The Business Times
business-time-50
ARTS & DESIGN
·
SUBSCRIBERS

To evolve, a florist firm turns to performance art

Cult botanical design studio This Humid House mounts a large floral installation commenting on colonial histories

google-preferred-sourceAdd BT as a preferred source
Helmi Yusof

Helmi Yusof

Published Thu, Mar 7, 2024 · 06:30 PM
    • The Chamber of the Arts House becomes the unexpected venue for a large-scale performance installation by This Humid House.
    • The Chamber of the Arts House becomes the unexpected venue for a large-scale performance installation by This Humid House. PHOTO: JOVIAN LIM

    DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.

    IN JAPAN, it is common for ikebana (floral arrangement) masters to stage live demonstrations for a public audience, so as to foster a wider appreciation for the delicate art of flower arrangement.

    In Singapore, such events are rare. 

    So when the esteemed botanical studio This Humid House (THH) announced its plans to transform plants and flowers into a large sculptural installation before a live audience, anticipation rose and the S$90 tickets were swiftly snapped up. 

    Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.

    LifestyleArts & Design

    Copyright SPH Media. All rights reserved.

    Reuse this contentFeedback

    TRENDING NOW

    Air India has been one of the foreign carriers most affected by the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East.

    Air India asks Tata, Singapore Airlines for funds after US$2.4 billion loss

    In this economy, the smartest bets might no longer be sitting an ocean away, but are waiting right here at home.

    ‘Boring’ is the new black: The stars are aligning for a Singapore stock market revival

    Malaysia Madani, or Civil Malaysia, is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's slogan encapsulating positive values (such as humanity and strong governance) that would shape policy direction. But the "corporate mafia" claims have now cast the spotlight on governance credibility.

    From 1MDB to ‘corporate mafia’: Is Malaysia facing a new governance test?

    Malaysia ranks 23rd globally on the Milken Institute’s global opportunity index.

    South-east Asian markets account for 8.8% of global capital inflows from 2021 to 2024: report

    Latest T-bills Treasury Bills Results & Interest NewsLatest SSB Singapore Savings Bonds NewsLatest COE Certificate of Entitlement News
    Latest Johor-Singapore SEZ NewsLatest BTO Build To Order & Sales of Balance NewsLatest STI Straits Times Index NewsLatest SGX Dividends, Share Price NewsLatest Bonds Market NewsLatest Singapore Stocks To Buy NewsLatest Singapore Economy News
    View More