Same same but different at NAFA

My eyes lit up when Pangzi asked for inspiration to start on his school project. “You gotta follow me to NAFA then,” I said helpfully. “They have this exhibition going on showcasing their students’ graduation projects.” “The NAFA in Bugis?” Pangzi asked. “I thought that’s an arts school. My project is not…” “It’s okay,” I …

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Beware robots taking over your job

The development of artificial intelligence has gathered pace so much so that the street talk is about when you will surrender your job to robots. As a concerned parent, I decided to take Pangzi to the Saluzi Robot Experience Centre in Xi’an, China, to expose him to the new world of robotics. And more importantly …

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What’s affordable at Affordable Art Fair?

“Daddy, what is affordable?” asked Pangzi. “Good question,” I reasoned. “These days nothing is really affordable.” “I mean, what is the meaning of affordable?” “Oh, that…” The concept of money is not something that comes easily to a six-year-old. A perfect place to learn is the Affordable Art Fair where he could see for himself. …

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