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CNA938 Rewind - “Rituals of Perception”: Tanoto Art Foundation’s First Exhibition

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out how Tanoto Art Foundation has opened its inaugural exhibition, “Rituals of Perception” in conjunction with Singapore Art Week – an annual celebration of visual arts which takes place in the month of January. Tanoto Art Foundation’s artistic director Xiaoyu Weng will talk about how their exhibition will feature over 20 artists – most of the millennials. She’ll also explain how the exhibition will be accompanied by weekly programs, including performances, discussions, and docent tours. Indonesian-New Zealand artist/dancer Sriwhana Spong will talk about premiering a new performance of hers, which is part of her ongoing research.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: TFR at 0.87, but can we succeed with a smaller population in an AI-transformed world?

Singapore’s total fertility rate dropped to a new low of 0.87 in 2025, and while our citizen population expanded 0.7 per cent, growth has slowed in the past 10 years… But, in an AI-driven future, could low population growth remain low? A smaller, but highly skilled population could be equally productive? Daniel Martin finds out from Professor Paulin Tay Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing, SMU.   

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CNA938 Rewind - Finding Peace in Norway & Enjoying Family Time in Taiwan - the travels of Nabcore’s GK Ng

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro learns about the globetrotting adventures of GK Ng, co-founder of Nabcore, a technology solutions provider. Ng will describe a most memorable trip to Norway and the village of Flåm, famous for its stunning fjord views and dramatic natural landscapes. In Florence, Italy, Ng will talk about exploring its artisan streets. He’ll then recall an unforgettable family trip to Taiwan to visit the famous tourist town of Shifen where they released sky lanterns along an active railway track.

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CNA938 Rewind - Simon Painter - Now You See Him Making Magic Work

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what it takes to build a career as a creative producer in the arts and entertainment sector. She’ll be speaking to Simon Painter, creative producer of “Now You See Me Live”, a high-energy stage magic show inspired by the hit film franchise “Now You See Me”. Painter will talk about how he started as a classical violinist before transitioning to managing major performance venues and creating commercial theatre – one if his hit shows “The Illusionists” becoming the best-selling magic show in Broadway history.

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CNA938 Rewind - VintageWknd & Greening SG’s Fashionistas

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Eden Tay and Eileen Tanfounders of VintageWknd, a Singapore-based clothing brand known for its reworked and retro-inspired fashion pieces. The couple will talk about different trending styles over the years as they cater to different generations – with Gen Z being one of their biggest consumer segments. They’ll also describe their mission to reduce textile waste and how they experiment with unique designs made from unconventional materials – using platforms like TikTok to spread more awareness.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Why the AI voice now reads as untrustworthy 

Our guest says he can spot AI‑written LinkedIn posts a mile away… and he’s not impressed. Is he right to frown on AI content, or will AI get the last laugh? Cheryl Goh speaks with Chris J. "Mohawk" Reed, Founder of Black Marketing to find out more. 

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