The second volume of Cultural Connections is dedicated to this theme of how arts, culture and heritage contribute to the creation of Liveable Cities. This issue contains essays from public sector leaders from the arts and culture sectors as well as eminent diplomats, academics and scholars.
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7 Chapters
History, Culture and the Making of a Successful City
Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
12 mins read, 84KB
A Historic Heart: How Heritage Districts Can Make Cities More Liveable
Mr Michael Koh, Executive Fellow, Ministry of National Development
Ms Katyana Melic, Assistant Director (Adjunct), The Centre for Liveable Cities, Ministry of National Development
21 mins read, 4MB
Arts, Culture and the Creative City
Dr Mathew Trinca, Director & Co-Chair, National Museum of Australia
9 mins read, 71KB
Connecting the Arts and Life: The Role of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Mr Benson Puah, Former Chief Executive Officer, National Arts Council
23 mins read, 2MB
Home Truly: The Role of the Arts in Making a Country Home
Mr Paul Tan, Fellow, Former Deputy Chief Executive, National Arts Council
13 mins read, 841KB
Diversity at a Port City in Southeast Asia: The Case of Singapore in the Fourteenth Century
Mr Derek Heng, Professor and Chair, Department of History, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS)
30 mins read, 560KB
Going Home: Negotiating Identity in Tang Da Wu’s Art
Ms Charmaine Toh, Independent Curator & Writer, Freelance
13 mins read, 610KB
