The arts in Singapore are far more inclusive than even a few years ago, but progress has been uneven and much more needs to be done, both in terms of institutional processes as well as societal understanding.
Essays
Are we cooked?
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On March 25th, the Harvard Club of Singapore (HCS) announced that Dr Kanwaljit Soin had won its 2026 Fellow Award. This is her acceptance speech, which Jom felt deserved a wider audience. We’re grateful to Dr Soin for allowing us to republish it.
Early nights, no alcohol, and a vibe to call their own. How a motley crew of party collectives is changing the ethos of partying in Singapore.
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Singapore’s consistently dizzying PISA rankings point to the latent potential in the nation’s children. But is the system set up to nurture it to its fullest?
In a year of political spectacle, the Singapore Biennale turns its gaze to the decidedly unspectacular. What might we find in the basic building blocks— mall units, shoebox flats, cookie-cutter classrooms—that form our country? Our writer explores the sprawling exhibition to see if she can find out.
