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Not long after I stepped down from the museum last year, I was invited by SAYA, for an interview on their new podcast, SELF, MADE. Initially reluctant, I gave in. It turned out to be a joyful and transformative experience. … Continue reading
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My professional career began onstage with the Singapore Armed Forces Music & Drama Company (SAF MDC), where I did my National Service. I was an artiste ā I had to sing, dance and act. Our purpose at MDC was to … Continue reading
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The scene is set. Iām seated at the table, surrounded by eight guests whom weāre hoping will give generously. The main course is done. Plates have been cleared and desserts have yet to be served. The Museumās indefatigable Head of … Continue reading
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When I took on my last job, I worried that I’d be pencilling myself into too narrow a niche. The reality of being a museum director is that you get to learn and apply all kinds of skillsets relevant across … Continue reading
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Iām back, in more ways than one. My year away from full-time work has come to a close, at least according to my (self-imposed) timeline. At this point in time, Iām supposed to be searching for a job. But what … Continue reading
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Recently, a former colleague of mine passed away suddenly while in his prime. He was actually one of my predecessors and I always regarded him as a mentor, sorta kinda. Certainly, I learnt a lot from him and I respected … Continue reading
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Autumn is the season of anniversaries, and Iāve got a trio of them stacked up ā well, technically, a quartetā¦ Yes, I havenāt written anything here in six months. Iāve been busy ā with a new book, a burgeoning relationship, … Continue reading
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In the past, wellā¦ almost four months now, Iāve been spending a lot of time with birds. Specifically, ornamental chickensā¦ Bantam Cochins, to be exact. Though also jumbo quail, fantailed pigeons and paradise whydahs. [The latter are a species of … Continue reading
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Last week, in an unlikely, last-minute burst of productivity, we opened a new special exhibition at the ACM. It was an exhibition the likes of which was unprecedented. I must say Iāve been supremely pleased with it. The title of … Continue reading
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Notwithstanding the stent in my heart, these past two months have been, ironically, the happiest months of my life. Iāve pronounced these three words, āIāM SO HAPPYā, so many times, Iām beginning to get bored of myself, even as my … Continue reading
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