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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 PROFILE: Cheryl & Agnes - Fashion Designer

Explain in three words what kind of designer you are. Cheryl: Bold. Modern. Quirky. Agnes: Contemporary, Minimalistic, Sophisticated. Fashion design is such an alternative career path in Asia. What sparked your love for it and how much support have you received? Cheryl: I've had a love for the Arts & Crafts, spending hours dabbling in pieces of works at a time as a child. However, being brought up in traditional Asia meant I was routed away from my passions into years spent o

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

NEWS: A Time to Mourn - The Orlando Devastation

NEWS: A Time to Mourn - The Orlando Devastation

After a long week of hard work, a routine weekend wind-down at the local bar or club sounds like just the thing for a perk-me-up. Such was not the case for patrons to Pulse nightclub of Orlando, Florida. In a brutal shooting on Sunday, some 49 individuals were reportedly killed with others seeking urgent medical attention. The terror attack went ablaze over the Internet quickly becoming headline news all across the globe. However, what would normally have been mourning and sy

PinkDotSG 2016

PinkDotSG 2016

Celebrating the Freedom to Love on its annual count, the PinkDot SG will be held tomorrow at 3pm, Hong Lim Park. With increasing influence and presence, the event was reported to have had a whopping 26,000 attendees in the year 2014; with numbers unrevealed last year. Since its success following PinkDot SG 2011, many international countries have joined hands to organize similar freedom to love events under the same moniker. Globally recognized brand names such as Twitter, Blo

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

She Be Devil

She Be Devil

(Photo credits: Madonna Rebel Heart Tour website) Ending the month with a poppin’ bang comes the much-anticipated Rebel Heart Tour by International pop icon, Madonna. Rated for possible sexual references, the R18 concert has drawn much talk in town not just from adoring fans in Singapore. After cracking down hard with petition in hand –on Adam Lambert’s appearance at the Singapore New Year’s countdown stage, part of the Christian community are once again taking a hit at a cel

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

Fashion: SCORNED

Fashion: SCORNED

Hell hath no fury like a woman "Scorned". Celebrating the independence and strength of the present day woman in the natural hierarchy, photographer Sebastian Tan finds inspiration alongside oriental themes; reference key to Lunar New Year festivities. Brush stroke makeup following the hues of reds and shades pair alongside oriental hair adornments paired by Gabby G. (Stylist) and Ryan Tan (Hair & makeup). Marking the first editorial by the L'ET team with photography assistanc

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

On The Run

On The Run

"I had unknowingly stumbled upon a Lion’s den. No, an aged and most powerful Polish War Bear on my tail. Curiosity I had given into for the most part shall lead me to my end. Found the answers and realized too late, that there was no man; for he was no longer a man." On the run in from the Russian Mafia. A secret she well-kept, accidentally revealed. Curiosity could just be her undoing.. The beast, he had picked up my scent and I was next. The honey pot never meant for sharin

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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

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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