Where to Find Wallet-Friendly Art Pieces in Singapore

Discover incredible artworks in Singapore that won’t cost you an arm and a leg to elevate your home decor.

Who says stunning wall art has to drain your wallet? We’ve scoured every nook and cranny of Singapore to uncover the ultimate spots where you can snag budget-friendly masterpieces—ranging from trendy prints to captivating photography and even original artworks.

Ready to add that statement piece to your humble abode?

KULT GALLERY

Step into the realm of cool vibes and urban art at Kult Gallery. Since its inception in 2009, this gallery has been showcasing an eclectic mix of artworks from all over Asia. While you can browse their unique collections online, we highly recommend visiting their physical space to soak in the artistry firsthand. Most pieces at Kult are priced below S$500, with an exciting under S$20 collection to explore.

Image Credits: kult.online

Location: Available online and at #03-01A, 409 Race Course Road, Singapore 218657
Website: kult.online

LIVINGWITHART

Established in 2003 by owner and practicing artist Zak Lo, LivingwithArt aims to make art more accessible in Singapore. From paintings to sculptures, they boast one of the widest art selections in the city. Searching for something that commands attention? Their collection of prints has it all, whether you’re into pop or psychedelic art. Keep an eye out for their curated artists, including the legendary Andy Warhol, known for his iconic Campbell soup can reproductions. Prices range from S$100 to S$1000.

Location: 315 Outram Road, #02-05, Singapore 169074
Website: livingwithart.com.sg

EMPEROR’S ATTIC

For a touch of nostalgia and tradition, look no further than Emperor’s Attic. This gallery specializes in hand-crafted antiques with Chinese influences, ensuring each piece is a unique find. Inspired by the beauty of Singapore’s landscapes, their canvas prints beautifully capture the essence of the city streets. With attention to detail and a carefully chosen color palette, these artworks truly bring scenes to life. Prices start at around S$190.

Image Credits: facebook.com/EmperorsAtticSG

Location: 315 Outram Road, #01-10 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074
Website: emperorsattic.com

VINCI ARTS

Founded in 2009, Vinci Arts offers high-quality art at affordable prices, making art accessible to all. With a diverse collection of artworks from Southeast Asian and European artists, you’re bound to find something that resonates with you. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Opt for custom oil paintings. Prices start at S$180.

Location: #03-75, 9 Jalan Kukoh, Singapore 160009
Website: vinciarts.sg/product-category/affordableart

IKEA

No list of affordable art would be complete without mentioning IKEA. Known for its timeless and functional furnishings, IKEA also offers a range of affordable artworks to spruce up your space. Whether you’re into art cards or framed posters, you’ll find something to suit your style, with prices starting as low as S$2 for art cards and S$19.90 for framed posters.

Location: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Website: ikea.com/sg

TALKING TEXTILES

Immerse yourself in the world of textile art with Talking Textiles, led by artist and designer Deborah McKellar. With 15 years of experience, Deborah creates custom pieces for residential and commercial spaces. Their art prints, available in canvas and paper, reflect Singapore’s culture and heritage through intricate layers and thoughtful designs. Prices vary.

Image Credits:facebook.com/TalkingTextiles

Website: talkingtextiles.asia/canvas-prints

Ready to transform your space into an art lover’s paradise without emptying your wallet? These budget-friendly art spots in Singapore have got you covered. Happy decorating! 🎨

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4 food gift hampers/boxes under $100 for loved ones celebrating Hari Raya 2024

Hari Raya Hampers

As Hari Raya approaches, what better way to celebrate with your friends and loved ones than with a gift hamper?

In this post, we have a list of hampers/packs starting from just $59.90 for every budget.

Stick around to see what we’ve picked for you!

Eid Delicacy Hamper

Eid Delicacy Hamper

Price: $59.90

First up, we have this hamper that features a selection of traditional sweets and savory snacks, perfect for sharing the spirit of Eid.

Inside the box, you will find Hari Raya cookies, date medleys, snack mixes, and more.

Included in the assortment are Delyco Pandan Bangkit Cookies, 250g of Lulu Crown Dates, Delita Makmur Cookies, and an 80g Nutrione Baked Nut and Dried Fruit Breakfast Mix.

An accompanying message card allows you to pen down your thoughts too!

There are also add-on options that let you customize the hamper further to make it extra special.

Treat your nearest and dearest this Hari Raya with a gift that spreads the sweetness of the season.

Pure Halal Goodness Hamper

Pure Halal Goodness Hamper

Price: $79

Or consider this halal hamper that’s full of goodness.

Packed with the essence of chicken and fish made from 100% natural ingredients, it provides energy and immunity support in a traditional nourishing way.

Inside, you will find bottles of chicken and fish essence with goji berries, red dates, American ginseng, and cordyceps to boost wellbeing.

Send this gift to a loved one and add a personalized gift card at checkout.

This halal hamper comes from its natural, essence-based ingredients that have been carefully prepared to deliver full flavor and health benefits.

Eid Feast Hamper

Eid Feast Hamper

Price: $92.65

This hamper is packed with festive snacks, sweets, and beverages, everything you need to indulge the people you care about.

Inside the decorative storage box, you will find Royal Select assorted juices to toast to the occasion, a mix of chocolates for cocoa lovers, Diana almond milk chocolate bars for a nutty treat, Kintry granola mini packs for an on-the-go snack and Highway chocolate hazelnut spread to slather on toast.

With banana chips for a healthy crunch, you have an assortment that will delight family and friends during Raya gatherings.

Raya Blessings Galore Box

Raya Blessings Galore Box

Price: $99

Last but not least, we have the Raya Blessings Galore Box so you can treat your friends and loved ones to a Raya indulgence.

This collection of Raya delicacies includes Ahmad tea or Dilmah Ceylon tea to sip, Amazin’ Grace nuts to snack on, tasty assorted mini jams, and luxurious Godiva chocolates.

With so many flavors and textures to savor, this box has something for every palate this festive season.

The combo of Raya treats, packaged in a classy white rattan basket with festive decor, makes this quite the gift to share the joy of Eid with friends and family.

Imagine the smiles you will bring with this bounty of Raya goodies!

In the spirit of Hari Raya 2024, these food gift hampers under $100 serve as an appreciation for your dear ones. Each hamper is a combination of flavors that will surely reward the senses of those you hold dear. As you come together to celebrate this special occasion, let these hampers be the door gift that will bring a big smile to your loved ones’ faces.

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Latest WFH internships posted from 25 to 28 March 2024

a work desk setup at home

Good Friday as we bid goodbye to March and the 1st quarter of 2024.

If you’ve yet to land yourself a remote internship, it’s time to start looking around.

We may just have an opportunity you’ve been searching for in this post so read on!

#1: Scape Co., Ltd. – Intern, Programmes (Stakeholder & Community Management)

scape.sg

Website: scape.sg

Allowance / Remuneration: $800 – 1,000 monthly

Job Qualifications

Not specified.

Key Responsibilities
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Support the team in the implementation of stakeholder engagement plans to identify, prioritize, and manage relationships with *SCAPE and Somerset Belt key stakeholders, such as regular communication, meetings, and networking opportunities, through working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Mapping & Analysis: Research, take note, and track stakeholder interests, influence, and potential opportunities or risks.
  • Community Building: Identify new interest communities that are currently not engaged and may resonate with *SCAPE / Somerset Belt. Assist in organizing and running engagements with current communities of interest as part of *SCAPE and Somerset Belt outreach.
  • Reporting and Evaluation: Track and maintain metrics and reporting mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of stakeholder and community engagement efforts to prepare regular updates to management.
How to apply?

View the job post in full here and submit your text CV to [email protected]. 

#2: Nani Singapore (Fifty One Media Pte Ltd) – Content Creator / Writer Intern

nani.sg

Website: nani.sg

Allowance / Remuneration: $1,000 monthly

Job Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a/enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Communications/ Marketing or related field
  • Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply
  • Minimum 3 to 6 months commitment (full-time)
  • Loves social media and the Internet
  • Foodie – Good knowledge and exposure to food trends
  • Creative Trend Setter – you possess a creative mind and enjoy creating trendy content
  • Excellent communicator – you possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to relate to a wide range of audiences
  • Interest in Japanese culture
  • An eye for detail to portray accurate information with grammatically correct and concise sentences
  • A clear writing style that is easily understood by mass readers
  • Fast learner and hands-on executer with a positive attitude
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Proficient in video editing software/apps such as CapCut, InShot, or Premiere Pro
  • Proficient in design software/apps such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Illustrator
Key Responsibilities
  • Conceptualize and produce engaging and viral social content (reels and static images) to make it #trending
  • Expand engaging content across our platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Telegram)
  • Social media management
  • Brainstorm and pitch content ideas for the various platforms
  • Attend media tasting events, take photos and videos
  • Write long-form reviews, best-of-food/lifestyle listicles as well as short-form scoop articles
  • Basic photo and video editing
  • Create simple graphic artwork
  • Other ad-hoc marketing duties as required
How to apply?

View the job post in full here and send your full resume to [email protected]. 

#3: Perx Technologies Pte Ltd – Sales And Marketing Intern

perxtech.com

Website: perxtech.com

Allowance / Remuneration: $800 – 1,500 monthly

Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts, Business Administration, or related fields such as Economics or Sciences.
  • Strong analytical thinking, with an emphasis on data-driven and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in mainstream social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly accountable, resourceful, and self-motivated individuals.
  • Basic skills in graphic design or video editing are a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
Key Responsibilities
  • Research potential clients and competitors to support sales and marketing efforts.
  • Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to devise targeted sales strategies.
  • Qualify leads and build relationships with decision-makers.
  • Assist in updating our sales and marketing CRM tool. 
  • Develop sales pitch decks, presentations, and proposals which may include copywriting, PowerPoint, or Keynote presentations.
  • Assist in generating reports and tracking sales metrics as part of updating the company’s CRM platform. 
  • Contribute to the creation of written, video, and image content for various marketing channels. 
  • Create engaging content (e.g., blog posts, case studies) for our website and marketing materials.
  • Support with email marketing initiatives and lead nurturing campaigns.
  • Assist with event planning and execution (conferences, trade shows, webinars among others).
  • Document internal processes and provide progress updates as needed.
How to apply?

View the job post in full here and write to Shasta Mangulabnan via this link.

#4: Capitaland Business Services Pte Ltd – Project / Application Support & Audit

capitaland.com

Website: capitaland.com

Allowance / Remuneration: $1,000 – 1,400 monthly

Job Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or any other related disciplines
  • Able to communicate well and have a strong sense of logic
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
  • Able to work effectively independently and in a team
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular, Excel
  • Willingness to explore innovative solutions and technologies to enhance user experience
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) and cloud services for application deployment is a plus
Key Responsibilities
  • Support project management activities such as requirement gathering sessions, documentation, business user coordination, testing, and training 
  • Assist in technology audit(s) for existing solutions, including liaising with the audit team, managing timelines, collating information, and documenting findings for reporting 
  • Assist in promoting awareness of digital solutions
  • Contribute to the design and build/configuration of IT applications (PowerApps, RPA, SharePoint, etc.) 
  • Offer technical support to end-users, addressing queries and issues related to the applications 
  • Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned
How to apply?

View the job post in full here and apply via this link.

#5: Mito Health – Product Management Intern

mitohealth.com

Website: mitohealth.com

Allowance / Remuneration: $800 – 1,000 monthly

Job Qualifications

Not specified.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in conducting market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
  • Support the product team in gathering and prioritizing product requirements based on customer feedback, market data, and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, and sales to drive product development initiatives.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining product documentation, including user stories, feature specifications, and release notes.
  • Participate in product testing and quality assurance activities to ensure products meet established standards and requirements.
  • Help monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track product performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Support product launches and go-to-market strategies, including preparing marketing collateral and conducting customer training sessions.
How to apply?

View the job post in full here and write to Teeming via this link.

Editor’s note: These internships are selected based on the “remote” tag, but some positions are hybrid ones and you may need to report physically to the office. For more deets, do contact the employer directly.

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Premium economy experience with new meals & amenity kits onboard Singapore Airlines from 31 March

SIA Premium Economy_Serving_Champagne

Happy Travel Thursday!

In today’s post, allow us to update you on some big changes coming to Singapore Airlines’ Premium Economy experience.

In a few days starting 31 March, if you’re a passenger in that cabin class, you can look forward to larger portions, higher quality ingredients, and some new dish options.

Woo.

And that’s not all for you will also be getting upgraded amenity kits that are more eco-friendly.

A long-awaited upgrade

This is a major refresh of the Premium Economy experience since it was first introduced 9 years ago, in 2015.

Singapore Airlines wants to keep improving things based on customer feedback with this philosophy:

To never stop trying to deliver an even better-personalized experience while flying.

And rightly so since we all know that their flight ticket prices ain’t cheap.

New recipes, new taste
SIA Premium Economy_Family Enjoying Meals

Image Credits: singaporeair.com

Over the past two years, SIA has been developing new recipes.

They’ve got 48 appetizers, 175 main courses, and 34 desserts in the works.

Some dishes are enhanced versions of old favorites, but they’re also introducing some fresh choices.

For example, on their “Book the Cook” pre-order menu, they’ve added 9 new options including beef bourguignon, Malay-style lamb curry with roti jala, and even some plant-based mushroom eggplant meatballs.

Great for plant-based food fans!

Also, one classic Singaporean dish they worked hard to perfect is bak chor mee, the minced pork noodles we never get sick of.

(ASIAN) BAK CHOR MEE DRY

Image Credits: singaporeair.com

It took the team 10 to 12 months and 90 tries to get the sauce balances of the vinegar and sambal right.

They even visited top hawker stalls to make sure it was as authentic as possible.

For the other 11 Book the Cook meals, existing recipes got an upgrade too—the nasi lemak will now feature rendang chicken instead of fried chicken.

Regional menus are also expanding, with Indian meals adding an extra side dish and the popular papadum snack.

Yums.

Special dietary meals now provide more choices too, even customized child meals that kids can pick between Western, Asian, or vegetarian.

The wine and drink selections got an overhaul as well with new varietals and non-alcoholic options like peppermint and chamomile teas.

There’s even Cadbury hot chocolate to choose from!

HOT BEVERAGES

Image Credits: singaporeair.com

To serve all this, Singapore Airlines has also improved its food presentation.

Meals will be served on new porcelain dishware for the food to stay hot longer in a sustainable way

The new trays also maximize space so they can pack in more food.

Revamp of the amenity kit

The amenity kit also underwent a change.

Reflecting changing customer preferences and a growing desire for sustainability, Singapore Airlines partnered with Out Of The Woods, a US-based maker of eco-conscious products, for a fresh amenity kit.

Crafted from eco-friendly Forest Steward Council (FSC)-certified kraft paper fabric, the kit features eyeshades and slippers made from recycled PET material.

Additionally, it includes a lip balm in biodegradable packaging.

SIA AMENITY KIT

Image Credits: singaporeair.com

Unlike its predecessor, this new kit excludes items like dental kits and moisturizers, which can be found in the lavatory during the flight.

To get your hands on those revamped kits***, do make a request after boarding.

Who’s excited about their upcoming Singapore Airlines flight from 31 March?

***For flights lasting seven hours or more only.

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4 mini designer bags under $1,140 because you can’t afford to buy the bigger ones (yet)

Mini Designer Bags

While the dream of owning a high-end designer bag may seem out of reach for many, there is hope.

Introducing mini designer bags—compact, chic, and oh-so-(quite)-affordable.

For those who crave a touch of designer flair, here’s a little piece of the high-end fashion pie.

MARC JACOBS THE LEATHER MINI BAG

MARC JACOBS THE LEATHER MINI BAG

Price: $385

Inspired by Marc Jacobs’ bestselling tote, it boasts debossed lettering that reads “my other bag is the tote bag” on the inside—a playful nod to its larger sibling.

Crafted from full-grain leather in a crossbody silhouette, this mini bag features the signature Marc Jacobs branding on its magnetic snap closure and eight card slots.

The removable, adjustable webbing strap allows you to carry it as a clutch or wear it crossbody for easy, hands-free styling.

With its twill-lined interior and design, this mini bag (20 x 4 x 12 cm) brings a big attitude to any outfit.

MCM AREN CROSSBODY BAG

MCM AREN CROSSBODY BAG

Price: $680

Or consider this petite crossbody (approx. 3 x 15 x 20 cm) from MCM, the chicest way to travel light.

Crafted from nappa leather and trimmed in microfiber, the minimalist design boasts signature logo hardware and a handy magnetic snap closure.

Gain hands-free mobility instantly by attaching the accompanying crossbody strap (96 cm to 112 cm long).

At just the right size for daily essentials, this mini bag made in South Korea is your companion for everyday errands.

Slip it over your shoulder and go.

BULGARI SERPENTI FOREVER CHARM

BULGARI SERPENTI FOREVER CHARM

Price: $975

This miniature bag from Bulgari adds a touch of Italian craftsmanship to any ensemble.

Made of emerald green and violet calf leather, it features a gold-plated brass snakehead closure embellished with black and white agate enamel scales and emerald green enamel eyes that bring this piece to life.

Though tiny (about 10.5 x 7.5 x 2 cm), the interior easily fits your credit cards, earphones, and lipstick.

The metal Bulgari logo on the back ensures you’ve got the brand name to flaunt.

PRADA RE-NYLON MINI BAG

PRADA RE-NYLON MINI BAG

Price: $1,130

Lastly, we have this mini bag that channels Prada’s style through sustainable innovation.

Crafted from the brand’s re-nylon material made with recycled plastic collected from oceans, you can do your part for the environment.

The sleek, minimalist silhouette is emphasized by the triangular metal logo and comes with a leather shoulder strap for versatile wear.

At 14 x 24 cm, it’s roomy enough for daily essentials.

The wristlet includes a snap hook for easy attachment, and the material blend allows for low-maintenance care to maintain its shape and texture.

Simply air out the bag after each use (instead of washing) to reduce microfiber shedding.

Available in colors like red, black, and begonia pink, this mini bag brings Prada’s aesthetic to the next generation—one made from eco-solutions that give more than they take.

While the temptation of big-ticket designer bags may be strong, there is undeniable charm in mini designer bags. Consider these miniature marvels a more accessible entry point into luxury fashion (for now)! And sometimes, the best things do come in small packages.

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