Over the past several decades, Vijayalakshmi Mohan, now aged 66, has been introducing people in Singapore and other countries to this art form. In Singapore, she has turned the rangoli into a vehicle of cross-cultural communication.
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Indian-origin Singaporean rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan among 5 recipients of National Heritage Board award
Along with rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan, the other awardees — people and businesses — are Malay drum-maker Mohamed Yaziz Bin Mohamed Hassan; Peranakan-style jeweller Thomis Kwan; Chinese tea shop Pek Sin Choon; and Teochew pastry shop Thye Moh Chan.
Singapore International Festival of Arts 2024: Coexistence of multiple worldviews through performance
It’s a wrap for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2024 organised by Arts House Limited (AHL). With the successful conclusion of this year’s edition, the curtains officially close on Festival Director Natalie Hennedige’s three-year arc, The Anatomy of Performance. In line with this year’s Festival subtitle, They Declare, which sought to embrace a […]
8th edition of Light to Night Singapore starts from January 19, organisers to enthral visitors with over 60 programmes and artworks
Offering visitors more time to visit and explore the festival and immerse themselves in art, National Gallery Singapore will extend its opening hours until 11pm on festival weekends (Fridays to Sundays) and offer free entry to all exhibitions.
Experience art on the go: NAC and LTA join hands to bring public art to commuter spaces
Envisioned as an art trail, the public will get a head-start in viewing artworks that will be showcased throughout SAW, which is taking place from 19 to 28 January 2024, through in-carriage activations and vibrant murals adorning MRT station walls.
