What Our Lecturers Say

Welcome to our op-eds page where lecturers from our Master of Arts (Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship) programme share their perspectives on the evolving landscape of the cultural and creative industries, shedding light on trends and strategies that drive success in this exciting field.

Murmurs in Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship: Bridging Creative and Economic Impact

by Dr Rimi Khan, Senior Lecturer

11 Apr 2024 — The Murmurs in Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship event on Monday, 6 May 2024, embodies the ethos of inclusive and diverse imaginaries of entrepreneurship, delving into critical questions about defining success in creative industries and fostering inclusive, intercultural workspaces.

 

Arts for Everyone, Music for Everyone

by Dr Park Sun-Min, Visiting Fellow

1 Jan 2024 — The classical musical scene is slowly and surely dying. Or is it? We examine the issue and share on NUS’ efforts to develop talents in the arena of Arts, Culture, and Heritage through the MA ACE Programme.

 

Sustainable Fashion and the Future of Creative Entrepreneurship

by Dr Rimi Khan, Senior Lecturer

3 Oct 2023 — Globally, we are consuming fashion in greater quantities and more cheaply than ever before, but there is also increasing concern with the sustainability of fashion

 

Encountering Art in the City

by Dr Lilian Chee, Associate Professor, and Ms Valerie Lim Qian Hui, Research Assistant

18 Sep 2023 — Art engages, and creates meaning when and where it is experienced. The interplay between art and its urban sites opens new fields of knowledge and expertise.

 

Why It May Not Be a Good Idea to Use the Term NFT Art: Let's Reconsider the Value of the Arts

by Dr Jaime Hsu Fang-Tze, Lecturer

25 Oct 2022 — The worth of a piece of art is not measurable only in terms of dollars and cents.

 

Cultural Diplomacy and Intelligence in a Multicultural Workplace

by Dr Soh Kai Ruo, Lecturer

25 Oct 2022 — Dr Soh Kai Ruo writes about how media content and practitioners can assist countries in building their international reputation.

 

Creativity in the Multiverse: Teaching Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship

by Dr Rimi Khan, Senior Lecturer

25 Oct 2022 — Like the main character in the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once, Dr Rimi Khan find herself traversing her own version of the multiverse, as she comes to grips with Singaporean identity, culture and the creative industries.

 

Insights from a Veteran in the Cultural and Creative Industry

by Dr Jaime Hsu Fang-Tze, Lecturer

1 October 2021 — Curator and lecturer Dr Jaime Hsu shares some insights into the Cultural and Creative Industry (CCI) sector and the newly launched Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship.

 

Heritage Studies in a Dynamic Field: Critical Perspectives on a Dialetical Process

by Dr Imran bin Tajudeen

28 September 2021 — Heritage studies is concerned with a highly dynamic field. It comprises a dialectic between critical theories, concepts, and an ever-evolving set of principles and recommendations from international bodies and local regulating entities.

 

Arts, Culture and Creativity in the New Normal

by Prof Audrey Yue, Professor

15 September 2021 — During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, museums, galleries and theatres were the first to close. With vaccination now underway and countries slowly opening up, these venues are the last to open.

 

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