[LIFESTYLE] Balestier Market Collective

Time: 7PM – 9PM

Venue: Level 1, Epigram Coffee Bookshop

Balestier Market Collective presents local brands, drinks and bites.

[SCREENING] RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA

Time: 7PM – 9PM

Venue: Level 3, The Main Deck, SAM Corporate Office, #03-07

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RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA
Directed by Stephen Nomura Schible (USA/Japan)
In Japanese and English with English subtitles | 2017 | 102 min | PG

This captivating documentary by Stephen Nomura Schible delves into the remarkable life and musical journey of Ryuichi Sakamoto, a true pioneer and one of the most influential artists of our era. Witness Sakamoto's evolution, from his groundbreaking techno-pop beginnings to his Academy Award-winning film scores. The film explores how his music has consistently reflected his personal experiences and social conscience, particularly his powerful voice against nuclear power following the Fukushima disaster. As Sakamoto battled cancer, his creative spirit remained undimmed, culminating in a moving and profound new masterpiece. RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA (2017) offers an intimate portrait of a complex and inspiring artist, revealing the man behind the music that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Join us for a post-screening dialogue after the film. Details about the speakers will be announced soon.

This screening is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey.

About the Filmmaker
Stephen Nomura Schible is a filmmaker who is deeply connected to and bridges the gap between Japanese and international productions. Raised in Tokyo, he pursued his passion for film at NYU and assisted acclaimed documentarian Kazuo Hara. He also served as a producer's representative for renowned Japanese films like Shinji Aoyama's Eureka and Naomi Kawase's Firefly, and oversaw co-productions like H-Story by Nobuhiro Suwa. For Sofia Coppola's Oscar-winning Lost in Translation, he handled all Japanese aspects of the production. Schible further explored music through the documentary Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J (BBC, PBS). In 2017, he embarked on his directorial debut with the feature film, RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA (2017).

[PERFORMANCE] Immerse Yourself in Shadows and Movement

Time: 7.30PM & 8.45PM (2 sessions)

Venue: Level 1, Gallery 1

Free (General admission fees to the exhibition apply)

Be captivated by a unique interplay of breath, shadows and movement as dancers respond to the installation in Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey. This performance explores themes of perception, space and the human condition, echoing the visual wonder of Eliasson's work.

About the Choreographer
Jieying Nah is a freelance dance artist, choreographer and full-time dance educator from Singapore. Graduating from London Contemporary Dance School, Jieying worked for projects with James Cousins Company and Matsena Productions in the UK. From 2019 – 2022, she was part of The Human Expression Dance Company as a full-time professional dancer. Her recent interest lies in researching how different aspects of dancing, both physically and mentally, awareness and happiness to the community.

This performance is held inside Symbiotic seeing.

[TOUR] Staff Picks

Time: 8PM – 8.30PM

Venue: Level 1, Gallery 1

Free (General admission fees to the exhibition apply)

Curious to know what the favourite artworks of our SAM staff are? Come meet the people behind the scenes and journey into the world of contemporary art.

Join Gabrielle Lee from SAM’s Learning team as she shares insightful anecdotes and thoughts about her favourite works in our latest exhibition!