Culture

Rirkrit Tiravanija’s works provoke viewers to “say yes” and take on the unknown and its possibilities (Credit: STPI)

At Rirkrit Tiravanija’s “Say Yes To Everything”, Eating Is Part Of The Experience

In Rirkrit Tiravanija's “Say Yes To Everything” at STPI, running until 9 May 2026, food, family photos, and UV-lit creatures spark moments of contemplation and conversation.

Junie Foo was the first woman to occupy a management position in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s corporate banking division for Asia and Oceania (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Junie Foo Reminds Us That Kindness Is Not Weakness, But Strength

Singapore Kindness Movement’s chairperson also wants us to remember that compassionate accountability remains an option.

Rolex Awards 2026 Honour 5 Extraordinary Women Protecting Our Planet

Marking 50 years of the Rolex Awards, Rolex names five women from China, Indonesia, the US, Nigeria, and Peru, as its 2026 Laureates.

The quaint old town of Cáceres, a Unesco World Heritage Site, draws many visitors every year (Credit: Extremadura Tourist Board)

Extremadura Uncovered: Castles, Convents, And Spain’s Historic Paradores

Medieval magic unfolded in Extremadura, with its rustic Roman ruins and charming paradors.

An installation view of neugerriemschneider’s booth (Credit: Art SG 2026)

Singapore Collectors Embrace Thoughtful Buying At Art SG and S.E.A. Focus 2026

Art SG and S.E.A. Focus 2026 in January were characterised by discernment, strategic buying, and evolution. These Singapore collectors share their insights.

Fernando Botero famously stated that he did not paint “fat” people, but rather explored volume and ‘The Dancers’ from “Garden Grandeur” “voluptuousness” in his art (Credit: The Botero Foundation)

Monumentality Meets Immersive Art At The Botero In Singapore Exhibition

Botero's eldest son, Fernando Botero Zea, reflects on the power and pleasure behind the art.

Chronos Kwok first became involved with Action for Aids Singapore as a volunteer counsellor over two decades ago (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Chronos Kwok Campaigns For Greater Access To HIV Prevention And Testing

Action for Aids' executive director hopes for a national risk-reduction treatment programme to be enacted to address systemic barriers at scale.

Gilbert Goh spent the better part of last year in Cairo and Beirut, Lebanon, just to stay close to what’s happening on the ground (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Gilbert Goh Has Fundraised $7 Million For Palestinians In Gaza So Far

This humanitarian helped establish a polyclinic, an early childcare centre for orphans, and several field kitchens.

The Circus Matters Even More In The Age Of AI, Says The Artistic Director Of Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza

More than eight million spectators have seen Kooza perform in over 70 cities spanning five continents since its debut in 2007.

Aarthi Sankar was formerly SPCA's executive director (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Aarthi Sankar Grants The Wishes Of Critically Ill Children

Make-A-Wish Singapore’s CEO navigates growing complexity in governance, regulations, and risks to bring hope and joy to paediatric patients.

Rachel Ong is a Member of Parliament representing the Telok Blangah division of Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Rachel Ong Nurtures Disability Beneficiaries Into Decision-makers

The Purple Parade’s chairman makes it possible for them to lead in workplaces, community groups, and civic spaces.

Eunice Yeo’s Wings Raises Funds For Young Hearts Through Purpose-driven Art

Eunice Yeo transforms discarded glass into a modular, sculptural installation called 'Wings’ in her latest creation.

As Raymond Wong, co-owner of Rumah Kim Choo emphasises, the kebaya symbolises the way we live in Singapore (Credit: Jaems Chua )

Evolving The Nonya Kebaya For The Future: Raymond Wong Of Rumah Kim Choo Explains Why

What does it mean to be a custodian of Singapore’s cultural heritage? Raymond Wong, co-owner of Rumah Kim Choo and a Nonya kebaya designer, reveals.

Sarees are more than just garments, says Rani Kumar, who established Dakshaini Silks in 1992. They are living expressions of heritage (Credit: Dakshaini Silks)

Rani Kumar Of Dakshaini Silks Keeps The Sari Alive In Modern Singapore

More than a garment, the sari is a cultural story handed down from generation to generation, says Rani Kumar, Founder & Managing Director of Dakshaini Silks.

The Bala Boys Earned A Spot On A Times Square Billboard in New York City

The Singaporean twins do not see themselves themselves as musicians or healers, but as cultural changemakers.

The socially reclusive youths that Impart works with can be divided into three categories (Credit: ChatGPT. )

Shut In: The Rise Of Social Reclusion Among Youths In Singapore

Local youth charity Impart supported some 50 socially reclusive youths over the past two years. Contrary to popular belief, it says, online gaming and social media are protective barriers when it comes to social reclusion.

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Yan Wang Reksten-Monsen was previously a dancer at the Shanghai Ballet Company (Credit: Mun Kong. )