SIFA

Ron Arad 720° by AsaBruno The road down the path of art is a difficult one, child.’ –the truth behind the statement striking hard and fast at any whom revel in the creative arts. Following the fall of several conservative barriers over recent years, arts and culture has had a richer representation in Asia; particularly notable is Southeast Asian nation, Singapore where numerous arts and culture festivals are featured throughout the annual calendar. Ending its pre-festival the

L'ET Travels: Pakistan by Daniel Chin

L'ET Travels: Pakistan by Daniel Chin

Beautiful, colorful & vibrant, Charmed by the urban landscapes and the local community, Photographer Daniel Chin brings us a unique insight into the beauty behind Islamic Pakistan. Centred around the war-torn strips of the Middle-East and South Asia, the country sees constant conflict in and around its borders. Misconceptions birthed from the spread of its association to terror, corruption and dangerously 'developing' communal infrastructures, many a times seen as that danger

L'ET Travels: Israel by Eileen Chew

L'ET Travels: Israel by Eileen Chew

Into the heart of the holy land, photographer hobbyist Eileen Chew takes a step into the gem of the middle-east. A short ways southeast off the Mediterranean coast, Israel is a land of known not only for its biblical references but as a cultural marvel holding historical landmarks dating back in centuries. A walk through the photographer's lens not only reveals breathtaking scenery but a deeper look into the human element of this vastly differentiated community of Jews, Musli

L'ET PROFILE: Isaac Tng - Illustrator

“All of my pieces were done with ink.” –At the tender age of 27, Isaac Tng, the young Director of Sixmoredays creative agency shares with us the inspirations behind his hobby pieces. With latest pieces from his series on explorative animal illustrations, the L’ET team is allowed a look into his creative head space; sharing with us some of his insights on striking a balance between the passion for creativity and every creatives’ need to prepare for the arduous road ahead here

Passion's Triumph

Passion's Triumph

How often we share inspirational videos of the rags-to-riches, light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel kind of goosebumps-worthy journeys. Yet, after these minute-long affairs, we carry on our days, mulling over our slightly uninspiring lives and keeping to our comfortable spots at home and at work. We often convince ourselves that such stories are not suited for us, because our passions or even personal talents would not catapult us to success –or so we are mostly taught to think in

Eyes on Art

Eyes on Art

Wily remarks from generic advertising standpoints, “Creativity without strategy is deemed, Art” –an otherwise sore, uneducated grasp of the mechanics behind creative and art productions. It is common perception to believe the arts in all its mystery are otherwise a mesh of inspiration without planning and direction; wherein comes abstract art hanging idle in an obstinate gallery. However the creation of art is a process which stems from expression of a deep-seated message and

The Grey Lines: Photojournalism

The Grey Lines: Photojournalism

With the impending conclusion of another Art Week chapter and its mildly stimulating chatter from a multitude of “professional art critics”, ushered in the World Press Photo (WPP) exhibition taking center stage as it makes its fifth-year return to Singapore, hosted by The Straits Times Singapore. Focused on photojournalism, compilations of powerful storytelling pieces from all across the globe will be featured from 29th January to 21st February 2016 at the National Museum of

Singapore Contemporary Art Show 2016

Singapore Contemporary Art Show 2016

In support of the local arts scenes and its global influences, the very first Singapore Contemporary Art Show was announced and held at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre from 21st -24th January 2016. Like everything else, art in Singapore has taken a great turn over the past couple of years with introductions of new fairs and exhibitions with each passing year. This pioneer event played host to galleries across Asia and their affordable to mid-tier artworks ranging fr

Ruins, The Grab at True Wealth.

Ruins, The Grab at True Wealth.

"Today, wealth in societal consensus is measured in bank notes and assets. Material outside of the strength that which lies within us. Thus, when we finally discover the treasures within.. we pick up the pieces, to move forward. Greater than we were before." Prose: Eventually, everything in the world is brought to naught. Charred and broken, what was once a symbol of wealth now gone to the flame; yet what is important? Wherein times, we take long moments to ponder; searching

SERIES FEATURE: DANE PATTERSON, 9TH OCT 2014 – 15TH NOV 2014

SERIES FEATURE: DANE PATTERSON, 9TH OCT 2014 – 15TH NOV 2014

Artwork by Dave Patterson Image Courtesy by Art Plural Gallery Holding his premiere Asian solo exhibition here in Singapore, Dane Patterson, known for his provocative graphite-on-paper drawings, brings to us Hypothetical Arrangements at Third Floor – Art Plural Gallery. His paintings employ photo-realistic portrayals that distort our common conceptions of a living space. Taking the tradition of still-life compositions and bringing it further, his highly aesthetic rendition el

LOCATION FEATURE: SEPTFEST 2014, THE SUBSTATION SINGAPORE

LOCATION FEATURE: SEPTFEST 2014, THE SUBSTATION SINGAPORE

Artwork: Noriko by Ming Wong Image Courtesy by The Substation Singapore Back in 1926 The Substation (TS) served the primary purpose of that which its name suggests. It then reinvented itself as one of Singapore’s pioneer art spaces on 16th September 1990. TS celebrates its 24th anniversary as a long-time contributor to, and platform for exhibitions and performances in Singapore (featuring both local and international artists) with its annual month-long event, Septfest 2014. B

SEPTFEST 2014, ARTWORKS AT THE SUBSTATION

SEPTFEST 2014, ARTWORKS AT THE SUBSTATION

Artwork by Robert Zhao All images courtesy of The Substation Singapore September has finally arrived and it’s the time of year The Substation hosts its annual SeptFest to celebrate the love for art & culture in Singapore. Here are some of our favourite pieces from the annual SeptFest 2014. Artworks: Euphoria 6 by Andy Yang(left) & Happy General by Justin Lee(right) Artwork: Noriko by Ming Wong Participate in this year’s fundraising exhibition to show your support in contribut

INTERVIEW: FREDERIC DE SENARCLENS PT. 02, ART PLURAL GALLERY

INTERVIEW: FREDERIC DE SENARCLENS PT. 02, ART PLURAL GALLERY

Founded and established approximately six years ago, Art Plural Gallery is home to seasonal collections by selected world-renowned artists. New to the gallery is the ‘Third Floor’ project, which focuses on up-and-coming artists and their quickly popularizing works. Mr. Frederic de Senarclens shares with Dora Magazine and its readers a more in-depth look into the Art Plural Gallery and the Third Floor project. If you’re an aspiring artist, designer or expressive individual, yo

SERIES FEATURE: PETER HALLEY, 29TH AUG 2014 – 3RD OCT 2014

SERIES FEATURE: PETER HALLEY, 29TH AUG 2014 – 3RD OCT 2014

“If you looked closely, the artwork isn’t as simple as it seems. You would soon find that what you first saw could most possibly have a meaning other than what was previously perceived. It’s strange yet in the funny, innocent way.” Art Plural Gallery welcomes October with its newest solo exhibition by world renowned American Artist, Peter Halley. Beginning this Friday, 29th August 2014 till 3rd October 2014, the exhibition will feature a wide variety of colorful abstract pain

INTERVIEW: FREDERIC DE SENARCLENS PT. 01, ART PLURAL GALLERY

INTERVIEW: FREDERIC DE SENARCLENS PT. 01, ART PLURAL GALLERY

In its 49th year of independence, Singapore stands tall as the South East Asian hub for trade in numerous industries; as our British colonizers once predicted. However, it has always seen a slower growth in the fields of art and creativity. Often times coming under the scrutiny and skepticism of the older generation on its progress and feasibility in society, until now. Through the constant effects of globalization, introduction of digital media and recent reliance on social

SERIES FEATURE: ADRIANA MOLDER, ART PLURAL GALLERY

SERIES FEATURE: ADRIANA MOLDER, ART PLURAL GALLERY

“It felt very much like stepping into a retrospect, the art style and the faces; they simply demanded attention to delve further.” Recently featured at the Art Plural Gallery’s Third Floor from 10th June to 10th July, Adriana Molder opens with two new series: The Light in the Heart (2014) and Mystery (2014). Easily recognizable from the significant focus of faces in most of her works, the artist’s use of India ink is skillfully applied to create a multitude of layers in every

PROJECT DEL EGO, DESPERATION: FOGGED, AN ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTION

PROJECT DEL EGO, DESPERATION: FOGGED, AN ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTION

Photography by Lionel Chee Desperation. It’s ignoring the silent whisper of the last hope lost, plunging yourself deeper into a whirlpool of self-degradation. Spiralling amidst the frothy whites, you hold tightly to the slightest ray of light, grasping at that which grows more distant, with each passing moment, with each gasping breath. Perhaps you’ve felt it before, perhaps more than once. A wretched heart aching with each beat as a loved one leaves, water dripping cruelly f

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