Featured Events in Singapore in February, 2025 (July Updated)

After a popular exhibition in 15 cities including Sydney, Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna, Warsaw, Seoul, Miami, Seattle, etc., Banksy Art: No Limits is finally coming to Singapore in December 2024! When the topic is street art, there is no way around him: Banksy is probably the most famous and mysterious graffiti artist in the world. Banksy's Art: No Limits showcases more than 200 works of the artist, such as his original art, prints in different materials, photographs, sculptures, etc.

This exhibition offers a new, revealing look at the world-class Portland Collection of art. The museum will be filled to the brim with fascinating art and objects, a giant cabinet of curiosities. There will be silver and tapestry, paintings and jewels; art that has come home after a long loan to a prestigious national gallery, and stunning star items that visitors know and love – such as Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna of Silence’ or the pearl earring worn by Charles I at his execution. A highlight of the display is a Picture Gallery, stacked with Tudor and Jacobean portraits – many of which have never been seen publicly before.

Family, art, and entrepreneurship converge in the story of three visionary Peranakan women from Indonesia – Nyonya Oeij Soen King, her daughter-in-law Nyonya Oeij Kok Sing, and her granddaughter Jane Hendromartono. From the 1890s to 1980s, they produced impressive batiks in the renowned batik centre of Pekalongan on Java’s north coast. This exhibition explores the lives and works of these women, revealing how each became a batik master in her own right, and how they responded to the rapid political, cultural, and economic changes of their times to run a business that produced great art.

⭐Step Into the World of Claude Monet! Monet Inside invites you on an immersive journey through the life and legacy of Claude Monet, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Experience his most iconic works — from Impression, Sunrise to the Water Lilies — come to life through breathtaking floor-to-wall projections, interactive installations, and classical music. Highlights 📽️ Journey through the life of Claude Monet in a new kind of cinematic experience 🎨 Watch iconic paintings come to life through larger-than-life projections 🎵 Unwind in a breathtaking setting where classical music complements art 🗣️ Learn fascinating insights about Monet’s life and artistic vision 📷 Immerse yourself into art through insta-worthy displays 🤩 Enjoy interactive content that recognizes your emotions 👪 An enriching and entertaining experience for visitors of all ages

Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is an interactive art experience exploring some of the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world. Discover a series of artistic and immersive environments inspired by enigmatic places in the magical community, like the Room of Requirement, Newt’s Menagerie, the Ministries of Magic, and more. Responsive video content, bold architecture, and original soundscapes create breathtaking multi-sensory installations, while interactive technology invites guests to illuminate the invisible, revealing visions of magic all around you. Prepare to be enchanted as Harry Potter: Visions of Magic makes its Asia Premiere at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. This immersive art experience, celebrated worldwide, will now captivate audiences in Asia with its evocative and interactive environments. Explore the Enigmatic Wizarding World Harry Potter: Visions of Magic invites you to embark on a self-guided journey through the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world. Discover ten immersive environments, each filled with stunning multimedia installations, responsive video content, and original soundscapes. From the grandeur of the Ministries of Magic to the captivating wonders of Newt’s Menagerie, every step reveals new visions of magic.Interactive Wand Experience Use a bespoke wand to reveal “Visions of Magic” as you journey through the wizarding world. These wands will help you uncover hidden magical elements within the immersive environments, offering a unique way to interact with the enchanting installations.Exclusive Merchandise and Butterbeer™ Complete your visit with a stop at our unique retail space offering bespoke souvenirs, gifts, and apparel. Don't forget to enjoy a glass of the iconic wizarding world beverage, Butterbeer.We are thrilled to present a unique experience with ten immersive environments, out of which, two are exclusively featured for Singapore. Each environment offers a distinct journey into the magical world, inviting you to explore iconic locations and uncover hidden secrets. △ Knight Bus: Race through London streets under the blanket of night. △Grimmauld Place: Travel inside an iconic address concealed by charms and spells. △Ministries of Magic: Enter the governing body of the magical community of witches and wizards △Hall of Prophecy: Return to the hidden chamber of whispers past, present, and future. △Newt’s Menagerie: Step inside the magical case where fantastic beasts roam free. △The Pensieve: Discover visions of magic from memories across time △Retail Shop: Complete your visit with a stop at our unique retail space offering bespoke souvenirs, gifts, and apparel △Butterbeer: Don't forget to enjoy a glass of the iconic wizarding world beverage, Butterbeer.[Ok1] Exclusive to Singapore: The Chamber of Secrets: Travel below Hogwarts to the home of the ancient basilisk.The Trap Door: Unlock a series of chambers to reach the Philosopher’s Stone.

Angin Cloud imagines the rural industrialisation of a hill side from Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Pairing Jrai wood sculptures and suspended pillars that recall farming structures for growing pepper vine, the installation references ‘angin’, a Jrai concept for the dynamic potential for change found in water and air.

Fistful of Colours: Moments of Chinese Cosmopolitanism brings together artworks from the late Qing Dynasty to the present moment to explore the social history of art, with a particular emphasis on the situatedness of Chinese ink works amidst its political milieus. With reference to the concept of Chinese cosmopolitanism as proposed by scholar Pheng Cheah, the exhibition connects the artistic and scholarly advocation embodied by the artists presented, telling a story of the social life between artists and society through both modern and contemporary experiences of the overseas Chinese intellectual and mercantile communities, their pursuits of Chinese modernity, and their collective cultural commitments at the dawn of globalisation.

Housed in the former Supreme Court building, the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery features over 300 artworks that trace shared artistic impulses across Southeast Asia. Beginning in the mid-19th century, the exhibition navigates Southeast Asia’s art history as an ongoing encounter with the new, as artists across the region negotiate the meaning of art and seek to reinvent vernacular expressions and aesthetics. Presented largely chronologically and interspersed with key turning points in artistic sensibilities, the exhibition also identifies how art is inextricably linked to the region’s turbulent social and political history. The exhibition owes its title to Chairil Anwar, one of Indonesia’s most cherished poets. In his 1948 poem Krawang-Bekasi, Chairil Anwar lamented the massacre of villagers by Dutch colonial troops in West Java, giving vent to the desire for national independence at the time. This line can also be said of the experience of many artists in the region, caught between manifesto and dream, personal and political. The curatorial narrative explores four themed locations in roughly chronological order, each of which critically examines common artistic impulses in the region during each period: Authority and Anxiety, Imagining the Nation and the Self, Performing the Nation, and Redefining Art.

Singapore's first Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in October, where visitors can meet popular characters from 11 Studio Ghibli films and wander through the fantastical scenes of My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke. The exhibition also features film scene reconstructions, interactive installations and in-exhibit activities, giving visitors a deeper understanding of the characters and stories produced by this leading animation studio. Studio Ghibli was founded in Japan in 1985 by directors Isao Takahata, Hayao Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki. Many of the studio's works have set box office records, won the praise of audiences around the world, and won numerous awards and recognition, leaving their names in the history of film industry. Among them, seven films have been nominated for Academy Awards, including The Heron and the Boy, which won the 96th Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2024. That same year, Studio Ghibli became the first group in history to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, recognizing their work over the past 40 years.

Get ready for an action-packed night of professional boxing! Doors open at 5:30 PM, with food and drinks available to fuel your excitement. The first bout kicks off at 6:00 PM, leading to an epic title fight featuring Amanda, Singapore’s rising star. Witness 9 thrilling bouts, cheer for your favorites, and be part of the roaring crowd. Don’t miss the adrenaline, drama, and glory—this is a fight night like never before! Information Source: Legends Fight Sport | eventbrite

The Global Chinese IP Grand Ceremony, hosted by Singapore's Yuewen Group, is an annual event that draws much attention for Chinese-language works. At this star-studded event, the works of many outstanding Chinese writers, creators, and artists will be recognized. The ceremony aims to release the Global Chinese IP list, paying tribute to excellent works and creators, and showcasing the extensive global influence of Chinese IPs. This is not only a celebration of culture but also a gathering for global creativity and talent exchange.

Teo Eng Seng (b. 1938, Singapore) is an artist whose dynamic, seven-decade career is marked by a playful and evolving approach. Teo transforms everyday materials into vibrant works of art, embedding humour and irony into his socially engaged practice. His creations, full of spontaneous and vivid compositions, reflect his tongue-in-cheek takes on personal and broader social events. Teo’s practice undermines conventional ways of thinking about and making art while staying relevant to local and global issues. By asking “We’re Happy. Are You Happy?” the exhibition invites you to explore Teo’s honest and witty negotiation between self and society.

ILLUMI is a magical, dazzling and extraordinary nighttime adventure where creative and surprising concepts are translated into thousands of otherworldly light structures made from20 million LED bulbs. Cavalia presents a new illumi where most of the universes and light structures are original, never-before-seen creations. ILLUMI offers an epic adventure of imagination for children and adults alike, taking them on a journey through 9 different enchanting worlds. Cutting-edge programming technology, high-definition projections that blur the lines of reality, and animatronic Jurassic creatures that immerse visitors in scenes worthy of Hollywood movies also make illumi an annual not-to-be-missed family event in Singapore. The world’s largest light, sound and multimedia show comes to Singapore for its first international premiere outside of Canada.

Kim Lim: The Space Between. A Retrospective repositions Singapore-born British artist Kim Lim as a pivotal figure in 20th-century sculpture and printmaking. As part of the first generation of diaspora and immigrant artists who moved to Britain after the Second World War seeking an art education, Lim has often been overlooked. This exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore is an attempt to demonstrate her unique contributions and highlight how she drew upon aesthetic values from material cultures across Asia and Europe to develop her own artistic language. Lim both referenced and resisted the burgeoning Euro-American discourse on Minimalism and abstraction, as well as the narrow cultural labels used to interpret her life and work. Featuring plates of more than 70 selected works, a curatorial introduction and three illustrated essays, this catalogue provides a fresh overview of Lim’s sculptural philosophy and offers new scholarly insights into her intellectual growth, artistic practice and creative relationships.

You’ve got a friend in me… and friends share good things, so we’re telling all you Disney and Pixar fans about the newest floral display at Gardens by the Bay. Come 1st December 2024, say Hello There to beloved characters like Winnie the Pooh, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear at Disney Garden of Wonder.

Come and see exclusive BTS Assets. As well as the extraordinary collaboration of artist James Jean X BTS at the First World Tour Exhibition! Featuring artwork by fantasy artist James Jean of Seoul's most beloved knights in shining armor, BTS, in our first world tour, [HYBE INSIGHT] BTS X JAMES JEAN: SEVEN PHASES_EXHIBITION. Offering a once in a lifetime look into the seven members of BTS, reimagined by James Jean's fantastical and dreamlike interpretations. [HYBE INSIGHT] BTS X JAMES JEAN: SEVEN PHASES_EXHIBITION is an unparalleled opportunity for fans to gain unprecedented insight into the world of BTS. A successful exhibition previously advanced at HYBE INSIGHT Seoul will continue as the global tour exhibition starting from Frankfurt. Visit and explore James Jeans, Seven Wonders of the World.

Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat, celebrates the life and work of this iconic American artist. This global debutfrom the Behind the Canvas series will showcase at Marina Bay Sands from December 16, 2024 through March 6, 2025. Through his captivating sketches and illustrations and the use of innovative art, fashion, literature, and technology, the narrative aims to foster a deeper appreciation for art and inspire a new generation of local artists. This event offers a rare opportunity for the public to have a deeper understanding of the life and inspirations of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The interactive experience will give attendees an opportunity to delve into the artist’s private life, his younger days as a budding artist, and the thoughts that paved the way to make him one of the world's most recognized artists.

Singapore's Chinatown holds various celebrations during the Chinese New Year every year, among which the Chinese New Year lighting event has always been a highlight. To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake, starting from January 8, 2025, many street lights with the theme of the Year of the Snake will be lit along Kreta Ayer Square. During the Chinese New Year, Kreta Ayer Square, Sago Street, Smith Street, Temple Street, Trengganu Street and Pagoda Street will all have wonderful performances. Visitors can enjoy the wonderful performances while tasting delicious food. There is a strong Chinese New Year atmosphere everywhere!

Whitestone Gallery Singapore is proud to present our first Gutai Movement showcase; GUTAI: Beyond the Canvas. Following our first exhibition ERUPTION: Japanese Post-War Avant-Garde in New Art Museum Singapore, we are delighted to bring you another show of the Gutai Art Association. Tearing of paper, muddling paint with their feet, throwing bottles of paint, work focused on color and gesture, bold and energetic brushstrokes to express raw, emotional power and even wearing a dress composed of electric bulbs. This compilation of eccentricities and performances became characteristics of the Gutai movement. First founded in 1954 by Jiro Yoshihara after World War Ⅱ, the Gutai Art Movement was an Avant-Garde collective that sought to break traditional art forms and experiment with techniques. Its philosophy emphasized the connection between art matter and the human spirit, advocating for innovation and unrestraints in art— remaining as an emblem of creativity, characterized by unthinkable techniques and deep philosophical engagement. Gutai’s first generation members consisted of Jiro Yoshihara, the founder of Gutai, along with Shozo Shimamoto, Kazuo Shiraga, Chiyu Uemae, Atsuko Tanaka, Tsuroko Yamazaki, Yasuo Sumi and Sadamasa Motonaga. Their pioneering transformed the landscape of contemporary art, emphasizing the act of creation itself as a performative, physical process. By using their bodies as tools in the creative process, they broke away from traditional artistic conventions. Using their experimental approaches to materials, often incorporating unconventional substances like metal, textiles, and even electricity, their focus on material experimentation and engagement pushed the boundaries of what art could be. Motivating viewers to be active participants in the creative process, these artists laid the groundwork of Gutai for not only their future members, but future movements in performance, installation, and conceptual art. A second generation of artists later joined Gutai, merging innovative techniques with philosophical engagement. They distinguished themselves by addressing post-war themes such as identity, individual expression, freedom, and materiality, emphasizing artistic processes and community gatherings. Featuring iconic works from Tsuyoshi Maekawa, Shuji Mukai, Takesada Matsutani, and Yuko Nasaka, this exhibition consists of innovative techniques and social themes ingrained into the Gutai movement where viewers will be able to encounter the works of these artists who navigated the complexities of contemporary life in changing Japan. Maekawa (1936, Osaka, Japan), had revolutionized the art scene by making use of abnormal materials such as linen cloth, sand and cement, crafting experimental paintings which captured the essence of his materials. His works invite his viewers to reflect on conventional ideals that may have underpinned the movement.

Last year, Zhao Renhui’s exhibition project See the Forest was presented at the Singapore Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, deeply echoing the theme of “outsiders everywhere”. This year, the work will return to Singapore, a country known for its green environmental policies. In 2007, Zhao Renhui founded the Institute of Critical Zoologists as a creative platform that combines the study of nature, artistic expression, and strong narrative construction. Based on “documentary” and “research”, his works are highly subjective and imaginative. Through video works, sound and sculptural installations, See the Forest explores lesser-known intersectional stories and moments of obvious dependence between human society and nature. The exhibition reveals how secondary forests provide intersections for colonization, migration, sustainability and discovery, while also suggesting that the edges of cities - especially well-planned cities - may be the most intense boundaries in existence. Through this exhibition, people can better understand the evolution of Singapore, revealing how the shaping of the natural world by human urban design has formed an ecosystem that echoes the trajectory and composition of urban populations.

'Homage to Botero' celebrates the remarkable life and enduring artistic legacy of the late Colombian master, Fernando Botero. This retrospective serves as both a celebration and a testament to an artist who marked the landscape of contemporary art, paying tribute to Botero's indelible impact on the art...

The theme of this year's Light Art Festival is "Do You See Me?" The artists explored the multi-layered connotations of Singapore's cultural society and the multiple identities of people, spaces and places, looking forward to a more humane and diverse future for Singapore.