Statement Pieces: Nadia Hernández.

“My work expresses a political message… But I do it with a lot of colour, a lot of vibrancy.”

Jason Phu: Monster Talent.
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Jason Phu: Monster Talent.

Ascendant Australian artist Jason Phu discusses how his darkly luminous works blend the macabre and the innocent.

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Jane Lee: Enjoy the Silence.
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Jane Lee: Enjoy the Silence.

Acclaimed Singaporean contemporary artist Jane Lee explains the inspirations behind her latest solo exhibition, In Praise of Silence.

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Aerosol Maestro: Futura.
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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.

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Renaissance Men: Cesare Borgia & Pope Alexander VI.
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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.

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Brett Crawford: Character Building.
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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.

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Chef Francis Mallmann: Playing with Fire.
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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.

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The Art of Design

Raffles Singapore: Return to Splendor

Designer Alexandra Champalimaud on respectfully revitalising this historic hotel.

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