Visual Art: National Gallery Singapore and Singtel Group Renew Partnership for the Gallery’s Next Decade

The Singtel Group and National Gallery Singapore today announced the renewal of their partnership for another 10 years, reaffirming a shared commitment to enriching Singapore’s arts and cultural landscape. The Group has been a Founding Partner since the Gallery’s opening in 2015; its support has been instrumental in establishing the Gallery as one of Asia’s leading art institutions. The partnership has shaped Singapore’s cultural calendar … Continue reading Visual Art: National Gallery Singapore and Singtel Group Renew Partnership for the Gallery’s Next Decade

Film: Anthony Chen’s new film ‘We Are All Strangers’ selected to compete in Berlinale 2026

This February, We Are All Strangers (我们不是陌生人), the latest film by acclaimed filmmaker Anthony Chen (Ilo Ilo, Wet Season), will become the first ever Singaporean film to compete for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, marking a historic first for Singapore cinema. For Chen, whose films have long captured the emotional textures of everyday life in Singapore, the moment is both global … Continue reading Film: Anthony Chen’s new film ‘We Are All Strangers’ selected to compete in Berlinale 2026

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Pretty Ugly by Theo Chen

Sincere, vulnerable coming-of-age musical revue that captures a young artist finding themselves. Theo Chen is someone you might describe as mature beyond their years. Having developed a lifelong love for musical theatre, singing, and performing from a young age, Theo has never shied away from the stage. There is a sense that they were always one step ahead of their peers in understanding who they … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Pretty Ugly by Theo Chen

Finding the intricate craft that goes into dental crowns at Dental Designs Clinic

We often associate craftsmanship with studios, workshops, or ateliers. Yet some of the most meticulous design work today takes place in spaces rarely described as creative: dental clinics. Modern dental crowns sit at an intersection of digital technology, material science and hand craftsmanship. Designed to disappear seamlessly into the body, they demand the same attention to form, texture and colour that defines good design elsewhere. … Continue reading Finding the intricate craft that goes into dental crowns at Dental Designs Clinic

BTS Returns to Singapore for a Historic Four-Night Concert Run in December 2026

BTS is officially returning to Singapore this December, nd not just for one night, but four epic nights, making it their longest concert run in Asia outside of Korea and Japan. For ARMYs across the region, Singapore is about to become the place to be. This milestone cements Singapore’s status as a global entertainment capital, a city that knows how to do big moments, bigger … Continue reading BTS Returns to Singapore for a Historic Four-Night Concert Run in December 2026

Visual Art: National Gallery Singapore unveils blockbuster 2026 lineup of exhibitions

As Singapore Art Week approaches once again, the 2026 art season is already shaping up to be a major one, with anticipation and curiosity as to what lies ahead in the coming months. And across the calendar, National Gallery Singapore’s season is already shaping up to be one of its most ambitious years yet. This year, the Gallery brings together landmark international collaborations, reappraisals of … Continue reading Visual Art: National Gallery Singapore unveils blockbuster 2026 lineup of exhibitions

Preview: Pretty Ugly by Theo Chen

Theo feels pretty… sometimes.Theo feels ugly… a lot. That push and pull between confidence and self-doubt, between wanting to be seen and wanting to hide, is the central concern of Pretty Ugly, an intimate cabaret performance coming to Singapore this January as part of *SCAPE’s Comma Festival. Performed by musical theatre artist Theo Chen, Pretty Ugly is what happens when that inner voice gets a … Continue reading Preview: Pretty Ugly by Theo Chen

Dib Bangkok: Bangkok’s newest art museum brings the unseen, the unsaid and the unknown into focus with opening exhibition ‘Invisible Presence’

BANGKOK, THAILAND – There is something a little daunting about reaching Dib Bangkok’s location for the first time. Down a narrow, nondescript alleyway, the GrabBike we’re on slows, hesitates, and seems to take a moment to register what lies ahead before riding off. A large, gated building emerges, its blackened exterior giving little away, with only a narrow opening through which to enter the premises … Continue reading Dib Bangkok: Bangkok’s newest art museum brings the unseen, the unsaid and the unknown into focus with opening exhibition ‘Invisible Presence’

How Budget Planning Shapes the Search for a Family-Friendly Used Car

When buying a used car, particularly for families, budget planning is one of the most crucial aspects to consider. A well-thought-out budget allows families to identify their vehicle needs while still keeping financial health in mind. It helps to clarify how much can be spent on a vehicle, and influences the kind of cars that will fit within that financial framework.  By understanding different costs … Continue reading How Budget Planning Shapes the Search for a Family-Friendly Used Car

Bakchormeeboy Awards 2025: SG60 brings restagings and reimaginings as theatre grapples with a ‘milestone’ year

It’s been sixty years since Singapore’s independence, a milestone that reminds us how young this country still is, and how much artistic possibility should still lie ahead. Yet 2025 has felt like a strangely uncertain year for theatre, one where our artists have found themselves caught between commemoration and complacency. Not quite an anniversary year, but treated as one nonetheless, it became a season where … Continue reading Bakchormeeboy Awards 2025: SG60 brings restagings and reimaginings as theatre grapples with a ‘milestone’ year