27Nov 21

Fine strokes

Inside Chua Mia Tee’s First Solo Institutional Exhibition In Nearly 30 Years

The iconic artist’s oeuvre includes rarely seen sculptures and sketches, plus vivid documentation of Singapore’s urbanisation journey.

20Oct 21

Art Fair

Who To Watch At Asia Now 2021, According To Its Founder Alexandra Fain

In Paris, Europe’s boutique art fair dedicated to Asian contemporary art (21 to 24 October) spotlights Iran.

28Apr 21

The Tyranny Of Sameness

The Case For A Thought Rebellion

Living in an echo chamber is limiting, divisive and dangerous. Only by venturing into the less palatable can we truly begin to have meaningful conversations and shift the needle.

15Jan 21

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.

29Jul 20

delicate works

A Closer Look At Chinese Porcelain

With fewer than 100 practising guangcai artisans in Guangzhou, the once celebrated form of Chinese porcelain that used to be popular with the world’s royalty is now on the verge of dying out.

30Jan 20

New Me, Who This

80 Percent Of New Year’s Resolutions Fail By February — We Ask Experts How To Make Resolutions That Will Last.

After January fades away, so do most resolutions — but perhaps we’re doing it wrong. Here’s how to make good habits that’ll last more than a month.

16Jan 20

White Wash

This Year’s Oscar Nominations Prove That Hollywood Just Can’t Get Enough Of White Men

The world doesn’t just consist of them, but Hollywood certainly acts like it does.

18Nov 19

Cultural Preservation

How Sulwhasoo Is Making Tradition Modern Again

The Korean beauty brand has made cultural preservation its mission.

12Sep 19

Singapore Ink

Art In The Name Of Good

Even with the tattooing industry in Singapore under heavier scrutiny recently, several artists prove that their art and presence can still be a force for good.

18Jun 19

Silver Screen

‘It’s Never Just About The Radishes’

Singapore’s up-and-coming auteurs talk about creating local flavours on film.

17Jun 19

Cultural Immersion

Who Wants to Be A Chinese Opera Superstar?

The Asian Civilisation Museum will make your wayang dreams come true.

02Jun 19

Art-chitecture

Re-Building Rotterdam’s Untold Chinese History

The reincarnation of the Fenix building in Rotterdam recalls its Chinese immigrant roots.