SPECIAL EVENT
Marking the 100th anniversary of arguably the first horror film ever made – The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari – ArtScience on Screen goes full scream with a spooktastic suite of both onsite and online programmes.
Since striking visual terror upon filmgoers in 1920 with a diabolical mix of murder, mayhem and cautionary consequences of fake news, the film has solidified its legacy across a full century and beyond – from the gothic pallor of Tim Burton to the surrealist dreamscapes of David Lynch, there is always a little Caligari in every horror film found.
At the museum, come and catch limited screenings of the iconic original 1920 film of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in its full restored glory. For those searching for a more unnerving, potent taste of Caligarian expressionism drenched in nightmarish surrealism, don’t miss out on a specially curated series of David Lynch short films.
At the online realm of ArtScience at Home, local musician and producer Fauxe channels the ghoulish energies of Caligari into a livestream musical séance of sorts as part of our monthly ArtScience Late at Home presentation. Join us in a spooky virtual tour featuring some of our biggest past exhibitions and check out our October Screen Zine that unites five local illustrators reimagining Caligari as local folklore, all the while weaving in academic commentaries of horror in architecture and experimental essays as poetic responses to the iconic film.
10 Oct - 6 Nov
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari – 100th Anniversary Screening
In celebrating 100 years of horror films, ArtScience on Screen is proud to chart and showcase the Expressionist legacy of arguably the first horror film ever made - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
10 Oct - 6 Nov
Six Men Getting Sick (1967)
Made during Lynch’s second year in art college, the film consists of six animated loops on a sculptured screen made from casts of Lynch’s own head. Meant as an experiment to see if how his paintings could move, the film eventually became a precursor to the cult hit Eraserhead.
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The Alphabet (1968)
Combining a mix of animation and live-action shots, this film was inspired by a child having a bad dream and reciting the alphabet in a tormented way mid-sleep – a symbolic expression of the fear of learning.
The Grandmother (1970)
Yet another animation/live-action cocktail of pallid horror, the story follows a young boy who ‘concocts’ a grandmother after suffering neglect and abuse from his own parents. The film that shot Lynch into superstardom in the indie filmmaking circles.
The Amputee, Version 1 and Version 2 (1974)
Shot while Eraserhead was in financial limbo and written with and starring Catherine Coulson – enigmatic Log Lady in Twin Peaks – The Amputee is a ‘mirror-image’ dual film consisting of two separate parts where a women attempts to write a letter while Lynch, who plays a nurse, tends to her amputated stumps.
Lumière: Premonitions Following an Evil Deed (1995)
In celebrating the first century of cinema, 40 acclaimed directors were asked to create short films with the Lumiere Brother’s hand-cranked camera. There were 3 rules - a single sequence-shot of 52 seconds; no synchronous sound and only three takes. Lynch took, morphed it, and the result – the most Lynchian thing ever made on screen!
From 10 Oct
Screen Zine goes full scream with a graphic guide to the visual and academic legacy of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari!
15 Oct, 9pm
Artist and musician Fauxe channels the expressionistic energies of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in this special horror edition of ArtScience Late at Home. Join Fauxe in a livestream Q&A as he discusses his unholy practices and approach to this presentation.
16 Oct
Virtual Tour: Scream Scenes!
ArtScience Museum is usually full of friendships and fun, but things may get a little spooky this Halloween season. Curl up in a blanket, lower the lights and be ready to learn about the stories behind some of the spookiest artefacts that the museum was home to.
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Cursed Amethyst from Treasures of the Natural World
Utsuro-bune (hollow ship) from The Universe And Art
World Serpent from SERPENTIform
A papyrus with the Judgement Scene from the Book of the Dead from Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb
30 Oct
Make Your Own: Halloween Stencil
Join Radhiah as she demonstrates on how you can further expand your creativity through stenciling. Discover the basic skills in creating a stencil work this Halloween and create your very own spooktacular prints!
Here are the materials you would need; acrylic sheet, palette knife, brayer, penknife, water soluble ink, tracing paper, drawing block.
Place tracing paper over a design and draw it out.
Cut out each layer of your stencil on a different piece of tracing paper.
The sequence is to spread paint on acrylic sheet, place stencil and lay damp paper to be rolled over.
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SPECIAL EVENT
Let’s Talk About: Where We Live
Every home and neighbourhood in Singapore has different sights, sounds, special things and challenges that are unique to them. Join Jonathan Muk, co-founder of ReadAble, as we explore Jalan Kukoh – a neighbourhood in Singapore – through the eyes of some of their youngest residents.
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TALK
Feeling the Future Talk with Tong Yee
Tong Yee (Co-Founder of The Thought Collective) reflects on emotional resilience and personal leadership in this season of crisis – how it tells us about who we are as societies and states, and reveals powerful wisdom if we care to look. He will also be participating in a Q&A session moderated by Honor Harger (Executive Director, ArtScience Mu
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Tong Yee (Co-Founder of The Thought Collective) reflects on emotional resilience and personal leadership in this season of crisis – how it tells us about who we are as societies and states, and reveals powerful wisdom if we care to look. He will also be participating in a Q&A session moderated by Honor Harger (Executive Director, ArtScience Museum).
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ARTSCIENCE LATE
ArtScience Late at Home with David Finnigan
You’re Safe Till 2024: Deep History, a performance project by writer-performer David Finnigan, is a deep time story about the massive changes taking place on our planet, placed against the story of an Australian family during the 2020 summer bushfires. The performance will be livestreamed on 17 September, 9pm in tandem with a Q&A sessio
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You’re Safe Till 2024: Deep History, a performance project by writer-performer David Finnigan, is a deep time story about the massive changes taking place on our planet, placed against the story of an Australian family during the 2020 summer bushfires. The performance will be livestreamed on 17 September, 9pm in tandem with a Q&A session.
