Art Around The City

The Non Season at Design Orchard
17 February - 10 April 2022
Curated by Hyphen BB

Inspired by Orchard Road’s reputation as a fashionista’s paradise, The Non Season challenges the notion of seasonal fashion collections, and thus inspire visitors to conceive new definitions and structures.

Taking place at Design Orchard, the activation will feature over 20 local and locally-based artists and designers such as Mike Chang, Aki Hassan, Marla Bendini and more, who will be taking over the interior and exterior with visually impactful and topical art installations.

Besides these works of art, visitors can look forward to a series of multi-disciplinary programmes such as heritage tours, live band and dance performances, and artist talks.

The Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) will also retail a series of exclusive fashion and lifestyle merchandise across categories such as fashion apparels, accessories, food & beverage and more – developed in collaboration with local brands and artists.

Find more information here.

The Rangoli Movement at Little India
21 February – 20 March 2022
Curated by Texture Media

The rich colours and culture of Little India take front and centre stage at this entrancing project, which centres on the traditional art of rangoli— a traditional Indian art form that uses materials like grains, seeds and powders to create geometric and religious motifs.

The Rangoli Movement seeks to employ this vibrant medium as a window into Indian culture, and to revivify this artistic tradition for a younger audience through technology. These elements come together in a seamless blend, fusing music, dance and digital art into an interactive display.

Visitors to the multi-sensory art showcase will be able to express their creativity with personalised designs that transform based on each participant’s unique dance movements.

Besides these Instagram-worthy works of art, The Rangoli Movement will also feature a range of rangoli art workshops with acclaimed local Rangoli artist Vijaya Mohan, and therapeutic sand art workshops.

Find more information here.

The Gathering at Chinatown
25 February – 25 March 2022
Curated by John Tung

History and heritage come alive in the colourful district of Chinatown, with local artist Wong Lip Chin’s The Gathering. 

Located at Kreta Ayer Square , this contemplative installation draws inspiration from the winding stream parties of ancient China, where Chinese literati (scholar-officials) would sit along the banks of a coursing stream and compose poems, while partaking in cups of rice wine that would float towards them. Hosted by the artist himself, this tea and incense pairing experience will engage beyond one’s visuals, to their olfactory and even auditory senses.

Besides being a foray into Chinese culture, tradition and aesthetics, The Gathering will also feature a host of other free and ticketed activities such as photography walks, acoustic Chinese instrumental music performances, educational online talks with the artist and Singapore’s oldest tea merchant, Pek Sin Choon.

Find more information here.