PHILIP COLBERT: Shellfish Lover.
A FEW WORDS with the crustacean-fancying neo pop art star.
Precisely Five Minutes with artist Philip Colbert.
A concise interview with Scottish neo pop artist, Philip Colbert, conducted at ARTSG Singapore.
Out of the Blue: Denis Flageollet of De Bethune.
The horological genius behind De Bethune discusses innovation, his motivations and hopes for watchmaking’s next generation.
Kimberley Lawton: Cut from a Different Cloth.
A conversation on cultural and sartorial influences with ascendant British bespoke tailor Kimberley Lawton.
Jane Lee: Enjoy the Silence.
Acclaimed Singaporean contemporary artist Jane Lee explains the inspirations behind her latest solo exhibition, In Praise of Silence.
Aerosol Maestro: Futura.
“It’s like Joe Pesci says, in Casino — ‘Yeah, I’m over here now.’” In conversation with iconic graffiti artist Futura / Futura2000 / Lenny McGurr.
Anthony Bourdain: No Abbreviations.
Previously unpublished, unabridged transcript of a 2006 interview with the late, great Anthony Bourdain.
Craft Champion, Cultural Consol: Chef Yoshi Ishii.
For chef Yoshinori Ishii, food is a Trojan horse — delicious subterfuge, a clandestine means of achieving a larger cultural goal, championing Japanese culture and tradition internationally.
Renaissance Men: Cesare Borgia & Pope Alexander VI.
The father-son partnership of Pope Alexander VI and Cesare Borgia briefly created one of Renaissance Italy’s most magnificent demonstrations of Machiavellian power-wielding — as documented by Machiavelli himself.
Square Route: d’Arenberg’s Chester Osborn.
The fourth generation in his family to run d’Arenberg winery, Chester Osborn explains why he literally bet the farm on a piece of audacious architecture.
Brett Crawford: Character Building.
From drug addiction and prison sentences to international artistic success, Brett Crawford reveals how he transformed his life and built an enviable career in his late forties.
Chef Francis Mallmann: Playing with Fire.
Argentine chef Francis Mallmann discusses the need for greater traceability, sustainability, and ethics in meat consumption — and reveals the secret to cooking a superb steak.
Duane Harden: How to Make a Club Classic… in 15 Minutes.
Singer-songwriter Duane Harden explains the creative process behind making classic house track, ‘You Don’t Know Me’ with DJ/producer Armand Van Helden.
Sinta Tantra: In a Blue Mood.
Artist Sinta Tantra says her Balinese background is reflected in her collaborative approach to the creative process.
Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja: Massive Blast from the Past.
“They deem things to be offensive — songs, movies, words, phrases — when what’s really offensive is bombs and bullets,” says the Massive Attack muso and UK graffiti pioneer.
Nicolas de Staël: Abstract Truth.
Examining the career and tragically short life of artist Nicolas de Staël, whose synthesis of abstraction and figuration proved endlessly influential.
Yoshihiro Narisawa: Force of Nature.
An interview with esteemed Japanese chef Yoshihiro Narisawa, who creates cuisine that delivers artistry, sustainability and oiishi aplenty.
Raffles Hotel: Return to Splendor.
How top designer Alexandra Champalimaud brought this iconic property into a new era, without sacrificing its sense of history.
Robert Bailey: British Bespoke, Beyond Borders.
Peripatetic tailor Robert Bailey exports the finest Savile Row sartorial style to the farthest corners of the earth.
Shoemaker Yohei Fukuda: Kaizen Chief.
The man considered by many to be Japan’s foremost bespoke shoemaker explains his philosophy of constant improvement.
Steve McCurry: Pictorial Storytelling.
Legendary lensman Steve McCurry explores the difference between photojournalism and photographic art, and what makes for a compelling travel photo.
The Art of Design
Raffles Singapore: Return to Splendor
Designer Alexandra Champalimaud on respectfully revitalising this historic hotel.
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