Brian Teo

Brian joined The Straits Times as a photojournalist in 2024. A sociology major, he is interested in exploring the societal significance of religious and cultural traditions. He clinched the Singapore Young Photographer Award in 2018. His works have been featured in exhibitions at the National Museum of Singapore and Leica Gallery Singapore. Believing in giving back to the photography community, Brian devotes his free time to being a volunteer at Pictures of the Year Asia. 

Latest articles

Jurong Lake Gardens to hold its largest lantern display at annual Mid-Autumn celebrations

Keeping spirits company: Marking the Hungry Ghost Festival

World Photography Day: Celebrating the art of image-making

Making a splash: Picture-perfect moments from the World Aquatics Championships in S’pore

Singapore landmarks glow green and white in support of DrugFreeSG campaign

It’s a colourful world: Singapore in technicolour

Not just laundry: What people in Singapore put out to dry

Generic photo of a man using his mobile phone while a polo t-shirt is hung out to dry at 45 Stirling Road on March 6, 2025.

Two S’pore friends of different faiths, one Thaipusam walk of devotion

ST20250210_202594200751/BTTHAIPUSAM/Brian Teo/Mr Michael Lim, 50, who runs the Yu Feng Nam Fu Xuan Shan temple, leaving the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in the wee hours of the morning on Feb 11, 2025, to embark on the 3.2km procession to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple in Tank Road during the Thaipusam festival. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 

Snaking along: Singapore scales up for Chinese New Year

Immersive encounter with van Gogh, Klimt masterpieces at Parkview Square

ST20250123_202528200137/pixdigitalart/Brian Teo/Invited guests exploring the Van Gogh INSIDE: Love, Vincent digital art exhibition during the preview at Parkview Square on Jan 23, 2025. It is one of two new immersive experiences, with the other being Gustav Klimt: Timeless Beauty, unveiled by GROUNDSEESAW, a digital art exhibition brand by Seoul-based Media & Art Co., Ltd. Set across five screens—each over six meters high—the theatrical experience is designed to immerse guests in the colourful worlds of these iconic artists. Alongside the existing Monet Inside exhibition, the digital art displays will rotate daily. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO