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#BTLifestyle: Pushing boundaries in art Bizarre sculptures with collapsible legs and a wishing well that makes your coin vanish are among the art exhibits that will challenge your perceptions of the world.

#BTLifestyle: A ‘terrace’ flat shows off flexible open-plan living Architect Melvin Keng’s renovation of his HDB flat is inspired by his childhood home with sustainability in mind

#BTLifestyle: Mezze and more at Ummi Beirut Ummi Beirut is like a hop-on, hop-off bus tour for the palate – don’t expect a deep dive, but if you want to tell your kibbeh from your kafta, here's a start.

#BTLifestyle: Italian food that counts at Thirty9 It's palatable, reliable cooking in comfortable surroundings that doesn’t challenge or excite - and there will always be days when that’s all you want.

#BTLifestyle: How to make the most of your expensive COE in 2023 One way to console yourself about high COE prices? Get the most out of a certificate by applying it to the most worthwhile car

#BTLifestyle: 23 highlights of Singapore Art Week 2023 The debut of high-end art fair Art SG is expected to draw every single major South-east Asian art collector to these shores during its five-day run.

#BTLifestyle: No straight lines in this curved Tiong Bahru apartment “Curves are more soothing to the eye,” says its homeowner, a graphic designer.

#BTLifestyle: Poised Cantonese cooking with a healthy slant at Yue Bai Yue Bai is a Chinese restaurant so steeped in authentic Cantonese cooking philosophy and techniques, you barely notice how healthy the food actually…

#BTLifestyle: BMW teases a talking car that shifts colours like a chameleon A BMW moodmobile that talks back to you? We'll take it!

#BTLifestyle: 2023: A make-or-break year for Singapore art market 2023 is set to be critical year for Singapore’s art market as the faltering of Hong Kong’s art market means Singapore gains. But can it hold those gains?

#BTLifestyle: Go forth and travel in 2023 Never mind global uncertainty – revenge travel isn’t abating anytime soon, say three travel experts.

#BTLifestyle: The World Cup of luxury spirits: Best booze of 2022 It’s a global matchup for the titles in best new whiskey, gin, rum, nonalcoholic spirit, digestif and more.

#BTLifestyle: Design trends for 2023 Gone is the era of bling. Luxury in homes is now more understated and natural.

#BTLifestyle: Asia Grand makes a comeback with familiar Cantonese cooking For all the comforting familiarity, the food at Asia Grand Restaurant's newest location is largely underwhelming and needs improvement, says our r…

#BTLifestyle: Get a head start on fitness Working out may be the last thing on your mind now, but when 2023 comes around, you would have gotten the momentum going.

#BTLifestyle: The year in food: Chefs dish up their thoughts on the F&B scene in 2022 How will people eat in 2023? “I don’t think Singapore is ready for ‘fake’ meat yet, although it would be great to see more elevated ve…

#BTLifestyle: Last-minute Christmas book gift ideas Science fiction, an anthology of Singapore horror, U2 frontman Bono's memoir and more.

#BTLifestyle: Festive gifts with a local touch Gifting a plant is so last year. This Christmas, why not give your pals the gift of growing their own vegetables?

#BTLifestyle: Easy-pleasing French fare at Elan Elan would not win any prizes in an “innovative restaurant concept of the year” competition but could come in runner up in a “has decent food anyway” sweepstakes.

A breathtaking World Cup in Qatar that captivated the planet from start to finish #BTLifestyle: “Amazing” is probably the most used word in the last four weeks, says BT's U-Wen, with nearly every day of the competition d…

#BTLifestyle: Chinese ceramics across 5,000 years A new rare exhibition showcases over 150 ceramic wares from China, beginning with the Neolithic period.

#BTLifestyle: All set for Christmas “Less is more” when it comes to decorating the home for the festive season in a tasteful, rather than tacky, way.

#BTLifestyle: Reliable zi char cooking at the newly revamped Kok Sen Despite its new digs and modern approach, its food will never get old. Just like this big prawn hor fun - a fire engine red bowl of nostalgia.

#BTLifestyle: The best watches of 2022 The year saw an avalanche of new timepieces. We spotlight some that stood out among the rest.

#BTLifestyle: Who’s afraid of nude art? Unlike classical Western artists who use nudity to celebrate the ideal human physique, contemporary South-east Asian artists often use nudity to make social commentary.

#BTLifestyle: South-east Asia in thousands of pictures An ambitious museum survey looks at South-east Asian photography across 150 years

#BTLifestyle: Living the minimalist life “We adopt a lifestyle of not having so much. It is muted but curated," says the owners of their house's sparse look.

#BTLifestyle: Solid Indian classics and modern twists at Shikar The new restaurant at Maxwell Reserve refrains from trends and delivers the goods

#BTLifestyle: Istanbul: A brief visit to the capital of the world The multi-ethnic city is a rich treasure trove of arts, culture, food and stunning scenery

#BTLifestyle: Documenting yesteryear’s retailers “I had a map and a highlighter, and walked quite literally every single street, neighbourhood, housing estate, and industrial complex,” says photographer Steve Golden who…