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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.

‘The Glasshouse’ is just one of the gorgeous spaces at “Time.Rone” that takes you back to post-WWII Melbourne

The Beauty Of Decay At Time.Rone, An Immersive Art Exhibition In Perth

Multidisciplinary artist Tyrone Wright continues to explore the theme of beauty in decay in his “Time.Rone” exhibition at The Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth.

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.

Opera Gallery specialises in contemporary and modern art, and has 16 exhibition spaces around the world, with the branch in Singapore located at Ion Orchard

Much To Say: Singapore's Contemporary Art Scene Isn't Slowing Down

The field has its challenges, but the forces driving it are not letting up in the name of facilitating social commentary.

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Photos: Cher Him, assisted by May Chong / Grooming: Keith Bryant Lee, using Kevin Murphy & Nars

The Collectors: Jian Yang's First Toy Was Not A Barbie

Before Jian Yang began collecting Barbie dolls, he was already hoarding boy toys like dinosaurs, vehicles, and Stormtroopers.

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.

Dr Chua Yang runs A Clinic for Women at Mount Alvernia Medical Centre (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Chua Yang Tells Stories Of Singaporean Women To Fundraise For Causes

The OB/GYN puts together photo books to help needy medical students and survivors of domestic violence.

Samuel Yen was 18 when he signed up to be a bone marrow donor (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Samuel Yen Is One Of Singapore's Youngest Bone Marrow Donors

The 20-year-old hopes to inspire others with the joy of giving and saving lives.

Joshua Tay first interacted closely with ex-offenders when he joined the Yellow Ribbon Bursary committee in 2016 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Joshua Tay Minimises The Risk Of Intergenerational Offending

NeuGen Fund’s chairman believes that timely intervention can disrupt the phenomenon.

Grammy-winning Carmen Bradford Sings At Jazz Association (Singapore) Benefit Gala

On 19 October, Carmen Bradford performs at the Jazz Association (Singapore) Benefit Gala. Proceeds support local young talents and community outreach.

Hannah Mills also launched a programme that creates equal opportunities both on and off the water in professional sailing

Tidal Trailblazer: Greater Environmental Consciousness In Sailing With Hannah Mills

The two-time Olympic gold medallist leads initiatives that eradicate single-use plastic in and beyond sports.

French Artist Bernar Venet Marks The 10th Anniversary Of His Foundation

France’s greatest living artist celebrates the 10th anniversary of his foundation in Le Muy in the heart of picturesque Provence.

Dr Audrey Looi was inspired to start the charity after her son was diagnosed with Stargardt disease (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Audrey Looi Supports Underprivileged Children With Low Vision

The oculoplastic surgeon co-founded iC2 PrepHouse to make customised interventions available to the needy.

Vivian Lim is also the founder of not-for-profit organisation The Idea Co

Vivian Lim Broadens Our Horizons With Ideas Worth Spreading

TEDxSingapore's lead curator entices the community to be curious about the world around us.

Eva Chow was married to restaurateur Michael Chow from 1992 to 2018

Eva Chow Brings Her Traditionally Distilled Soju To Singapore

The cultural personality had her first taste of the alcoholic beverage during a dinner with Korean rapper Psy.

Rodney Loh initially launched NextofKin Creatives as an industrial design firm, but turned it into a multidisciplinary creative studio along the way (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Rodney Loh Uses Design To Actualise Singapore’s First Senior Lion Dance Troupe

NextofKin Creatives' founder collaborated with other agencies to ginger up active ageing.

Opera Gallery Changed Gilles Dyan's Perspective On Art

As the gallery marks its 30th anniversary, founder Gilles Dyan reflects on the gallery’s remarkable journey and the transformative power of art.