Culture

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.

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 AIDS Prevention And Testing

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CULTURE

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.

An installation view of Bagus Pandega’s ‘Gurat Lara (Scars)’, 2026 (Credit: Singapore Art Museum)

Elia Nurvista And Bagus Pandega Explore How Extraction Wears Out Our Planet In Nafasan Bumi~An Endless Harvest

In their first joint exhibition at Singapore Art Museum, Indonesian artists Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega confront ecological exhaustion.

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.

‘Can We Leave Here Alive, Mum’, 2023 (Credit: Lim Xiang Xiong Art Gallery)

Lin Xiang Xiong Turns Art Into A Force For Peace At His Penang Gallery

Singaporean painter Lin Xiang Xiong’s new Penang museum embodies his inspiring quest for peace.

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

Yan Wang Reksten-Monsen Raises Singapore’s Visibility On The Global Ballet Stage

Yan Ballet Academy's founder had a hand in grooming the first Singaporean to qualify for Prix de Lausanne, a prestigious international ballet competition.

Luxury Coffee Table Books Every Stylish Living Room Needs

Artfully curated and endlessly inspiring, these coffee table books transform your home into a gallery of style and story.

Keigo Tanaka performed at the Forest Stage, presented by Defender (Credit: Defender)

Defender Celebrates Sustainable Mobility And Artistic Innovation At Wonderfruit

We took a break from the festivities at Wonderfruit to speak with Garth Turnbull, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Asia Pacific Region, about the Defender’s collaboration with the festival.

"We are a piece of Singapore’s social and economic history," Fong Loo Fern, Managing Director of CYC Tailor, describes her company (Credit: CYC Tailor)

CYC Tailor’s Fong Loo Fern On The Responsibility Of Safeguarding Singapore’s Heritage

Managing Director of homegrown shirtmaker CYC Tailor, Fong Loo Fern, explains why the mission requires more than a business plan.

Dr Beverly Mok pursued her PhD in chemistry and chemical biology at Harvard (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Beverly Mok Advances Therapeutic Strategies For Inherited Retinal Diseases

The senior scientist at the Molecular Engineering Laboratory at A*Star engineers either the DNA or its messengers to address errors.

Paul Lee wears the Grand Seiko SLGC007 from the Evolution 9 Collection (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Paul Lee Offers Recycled Products That Spark Thoughtful Conversations

Plastify's director wants to help people build a more intuitive relationship with materials.