With a broad range of cultural influences finding places of intersection in Singapore, it’s one of the most exciting places in the world to visit these days. It’s a very unique place, a city state with a long history as a major world port, and it always seems to be just a little bit ahead of the rest of the world. It’s a spectacular place to see new fashions, new art, and the latest trends in design and technology, and it’s also a splendid place to escape from the repetitions of everyday life. Guests here are constantly surprised at how much there is to see and do here, and there’s certainly something for everyone.
In culinary terms, it’s one of the most delicious places on earth, with the wide variety of foods available due to the rich combination of Malay, Indian, and Chinese cultures. There are also some fantastic Italian restaurants in the city, owing to the ready and constant supply of fresh seafood and other ingredients to make for a perfect meal. There are other Italian influences here, too, as evidenced by the wonderful and intriguing projects sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute in Singapore. In 2008, they sponsored a magnificent public art project, Power Station.
This was initiated by the very prolific Stefano Cagol, an artist based in Trento, and currently doing a residency in New York City. As part of the Singapore Biennale, Power Station was a multi-layered project that took place all over the city. A van would park, playing national anthems of different nations, with the intention of investigating the phenomenon of power in the world today. Spectators were invited to interact, and to reflect on their own notions of power, while considering the many levels of power that translate in the realm of nationhood. The artist asked fascinating questions about some of the most pressing issues of the day, and continues to ask important questions as his work continues to move forward.
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