Screen Dreams: Harry Oram and the Future of Third Culture Film
Multi-hyphenate Harry Oram aims to create a next-gen Cannes and expand the concept of both film events and Third Culture. Calling Harry Oram ambitious is an understatement. He’s an actor (Stanley Tong’s Vanguard), producer and director (of shorts Black Ice, Screen Test), author (of culture theor
Seeing Double: Brendan Fitzpatrick on Art, Identity and Reflection
British-Chinese figurative painter Brendan Fitzpatrick on the handheld mirror that puts his art and identity into perspective. Photo by Vivian Chang “Mirrors are almost a meditation practice, because I deal with mirrors all the time. I have been using the same mirror since 2019, when I set up my s
The Quiet Takeover
Capital for the Borderless Few Caption:01 / Private ArchitectureWealth designed to move without spectacle. For Third Culture individuals (TCI), home is a fluid concept, not an address. You might hold a passport from one country, live in another and feel culturally aligned with a third. Your identity
Hong Kong’s Bamboo Scaffolding: Cultural Legacy or Convenient Scapegoat?
Hong Kong’s signature bamboo scaffolding is on the verge of being scapegoated to relic status. Hong Kong has long thrived on its ability to adapt and endure, a place where generations have transformed quiet fishing villages into a fast-paced metropolis defined by the sharp geometry of its skyline.
TCI Talks: Elisa Stad on Third-Culture Identity, Heritage & Belonging
With identities that have evolved over time and place, three Third Culture individuals share how they continue to explore their own culture and heritage. Elisa Stad CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR AND PHILANTHROPIST What kind of Third Culture individual are you? My mother is Chinese and a Vietnamese refuge
TCI Talks: Emad Yacoub
With identities that have evolved over time and place, Emad Yacoub share how they continue to explore their own culture and heritage. Emad Yacoub CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF GLOWBAL RESTAURANT GROUP What kind of Third Culture individual are you? I am a Coptic Egyptian, born and raised. I immigr
When in Roam: Exploration, Identity and Finding Home
“Exploration is a mindset—the courage to start fresh, get lost, and ultimately, find pieces of yourself.” “When are you coming back?” is what my grandmother always asks me whenever I call home. She can’t keep track of where I am anymore, and to be fair, I don’t blame her. I’ve called
TCI Talks: A Third Culture Creative Explores Identity Across Borders
This Q&A is part of our TCI Talks series, where we interview third-culture individuals about how they navigate different spaces and cultures. Paolo Leone is a Toronto-based brand strategist and creative collaborator, originally from Salvador, Brazil. His Afro‑Brazilian roots and passion for gl
The Rise of Modest Fashion as a Cultural and Economic Force
Frequently characterized by long sleeves, high necklines and loose silhouettes, modest fashion has moved from niche to mainstream movement with hashtags like #modestfashion, racking up millions of views on social media platforms. Luxury brands like Max Mara and Dolce & Gabbana, and retailers lik
