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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” Kaws

Everything You Need To Know About The Audemars Piguet X Kaws Collaboration

Limited to 250 pieces, the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” is the ultimate collectible for watch and art lovers.

Claudia Poh and her team develop products based on their functions (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Claudia Poh Empowers People With Difficulty Dressing Themselves

Werable's founder is a pioneer of adaptive fashion in Singapore.

Oliver Truesdale-Jutras was previously head chef at Open Farm Community (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Oliver Truesdale-Jutras Spearheads Green Initiatives In Local Kitchens

Singapore’s F&B Sustainability Council chairman currently leads the sustainability efforts of dining concepts by The Lo & Behold Group.

Marcus Oh honours the art of printing in a responsible and forward-thinking way (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Marcus Oh Turns Paper Offcuts Into Sustainable Stationery

Print N Matters’ founder also incorporates environmentally friendly practices into the company’s printing and supply chain.

Ho Kheng Lian is also the founder of Open Circles, an initiative that strives towards positive impact (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ho Kheng Lian Helps Young Entrepreneurs Navigate Business

A Red Club x Cartier member, Turn Capital’s general partner supports initiatives that improve entrepreneurs’ livelihoods.

Perng Aw works with businesses keen on entering or expanding in Asia-Pacific and the UAE

Perng Aw Builds Communities For Businesses To Broaden Their Reach

Designing Communities' co-founder believes investing in communities is inextricably linked to social impact.

Harijanto "Hari" Setiawan and his ‘Passage of Clouds’ for the 2023 Asia Pacific Orchid Conference

Boenga Founder Harijanto Setiawan Uses Floral Design To Make Positive Impact

What beauty means to Boenga’s award-winning floral designer Harijanto Setiawan.

Previously, Tay worked as a photojournalist

Artist Wei Leng Tay's Abstract Works Are Full Of Rich Narratives

The Singaporean multimedia artist’s new exhibition—“Staring into Voids and Blues”—is a discourse on history and memory.

Dr Wong Sweet Fun employs design thinking for behavioural and social perspectives on motivating patients effectively and holistically (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Wong Sweet Fun Makes Ageing Less Challenging And Lonely

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Health’s senior consultant in geriatric medicine has launched several award-winning initiatives on elderly care.

Husband-and-wife duo Timo Wong and Priscilla Lui

Studio Juju Wants To Create Emotional Resonance Through Design

At the forefront of Singapore’s design scene, Studio Juju’s creations have been making a significant impact locally and internationally.

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Naoto Fukasawa was a guest of honour at the 11th Singapore Good Design Awards (SG Mark)

Naoto Fukasawa: "The Body Relates To Good Design"

The prolific product and furniture designer makes plain why the best products are those that can be operated unconsciously.

Gems From The Heart is a collection that features designs from 5 jewellery lovers

Jeweller MUS.za Launches Gems From The Heart Collection To Support Dementia Singapore

First glimpses of Gems From The Heart, which leads MUS.za’s campaign to raise $300,000 for Dementia Singapore. Plus, other ways you can contribute.

Yayoi Kusama’s iconic ‘Pumpkin’ at Benesse House Museum. A replica was installed in October 2022 after the original sculpture sustained damage during Typhoon Lupit in August 2021

Naoshima Photo Essay: Pumpkins, Museums & Musings On Freedom

One of Japan's most famous "art islands", Naoshima is home to Yayoi Kusama's iconic pumpkin statues, Tadao Ando's museums, and more.

Amotti stars in Lululemon's 'Together We Grow' campaign

Physical: 100 Season 2 Winner Amotti Talks Personal Growth, CrossFit, And Lululemon Ambassadorship

The professional bodybuilder and CrossFit athlete tells us about the biggest lessons he’s learnt from Physical: 100.

Celestial Rainbows: The Lost Zodiac of Summer Palace, art exhibition singapore

Thai Artist Phannapast "Yoon" Taychamaythakool Draws Us Into Her Fantastical Realm

The Thai artist and illustrator brings her Celestial Guardians collection to Singapore for her “Celestial Rainbows: The Lost Zodiac of Summer Palace” exhibition.

Nirbhay Handa co-founded Multipolitan with two partners

Nirbhay Handa Streamlines The Migration Process

Multipolitan's co-founder wants to make relocation easier with a super app.

Christine Ip helped establish the UOB Art Academy, which aims to make art more accessible and nurture artistic talents (Credit: Mun Kong)

Christine Ip Takes The Reins In Art Accessibility

The Head of Group Strategic Communications and Brand and CEO of Greater China at UOB helms the bank’s unwavering support of the arts.

Life-Size XXray Elmo (Snow Edition), Mighty Jaxx, toy collector

The Collectors: Pyron Tan Sold His Old Labubu Toys (And Bought New Ones)

Graphic designer Pyron Tan trimmed down his collection of gothic dolls when he got married but it led him to acquire other toys instead.