SEE | Glacier Dreams | Next Initiative
Internationally-renowned digital media artist and pioneer in the aesthetics of machine intelligence, Refik Anadol, will debut his latest project Glacier Dreams for the first time in Singapore. The hypnotic visuals will be projected on the façade of ArtScience Museum during i Light Singapore 2023, now on till June 25 from 7.30pm to 11pm daily (with extended hours to 12am on Fridays and Saturdays).
Swiss wealth management group Julius Baer commissioned the massive art project as part of the Next initiative — a platform to support collaboration between forward-thinking artists at the forefront of scientific research and technological development.
Inspired by the beauty and fragility of the world’s glaciers — which draws particular attention to the impact of climate change — Anadol created the Glacier Dreams series, processing over 100 million visual materials from archives and personally collecting images during his expeditions to Iceland, Greenland and Antarctica.
Glacier Dreams is a long-term research and art project at the intersection of multi-sensory experiences, machine learning and environmental studies. As part of the showcase, which has taken a year to materialise, Anadol also developed a glacier-inspired perfume in collaboration with Swiss fragrance manufacturer Firmenich to be distributed at private events.
Anadol is paving the way for the use of AI and technology in art as the first artist to use AI in public art and is pushing the boundaries of art to create immersive experiences and visualisations from the unseen world of data using machine learning algorithms. His works have been exhibited at iconic venues, museums, and festivals worldwide, as well as showcased at the 2023 Grammy Awards, The Museum of Modern Art, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Art Basel, and Dongdaemun Design Plaza, among many others.
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Activate the five senses | National Gallery Singapore
The Gallery Wellness Festival 2023, presented by the National Gallery Singapore, returns for its second edition with an expanded line-up of more than 20 unique wellness experiences from June 17 to July 9. The event is part of Wellness Festival Singapore 2023, a Singapore Tourism Board initiative and the first nationwide effort to promote holistic well-being.
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Themed “Art Connects”, this year’s festival focuses on human connections and the importance of connecting deeply with our emotions and the people around us. Participants can experience art-inspired wellness programmes, with art as a tool to revitalise themselves by activating the five senses: sight, smell, sound, touch and taste.
Programme highlights include Mindful Art Walk, a self-guided walk designed by artist and art therapist Lee Sze-Chin; Aroma Workshop, where visitors can create their unique scent based on selected artworks from the UOB Southeast Asia gallery; Art Therapy by Yoko Choo; and Music Jamming to explore different instruments to express various emotions. Ticketing and registration are required for selected programmes. For more information, visit nationalgallery.sg/gwf2023
SHOP | New mall experience | VivoCity
Get ready to discover an expanded selection of retail and F&B offerings as Singapore’s largest retail and lifestyle destination mall, VivoCity, unveils a refreshed retail and F&B zone.
Spanning over 56,000 sq ft, the reconfigured zone (where Tangs Level 1 is located) will feature a collection of retail, beauty, and F&B brands — both new and old — carefully selected to cater to the diverse needs of shoppers today.
New F&B additions to the refreshed zone will offer a myriad of curated dining selections such as Tiong Bahru Bakery, the largest family-centric outlet for Waa Cow!, the second largest outlet for The Providore, and Japanese-style fluffy souffle pancake house Belle-Ville Pancake & Coffee.
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Fashion and beauty lovers can rejoice at Polo Ralph Lauren’s arrival alongside new beauty brands, including Parfums Christian Dior, Prada, Chloé Atelier des Fleurs and Rituals. As part of the rejuvenated zone, shoppers will also see the return and relocation of existing tenants, including Chanel, the largest Bath & Body Works outlet, and Canadian shoe brand Aldo.
Now downsized, Tangs Level 1 will focus on curating retail brands for the working demographic and families. Similar to Tangs at Tang Plaza, Tangs at VivoCity will have new shop-in-shop concepts like Clarins, Maison Q, Miffy and Hegen; and feature brands such as Albion, SK-II, YSL Beauty, Braun Buffel, and more. The home section on Level 2 remains unchanged.
To celebrate the revamp, VivoCity is offering exciting rewards from now till June 25: Redeem a mystery gift with a minimum spend of $80 mall-wide, or redeem a $20 Tangs voucher and a gift of choice with a minimum spend of $200 mall-wide.
From now till Aug 31, VivoCity will be giving away six million VRPoints for the first 10,000 transactions made with a minimum spend of $20 at any of the stores in the new retail zone. Terms and conditions apply.
DRINK | World Martini Day | House of Suntory
In celebration of World Martini Day on June 17, the House of Suntory has partnered 11 restaurants and bars across Singapore to create unique martinis with its premium Japanese spirits Roku Gin and Haku Vodka throughout June.
Martini lovers will get to try 33 different concoctions in various ways — dirty, dry, wet, sweet, and perfect — throughout the month-long celebration. Each promises clever iterations of the gin or vodka-based cocktail with innovative additions while staying true to its dry, savoury signature profile.
Available from now until June 30, each participating restaurant and bar will present two Roku Martinis and one Haku Martini. They include Akira Back, Anti:Dote, Catfish, Club 5, Crossroads at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, Ginger Lily, Las Palmas, Lumo, Tess Bar & Kitchen, The House Bar, and Vue.
Party at Bayfront | Gastrobeats
Gastrobeats — held in conjunction with i Light Singapore and presented by DBS — has returned to Bayfront Event Space, promising gastronomic delights, live performances, and enjoyable activities for the whole family from now to June 25.
Visitors can fill their stomachs with mouth-watering cuisines served by 50 homegrown food and beverage vendors, groove to live performances by talented local musicians, and delight in fun-filled carnival favourites and bouncy castles.
The DBS zone will feature interactive experiences and Instagrammable visual installations designed around self-care, sustainable living and future-ready themes.
With Carlsberg Smooth Draught as the official beer sponsor, guests can also look forward to some smooth ice-cold honey-hued draught beer to beat the heat. For tickets, visit gastrobeats.com.sg
DO | Rescue and release | Raffles Spa
Show your appreciation to Dad this Father’s Day with a luxurious, sensory escape — a special 150-minute spa experience amidst the holistic sanctuary of Raffles Spa. The wellness journey begins with a 30-minute Urban Facial followed by a 60-minute Rescue and Release Massage derived from traditional Swedish massage techniques to renew, strengthen, and heal the body. To ensure complete relaxation and rejuvenation, dads will also have 60 minutes of bliss using hydrothermal facilities such as a steam bath, sauna and an ice fountain to promote blood circulation and relaxation. Show some extra love and appreciation with a range of stylish and luxurious grooming products by Gentlemen’s Tonic, available at a 20% discount.
This promotion is valid till end-June. For reservations, call 6412 13177 or email rafflesspa.singapore@raffles.com.
