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Filmmaker Calleen Koh’s Singapore Is Unhinged — and That’s the Point

Singaporean creative Leo Cheng, a rising ballet dancer, posing in contemporary streetwear. The image captures movement and fashion in a modern Singaporean architectural courtyard

Who Says Ballet Isn’t for Boys?

Singapore’s creative pulse isn’t waiting for permission. Across studios, stages and unexpected corners of the city, a new wave of young makers is building in real time, guided less by old formulas than by passion, instinct and a genuine curiosity to do things differently. Here, we spotlight the award-winning ballet star Leo Cheng, who’s out to lead the next generation of male ballet stars.

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SIFA 2026 Wants You To Play

From dawn soundscapes to aerial performers, the city’s biggest performance arts festival wants people to rediscover the joy of art.

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Singapore’s Indie Pop Darling Shye Debuts New Single Ahead Of Her Fifth Album Release

Shye just released a music video for her newest single I Always Knew, and it’s a prequel to her long-awaited album The Doves Came Home releasing on May 8, 2026.

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These Singapore Women Creatives Are On Our Radar — And They Should Be On Yours Too

Girl bosses across the creative spectrum.

analog art events activities singapore march 2026

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Analog-Themed Events In Singapore For March 2026

Our curation of events for those looking to do their reconnecting offline.

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A Design Insider’s Guide To Exploring Taipei Like A Local

Taipei, but not the postcard version. Hidden cafes, design gems and streets begging to be explored — here’s your insider guide to the city’s coolest corners.

Singapore Singer-Songwriter gels Angelica Teo

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Self-Made R&B Singer, Gels, Writes Music That’s Fiercely “For The Girls”

From her bedroom, 26-year-old Singaporean songstress Angelica Teo, who goes by gels, crafts every track with a fearless “say it as it is” attitude – tackling the complex emotions and experiences of womanhood.

Portrait of Singaporean bookbinder Adelene Koh, a finalist for the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize 2026

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This Singaporean Bookbinder Is A Finalist At The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2026

Singaporean bookbinder Adelene Koh is only the second Singaporean artist ever to be named a finalist for the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, with her work on show at the National Gallery Singapore this May.