Spring Awakening

In celebration of Lunar New Year, these beauty brands have pulled out all the stops with striking limited-edition collections marking the Year of the Dragon

MASTER OF THE DARK

South Korean director Park Chan-wook has bent the imaginations of many with his aesthetics of extreme violence. But beyond the tongue cutting and neck biting is his sympathetic and humanistic take on our nature

Cook Your Heart Out

At the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition in Milan, Italy, last October, Singaporean chef Ian Goh competed against 14 culinary minds and took his well-deserved spot in the Top 3 with his Heritage Lamb dish inspired by his Hainanese roots

The Visual Alchemist

Wyn-Lyn Tan's artworks explore nature through a continuously evolving toolbox of media, from generative AI to oxidised copper

Beach Escape

Tipsy Collective co-founder David Gan reflects on opening the group's biggest and most ambitious project to date, Tipsy Unicorn, a massive beach club in Sentosa where entertainment, gastronomy and music come together

Call to Action

Philanthropy Asia Alliance CEO Lim Seok Hui discusses the importance of multi-sector partnerships in humanitarian work, oulines the opportunities for philanthropic intervention, and how her organisation is creating pathways for action

A Cut Above the Rest

She volunteers with the youth wing of the People's Action Party, dabbles in interior design and has an avid love of music. With her multifaceted interests, it is easy to forget that Aiyana Chua is young and sweet, only seventeen

Daniel Thong

Growing up in a low-income household of frontline workers gave Daniel Thong the impetus to start a business that empowers them

Food for Good

Leading up to her 75th birthday in May, culinary doyenne Violet Oon embarked on a year-long quest to raise $1 million for charity and empowering lives

Culture Vulture

Since its launch last year, Stellaire has been leaving an indelible mark among its carefully curated community with its luxury arts and cultural experiences. Founders Harmin Kaur and Michael Lee share what sets the platform apart

Sweet Tooth of Mine

From time-tested classics to trendy yet edible art, here are our picks of the scintillating bakes from some of the city's best patisseries. But don't take it from us, the proof of the pudding is in the eating

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

He is one of the most successful chefs of his generation, but for Odette chef-owner Julien Royer, his path to culinary stardom would not have been possible without the people he encountered along the way

Renewed Spirit

Hélène Poulit-Duquesne has led a transformative evolution at Boucheron as its visionary CEO. She discusses breathing new life into the historic French jewellery brand and her obsession with innovation

MATCH OF THE YEAR

The announcement sent the city's football fans into a frenzy and tickets sold out within hours: ahead of Inter Miami's highly anticipated February match against Hong Kong players, we dive into the history of the team and what to expect from the game

Fit for Fashion

Adeline Teo is a woman on the go who finds balance between her two loves: fashion and fitness

Breaking New Grounds At Oppo

With Will Zhou at the helm of its foldable smartphone division, Oppo is rapidly dominating the conversation around foldables and their future

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Four sommeliers demystify the art of wine pairing across French, Japanese and Chinese cuisines, and share tips on curating your own beverage pairings at home

WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?

As diagnostic testing takes over the wellness industry, Taller visits an integrative wellness retreat that combines medical science with ancient healing methods to promote longevity

SNOW PLACE LIKE HOME

Niseko, Japan's premium ski resort, is undergoing a luxury development boom. We speak to some key players about the region's allure and its growing popularity as a year-round destination

THE ART OF REVIVAL

From a five-star escape frequented by Elizabeth Taylor and all of her husbands to a monastery plundered by pirates turned into Portofino's most coveted address, these historic hotels in Europe have recently undergone spectacular renovations

ALI ASSEMBLE

The second edition of Art SG returns this month with a line-up of 116 galleries from 33 countries and territories. Here are some of the key highlights among the gallery presentations to look out for at the international contemporary art fair

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU

Ahead of her installation at Light to Night Singapore this month, artist Sarah Choo Jing talks about her interdisciplinary practice, creative inspirations and passion as an arts educator

A Passion FOR Art

From curating works from the region to bringing together a community of bashful collectors, Linda Neo is fortifying the appreciation for and patronage of Singapore and Southeast Asian art

NAVIGATING MULTITUDES

Ho Tzu Nyen's Time & the Tiger exhibition is a mid-career survey of his artistic practice spanning two decades. The multidisciplinary artist opens up about the use of myths in his craft, and sheds light on his artistic evolution over the years

HE THE POWER HAS

Recognised as one of the foremost artists in Singapore, Heman Chong is setting his sights on expanding his global footprint

HUMAN NATURE

From explorations of history, nature and identity to multidisciplinary presentations, the artistic practices of Robert Zhao Renhui, Priyageetha Dia and Ezzam Rahman challenge perception and provoke introspection, making them some of the most promising artists working in Singapore today

ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE

Life is a performance and we all have a role to play. For museum director Eugene Tan, the various roles he has taken on in the visual arts ecosystem have primed him to helm both the National Gallery Singapore and the Singapore Art Museum and be at the forefront of shaping Singapore's art scene and reframing the way we see art

ART AND ABOUT

Singapore Art Week returns from January 19 to 28, with over 130 visual arts experiences, from international art fairs and blockbuster museum exhibitions to world-class private collections and fresh encounters across the city. Here are some of the highlights

Top of the Pops

K-pop group Aespa, one of the hottest music acts of the moment, discusses the highlights of its journey thus far and the exciting experiences as Chopard ambassador

Heart and Scoul

Van Cleef & Arpels presents a rare opportunity to delve into its rich history, exploring intrinsic themes of time, nature and love through an exhibition in Seoul featuring more than 300 precious creations