London-based illustrator Tess Smith-Roberts holds first exhibition in Singapore
Following the success of her shows in Tokyo, Kyoto and Seoul, London-based illustrator Tess Smith-Roberts is headed to Singapore with her first exhibition from 25 April to 25 May 2025 at Heartware Store & Gallery. Known for her bold colourful style, playful characters and signature food-loving scenes, Tess’ exuberant illustrated world brings humour and humanity […]
KiKi Voice — An Art Experience Seeking to Normalise Conversation about Women’s Intimate Health
It is not uncommon to encounter moments when women feel embarrassed and hesitant to discuss their intimate health matters openly, especially because of the cultural norms within Asian societies. In an effort to reduce the stigma associated with learning about intimate health, Bayer and Ogilvy Thailand have collaborated with medical experts to encourage conversations by […]
Performing Arts Works To Look Out For During SIFA 2024, This Year’s Singapore International Festival of Arts
An award-winning opera performance that recreates an entire beach indoors, with performers lamenting Earth’s decline; or an experimental look at Artificial Intelligence, by using AI itself as part of the performance. These weird and wonderful explorations, along with plenty of acclaimed international works and commissions, are part of the exciting line-up for this year’s Singapore […]
Swatch x VERDY Sees The Celebrated Japanese Graphic Artist’s Works On Watches And A Wall Clock
Cute, colourful, and with a healthy dose of positive energy, Japanese graphic artist VERDY and his mood-lifting characters and art make their way to a unique Swatch collection, where we see some of his most iconic illustrations interpreted into a series of four watches, and even a watch-shaped wall clock. The Swatch x VERDY collection […]
CHANEL Will Be Hosting An Immersive Scent Experience And Exclusive Parfumeur Masterclass
Scent is an alluring thing isn’t it, at once deep and personal, but also evocative and expressive, a tell of one’s personality or, at least, mood of the day. CHANEL Beauty understands this very well, and is offering up an exclusive fragrance experience that lets us in on the craft, creativity, and magnetic nature of […]
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Takes On A New Brand Identity — Here’s What “Courage To Create” Means
The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, or NAFA as it’s more affectionately known, is a beloved arts institution that has trained plenty of our nation’s artists, creatives and bright young minds, while also contributing to the importance of art and design in our society. This year, in line with its 85th anniversary celebrations, Singapore’s pioneer […]
The 8th Taobao Maker Festival Is The E-Marketplace’s Largest-Ever Showcase Of Innovative New Products
Welcome to the future. Stepping into this year’s Taobao Maker Festival feels a lot like that as Alibaba is intent on showcasing the most creative and innovative pursuits from young Chinese entrepreneurs and start-ups, whether it’s 3D-printed food, sustainable clothing and homeware, or next-level electronics. The 8th edition of the event took place between 29 […]
Lenskart Honours Southeast Asian Artists And Cities In Their Stylish New Cityscapes Collection
Ever at the forefront of unique and cutting-edge designs, eyewear brand Lenskart has decided to tap on the talents of Southeast Asian artists for a series of bold lenses. The Cityscapes collection takes us out of the ordinary (read: basic) and challenges us to see eyewear in different, well, lenses, with daring colours and illustrations […]
What To Expect At The Coach Play Singapore Shophouse — And The World’s First Coach Cafe
Attention: this is not a drill. All-American fashion brand Coach has recently unveiled their latest store concept in Singapore, the Coach Play Singapore Shophouse — and this one’s not a pop-up either. What it is though is an immersive and unique concept store that brings together the house’s distinct New York spirit with plenty of […]
The Swatch Art Journey Collection Sees More Of The World’s Most Famous Artworks On Watch Faces
Fancy art on your wrist — that’s a concept that Swatch nails every time they debut a new collaboration with the world’s most renowned museums, a brilliant idea that transforms a functional, everyday object such as a watch into a literal piece of art. Similar to last year’s series, the Swiss watchmaker reimagines iconic art […]