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Haji Lane, one of Singapore’s most well-known streets famous for its quirky shops, artisanal cafes, is also lined with murals by some of the top street artists in Singapore. Check out the now ...
- The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in Singapore
Harbourfront. Photograph: Whitestone Gallery. Whitestone...
- Best Public Art in Singapore
Sculptures in public spots around Singapore. Where Seven...
- 10 Public Art Trails In Singapore
Move on to Everton Park, a well known matured public housing...
- Birds of Paradise
Delicately-perfumed and sophisticated, the...
- The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in Singapore
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- 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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- National Gallery Singapore. When the National Gallery opened, it made a major impact on the art world. It houses the largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art in the world!
- National Museum of Singapore. If you want to know more about our little red dot, the National Museum of Singapore is the place to go. Established in 1887, the city’s oldest museum delivers our history and culture through live performances and modern multimedia exhibits.
- ArtScience Museum. Combining art, science, design, media, architecture and technology, ArtScience Museum has housed notable exhibits. We’re talking works from iconic artists including Andy Warhol, Salvatore Dali and Leonardo da Vinci.
- Battlebox. This unique museum is within the heart of the city at Fort Canning Hill. It takes the place of a former underground command centre used by the British in WWII, a historic event in Singapore’s history.
Harbourfront. Photograph: Whitestone Gallery. Whitestone Gallery, all the way from the vibrant streets of Tokyo, has descended upon Tanjong Pagar District Park (TPD) in Singapore, marking its ...
Aug 1, 2023 · The FutureWorld exhibition at the ArtScience Museums is always a hit with kids. The Children’s Museum, National Museum of Singapore, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Science Centre and Fort Siloso are other good options. Most museums in Singapore have programmes and activities to make visits for kids more enjoyable.
2. Joo Chiat Road. 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. Aside from the famed houses, it’s also a great place to spot street art in Singapore.
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In Gillman Barracks, an art cluster within former military barracks, are local and international galleries such as The Columns Gallery, Yeo Workshop, Yavuz Gallery, ShanghART Singapore, and Sundaram Tagore Gallery. Established in 2000, with outposts in New York and London, the latter represents artists and photographers such as Karen Knorr and ...
