In today's fast-paced world, it is increasingly important to care for our mental health by finding moments of peace and tranquility. The disruptions and challenges arising from the global COVID-19 pandemic have made such actions all the more necessary. In support of this, National Gallery Singapore offers a series of Slow Art programmes that encourage visitors to slow down and interact with art in ways that actively enhance mental health.

Kathleen Ditzig rounds up this Bumi-Antara takeover of Perspectives, demonstrating how the discursive threads and engagements underlying curatorial work go beyond the institution of the museum. With the increasing prevalence of AI technology in our everyday lives, she also discusses how research into Southeast Asian Futurism can help us grapple with the new patterns and "maps" that computational logic is now generating. 4 minute read.

Hear from the Gallery’s Community Hosts! These volunteers conduct special tours for underserved community groups. By paying special attention to their access needs and interests and facilitating conversations, our Community Hosts ensure that the Gallery is a welcoming space for all. Wuai Mun, Sok Oon, Moe Yin and Chan Pong tells us just what it takes. 5 minute read.

What can Southeast Asia be, beyond geography? Can it play the role in the collaborative building of a world culture? "Bumi-Antara: Southeast Asian Futurism Beyond the Map" is a special takeover of Perspectives Magazine challenges readers to see Southeast Asia not just as a geographic region, but also as a conceptual space. A collaboration with Artistic Director Rachael Rakes and Associate Curator Sofia Durron of the 12th Seoul Mediacity Biennale "THIS TOO, IS A MAP" this takeover introduces the idea that art and culture can be used to question systems and structures of knowledge around us, and be used as the basis create a new world culture. This editorial foreword unpacks the term “Bumi-Antara” and the value of thinking beyond rationalism. 5 minute read.