FEMALE: Insights from graduates of LASALLE College of the Arts
In FEMALE’s July 2024 edition, graduates Sadiq Shah, Rynna Shazrina, Lucas Tan and Ponni Ashok speak about their final year projects, what they love about their disciplines and the lessons they have learned as young creatives.
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Media release: Celebrating the first cohort of postgraduates from Singapore’s arts university
The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) and its founding member LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE), celebrated a historic milestone today with its inaugural postgraduate Convocation. The ceremony saw …
FEMALE: What Went Down: LASALLE’s 2025 Graduate Fashion Show
FEMALE takes a behind the scenes look at the 2025 graduate fashion show, where ten final year students from the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles programme unveiled their thoughtful and diverse fashion …
Lianhe Zaobao: Encountering art and redrawing a new life from behind bars
Diploma in Fine Arts graduand Amos Vincent Wong’s journey in art began under unexpected circumstances, where he picked up a paintbrush for the first time while incarcerated. While in prison, art …
Lianhe Zaobao: Technology cannot replace social issue exploration through artistic forms
Art and design play a crucial role in the development of various industries, and a sense of curiosity, empathy, and creativity are qualities that machines cannot replace. Minister for Manpower …
Tamil Murasu: Student artwork showcases the fusion of diverse Indian cultural traditions
Thirishaa Selvaraj, who graduates with a BA (Hons) Fine Arts, uses elements like sarees, rice powder and hair to connect shared experiences amongst Indian women. Often inspired by Hinduism and Indian …
The Straits Times: Audrey Hepburn gets samsui makeover in Amoy Street mural
Four students from LASALLE’s McNally School of Fine Arts worked with Spanish artist Mark Rios on a new mural at Amoy Street, commissioned by an affiliate of Clifton Partners, that blends Singaporean …
Lianhe Zaobao: Electronic waste becoming artwork–skilful hands transform waste into treasure
Earlier this year, LASALLE’s Diploma in Fine Arts programme collaborated with ALBA, an e-waste collection and recycling organisation, where nine students were challenged to create artwork using recycled electronic components and cables. Lianhe …
Media release: LASALLE’s next-generation fashion designers blend heritage with contemporary design in 2025 graduation show
Ten diverse fashion collections that explore the relationship between humans, technology and nature were unveiled at Rewoven Ties, LASALLE College of the Arts’ 2025 graduate fashion show. Designed by final year …
BERITA Mediacorp: LASALLE40: LASALLE College of the Arts produces multidisciplinary artists with the ‘X factor’
Watch the interview on BERITA Mediacorp. With a 40-year history, LASALLE College of the Arts, founded in 1984 by Brother Joseph McNally, continues to be a leader in arts and …
Lianhe Zaobao: Suffering from eye disease and losing a loved one, she turned grief into paintings and successfully graduated
832 graduates received their Diplomas, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Master’s degrees at LASALLE’s 38th Convocation ceremony on 2 August. Lianhe Zaobao spoke with two graduates — BA (Hons) Music …
Tamil Murasu: Innovative fusion of lifestyle elements in fashion design
Ponni Ashok, who graduated with a BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles, created for her graduation collection a range of garments made using upcycled saris, inspired by the back of …
The Straits Times: Diversity calling
The new University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), formed by an alliance between LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, is welcoming its first batch of …
Berita Harian: LASALLE student produces fashion inspired by the environment
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles graduate Rynna Shazrina believes that sustainable fashion should be a norm, and all designers should try their best to promote social, cultural and environmentally …
Berita Harian: His father’s bold fashion sense inspired his fashion collection
BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Industries graduate Syukri Gray Ahmad did not take long to think about the theme of his final year project. Syukri’s fashion brand, 2702 ABSURDITY, is …
Berita Harian: A digital fashion collection designed to reflect feelings, thoughts
Puteri Navet, who is graduating from the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles programme, believes that fashion is in her DNA, and knew she wanted to pursue fashion while staying …
Media release: Final year students at LASALLE College of the Arts reimagine the future of fashion
Twelve collections that reimagine a better approach to fashion were unveiled at LASALLE College of the Arts’ 2024 graduate fashion show on 7 May 2024. The final year students, who …
FEMALE: 7 Gen Zers on what pursuing a fine arts education means today
FEMALE Singapore speaks with five students from LASALLE’s McNally School of Fine Arts — Hee Ker Ru, Supassara Ho, Lucas Tan, Qalisha Fariq and Elisa Tan — about what they love …
Media release: Wing Tai unveils Urban Living Art collaboration with LASALLE College of the Arts at The M
Wing Tai Asia (Wing Tai) and LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) have unveiled the Wing Tai x LASALLE Urban Living Art collaboration at Wing Tai’s newly completed residential development …
Shin Min Daily News: Singapore fashion showcased in South Korea
SGFASHIONNOW, a collaboration between LASALLE and the Asian Civilisations Museum, returned this year for its third and largest iteration in Busan and Seoul. This year’s exhibition travels to South Korea …
Media release: Diverse career pathways for arts graduates: LASALLE College of the Arts introduces five new degree programmes
LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore (LASALLE) has unveiled five new degree programmes in emerging areas within the global creative economy: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Art …
The Straits Times: LASALLE, NAFA arts educators in the spotlight
Three private art galleries at Tanjong Pagar Distripark — 39+ Art Space, Art Agenda and Gajah Gallery — are focusing on the practices of arts educators at LASALLE College of …
The Straits Times: We should look at every student differently, because every student grows differently
After spending five years as an art teacher in Marsiling Secondary School, Mr Muhamad Lokman Mohamad, 35, found himself back as a student in 2020 at LASALLE College of the …
BERITAmediacorp: Two LASALLE College of the Arts graduates pursued their dreams to achieve a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree
After waiting for so long, 35-year-old Muhamad Lokman Mohammad’s dream of getting a degree has finally come true. He was among 832 LASALLE College of the Arts students who graduated …
Berita Harian: A lifelong passion for learning drives dad to earn a bachelor’s degree at LASALLE
Despite facing difficult times, Muhamad Lokman Bin Mohamad was not discouraged from continuing to strive and eventually earning a BA(Hons) Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts. Berita Harian …
The Straits Times: What can you do after studying art? Plenty
In this article exploring career opportunities for fine arts graduates in Singapore, Dr Venka Purushothaman, Deputy President and Provost at LASALLE, shares that fine arts graduates have a noticeable entrepreneurial …
BERITAmediacorp: The way of life of SG Islanders & the invention of ‘new paper’ became the inspiration for these final year students at LASALLE College of the Arts
Zuhaira Syaza Amir Khaled’s work for this year’s The LASALLE Show Exhibition entitled ‘Siapa Aku’ highlights the way of life of the Islanders in the past and is very close …
Media release: Fashion designers at LASALLE College of the Arts explore transitions in 2023 graduate fashion show
What would a more equal fashion ecosystem look like? How can the designers of tomorrow be guided by greater empathy, inclusivity and diversity? How do we care for each other …
Harper’s Bazaar: Young Talents Put A Gen Z-Spin On Chanel’s SS23 Accessories
Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore has always been about nurturing new talent and uplifting the next generation. Committed to the BAZAAR Academy for eight years now—linking educational institutions in this country with …
Harper’s Bazaar: NewGen 2021 Winner Justin Chua On Life At Istituto Marangoni London
In 2021, Justin Chua clinched the top prize at Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award with his clear vision, aesthetic sensibility and commitment to craft. The LASALLE College of the …
Her World: What’s it like to study again at the age of 34?
BA(Hons) Fine Arts graduate Joanne Lim trained as a lawyer before exploring a career in the arts. She spoke to Her World magazine about studying again at the age of …
Berita Harian: Saloma’s kebaya fashion becomes an inspiration
Each time she accompanied her father to watch P. Ramlee’s classic film featuring the graceful and well-dressed singer-actress, Saloma, BA(Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles alumna Iris Zulfa Binte Mohamad Isa …
BERITAmediacorp: Saloma’s kebaya and the kampung house structure inspire these LASALLE College of the Arts graduates
Noticing that not many women wear kebaya these days, a 22-year-old from LASALLE College of the Arts came up with a new idea to make the kebaya popular again. Iris …
Lianhe Zaobao: Break through limitations and keep creating
Kumari Nahappan started her career in interior design, before she enrolled in LASALLE’s McNally School of Fine Arts as a mature student. Since 2000, she has been known for her …
Media release: Using art to turn negative spaces into positive ones at Raffles Place
LASALLE College of the Arts, Raffles Place Alliance and Publicis Singapore have come together to present an exhibition that transforms negative social distancing spaces into positive spaces for art. In …
