“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” - Edgar Degas.
One of my favourite things about art is the different interpretations that stem from the same artwork - and that’s fine. Whether you’re skilled in the arts department, or searching for local events to visit over the weekends with your loved ones, we’re glad you found your way here.
Ready to explore ongoing and upcoming happenings in Singapore with us? Keep scrolling.
An Unnatural History
Imagine waking up to a scene straight out of Snow White, where animals and humans live harmoniously.
Need a break from the real world? Seek refuge in the work of Darel Seow and Lee Xin Li which perfectly encapsulates Singapore’s cultural and natural history. An Unnatural History is a mural available for viewing online and offline on the hoarding around SAM's building from now till 6 June 2021.
If you decide to hide from the rain, try your hand at the activities prepared on the official website. Identify famous landmarks and wildlife, and share your take on Singapore’s unnatural history.
Viewing is free-for-all and accessible at all times.
Location: Hoarding around SAM's building on 8 Queen Street (Outdoor)
NUS Arts Festival
The NUS Arts Festival has been an annual event since 2005. For the 16th edition, travel through time and space with the help of arts to answer one question: How do you measure and mark Time in your life?
The festival may have kicked off in March but if you missed it, there’s still some time before it ends on 16 April 2021. Witness over 300 participants and guest artists share their love for the arts via dance, music, films, theatre, talks and visual presentations online, or on campus.
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Live performances are available to the public at $28 per ticket, while full-time students and Members of Friends of CFA can snag tickets at $15 (for one) or $25 (for a pair). Online talks and performances are free of charge via peatix.
For more information, check out the official site here.
Through the Eyes of a Child
When was the last time you really took in your surroundings? As adults, most of us are constantly hankering after the next big thing, often missing out on the finer things in life.
Wish you could go back to simpler times? Don’t miss Quek Hong Shin’s exhibition, Through The Eyes Of A Child, happening from now till 31 August 2021 at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. Take a walk down memory lane and revisit Singapore’s cultural icons (such as Samsui women, attap houses and more) from the artist’s childhood in the 1980s. We recommend visiting this exhibition with the young and old to gain an insight into how life was like back in the day.
Free for everyone from 10am to 8pm daily.
Location: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Level 9 and 10 Foyer
Glass in Bloom
Nature and art lovers, mark your calendars because this garden exhibition is not to be missed.
From 1 May to 1 August this year, feast your eyes on over 100 internationally acclaimed blown-glass works created by American glass sculptor, Dale Chihuly, at Gardens By The Bay. Glass in Bloom will be his first large-scale garden exhibition in Asia.
Chihuly’s work of art will be displayed outdoors (in the garden and Bayfront Pavilion) and indoors at the Flower Dome & Cloud Forest. At the indoor exhibition held at Bayfront Pavilion, visitors can expect to see one-of-a-kind artworks and the artist's signature Glass on Glass paintings.
On top of stunning glass art exhibitions, family-friendly activities such as kids workshops, Glass Fusing, Kueh Kueh Bath Bomb and Vermicomposting to name a few will be available too.
Prices range from $9 to $30, but we recommend booking your tickets by 20 April to enjoy 25% off. Click here for the complete price list.
Opening hours: 9AM - 9PM (Mon - Fri), 9AM - 10PM (Sat, Sun & Public Holiday)
Location: Gardens By The Bay
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