Illustration Arts Festival 2025 | ArtSpace @ HeluTrans
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In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and ever-present social media algorithms, the Illustration Arts Festival (IAF) 2025 stands as a much-needed sanctuary—an inspiring celebration of the human touch and the beauty of authentic, meaningful connection.
100% HUMAN-MADE ART! As Singapore’s leading independent festival dedicated to the vibrant world of illustration, our 6th edition proudly amplifies the voices of visionary creators from across Asia and beyond. This year, we invite you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking works of over 130 extraordinary illustrators from Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Malaysia. At IAF 2025, we offer more than just an art market—we invite you to step beyond the digital screen and experience creativity in its most intimate and captivating form. Every stroke, every line, and every colour tells a story that goes beyond pixels, sparking genuine connection, engagement, and appreciation for the human touch behind the art. What to expect at IAF 2025: Exclusive art merchandise made by participating artists—just for IAF 2025Limited-edition and one-off art pieces by your favourite illustratorsLive drawing, sharing sessions, and artist talksHands-on workshopsJoin us as we celebrate the magic of illustration—where creativity knows no boundaries and the human hand remains unrivalled. We’re beyond thrilled to welcome back old friends of IAF:
Ardhira Putra (Indonesia) and Nnene.iie (Thailand), along with our homies:
Sadshrimps, Tororo.aoi, Erikartoon, Nikkidex, Deniseardenise, Shiaaaan, and more! Catch them if you missed them last year! And of course, don’t miss the many new artists joining us for the first time this year! Come be INSPIRED.
Come experience the community and the good art vibes! TICKETINGThank you for your generous support. Your $6 ticket (plus Eventbrite fee) allows unlimited re-entry throughout the day, and children under 6 enter for free. Your contribution helps sustain our community, support our artists, enrich the festival experience, and foster a spirit of togetherness. Thank you for keeping the heart of the festival alive. We can’t wait to see you—enjoy the festival! EVENT INFORMATIONDates Fri, 4 July, 2 PM - 9 PM Sat, 5 July, 11 AM - 9 PM Sun, 6 July, 11 AM - 7 PM *Last entry is at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 6 PM on Sunday. Location ArtSpace @ HeluTrans 39 Keppel Rd, #01-05 Distripark, Singapore 089065Sneak Peek at the Talks (more names and details coming soon!)Engaging and thought-provoking talks featuring incredible artists as they discuss contemporary art practices and the unique challenges faced by illustrators in this new age. Gain valuable insights, perspectives, and inspiration from our participating artists, including Liunic (Indonesia), Wulang Sunu (Indonesia), QuirkyQing (Malaysia), Heidi Ni (Taiwan), Wild So Serious (Thailand), and our homies like Bev Ng (@madebybev), Jaey (@rabbitfolder), Jhaw (@jhawnette), Esther (@douchebagbobo), and Jolene (@fakejolart)!
Information Source: 32CM | eventbrite