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Meet the photographers, indie bands, and curators shaking up the landscape from Bangkok to Manila. As 2026 kicks off, these seven emerging talents are using their platforms to explore marginalised histories and the beautiful, messy complexity of Southeast Asian identities.

Heads up: we’re launching a new monthly series with Luna Tan, popularly known as the cult favourite astrologer and tarot reader Indie Tarot Fairies. With seven years of fortune-telling under her belt, Tan joins us to decode the cosmic shifts ahead.

Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema returns to Tanjong Beach Sentosa on 30 April, 2026 – grab a drink, find your deck chair and get whisked away on an evening of golden-hour bliss with movies by the sea.

Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just starting your reading journey, we've got you covered with these used bookstores to discover preloved literary gems.