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Feb 22, 2024

Creative Minds: Charlene Chua on architecture, advertising, and the poetic presence of Anthony Bourdain

From once being suspended at school to traveling the world for inspiration, Charlene Chua's "fairytale start" as a creative has turned into a lifelong pursuit for growth, underscored by fantasy and passion.

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