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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Various Authors

8MB

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