CNA938 Rewind - Discover the Power of the Mind at ArtScience Museum's 'Mirror, Mirror' and ArtScience Cinema
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro speaks to two ArtScience curators about immersive experiences and screenings that the public should check out at Marina Bay Sands' ArtScience Museum. Victoria Chua talks about 'Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind', an 8-room immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the boundless creativity of the human mind. Jerome Chee talks about ArtScience Cinema's screenings including 'Video Diaries', a trio of short films by local filmmakers as well as the VR experience 'Nana Lou'
18 mins
CNA938 Rewind - vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025: Celebrating French culture and 60 Years of France-Singapore Relations
In 'Culture Club' Melanie Oliveiro finds out what else is happening at the ongoing vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025, which celebrates French arts and culture. Emilienne Baneth-Nouailhetas, the French Embassy in Singapore's Counsellor for Culture, Education and Science, will discuss what's new at this year's vOilah!. Linda Tay, senior director of Programming at Gardens by the Bay will highlight the 'Les Art in Nature' programme. Shridar Mani, co-artistic director and company manager of The Opera People will talk about 'Les Épopées' and 'Médée', to be staged at the Esplanade.
27 mins
CNA938 Rewind - Getting to know the Seasoned Singapore Expat Women or SSEW
In 'Made in SG' Melanie Oliveiro learns more about the online community Seasoned Singapore Expat Women or SSEW, a space where expatriate women - who have resided in Singapore for more than 3 years - interact with each other. Anju Cawthra, director of SSEW, will talk about its earlier days after its founding in 2017, and how members regularly engage in conversations, share information, and cultivate lifelong friendships. Jinny 'CJ' Kim, an SSEW member & supporter, will talk about the key experiences she's had since joining the community.
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