Kalaivanan Balakrishnan Spearheads Wildlife Rescue And RehabilitationAcres' 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.CULTUREPEOPLE
Junie Foo Reminds Us That Kindness Is Not Weakness, But StrengthSingapore Kindness Movement’s chairperson also wants us to remember that compassionate accountability remains an option.CULTUREPEOPLE
Chronos Kwok Campaigns For Greater Access To HIV Prevention And TestingAction for Aids' executive director hopes for a national risk-reduction treatment programme to be enacted to address systemic barriers at scale.CULTUREPEOPLE
Hong Kong Art Gallery Kwai Fung Hin Opens First Overseas Outpost In SingaporeThe 35-year-old art gallery specialises in 20th-century modern and contemporary art.CULTURE
Rolex Awards 2026 Honour 5 Extraordinary Women Protecting Our PlanetMarking 50 years of the Rolex Awards, Rolex names five women from China, Indonesia, the US, Nigeria, and Peru, as its 2026 Laureates.CULTURESTYLE
Aarthi Sankar Grants The Wishes Of Critically Ill ChildrenMake-A-Wish Singapore’s CEO navigates growing complexity in governance, regulations, and risks to bring hope and joy to paediatric patients.CULTUREPEOPLE
At Rirkrit Tiravanija’s “Say Yes To Everything”, Eating Is Part Of The ExperienceIn 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.CULTURE
Extremadura Uncovered: Castles, Convents, And Spain’s Historic ParadoresMedieval magic unfolded in Extremadura, with its rustic Roman ruins and charming paradors.CULTURELIFESTYLE
Singapore Collectors Embrace Thoughtful Buying At Art SG and S.E.A. Focus 2026Art SG and S.E.A. Focus 2026 in January were characterised by discernment, strategic buying, and evolution. These Singapore collectors share their insights.CULTUREPEOPLE
Gilbert Goh Has Fundraised $7 Million For Palestinians In Gaza So FarThis humanitarian helped establish a polyclinic, an early childcare centre for orphans, and several field kitchens.CULTUREPEOPLE
The Circus Matters Even More In The Age Of AI, Says The Artistic Director Of Cirque Du Soleil: KoozaMore than eight million spectators have seen Kooza perform in over 70 cities spanning five continents since its debut in 2007.CULTUREPEOPLE
Shut In: The Rise Of Social Reclusion Among Youths In SingaporeLocal youth charity Impart supported some 50 socially reclusive youths over the past two years. Contrary to popular belief, it says, online gaming and social media are protective barriers when it comes to social reclusion.CULTURE
Rachel Ong Nurtures Disability Beneficiaries Into Decision-makersThe Purple Parade’s chairman makes it possible for them to lead in workplaces, community groups, and civic spaces.CULTUREPEOPLE
Eunice Yeo’s Wings Raises Funds For Young Hearts Through Purpose-driven ArtEunice Yeo transforms discarded glass into a modular, sculptural installation called 'Wings’ in her latest creation.CULTUREPEOPLE
Elia Nurvista And Bagus Pandega Explore How Extraction Wears Out Our Planet In Nafasan Bumi~An Endless HarvestIn their first joint exhibition at Singapore Art Museum, Indonesian artists Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega confront ecological exhaustion.CULTUREPEOPLE
Monumentality Meets Immersive Art At The Botero In Singapore ExhibitionBotero's eldest son, Fernando Botero Zea, reflects on the power and pleasure behind the art.CULTUREPEOPLE
Evolving The Nonya Kebaya For The Future: Raymond Wong Of Rumah Kim Choo Explains WhyWhat does it mean to be a custodian of Singapore’s cultural heritage? Raymond Wong, co-owner of Rumah Kim Choo and a Nonya kebaya designer, reveals.CULTUREPEOPLE
Rani Kumar Of Dakshaini Silks Keeps The Sari Alive In Modern SingaporeMore than a garment, the sari is a cultural story handed down from generation to generation, says Rani Kumar, Founder & Managing Director of Dakshaini Silks.CULTUREPEOPLE
