Culture

With his artworks, South Korean artist Lee explores the relationship between humans and nature (Credit: Claire Dorn)

At 90, Artist Lee Ufan Turns A Medieval Palace Into A Meditation On Space And Silence

While guiding us through his new solo exhibition, South Korean artist Lee Ufan reflects on six decades of exploring space, time, nature, and the invisible relationships that shape our world.

Anbarasu Rajendran believes a future-ready social service model should be proactive rather than reactive (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Anbarasu Rajendran Opens Doors for Singapore’s Indian Community

Sinda’s CEO strengthens the support systems that enable Singapore’s Indian community to become more resilient and self-reliant.

David Fogarty previously led ESG consulting and sustainability services across the Asia Pacific at CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (Credit: Mun Kong. )

David Fogarty Pushes Companies Beyond Green Promises

United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore’s CEO and executive director helps businesses make sustainability decisions within the constraints of cost, risk, and imperfect information.

Lyn Sia Rosmarin pushes back on the idea that social impact is an expensive luxury for SMEs, which account for 99 percent of Singapore’s enterprises (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Lyn Sia Rosmarin Helps Businesses Prove Their Impact

Pandan Initiative's founder turns corporate purpose into practical programmes, clearer outcomes, and tools the wider social sector can use.

At Ambassador Hotel Zurich, history meets with the intimacy of a smaller property constructed in 1899 (Credit: Small Luxury Hotels of the World. )

Where To Find Switzerland’s Most Intimate Luxury Hotels

In Switzerland, Small Luxury Hotels of the World grows through independent properties that offer something global hotel chains cannot easily replicate: a strong sense of place and personal service.

The team from A*Star Innovation Factory@SIMTech produced more than 20 prototypes before deciding on the current anti-chiral triangle pattern (Credit: A*STAR Innovation Factory@SIMTech for Castomize)

How TessaCast Reimagined The Orthopaedic Cast

Singapore-designed TessaCast combines 4D printing and a flexible lattice structure to make wearing an orthopaedic cast more comfortable.

The event's VIP Buyer Programme will connect qualified buyers with exhibitors through curated, pre-scheduled meetings (Credit: FIND - Design Fair Asia)

FIND – Design Fair Asia 2026 Lands In Bangkok, Sparking New Conversations On Asian Design

Taking place from 26 to 28 November 2026, the design fair brings international brands, industry leaders, and conversations on Asian design to the Thai capital.

“London’s West End Rising Stars” Raises Funds For Arts Programmes For Underserved Kids

Produced by British Theatre Playhouse, this one-night-only musical on 24 October at Capitol Theatre brings together West End stars for an evening of music, dance and drama.

Exhibition view of “Resonance Project: The Cave” at Lyon Biennale in 2024 (Credit: Oliver Beer)

Oliver Beer Paints With Music, Transforming Invisible Sound Into Visible Art

From French prehistoric caves to his London studio, British artist Oliver Beer transforms sound into breathtaking abstractions that resonate across people, places, and time.

Greater productivity does not necessarily mean greater abundance

Will Money Still Matter In 2036?

Elon Musk recently predicted that money will be irrelevant in 10 years. But as AI and robotics revolutionise production, scarcity may not vanish, just shift. This raises urgent questions about value, ownership, and who benefits from an age of abundance.

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The engineering beneath Olympian Eileen Gu’s Airo Dress took A.A.Murakami more than six months to develop (Credit: A.A.Murakami)

The Ephemeral Technology Behind Eileen Gu’s Bubble-filled Met Gala Dress

British-Japanese artistic duo Alexander Groves and Azusa Murakami, the minds behind Eileen Gu’s bubble dress at the Met Gala, reveal how they give shape to the impermanent.

Singapore Index (Istana Open House 1), 1992 (Credit: Tan Pin Pin)

See Filmmaker Tan Pin Pin’s Early Photographs At Her “Singapore Index” Exhibition

At the 10th Singapore International Photography Festival, Tan revisits a remarkable archive of 2,800 photographs documenting everyday Singapore in 1991.

Michael Lim Protects Migrant Workers' Dignity

Migrant Workers’ Centre's executive director ensures those who help keep Singapore running are not overlooked when they need support.

Wool sweater with detachable cuffs, wool trousers, and distressed calfskin lace-ups, all from Prada (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

John Lim Lets Plants Speak For Place

The botanical designer and founder of This Humid House uses botanicals and settings to explore identity, memory, and belonging.

Cotton shirt & wool blazer, from Louis Vuitton. Trousers, Tay's own (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

Alan Tay Challenges What Buildings Should Be

The architect and founding partner of Formwerkz Architects uses intentional friction and typological experimentation to shape human interaction.

Dr Francis Wong has achieved key breakthroughs like pioneering cell-free injectable regeneration based on mesenchymal stromal cell exosomes (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Francis Wong Is Singapore’s First Orthopaedic Surgeon-scientist With A PhD In Cartilage Regeneration

Oxford Cartilage & Sports Centre's medical director drives the field forward through clinical practice, research, and innovation.

Cotton dress, nylon mesh coat, embroidered socks, and calfskin mules, all from Prada (Credit: Stefan Khoo)

Olivia Lee On Making Ideas Tangible

The industrial designer and founder of Olivia Lee studio reflects on AI, cultural influence, and why design’s future lies in making the intangible tangible.

Trung Bao Nguyen recently participated in Apple’s Here’s to the Dreamers campaign, which celebrates creative trailblazers across Southeast Asia (Credit: Apple. )

Trung Bao Nguyen Turns Beatboxing Into A Springboard For Visual Art And Technology

The winner of the World Beatbox Camp 2017 solo category wants to make it possible to see and feel sound.

Derek Lau previously spent more than a decade as CEO and board member of Temasek-owned Heliconia Capital Management (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Derek Lau Champions Involved Fatherhood And Workplace Change

Centre for Fathering’s chairman sets a high standard for modern parenting and works with employers to create father-friendly workplaces.

Wool polo shirt, linen blend vest and jacket, all from Loro Piana (Credit: Stefan Khoo)

Gabriel Tan Rethinks Sustainable Design

The product designer and founder of Gabriel Tan Studio, reflects on designing between Singapore and Portugal and why sustainability begins with questioning what we make.

Ida Ng, CEO of Helu-Trans Group, models a piece from the 2026 ‘Malai’ Series (Credit: Punsiri Siriwetchapun)

Thai Textile Artist Jarupatcha Achavasmit Weaves Metal Into Sculptural Art

Thai artist Jarupatcha Achavasmit transforms discarded metals into woven sculptures and wearables, turning industrial waste into a medium for memory, labour, and the stories materials carry.