This Issue
Supermama, a boutique retail store in Singapore, is helping to build bridges between Singapore and Japan through an exchange of ideas on design and craft.It works closely with art and design studios in Singapore to come up with meaningful designs for contemporary giftware that showcase Singapore’s unique culture. Traditional craftsmen in Japan then make these into products ranging from socks to ceramic plates to drinking glasses.
One of its most notable collaborators is Kihara, a Japanese ceramic brand with 400 years of porcelain-making experience. The very first collection that Supermama and Kihara worked on together was Singapore Icons — a series of porcelain ware featuring Singaporean motifs such as the Tembusu tree (above left) and the national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim. read more...
On The Cover
A Piece of Singapore
Supermama, a boutique retail store in Singapore, is helping to build bridges between Singapore...
10 QUESTIONS
History on Canvas
Realist painter Chua Mia Tee on his motivations for capturing scenes of Singapore and its people...
GLOBAL CITIZENS
The Ride of His Life
Singaporean Nicholas Leong shares his ambitious plan of training Kenyan cyclists to win the Tour...
Seeds of Change
Social entrepreneur Gouri Mirpuri on her desire to make a positive difference in the world.
Engineering World Peace
Former Googler Tan Chade-Meng on why he quit his job to focus on building a better world.
Creative Commons
Designer and illustrator Clara Yee connects communities with art.
GOOD BUSINESS
Journeys with Purpose
Social enterprise Backstreet Academy helps disadvantaged communities gain access to the global...
Technology for Good
Non-profit organisation DataKind Singapore mines data for greater social good.
COMMUNITY
Bridge of Friendship
Singapore and Malaysia celebrate 50 years of close ties with an arts and cultural showcase.
Museum Connections
Singapore’s National Museum and National Gallery partner overseas institutions to deepen...
HELPING HANDS
The Value of Giving
Volunteers from Singapore International Foundation share stories on what they have gained from...
Life Hacks
Singapore non-profit organisation Engineering Good uses innovative solutions to help the...
BIG IDEAS
Friends for a Better World
Friends of Singapore gather in the Little Red Dot to initiate conversations on ideas for...
INSIDE SCOOP
Greening the Roof
Singapore maximises urban space by putting gardens and solar panels on its rooftops.
VANTAGE
Mapping a Common Language
National Gallery Singapore director Eugene Tan on his plans to give greater prominence to...
OUT OF THE BOX
Treasure, Not Trash
Singapore technology start-up turns plastic waste into a valuable resource.
PASS IT ON
Reel Impact
Singapore social enterprise Skillseed’s film-making programme equips young people with...
FLIP SIDE
Thinking Green Every Step of the Way
Eco-activist Bhavani Prakash on how Singapore inspired her to champion the environmental cause.
Finding her Muse
Austrian designer Karin Aue shares how everyday experiences in Singapore influence her work.
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