State of the Arts: Aug 2 to 9
SINGAPORE — It’s the end of an era for two institutions. Second-hand bookstore Sunny Bookshop said it would close at the end of the month, while art space Sculpture Square held its final exhibition at its Middle Road premises, which it would be vacating after 15 years. Also in the news: The Arts House has opened a major retrospective on the oft-overlooked Singapore arts impresario Donald Moore; Minister for Communications and Information, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, announced in Parliament that the National Library Board would be refining its processes on book selections and reviews. Actress Janice Koh’s term as Nominated Member of Parliament wrapped up yesterday while, over in Penang, Singaporean talents are participating in the George Town Festival. MAYO MARTIN
SINGAPORE — It’s the end of an era for two institutions. Second-hand bookstore Sunny Bookshop said it would close at the end of the month, while art space Sculpture Square held its final exhibition at its Middle Road premises, which it would be vacating after 15 years. Also in the news: The Arts House has opened a major retrospective on the oft-overlooked Singapore arts impresario Donald Moore; Minister for Communications and Information, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, announced in Parliament that the National Library Board would be refining its processes on book selections and reviews. Actress Janice Koh’s term as Nominated Member of Parliament wrapped up yesterday while, over in Penang, Singaporean talents are participating in the George Town Festival. MAYO MARTIN
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