15Jan
HE FOR SHE
Why Is Femininity Still So Devalued?
And does feminism require the dismantling of masculinity’s supremacy? Here’s where we are in the battle of the sexes.
07Dec
art is life
Helen Britton Treads The Fine Line Between Art And Jewellery
For artist-jeweller Helen Britton’s creations, recycled plastics offer as much aesthetic value as precious stones.
26Nov
ALL ABOARD
Travel (Back In Time) On The Orient Express
The historical luxury train line comes alive as a pop-up exhibition at Gardens By the Bay opening on 12 December.
17Nov
give us a smile
What Does Feminism Meme To You?
Reimagined by feminists, the Internet meme is no longer just a funny gif that captures “That Feeling When”, but a tool that also packs a punch when it comes to battling the patriarchy.
11Nov
Plant Fever
Money Does Grow On Trees
From hobby to commodity — why houseplants have evolved from just being a form of therapy.
06Nov
Trees of Life
Photographer Melisa Teo captures the trees of Paris
With a new book and a solo exhibition at the Alliance Française de Singapour, the Singaporean reminds us of the spiritual link between man and nature, and that we’re all “light and colour”.
05Nov
encore!
For Singapore’s Arts Scene, The Show Must Go On
Singapore’s theatre and performing arts scene has suffered a huge blow due to the pandemic. While it may take some time for the sector to return to its former vibrancy, the community is doing all it can to stay afloat and to continue making art.
02Nov
Happy
Toxic Positivity: A Cultural History From Voltaire To Pixar
The pressure to be constantly upbeat undermines mental health, and has been conveniently linked to social media. The past, however, reveals that toxic positivity is a far older and complex menace.
27Oct
Made For China
How The Chinese Market Transformed Hollywood
The impact of China’s box office on Western entertainment extends far beyond the icy reception of Disney’s live-action Mulan. Is this curtains for Tinseltown as we know it, and are Chinese cash cows really at fault?
20Oct
personality test
A Swab From Circle DNA Will Tell You Everything You Want To Know About Yourself — And Then Some
Circle DNA’s Danny Yeung is making the future of your health accessible with genetic tests available at Watsons. A quick swab and a couple of weeks’ wait, and life-changing reports are at your fingertips nicely organised in an app.
16Oct
Build Back Better
Capitalism Post-Covid Must Create A More Resilient, Cohesive And Sustainable World
We need a Great Reset of our economies, politics and societies to lend a voice to those who have been left behind by the pandemic.
14Oct
The great mashup
Will The Next Most Famous Artist go viral?
Hafiiz Karim is growing a following by liberating classical muses from museum confines to enjoy new life as modern-day influencers.
12Oct
Plant Base
How Geopolitics And History Shaped Singapore’s Natural Landscape Over The Centuries
Artist Marvin Tang uncovers documented garden narratives and reimagines the greenery in a new light.