The electonic music duo Schnitt—Amelie Duchow (Germany) and Marco Monfardini (Italy)—and Japanese calligrapher Aoi Yamaguchi present Calligraton, exploring the subtle and profound dialogue between sound and the art of shodō. In this work, two seemingly distant expressive forms—electronic composition and Japanese calligraphy—intersect in a shared language of gesture, rhythm, and presence. Yamaguchi’s brush moves across Japanese gasen paper in a disciplined dance that merges posture, breath, and the energy of each mark. The work invites viewers to witness the invisible energy behind each mark, to sense the intimate relationship between movement and sound, and to experience the space where time, gesture, and technology converge in a delicate, living harmony.
The event is part of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival (AECFest) 2025 - Closing Curtain programme organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). AECFest is a public arts festival that celebrates the artistic diversity of Asia and Europe by fostering dialogue and exchange among artists from the two regions. Presented by ASEF since 2018, the Festival features a wide range of programmes—including performances, exhibitions, and roundtables—that highlight the most compelling contemporary art forms and practices. Its travelling format, hosted annually in a different country alternating between Asia and Europe, actively engages local communities across nations.
The event is included in the official programme commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Italy and Singapore and Japan — presenting unique collaborations between Italy and Japan.
Concept + Music: SCHNITT
Video: Marco Monfardini
Live calligraphy: Aoi Yamaguchi
Length: 40 min
There will be a Q&A with the artists after the show.
Advisory:
Admission: General - Free seating
Recommended for ages 5+ with adult accompaniment. For the audience’s enjoyment of the show, parents of children who are excessively noisy will be encouraged to bring them out of the theatre until they are ready to come back in. We seek your kind understanding on this matter.
No photography, video and/or audio recording are allowed during the performance.
No outside food or beverages are allowed in the theatre.
IMPORTANT: This event is free by registration. A SGD 10 deposit is required to secure your seat. If you attend the event the deposit will be refunded. Please note that the refund process may take 5 to 30 business days, depending on the attendee's payment method and bank.
