Art and Design
Meet the Singaporean in New York who pivoted from the arts to philanthropy
Melissa WS Wong talks about raising bicultural kids, building relationships and asking for money without inhibition in the Big Apple.
Melissa WS Wong talks about raising bicultural kids, building relationships and asking for money without inhibition in the Big Apple.
What started as a one-year move to Singapore turned into a complete career pivot for Irenius Ling. From nursing in Australia to an advertising career in Singapore, his journey shows how the Work Holiday Pass can open doors in unexpected ways.
At 15, Choānn made history as the youngest finalist at the 2009 Singapore International Film Festival, for his heartfelt entry, Dreaming Kester. Today, he continues to create cinematic excellence: for both homegrown and international stars.
Doodling as a child sparked Singaporean product designer Magdalene Huang’s lifelong love for design. Years later, that passion brought her to Stockholm, where she learned to embrace cultural differences, and find her lagom.
Performer, director, educator, and co-founder of local outfit The Opera People, Manhattan School of Music alum and tenor David Charles Tay is putting Singapore on the operatic map by telling stories that speak with, and to, a Singaporean voice.
Part-designer and part-developer, Xinni’s ability to walk both worlds has landed her at the helm of some high-profile design projects like Google Travel Japan, GPay Japan, and Android Premium Singapore.
Rainy Fu, founder of Design Never Sleeps and senior art director at Spotify, shares what it takes to create viral pop culture campaigns in New York’s arts and entertainment.
Take a glimpse at the evolution of Singapore’s culture through the lens of its distinctive architecture.
Musical Theatre performer Greg Sim recounts how he moved to the US in search of a career in the theatre industry and how he has found new dreams and surprises along the way.