I am the Arts & Culture Writer at Time Out Singapore.
I have also written for other platforms such as Marriott Bonvoy Traveler and YouTrip.
On the side, I run a platform Serious Books where I write about art books, zines, magazines, print, etc.
I am also proficient in the Japanese language and am certified JLPT N3.
I have done simple translations (JP > EN) and editing for KOGEI STANDARD.
Here are some of my selected published work:Culture
Type-rapy: Singapore’s first bar dedicated to typewriters gives us a space to unplug and slow down
Are youth-owned secondhand stores a rebellion against fast fashion or a trendy pursuit?
Uncovering fragments of Singapore’s history through found objects
How one collector is holding on to material culture in a world that’s turning digital
From trash to treasure: Singapore's first plastic maker community is changing the recycling game
Superhero Me is championing the inclusion of special needs youth through the arts
Singapore’s MRT train chimes: The Teng Company shares their creation process, motivation, and more
Team Singapore at Paris Olympics 2024: complete list of participants, medals, highlights, and more
Art
'Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?' – the chaotic beauty of art made from repurposed objects
We speak to artist Yip Yew Chong about his 60-metre-long painting of Singapore in the 1970s and 80s
This photo book captures the unseen world of women migrant domestic workers’ volleyball community
Artist Spotlight: This artist uses cement and wood in her paintings to create contemplative spaces
This French designer transforms Singapore’s everyday scenes into dreamy City Pop art
Uncovering a legacy: Son of Singapore’s pioneering photographer unveils his late father's photos
Theatre
We chat with Miss Saigon’s main leads backstage to find out why the revamped musical is a must-watch
& Juliet: The dazzling pop musical that reimagines the ending of classic love tale Romeo and Juliet
5 questions with the cast of Broadway musical Hamilton
Music
6 questions with Singaporean indie pop band Islandeer about their latest EP ‘All In’
Empowering through music: 14 children with special needs to perform at National Day Parade 2024
We speak to Taiwanese alt-rock band Shallow Levée just before their upcoming third gig in Singapore
F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 Entertainment Recap: Post Malone, 88rising, and more
J-pop duo Yoasobi shares what inspires them, their favourite Singaporean dishes, and more
Travel
3 Days in Tokyo: Thriving Cityscapes, Serene Shrines and Star-Studded Culinary Gems
3 Days in Osaka: The Larger-Than-Life City of Street Eats and Endless Entertainment
Here are five underrated neighbourhoods to visit in Tokyo
Check In, Jam Out: Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels elevate travel experiences through music
The perfect weekend getaway to Koh Samui
The perfect weekend getaway to Hua Hin
Food
Tenshima: Where the art of tempura meets the essence of kaiseki
MO Bar's new menu is a love letter to Singapore's unique culture and cityscape
Potato Head’s Studio 1939 releases new menu ‘Palette of Sounds’, meshing art, music and mixology