Acoustic Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience impresses with its brand of soulful folk pop tunes.

Anthony Bourdain is an author, traveler, and TV host—but he is a chef and foodie first and foremost.

Angie Mui has a passion for framing people’s memories and memorabilia. The busy owner of the Framing Angie Art Gallery sits down with I-S for a chat about the weird things she’s put behind glass.

Talented yet unassuming, Korean artist Nakhee Sung is someone to look out for. Having studied art in the US and lived in places as far out as Saudi Arabia, Sung now lives and works in Seoul. A free spirit herself, her abstract artworks depict her characteristic spontaneity and playfulness. Only 35, she was invited to participate in the Venice Biennale last year, and she is now in Singapore to paint the town red, blue and purple at the upcoming Singapore Biennale 2006.

It’s time we pay some attention to our boys in the army.

This man is more than your typical won-ton mee vendor or pastry maker. His fingers can shape all kinds of Szechuan delicacies but, to top it off, he makes all his noodles by hand. Chef Shen Bo made some cutting good times for I-S with his dao xiao mian.

Do you have what it takes to run a restaurant? We talk to three people who do.

World renowned French eyewear designer Alain Mikli gets personal.

The rap talent from Linkin Park Mike Shinoda has started solo project Fort Minor. We sat down with him to determine whether rumors of him breaking away from the group are true.

Yann Kersale’s Saisons and Re-Flexion-S illuminate.