Interview with the cast of Viu’s THE SEASON (in HK) on the boating season, advice for their characters and how to take revenge on an egg tart thief
By Jasmine Ong The city of Hong Kong is fast-paced, lively and full of character every where you turn, and while most of us may be familiar with this side of the country, there is a lesser known side to the city that we’ve yet to see — one where Hong Kong’s high society reigns […]
Interview with Bobby Tonelli on his recent role in Malaysian action film, Gayong 2
Following the success of the first film, the highly anticipated Malaysian epic action sequel, Gayong 2, has officially made its return to cinemas on 9 April, as it continues the legacy of Datuk Meor Abdul Rahman, the founder of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia. For those unfamiliar with the popular Malaysian film, the first instalment of […]
Interview with Julie Mulligan Barish, an architect, mom, and co-founder and CEO of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
By Jasmine Ong It’s no surprise that women can do it all. Since the struggles for equality in an old patriarchal society, women have strived to overcome the constant challenges that come our way, consistently pushing boundaries and setting new examples of just what our gender is capable of. To celebrate this International Women’s Day, […]
Melodic techno duo Mathame on their artistry, NEOLOGY, and the meditating cyborg
Known for their signature Melodic Tecno style that defines technical precision and emotional power, Mathame exploded onto the scene with tracks like ‘Nothing Around Us’ and the powerful Camelphat collaboration ‘Believe’, that quickly made them global fixtures. The duo have since gone on to deliver high-impact, cinematic sound to iconic festivals like Tomorrowland, Awakenings, Verknipt, […]
Josh Groban on his Gems World Tour, Sweeney Todd, and his appreciation for durian
By Jasmine Ong I’ve been a fan of Josh Groban since I was 13, obsessively replaying “You Raise Me Up” any chance I could get, while also attempting to join in the choir like I was born to sing. It’s suffice to say that if I ever had to put together a soundtrack of my […]
Spending an hour with the eloquent and incomparable R.F. Kuang at the Singapore Writers Festival
Like every reader the Singapore Writers Festival is an exciting time of year where we get to come together and celebrate all things literary; from discovering new ideas through panel discussions to meeting local and international authors in person. This year’s edition was a particularly exciting one for me after finding out that one of […]
Interview with Christian Pulisic and Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan, who were recently in Singapore to kick off the team’s Pre-Season Tour
There’s no better time for a football fan to revel in the heart-pumping excitement and electric intensity of a world-class football match than at the Singapore Festival of Football, happening from 23 to 27 July 2025 at the National Stadium. Returning after a two-year hiatus, the event brings three of Europe’s biggest teams namely Premier […]
Interview with the legendary street photographer, Joel Meyerowitz on his life’s work and the importance of capturing human emotions and movements discreetly.
By Adele Chan Joel Meyerowitz is a legendary photographer whose work was instrumental in changing the photography industry’s attitude toward using colour photographs and having them being accepted as serious art. His incredible portfolio spans across decades, and as Leica celebrates its 100th anniversary, I was given the opportunity to speak to Joel about his […]
The Private Museum celebrates SG60 with an exhibition that honours love and legacy between artists Chua Mia Tee & Lee Boon Ngan
A common misconception that we have about art in Singapore is how we often look at it as something superficial that either reflects a person’s societal status, or is used as a decorative measure to elevate the ambience of a location. This belief is largely due to the typical monetary value of art pieces that […]
Interview with Hendrick Ou, one of the brains behind Jurassic World: The Exhibition in Singapore
Behind every successful exhibition like the recently opened Jurassic World: The Exhibition in Singapore, is a dedicated team of individuals who are driven by the passion to craft immersive experiences and bring them to life. While most of us would have found it daunting to give life to a beloved franchise like Jurassic World, NEON’s […]