Traditional arts

Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum says discovers new Rembrandt

"The Vision of Zechariah in the Temple" by Rembrandt disappeared from public view after a private individual purchased it in 1961.

Standing tall: Singapore youth troupe puts fresh spin on traditional art of stilt-walking

Mr Goh Jun Siang (left) and groupmate Lyndy Koh on Feb 27. He founded Art of Stilts Singapore in 2023.

Meet the crew that makes dancing lions for Chinese New Year in the United States

Corey Chan in his garage workshop where he and his team create giant, spectacular lions for the Lunar New Year, in San Francisco, Oct. 17, 2025. ÒYou donÕt do this kind of thing to make a lot of money real fast,Ó Chan said. ÒItÕs art.Ó (Jake Michaels/The New York Times)

Sumo diplomacy: Japan’s heavyweight ‘soft power’ ambassadors

‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ painting to be shown in Japan, in rare trip abroad

The last time the portrait was out on loan was in 2023 for a less exotic trip to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

10 trends to look forward to in 2026

Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines

This photo taken on Dec 14 shows people watching during the Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga.

Commentary

Exit stage left: Is Japan losing its cultural soul?

A woman walks past the poster of Japanese movie "Kokuho" (R) outside a cinema in Tokyo's Roppongi district.

SG Culture Pass: How to spend your $100 credits from Sept 1

The Straits Times’ arts team combs through the list of more than 400 eligible performances and workshops to pick the top experiences for three price points.

City girls snub traditional Hindu face tattoos in Pakistan

Artist Guddi Manthar (L), drawing an indigenous tattoo on seven-year-old Champa's face at the Jogi Colony in Umerkot.

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