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From the vibrant and bold to the subtle and understated, there’s something for every art lover – or aspiring Instagrammer looking to snap that perfect pic. RECOMMENDED: The best urban art ...
- The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in Singapore
Located in the heart of Singapore's bustling art scene,...
- Best Public Art in Singapore
Sculptures in public spots around Singapore. Where Seven...
- 10 Public Art Trails In Singapore
Embark on these art trails discovering Singapore's street...
- Birds of Paradise
Delicately-perfumed and sophisticated, the...
- The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in Singapore
- Maxwell and Telok Ayer
- The Substation
- Chinatown
- Katong-Joo Chiat
- Sentosa
- Little India
- Outram Park
- Kampong Glam
- Tiong Bahru
- Jalan Besar
Singapore-based American artist Sean Dunston’s Samsui woman mural(pictured above) has been a topic of hot debate of late, with the URA requesting the removal of the depiction of smoking. We can’t be sure if the mural will be tweaked, but your best bet is to gaze at the original while it’s still there. This iconic mural stands right by Maxwell MRT s...
En route to the Peranakan Museum, keep your eyes peeled for a row of eclectic murals on the facade of The Substation. Artworks include All Good by Hello Pigu, depicting a utopian garden paradise, a reference to our unwavering obsession for a clean and green city; and Sing Along If You Know The Words, which draws inspiration from the building itself...
The heritage enclave of Chinatown houses traditional Chinese eats, local fare and see-and-be-seen watering holes along the hip Keong Saik Street. In the heart of the bustling district, you’ll spot Belinda Low’s Samsui women mural at Chinatown Complex(335 Smith Street). This vibrant portrait pays homage to the hardworking construction workers who he...
Stroll along the Katong-Joo Chiat precinct and you’ll come upon an assemblage of quirky stores, boutique cafes, heritage eats, and eclectic street art in Singapore. Stand outs include Medley Alley (150 East Coast Road) by Nicia Lam, Yullis Lam, Novena Angela, and Valerie Neo. This mural takes inspiration from the decorative tiles (which were themse...
Sentosa has more to offer alongside the sun, sand and sea. Spot this aquatic mural right by Beach Station (50 Beach View), this is 5/101 of self-taught artist Hilton Alves’ 101 Perfect Waves – International Mural Project. This art project spans multiple countries and cities, with this masterpiece at Beach Station the fifth mural of the series.
If you’re on the hunt for street art in Singapore, you can’t miss strolling through heritage districts for the best murals. Case in point: Little India. Walk past the iconic House of Tan Teng Niah (you can’t miss its multi-coloured facade!), take a left turn, and you’ll come across Traditional Trades of Little India by Psyfool(8 Bebilios Lane). Thi...
Outram Park is known for cafes, the well-known Pinnacle@Duxton… and a handful of street art gems around Everton Road. A few minutes away from the MRT station, suss out Yip Yew Chong’s Provision Shop(8 Spottiswoode Park Road) which is well-stocked with crowd-favourite childhood snacks and daily essentials. Don’t miss Fragile by Alex Face(64 Spottisw...
It’s no secret that Kampong Glam‘s Gelam Galleryis one of the best places for amazing street art in Singapore. Who says back lanes are only for dustbins and drains? This stretch along Muscat Street is the country’s first outdoor art gallery. Here, local and international works transform dull spaces into lively hangs for the art lover and Instagram ...
The Tiong Bahru district is painfully hip, starting from the mural-covered walls of Tiong Bahru market (30 Seng Poh Road), which also houses some of the best hawker food around. The market features the often-photographed mural that celebrates the area’s architecture, as well as paintings of several adorable goats by Ernest Goh in the area. He’s als...
In the mood for nostalgia? Amidst the HDB blocks of Jalan Besar, seek out the mural at 805 French Roadthat showcases the highlights of the now-defunct New World Amusement Park, a popular hang in the bygone era. This throwback is thanks to Social Creatives – the folks behind this local charity have been responsible for many ‘void deck art galleries’...
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- Little India. Check out this colourful rainbow cow mural at Kerbau Road. Credits: @elsidwirahmawty on Instagram. This cultural precinct not only has vibrant culture and cuisine, but it also has street art at almost every turn!
- Joo Chiat Road. Find the portrait of mother and child at Joo Chiat Road Credits: @jtt_snap on Instagram. Joo Chiat Road is famous for its rows of traditional Peranakan (the term for the first Southern Chinese settlers in Southeast Asia) shophouses painted with vivid colors.
- Chinatown. Pose with the intricate masterpieces of artist Yip Yew Chong on this tour! Credits: @tee.jai.osten on Instagram. Another significant cultural precinct in Singapore is Chinatown, which features numerous street art.
- Katong. Medley Alley’s bright colours are meant to be on your IG feed! Credits: @christywuwu on Instagram. Katong is known for its colorful shophouses and the rich Peranakan heritage.
May 2, 2022 · Top 9 neighbourhoods to find mural art in Singapore. While there are many murals in Singapore scattered throughout the city, many of them are clustered in several neighbourhoods. Here are my top 9 favourite neighbourhoods to find Singapore street art: Chinatown; Telok Ayer; Tanjong Pagar and Outram Park; Tiong Bahru; Little India; Haji Lane ...
Heading out of Little India, I found some of the coolest street art in Singapore. The pieces at 51 Waterloo Street can be found in a hidden corridor off the main street and use interactive elements like doors that open and close over the art to show different scenes.
Jun 29, 2022 · 21 best places for street art/graffiti in Singapore: Clarke Quay. There was a spot for graffiti on one of the streets in Singapore that was known for having the biggest parties. In the vicinity of the G-MAX attraction, you’ll see a big wall that was painted by Kala Roseanne. Everton Road.
Mar 7, 2019 · Illustrating moments from Singapore’s past, Yip and fellow painter Yuen Kum Cheong take inspiration from Bras Basah’s history in their interactive images of buildings from Singapore’s past, including the likes of Odeon Cinema, National Theatre, NCO Club, and National Library.
