A vandalised artwork. An enigmatic painter forced to create wartime propaganda. A desperate act of love. As Emma, an art conservation student restores a portrait of a Japanese woman, Mizuki, she finds herself transported deep into the heart of Syonan-to—Japanese-occupied Singapore. There, Emma stitches together the lives of Mizuki, the artist, Huang Wei and the […]
Man. Father. Fool. In this dark and claustrophobic world, Lear is the all-powerful patriarch, but he is also his own fool. Being a fool is one thing. Having power and being a fool is quite another. What happens when the power we hold is taken away? “Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! Rage, blow!” This […]
Experience a talking installation paying homage to the glorious plantations that lined Orchard Road. Witness a magnificent sailboat travelling across the Empress Lawn. Touch, feel and create as you go on a pilgrimage of memories through whimsical and playful interactive kinetic installations that take you on a journey through time and space. Many were once […]
Work is a huge part of our lives, but it is often not thought and talked about in public. What does work mean to each of us? What are our dreams and worries about work now and in the future? Drawn from research and interviews with people from different walks of life, hello, is this […]
Vampyr is a mockumentary about stubborn shapeshifting creatures—half-dead, half- alive, half-animal, half-human, half-earth—that refuse to obey the mandate of the nature/culture divide. Living in unregulated wind turbine parks in Chile, these indeterminate beings exist sometimes as disoriented bats, and sometimes as exhausted night-shift workers. A piece about energy and exhaustion, work and rest, Vampyr is […]
Join Anthony Chin for an engaging and in-depth exploration around his work, BMA, on this Saturday afternoon at Portals within the Battlebox. This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights into his creative process, inspirations and research behind the work and other previous works in his established practice. We recommend for guests to arrive 1 hour […]
Join us for a journey through poetry, music and movement inspired by pantun and Surrealism. Switch is like a living poem where each performer whispers from traditions, languages and influences to create an archipelagic soundscape. This performance is produced by Le Pavillon Rouge des Arts Hong Kong, and supported by the French Embassy of Singapore […]
Create one-of-a-kind badges, inspired by Wifredo Lam’s use of bold, expressive lines! Experiment with mark-making by impressing lines into foam printing plates, then use them as stamps to create your masterpiece. Transform your handiwork into badges and wear them out proudly. This drop-in session is a fun introduction to printmaking, which is suited for the […]
29 May - 21 June 2025 Marina Bay and neighbouring precincts at South Beach, Singapore River, Raffles Place Asia's leading sustainable light festival, i Light Singapore returns from 29 May to 21 June 2025, to illuminate the city and connect communities through captivating light art installations. Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and presented […]
Embark on a fun-filled adventure these June holidays with Civic District Children’s Season 2025! At the heart of this district-wide celebration is the Little Explorer’s Trail – a self-guided journey of arts discovery across five iconic venues: The Arts House at The Old Parliament, Asian Civilisations Museum, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, National Gallery […]
