Inside New Bahru: The 1960s Singapore high school turned creative business incubator, where design is the priority

Singapore’s New Bahru, a former 1960s high school, is now a trailblazing creative business incubator where design is paramount. This initiative boldly challenges the city's towering commercial focus and traditional disinterest in art careers. For emerging women artists, New Bahru is a powerful testament that dedicated, design-forward communities can flourish even in environments not typically supportive of the arts. It’s an inspiring model, proving that innovative spaces prioritizing creativity are crucial for nurturing talent and shifting cultural perceptions, offering a blueprint for how your art can thrive against all odds. — Source: It's Nice That.

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