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February 2015 Issue one
You are receiving the first issue of
because we know or assume you have an interest in the arts - the performing arts or visual arts -
and you'll notice we have a distinct bias for theatre, literary arts and art exhibitions/galleries. But we're open to all the creative arts, whether for practitioners, students or just art lovers!
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Art Gallery of the Month 
Sundaram Tagore - Gillman Barracks
Exhibition by Hiroshi Senju: The Japanese master, 57, noted worldwide for his sublime waterfall and cliff images, has been among the top-selling artists at Art Stage Singapore continues here until 15 March. Then watch out for.....
"Through the Mind's Eye"
Kim Joon and Hosook Kang
MARCH 20 - MAY 10, 2015
Sundaram tagore for More
This is the man himself, Sundaram Tagore, owner and operator of his galleries in New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Do you know who this is? 
Steve Dixon is a world-renowned academic, researcher and interdisciplinary artist with a distinguished career in both higher education leadership and the professional creative industries.He joined LASALLE College of the Arts as its sixth President in February 2012.After graduating with a drama degree from Manchester University in 1977, Professor Dixon became an actor and worked in theatre, film and television with many of the UK's leading directors including Steven Berkoff, Michael Blakemore, and the current and former directors of the National Theatre, Nicholas Hytner and Richard Eyre.In 1984, Dixon appeared on Coronation Street as a taxi driver escorting the long serving character Elsie Tanner out of Weatherfield after 24 years on the show and 45 years on the street. Steve has continued to direct and perform, particularly with his own company The Chameleons Group (established 1994) which tours internationally with spectacular multimedia performance. Find out more
LA SALLE Open House on Saturday 14 March. Don't miss it. For more go to
La Salle College of the Arts |
Share the good news about your favourite books, plays, galleries, theatres and all other creative arts and events in Singapore. This issue is decidedly our take on what's coming up - with a strong focus on the people involved with books, theatre and creative arts - and what we want you to hear about. But it's an avenue of opportunity for you and all arts lovers. We welcome all ideas, events, illustrations, book reviews and contributions. Keep your items brief and provide a reliable link for more information, orders or bookings. This is a private enterprise - or more correctly a social enterprise - so we welcome support, sponsorship and/or advertising.
Ken Hickson
editor, the avenue
ken@fifthavenue.asia
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Best remembered here for his "Singapore Sketchbook" - the first of many delightful watercolour books - he has also "painted" many a black and white house for happy owners/tenants over the years. His latest completed book is "Bahamas Sketchbook". Will there be more? Of course, says Graham, in Singapore this past week before flitting off on an assignment to Bali. Next one will have a decidedly European flavour, to sit alongside Amsterdam, London and Oxford collections, no doubt. 
writer Colin Cheong, is really Benny's story - of how his faith and the faith his friends placed in him, turned him from a hard-core heroin addict into a restaurant boss. Benny Se Teo had many obstacles to overcome before establishing his successful Eighteen Chefs' chain. Read the book and try the b food. Published in Singapore by Armour Publishing. 
the Writers Talking Series at SMU's Wee Kim Wee Centre on Tuesday 24 February 5.30pm to hear what Tan Siok Sun and Meria Chand have to say. You are advised to register first. 
W. Turner's life in the last quarter century, it focus on the painter's journey after the death of his father where he stays with the country aristocracy, visits brothels, becomes a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, and lastly lives incognito in Chelsea and dies. Timothy Spall plays the iconic painter in the film, now showing in Singapore cinemas. 
Singapore (at The Hub) and started Publishizer as a crowd publishing platform for authors. This is the ultimate for self-publishing writers and has already set a number of authors on the road to success. Guy also gives some good advice on how to start - and finish. He says anyone can "fund your book with preorders from a crowd of readers and publish with total freedom". Much more to read and try. 
