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Richard Crawford first came up with the Secret Theatre concept while living in New York in 2008 (Credit: Secret Theatre)

Shock, Secrecy And Suspense: Crawford Redefines Immersive Theatre

Secret Theatre's director returns to Singapore this month with a spectacle full of fantastical twists and turns.

ART SG Director Yang Shuyin Talks About The Fair's Second Edition

ART SG is returning for its second edition and fair director Yang Shuyin wants you to bring walking shoes.

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Milan's Dazio di Levante in Piazza Sempione is the venue for Bulgari's Serpenti 75 Years of Infinite Tales exhibition, taking place from October 11 to November 19 (Credit: Bulgari)

Bulgari's Serpenti Factory & 75 Years Of Infinite Tales Exhibition Come to Milan

Bulgari marks the 75th anniversary of the iconic Serpenti with an exhibition in Milan, its fifth stop.

Meet The Girl From Ipoh Painting The World's Biggest Stars

What began as a hobby has led to her painting portraits of celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay. Chan Karwai reflects on her journey.

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Rolex Testimonee Yuja Wang is one of the most celebrated musicians of her generation (Credit: Rolex)

Rolex Testimonee Yuja Wang Is One Of The Greatest Musicians Of Our Generation

She discusses her artistry, wellsprings of inspiration, and the trajectory of her remarkable success.

David Carson Goes Bold For The Macallan Colour Collection

The American graphic designer shares his philosophy behind The Macallan Colour Collection and why the whisky brand feels like an old friend.

Li Tianbing in his studio. Photo courtesy of the artist and Opera Gallery

Artist Li Tianbing On The East-West Dichotomy & Memories Of His Late Father

Li tells us about his art-making journey, his relationship with his father, and why his creative process is akin to being in a prison.

Visionary Designer Philippe Starck On His Poetic Collaboration With Perrier

The French industrial designer and architect tells us about his design philosophy and why he doesn't believe in trends.

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The youngest of four children, Hannes Schmid was born in Switzerland in 1946 (Credit: Hannes Schmid. )

Cannibals, Rock 'N' Roll & Social Reform: The Incredible Tales Of Madman Hannes Schmid

A prominent adventurer, photographer and artist, the now-humanitarian opens up about some of the wildest chapters of his life and why he is attempting to save exploited Cambodian children.

Galek Yangzom with her father and former prime minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay

Galek Yangzom Is The Young Artist Turning Bhutan's Symbols Into Art

Young Bhutanese artist Galek Yangzom turned a childhood of colouring on walls into a passion—something her father and former Bhutanese prime minister always encouraged.

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Arthur Fong, chair of the Singapore Lyric Opera

Meet The Man Popularising Western Opera In An Asian Country

Love triangles, intrigue, and plotting may sound like a Korean drama, but you can find similar themes in Western opera as well, says Arthur Fong, chairman of the Singapore Lyric Opera.

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Boi Kwong has thus far put out two films about the dark underbelly of Singaporean society (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Boi Kwong Is In The Thick Of Disrupting The Singaporean Film Landscape

The film director is behind the recently-released neo-noir thriller Geylang, which earned a nomination at the recent Golden Horse Awards.

Daniel Arsham poses with his eroded bronze Lee Kuan Yew sculpture

Daniel Arsham Honours Singapore's Past In The "Now Is Not The Time" Exhibition

The contemporary artist shares how time and nostalgia has influenced his works.

Le Bristol Paris ventures into the metaverse with L’H3ritageClub (Credit: Le Bristol Paris)

Le Bristol Paris Is A Time Capsule Of French Elegance

Since opening its doors in April 1925, the legendary five-star Le Bristol Paris has maintained its French roots and traditions while keeping up with the times with an NFT club.

Bullseye. Shot in Marbella, Spain in 2006

Life Goes On: A Photo Essay By Lionel Leo

He held his first camera at 11. Today, this long and meandering journey culminates in Lionel Leo's first solo exhibition. We dive into his photos.

Chloe Chiu is a collector of Japanese contemporary art

How A Childhood Fascination Became A Japanese Art Collection

Thanks to manga and anime, art collector Chloe Chiu developed an obsession with Japanese contemporary art.

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Santu Song Is The Chinese Artist You Need To Take Note Of

Known for her work with colours and flowers, Santu Song is expanding her work beyond China. Her first stop: Singapore.

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The Maroquinerie de Louviers—the latest in a series of planned Hermès leather workshops (Credit: Iwan Baan)

Inside Hermès' Maroquinerie de Louviers, Its Latest Leather Workshop

A new Hermès leather workshop in Normandy is both an architectural beauty as well as a feat of clever eco-conscious design. But at the heart of it lies a human-centric approach to craftsmanship that Hermès embodies.