In this issue

On the cover this month is singer-songwriter Tanya Chua, who is flying the Singapore flag high in the Mandopop music scene. For her latest album, she has experimented with a new sound inspired by Mother Nature. Then, London-based Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen discusses his latest creative endeavours, including the challenges of directing a movie via Zoom. This issue also spotlights the Singaporean youths pushing for social change, along with young chefs who, despite their professional culinary backgrounds, have found their calling as hawkers.

Saving The World From Blindness

For eye surgeon Jayant V Iyer, saving the world from blindness is his life’s work. But when the Covid-19 crisis hit, he harnessed his NGO experience to expand his mission’s remit, both in Singapore and India

3 mins

The Younger Generation Of Change-Makers

Singapore, we need to have the talk (or several talks): the one about race, migrant workers, and even mental health. But ready or not, this younger generation of change-makers is taking on these social issues head-on

10+ mins

Common Threads

Cult designer Glenn Martens is giving the denim label Diesel a high-fashion veneer while keeping its social fabric intact

4 mins

Tanya Chua's Wild Musical Journey

Quarantine compelled Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua to create a new sound. As she releases her 12th Mandarin album, she shares how she wants her new music to take us out of our rooms and into the vast wilderness of Mother Nature

5 mins

Anthony Chen On His Existential Crisis During Lockdown

Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen on his existential crisis during lockdown, directing a movie from his basement bedroom in London and making his third feature film with the same two lead actors

6 mins

A United Front

At a moment when the world is finally celebrating racial diversity, violence against Asians during the pandemic has nullified all progress in one fell swoop. Where did we go wrong?

10+ mins

Sam Gilliam Is Celebrating New-found Fame And Several Career Milestones

At 87, the long-overlooked African American artist Sam Gilliam is celebrating new-found fame and several career milestones, including his first solo show in Asia

6 mins

Cooking Up A Storm

Despite their professional culinary backgrounds, these savvy chefs have found their calling at hawker stalls

10 mins

Is This The Beginning Of A Birdwatching Boom?

Grounded during the pandemic, many of us turned our eyes to the sky, and to the birds that embodied the liberty we longed for. Is this the beginning of a birdwatching boom?

5 mins

The Art Of Champagne

Many people struggle to describe the sparkling wine in the same way they do other types. Our resident wine expert suggests turning for inspiration to the masters—of painting and sculpture

8 mins

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