Part visual communicator and part daydreamer, some would say that Eunice Yip sees the world through a slightly different lens. Originally hailing from the treacherous jungle of Singapore, her current stop is the fine city of Melbourne.

When she’s not busy slaying dragons, she’s usually caught up in a whirlwind of late nights, bright...

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Don’t just stare at these images – we urge you to get to the Engaging Perspectives show at the Gillman Baracks. Nine local artists born in the 1980s and working in Singapore came together to present works that engage with multifaceted perspectives about Singapore. Trust me, you’re in for a bit of a treat.

We were mighty impressed with...

Read more: Debbie Ding shows at “Engaging Perspectives”

Artwork by Kiat.

For its fifth offering Syndicate unleashes the highly anticipated debut release from electronic duo, Octover. The self-titled seven-track EP brings the best out of both producer Jason Tan and vocalist Vanessa Fernandez (Vandetta) as they create their own aural palette to present a slick modern blend of R&B, soul and jazz.

For...

Read more: Octover drops debut EP

A group of individuals of different practices and beliefs bonded together by a common interest to form a single identity, this clash of cultures is seemingly captivating. - Darius Ou...

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Singapore-based German photographer Philipp Aldrup, who is a “foreigner at home” and has previously shot arresting photo features on Golden Mile Complex and Pulau Ubin, will be holding a solo exhibition titled Gezeitentümpel (tidal pools) at Objectifs Gallery from 1 Feb to 28 Feb. The Observatory is recording a soundtrack specially for...

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Today we are showing off the work of Lara Loi. Lara is still in education, doing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication at the School of Art, Design & Media – Nanyang Technological University.

Lara is also the co-founder and of 1/8th of Freight, the folks behind Halfway Home , a project in collaboration with local bag label Uyii....

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Giving in to the suppressed urge for retail therapy, I dropped by the Handmade Movement Craft Fair last Saturday, where BANWAGON gave me a look at their first delivery of leather accessories.  With a focus on simply designed, high-quality leather pieces, the collection features a selection of wallets, penholders, cardsleeves and a few other items.

B...

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Mmmmmmm, printed loveliness by Nico Tan, a Singapore Polytechnic graduate with a Diploma in Media and Communication who is doing a BFA in Visual Communication at Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design and Media. The year 3 student is a highly motivated lass who believes in designs that create experiences. In her free time, Nico in...

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Images: MOO.

Yay! We’ve got some great news for our Culturepush fans!

The cool cats at MOO are offering 50 Classic Business Cards to 3 of our readers in our first giveaway of the year.

How does this work?

From today till February 10, 2013 we are inviting you to demonstrate your creative prowess by submitting a mad crazy custom design for your MOO...

Read more: Be Creative Win 50 MOO Business Cards

For weish, talking never works. Everyday is a battle with everyday words. Talking through music offers her respite: autonomy from committing to meaning in the way that we are forced to in daily life. Yet it still somehow arrests you, forces you to be uncomfortably honest, confronts you with the mundane, quiet despair of waking up every day.

“A...

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