OMA transforms modernist complex into AIR circular campus and cooking club in singapore
The AIR Circular Campus and Cooking Club in Singapore designed by OMA / David Gianotten and Shinji Takagi is now open, creating a unique hub for food and environmental discussions.
OMA revitalized the former CSC Dempsey Clubhouse with a 100-meter organic walkway, connecting the campus and cooking club to the main car park and providing a seamless transition to outdoor spaces. [ more ]
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Rybolovlev vs Sotheby's: a closer look at the epic court battle
Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev is accusing Sotheby's of aiding an alleged fraud in the sale of major artworks, including the controversial Leonardo painting Salvator Mundi.
The Art SG art fair in Singapore has opened with a decrease in the number of participating galleries compared to last year. [ more ]
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Singapore's Art SG doubles down on VIP outreach ahead of smaller sophomore edition
Art SG, the premier international art fair in Southeast Asia, sees a 29% drop in exhibitor numbers from its first edition last year.
The fair is still taking place at a respectable scale, with leading international galleries such as Thaddaeus Ropac, Gagosian, and White Cube returning. [ more ]
Singapore deletes its COVID-era contact tracing data
The Singapore government has deleted almost all personal data collected from its COVID tracking systems, including TraceTogether and SafeEntry.
The deletion of data is in accordance with the country's COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act, which mandated the removal of personal data by January 5, 2024. [ more ]
Gin and Jellyfish? You Might Be at a Bar in Singapore.
Singapore is known for the classic gin-based cocktail, the Singapore Sling, but the city also has a booming cocktail scene with unique and unexpected ingredients.
Atlas, a bar located in the lobby of Parkview Square, is like a gin museum with over 1,300 varieties of gin, including a collection of historic bottles. [ more ]
This top London university has opened an outpost in Singapore
Imperial College London is opening a research center in Singapore, partnering with Nanyang Technological University for a $20 million investment.
Imperial College London plans to expand its activities in Southeast Asia, including sending staff and PhD students to work in state-of-the-art laboratories in Singapore. [ more ]