Art

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.

Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand selling for US$2.5 million

A Case For Steinway Pianos As An Alternative Asset Investment Class

Whisky, wine and fine art are some examples of commodities being classified as robust alternative investments. Steinway pianos, however, have emerged as a viable choice.

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Semi Permanent Festival Of Creativity & Design Makes Its Debut In Singapore

'Semi Permanent: City Utopia'—as part of Audi Singapore’s House of Progress showcase—is a capsule edition of its creativity and design festival and is set to be a line-up of free design-focused events.

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The A+ Edit Of Cultural Travel Spots To Discover

For your fill of culture, our editorial team selects their favourite spots around the globe.

At the back of the Pagani Huayra Roadster BC, there are six exhaust pipes (Credit: Pagani)

The Pagani Huayra Roadster BC Is Almost A Myth

What can $14 million get you? A penthouse in town. Perhaps a work of art. Or driving this beauty.

The Latest Lotos Eyewear Collection Is A Stunner Inspired By Egyptian History

Inspired by Egyptian queen Nefertiti, the new Lotos collection, dubbed The Eyes of Nefertiti, continues pushing the design boundaries of luxury eyewear.