Artist Shubigi Rao and curator Ute Meta Bauer form the first women‐led team to represent Singapore at the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Arte 2022). The presentation of Pulp III: A Short Biography of the Banished Book marks the midpoint of Rao’s 10‐year project, Pulp, which explores the history of book destruction and its impact on the future of knowledge. The exhibition created for the Singapore Pavilion takes the form of a book, a film and a paper maze, exploring topics such as endangered languages, public and alternative libraries, as well as regional print communities in historic print centres such as Venice and Singapore. There will be a presentation of the exhibition in Singapore next year.

When April 23 to November 27

Where The Pavilion of Singapore, Arsenale’s Sale d’Armi, Venice

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Known for its dynamic creation and presentation of Singaporean and international works, the annual Singapore International Festival of Arts returns with a new festival director. Natalie Hennedige, the artistic director of contemporary performance company Cake, will helm three editions until 2024. With the guiding title of The Anatomy of Performance, a recurring theme throughout her three‐year arc, Hennedige unpacks the idea of what “performance” encompasses, within physical and virtual spaces, and across theatre, music, dance, film and visual arts. The subtitle changes each year; this year’s edition, which runs from May 20 to June 5, focuses on Ritual. It will look at our common experiences through the lenses of time, artefacts or symbolic objects, and clothing, as well as gestures or significant actions.

When May 20 to June 5

Where Various locations

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Discover the latest trends in furniture, interiors and design when the inaugural Find – Design Fair Asia opens here in September during Singapore Design Week. Featuring country pavilions, global brands and independent designers from around the world, the trade fair has a hybrid format that allows visitors access before, during and after the event. Participating brands include Bull & Stein, Jung Asia and Erco Lighting. There will also be a specially curated Southeast Asian showcase of emerging design talent from the region. Touted as the Asian edition of Salone del Mobile, the world’s biggest furniture and design fair, Find – Design Fair Asia seeks to inspire new exchanges and collaborations. There are at least three editions planned, from 2022 to 2024.

When September 22 to 24

Where Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956

The original night race, and Asia’s only street race, on the Formula 1 calendar returns to the Marina Bay Street Circuit this year. It was announced this January that Singapore will continue to host the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for another seven years, until 2028. Besides ensuring that health and safety protocols are in place for everyone involved in the event this year, race organiser Singapore GP and the Singapore Tourism Board will work together to reduce its carbon footprint, looking at various initiatives such as switching to renewable energy sources and sustainable materials.

When September 30 to October 2

Where Marina Bay

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