City Nomads Radio: Suman, Seoul
In a country where house music is deemed heavy and unfamiliar, South Korean DJ Suman has defied the odds to become one of Seoul’s most respected DJs. …
Culture
City Nomads’ guides, reviews and recommendations on cultural activities around the world – The Arts, Theatre, Shows, Concerts, Performances.
‘The Forgotten City’ Photography Exhibition Answers The Plight Of Sulawesi
It’s been over three months since Sulawesi was hit by a massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake, one that triggered a cascade of disasters. A deadly tsunami …
Loo Zihan, the Singaporean Artist Who Dares to Bare in a Climate of Censorship
Loo Zihan's coming show, Catamite - part of Singapore's M1 Fringe Festival 2019 - is, like many of his other works, a meticulous investigation into history, memory, and identity. It leads us to confro…
Festival Review: Highlights of Wonderfruit Festival 2018 in Pattaya, Thailand
Two weeks later, and I’m still basking in the afterglow of Wonderfruit. From magical sunrise moments to new discovery of music acts, my heart’s filled…
City Nomads’ Documentary Of The Month: Studio 54
When you think of 70s America, you’d probably think of hippies, flared pants, peace signs, or That 70s Show. Well, Studio 54 The Documentary paints a …
2018 In Review: A Progressive Year For Arts and Culture in Singapore
From music festivals and art exhibits that dominated Instagram to new street culture conventions, Singapore has seen a busy year in its arts and culture scene. There were plenty to choose from, but he…
Singapore Festival 2018: Food, Art & Cultural Exchange At Bogalayzay Street in Yangon, Myanmar
Ask any foreigner or local on the streets of Singapore: What makes our little red dot a great tourist destination? You'd probably receive many differe…
Eye Candy: We Chat With Singaporean Poet and Multidisciplinary Artist Deborah Emmanuel
To say that Deborah Emmanuel is a woman of many facets is hardly an exaggeration. The Singaporean poet and performance artist has written three books …
JR East’s New Pop-up Inspiration Store Will Ignite Your Sense of Wonder at Orchard Xchange, Singapore
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has landed in the bustling heart of Singapore, taking over a part of the Orchard MRT Xchange with its new Inspiration Store. Happening 17 December 2018 to 31 Augus…
‘Minimalism: Space. Light. Object’ Is Southeast Asia’s Most Ambitious Showcase of Minimalist Art to Date
Minimalism doesn't just mean having an all-white house or shopping at MUJI. It was, after all, a radical turning point in the history of art. Its emer…