8 DAYS | 125The works compare the
strangely beautiful
fasciated plants with the
contorted human body –
and what makes them
beautiful or appealing.
Till Jan 9. SPRMRKT, 2 McCal-
lum Street. Free. http://www.sprmrkt.
com.sg
Ancient Religions
Asian Civilisations
Museum’s latest permanent
exhibition showcases some
of Southeast Asia’s most
valuable religious treasures
and artefacts, exploring
how artists have masterfully
expressed complex ideas
about life and existence
with religions in sculpture
and paintings, and how the
art developed and evolved
through the centuries.
Ongoing. Sat–Thur, 10am–
7pm; Fri, 10am–9pm. Asian
Civilisations Museum, 1
Empress Place. Free admission.
http://www.acm.org.sg
Pierre Matter:
Beyond
Boundaries
Known as the ‘Scrap-
metal sculptor’, the French
artist’s sculptures integrate
mechanical and organic
elements seamlessly into
a single being. His work
contemplates the influence
of technology on human
existence and shows
audiences the harmony that
exists between humans and
materials.
Till Dec 14. Mon–Fri, 11am–-
-8pm; Sat, Sun, 10am–8pm.
Opera Gallery Singapore,
#02-16 Ion Orchard. Free. http://www.
operagallery.com
Allegories &
Identities
STPI’s first Indonesian
group show uncovers the
spirited expressions and
unconventional modes of
three prominent artists
Eko Nugroho, Entang
Wiharso and Heri Dono.
Using flying horses and
faceless men, their
works echo of whimsical
theatricality built upon alter-
realities and imaginative
personas. There will also
be a Gamelan performance
(Dec 9) and Family Day
(Dec 16), where visitors
can participate in puppet
making and wax stamping.
Till Dec 23. Mon–-Fri, 10am–
7pm; Sat, 9am–6pm. Closed
Sun & PH. STPI – Creative Work-
shop & Gallery, 41 Robertson
Quay. http://www.stpi.com.sgCinerama: Art and
the Moving Image
in Southeast Asia
This exhibition brings
together 10 artists
and collectives across
Southeast Asia who work
through the medium of the
moving image, featuring
works like hand-drawn
animation to immersive
video installations. It also
examines issues
of individual and
collective memory,
identity and politics,
and offers insights
into what the future
of cinema, video,
and the realm of
moving images, may
come to be.
Till Mar 18, 2018.
Mon–Sun, 10am–7pm;
Fri, 10am–9pm. SAM
at 8Q, 8 Queen Street.
Admission: $6 adult, $3
student/senior citizen.
Free for Singaporeans/
PRs. http://www.singaporeartmu-
seum.sgThe Artist’s
Voice
The first of a series of
thematic exhibitions
presented by The
Parkview Museum aimed at
exploring the complexity of
our historical time through
the narrative language of
contemporary art. Curated
by art historian Lorand
Hegyi, it features works by
34 contemporary artists.
Among them are Marina
Abramovic, Bill Viola and Liu
Xiaodong.
Till Mar 18, 2018. 11am–7pm.
Closed Sun. The Parkview
Museum Singapore, 600 North
Bridge Road, Parkview Square
Level 3. Free. http://www.parkviewart-
saction.comWitness to War:
Remembering
1942
Seventy-five years after
the fall of Singapore to the
Japanese in World War Two,
rediscover the watershed
event through this special
international exhibition.
Experience the past
through first-hand accounts
from ordinary men and
women whose lives were
overturned by the outbreak
of hostilities in Singapore
in 1942, and artefacts from
10 overseas museums
such as the Australian War
Memorial and the Museum
of New Zealand Te Papa
Tongarewa.Till Mar 25, 2018. 10am–7pm
(last admission 6.30pm). Na-
tional Museum of Singapore. Tix:
$18 adult, $14 student/senior
citizen. Free for Singaporeans/
PRs. http://www.nationalmuseum.sgNational Gallery
Singapore
The museum oversees the
largest public collection of
modern art in Singapore and
South East Asia.
Rediscovering Treasures:
Ink Art from the Xiu Hai Lou
Collection. The largest and
most established private
collection of Chinese
painting and calligraphy in
Singapore. Founded by the
late Mr Yeo Khee Lim, it
draws on close to 100 worksA Universal Christmas
An all-new illuminated Christmas experience awaits.
Join Santa on his snowy sleigh ride, explore the
dazzling World of Stars, catch Sesame Street friends
in an all-new Oscar’s Grouchmas show, take part in
an interactive Santa’s Workshop, and more. Enjoy
multimedia light shows and spectacular fireworks.
Park hours are extended till 9pm every night for
guests to soak in the Christmas magic, in addition
to the park’s rides and attractions.
Till Jan 1, 2018. Park opening hours (extended till 9pm).
Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa.
Single-day tix for Singapore residents: $72 adult. Entry after
5pm: $55 adult, $50 child. http://www.universalchristmas.sg.