Fridae

Bears, musclebears, G-men... the lines seem to be blurring in Singapore and elsewhere in Asia as the subculture becomes increasingly visible. David Cheong highlights TheBearProject Charity Art Show to be held this Saturday and gives readers an introduction to this group of heavy-set men.

Three goddesses come to life as Mark Chan returns to the Singapore Arts Festival after a two-year hiatus next month with the multi-disciplinary Dreaming of Kuanyin, Meeting Madonna. Fridae talks to the Singaporean composer and gay celebrity about the ideas and influences behind his magical communion of music, dance and video.