Blurb - Online Magazine & Collective

06/10/2021

Intertidal explorations with Inez Alsagoff 🧞‍♂️ We often assume that the local ecology and marine life are limited and uninteresting. In this piece, proves us wrong and shares about her passion for marine biology and how it eventually culminated in her intertidal tours () and up-cycling jewelry business (.co).

Both are ventures that are true to the idea of sustainability, each giving another its purpose and form. Every anecdote spells out Inez’s love for what she does, and this piece has been so refreshing to work on! Link in bio to read on blurb magazine! 🐠🦀🐡

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29/09/2021

We’re back with new articles this month! This one features new kid on the block, , a platform aiming to improve and normalise mental health and well-being. Co-founder Beverly Chew shares with us what frankie stands for, how the new platform would work, and what drove the team to start this initiative.

frankie has yet to launch officially, but blurb readers will get 2 months of free premium membership - exclusive code in our article🧞‍♂️ We’re excited to share with you about this new and important initiative, and this design has been so fun to work on! Link in bio! 👾👾👾

16/07/2021

We’re having an insta takeover by local band today! Keep a look out on our insta story as they introduce their debut single “Take it”, a cheeky and self reflexive take on pensiveness and internal conflict.

They’ll also be sharing about the creative process in arranging this track, and of course the many memories and anecdotes shared between the band members⚡️This will be fun so head over to their insta for the track link!

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02/05/2021

Artist in conversation: Nicholas Ong

You may have seen his distinctive neon pieces online a while back - in this piece, and chat about his craft, inspirations and aspirations. They talk about process, language and disposition in this condensed interview. What does it mean when one identifies as an artist? How are we as audiences meant to interact with pieces of work? How does the artist’s awareness of the commercial reception of his work affect the creation? Link in bio (click on ‘magazine’ after our revamped site 😉) to experience the visually immersive and emotionally transportive world of Ong’s Absurd Theatrics - this one is packed with insight, passion and love for one’s craft. ⭐️🌈

19/03/2021

Aaaand, we're back with an announcement - we have officially launched the new blurb collective alongside blurb magazine!
In short, blurb collective will feature original works and productions, largely taking form through youtube. We kick off our launch with a special video collaboration with No Ordinary Protest on sustainable fashion. In true blurb style, we focused on making this intentional, fun and visually appealing. Watch and remember to subscribe to us here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmDnnsUkvEE&ab_channel=blurb

We explain in more detail what our collective means, and how it will coexist with our magazine here: https://www.blurbmag.com/post/a-new-start

One of the more exciting things is definitely the new website design. It is bold, chic and adventurous all at once. It is a reflection of how we want to evolve as a platform, and how we want to pursue experimentation. This has been months in the conceptualising and making, and we hope you guys love it as much as we do!

Have fun exploring our new site! https://www.blurbmag.com

15/03/2021

Here’s another look into the blurb collective launch 👀 Featuring the sensibility of , the blurb team weaves together various looks through old clothes made new, creating new looks from old styles. This one is definitely filled with fun, consciousness and aesthetic aspirations all at once. Watch out for it this coming Friday! 🌞

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12/03/2021

Hellu folks, we’re (almost) back! The last few months have been packed with many discussions and plans about blurb - our values, content and interests that we want to build alongside this community. We explain this further on the 19th of March when we officially re-launch, but for now, here’s a little breakdown of some key changes we’ve made! We hope you are as excited as we are for next weeeeeeek!

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13/01/2021

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The team bids 2020 goodbye with lots of gratitude and thanks for our readers and community of creators that we’ve built. So many opportunities have been made possible due to your support and we are so grateful!

As we enter the new year, the blurb team got together and discussed how we ought to repay this. One thing is to refocus and realign our direction as a magazine and collective such that we continue to deliver better, thoughtful and more intentional content.

For now, fortnightly publications will be on hold as blurb undergoes a little revamp — more details on this will be shared very soon~

Thank you for sticking on this journey with us - as a reader, creative, and fellow human with an appreciation for art and the interesting things that surround us - we promise a lot of new and exciting content that stays true to the blurb ethos of fun! Stay tuned 💛

31/12/2020

Wishing all of our readers a happy new year 🥳✨

Before 2020 draws to an end, the blurb team pens down their reflections. As blurb ends one chapter and starts the next, we remind ourselves of who we were and are to become. The future holds many exciting moments, and we hope you will continue on this journey with us!

This piece is very close to our hearts, and features the cutest(!!) illustrations by our very own — link in bio for the full article 💛

28/12/2020

It was a real pleasure to chat with artist, Bailey Wait (), in our latest publication! Here, she shares about her artistic journey thus far, her inspirations, and what she wishes for her art in the future.
Link in bio for the full interview.

20/12/2020

Filled with passion, documents her journey as a novice jewellery collector discovering her niche in this dynamic industry. From fine, to vintage, to DIY, she shares with blurb some favourite jewellery pieces from her ever-growing collection and wishlist, and what makes them special. Link in bio to read on 💫

15/12/2020

15 December publications are out! Our last publication of 2020 features reflections on the past year and expectations for the future. We take stock of our own journey thus far and chat with an artist on hers, as we explore what it means to check our rearview mirrors and move forward. Link in bio ☔️🌈📝

14/12/2020

As with all things human, our identity is a complex and ambiguous concept that oftentimes is a struggle to define. In this piece, written in a state in-between enquiry and rumination, action and inaction, navigates the complexities of her identity and explores her relationship with OCD. The product: an interactive old-school magazine quiz that reveals her introspective journey. Link in bio.

10/12/2020

Dating is an important part of many people’s lives, but it often seems more difficult than it should be. In this piece, , cofounder of shares 5 lessons she learnt about dating after starting her own dating service. It’s personal and objective, messy and yet hopeful all at once. Link in bio to read on!

04/12/2020

(Turn on your volume!) This is an experiential look into the works found in .zine. Hauntingly packed with personal stories and collections of time pieced together by photography, the magazine offers its perspective on culture and history. Link in bio to read more about them.

01/12/2020

1 December publications are out! 🌞 This one features reflections on new approaches to dating, stories behind a beautiful collection of unique jewelry pieces, negotiations of identity through graphics, and a visual documentation of time and memory 💭💭💭

Link in bio for your December fill of blurb content 🤍

30/11/2020

There are always conversations about the lack of priority for the arts in Singapore. How do we make it one? Is there a reason for us to? In this piece, Josh + Lyds pen their thoughts after a chat with Chris, director of . Link in bio!

29/11/2020

Sensitive healthcare on reproductive health hasn’t always been the most accessible. The people over .sg have found a way to bridge the gap between necessity and discreet supply, slowing tackling issues of stigmatization and improving awareness in Singapore. Link in bio to hear from these two young founders on how they found this market and the values behind their start up.

27/11/2020

Astrology bears the criticisms of skeptics doubting its origins and workings. In this piece, astrologer shares with us his perspective of astrology as a tool for introspection and self development, focusing on its value as a self help telescope and tuning us into his work ( ) with trauma through it. Believe in it or not, head over to our link in bio to gain some insight and decide for yourself.

15/11/2020

15 November publications are out! This one talks about art as industry (or the lack of) in Singapore, accessible birth control, culture and history packed in zine, and provides an astrologer's insight and perspective on trauma.

Publishing well created, curated and diverse content every fortnight is no easy task but our team's passion drives us forward each time. Props to our illustrators and designers for their endless creativity!

15/09/2020

Our 15 September publication has been released! This one is curated full of heart and takes on multiple perspectives - of veganism as lifestyle and passion, art making in a time of pandemic, note taking as a puzzle of the mind, and more. We explore presenting a visual and auditory experience to our readers with a curated playlist by our resident musician, TSU.

Link below to read and experience!

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13/09/2020

How often do we think about what and how we eat, and how does that reflect about the way we view our consumption? The link between food consumption, value placement, and culture is always present but perhaps not something we actively try to process.

In this transcript, auds & lyds talk about their experience at the newly reopened KKI Sweets, one that felt strangely familiar and yet evolved. Link below to read it!

https://www.blurbmag.com/post/in-conversation-with-auds-lyds-kki-sweets

01/09/2020

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01/09/2020

1 September publications are out! 🥳 We explore this one with various mediums - featuring a SUPER COOL new landing page, a transcript (of what? Answer is in our link 👀), a photo journal and many insights on and about art. Link in bio!⭐️

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