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Institute Illusions SG, which opened in April 2026, marks the evolution of founder Tommillusions from artist to mentor and community builder (Credit: Tommillusions )

At Institute Illusions SG, Magic Finds Its Stage

Through Institute Illusions SG, founder Tommillusions creates a space where stage magic is performed, taught, and carried forward by its community.

Ring Road Collective founder Zadon Lim was not promoting his music at Art of Golf; he was raising awareness for kids with no access to the arts (Credit: Zadon Lim )

Zadon Lim’s Art Of Golf Charity Tournament Supports Arts Education For Youth In Singapore

Sport, conversation, and giving back united at Art of Golf. The charity tournament, organised by Ring Road Collective, with a+ as official media partner, sought to open doors for the next generation of creatives.

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A soundbar that serves as a striking statement, its sleek, sculptural silhouette suits a wide variety of interiors (Credit: Bang & Olufsen )

With Bang & Olufsen Beosound Premiere, Life Finds A New Rhythm

Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Premiere pairs sculptural design with spatial audio to elevate home entertainment.

Ralph Lauren Home Fall 2026 Saddlebrook Collection 1 (Credit: Ralph Lauren)

Missed Milan Design Week 2026? Here Are The Top Highlights

Under the theme "A Matter of Salone", brands like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Loro Piana led a landscape of installations where archives, materials, and immersive storytelling reshaped design into experience.

Gold, says Moriuchi, is the best eye medicine for humankind (Credit: Keiko Moriuchi)

Why Artist Keiko Moriuchi Believes Gold Is The Key To Seeing the Universe

The last artist invited to join Japan’s radical Gutai movement, Kyoto-based Keiko Moriuchi channels post-war experimentation into glowing, gold-leaf visions of infinity.

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 solo exhibition at STPI, running until 9 May 2026, food, family photos, and UV-lit creatures spark moments of contemplation and conversation.

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The first lions were reintroduced to Phinda in the early 1990s (Credit: andBeyond)

How Phinda Restored Wildlife And Empowered Local Communities In South Africa

In 30 years, andBeyond Phinda has transformed exhausted KwaZulu-Natal farmland into a working blueprint for how regenerative tourism can benefit wildlife, land and communities.

Kalaivanan Balakrishnan first started at Acres as a rescue officer (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Kalaivanan Balakrishnan Spearheads Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation

Acres' CEO believes many people do not understand the illegality of wildlife ownership in Singapore because they do not comprehend the scale of the illegal wildlife trade.

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.

Kelvin Wong believes that sustainability education is about agency (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Kelvin Wong Improves Our Carbon Literacy

Terra SG's co-founder says sustainability conversations that are too technical leave people disengaged.

Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery Singapore is located on 30 Beach Road (Credit: Kwai Fung Hin. )

Hong Kong Art Gallery Kwai Fung Hin Opens First Overseas Outpost In Singapore

The 35-year-old art gallery specialises in 20th-century modern and contemporary art.

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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.