16Jun
Future Tense
Building a Better Post-COVID World
We need to recalibrate our values and mindsets to establish a new paradigm for global cooperation.
16Jun
music for good
Classical Chinese Music, With A Tamil Twist
The Teng Ensemble’s latest series of songs puts the spotlight on Singapore’s migrant workers past and present — and features a Tamil singer that many of them might recognise.
11Jun
The Makers
Ceramics Fit For A Queen, Made In Jalan Besar
Michelle Lim and Ng Seok Har started Mud Rock Ceramics with the intention of getting handmade ceramics into Singaporean homes, but also managed to land in some unexpected places along the way.
04Jun
kitchen nightmares
When Restaurants And Food Delivery Apps Clash, Nobody Wins
The circuit breaker has exposed many faults in Singapore, not least the tenuous relationship between restaurants and food delivery services. Can the two find a harmonious middle ground, or will something have to give?
29May
Sante!
A Magazine’s tasting of Domaine Bonneau du Martray
We said “cheers” to our laptops. Wine masterclasses can get far more scenic and personal despite the lockdown, writes A’s Editor-in-Chief and co-host of the vinous gathering.
28May
turnip up
With The World On Lockdown, People Are Turning To Animal Crossing To Flex Their Fits
Designers like Valentino and Marc Jacobs have launched custom collections in the game, providing a much-needed dose of escapism not just for fashion lovers, but for sufferers of lockdown-induced ennui.
26May
Legacy Plan
How You Can Rest Assured
Legacy is a matter of life — and death. And if you’ve made plans for how you live, there’s no excuse to leave without a plan. Thankfully, such end-of-life conversations aren’t staying buried any longer.
26May
art goes online
Artist Wu Qiong’s Upcoming Digital Exhibition Offers A Peek Behind The Curtain
Known for his ethereal, childlike works, the artist and sculptor brings people into his private studio for an intimate exhibition like never before.
22May
Manners Maketh (Wo)Man
Reforming Chinese Manners, One $23,000 Course At A Time
Mock the redundancy and archaism of finishing schools all you want, but modern etiquette is just what China’s newly baked upper crust needs, and it is Sara Jane Ho’s mission to bring it to them.
20May
The Art of Craft
Show Me Your Maker’s Mark
Perennially stuck in the purgatory between hobby and high art, crafts are poised to soar in prominence as society slows down in the wake of a pandemic. What are the profits and pitfalls of making things by hand in this digital world?
18May
Arts for us
Hey Kid, You’re A Superhero
In a time of anxiety and uncertainty, inclusive arts movement Superhero Me continues to provide special needs children an outlet of expression. We speak to co-founder Jean Loo.
14May
Coronavirus Plan-demic?
The Conspiratorial Style Of Pandemic Politics
The Covid-19 pandemic is fertile ground for conspiracy theorists, who say that the disease is caused by everything from a lab-grown virus to 5G networks.
13May
Art
How Maisy Koh Savours Art Without Having To Buy Everything
As this mum of two girls will have you know, volunteering as a docent at the Singapore Art Museum allows her to discover and indulge in modern masterpieces. She takes us on a tour through her favourite stops.