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CNA938 Rewind - ‘City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s’

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro explores ‘City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s’, a new art exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore (NGS). Featuring over 200 artworks and 200 archives, the exhibition delves into the lives and talents of Asian artists in Paris in the early 1900s. Featuring artworks by Singapore’s Georgette Chen, Foujita Tsuguharu and Lê Phổ, NGS curators Dr Phoebe Scott and Teo Hui Min explain how the artworks show the ways these Asian artists lived, worked and exhibited in Paris and what it meant to be the ‘other’.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself - Vidhi Modi on launching XVXII Jewellery with only $500 and growing it into a multi-storey flagship at Haji Lane

Vidhi Modi, Founder of XVXII Jewellery, started her entrepreneurial journey early, from selling handmade bookmarks and masala popcorn at the age of seven to launching her own waterproof and tarnish-free jewellery brand. Starting XVXII with just $500 during the pandemic, Vidhi grew it from a bedroom startup to a three-storey flagship store at Haji Lane, all while juggling a degree in Cyber Security. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Vidhi tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran about the personal journey behind her brand, the influence of her family, the lessons learned through failure and resilience, and her vision for global expansion.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself - Ray Kua on turning limited resources and lifelong discipline into award-winning sports academies

Ray Kua is the founder of three private sports academies: SwimRay, GoalKick Football, and Triple Threat Basketball. A former athlete who trained under constrained conditions with limited resources,  From a young age, discipline and structure were key values that were further sharpened during his time in the Naval Diving Unit. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Ray tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran how those early experiences shaped his approach to coaching, how his first few sessions laid the groundwork for award-winning academies, and why he’s driven to make quality coaching more accessible across Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter To Myself - Izyan Mellyna on acting, lupus, and finding her voice beyond the screen

Izyan Mellyna lit up our screens as a child actor and she hasn’t stopped since. Today, she’s an actress, content creator, and host of This Iz Podcast. But behind the spotlight is a story of strength: Izyan lives with lupus, a chronic illness she’s faced with grace and grit. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Izyan tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran on how she navigated fame, found her voice, and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way, from her childhood dreams to her hopes for the future.

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CNA938 Rewind - Former 'sugar baby' speaks on #TalkBack

Ever wonder why someone would pay for a relationship or date? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Angel, a Sugar Baby in Singapore and Dr John Lim, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Singapore Counselling Centre.

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CNA938 Rewind - Coffee clubbing in the daytime: Are more youths looking for a sober clubbing experience?

Day parties have been gaining popularity in Singapore, as more young people look for alternatives to traditional nightlife options. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin learn more from Aden Low and Matteo Lie, Co-Founders, Beans and Beats - one joint offering such experiences.

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