ART X SOCIAL FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

FESTIVAL VILLAGE ART SKINS ON MONUMENTS ENJOY THE FESTIVAL HERE AND NOW:
Fri–Sat, 6–7 Jan, 13–14 Jan 2023 | 6pm–midnight
A festival favourite, the façades of cultural institutions around the Civic District come to life
with mesmerising light projections created by local and international artists.
NEW PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS
Empress Lawn and St Andrew’s Road Immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of the festival with public art experiences
that can be accessed during the day and at night.
Changing Landscapes
by Han Sai Por X Flex Chew Ephemeral by Atelier Sisu
Padang
National Gallery Singapore, Façade
Ephemeral is an immersive light and sound
environment that aims to capture the
Inspired by the Black Forest series—which Han
concept of ephemerality in a visual form: the
Sai Por has worked on since 2011—Changing
bubble. By emulating the ethereal quality and
Landscapes brings to light the pressing issues
magic of bubbles, Ephemeral appeals to our
of deforestation and biodiversity loss in our
innate playfulness while evoking a sense of
environment. The urban jungle of skyscrapers in
childlike wonder.
an ultra-fast-paced and land-scarce city like
Singapore was created by bulldozing natural
landscapes to make way for the island nation’s
economic progress.
There Is a Window In My Eye
It will take decades of deliberate efforts to
restore what we have already destroyed and to If You Look In You Will See The Sky
preserve what we have left. by Dawn Ng
National Gallery Singapore, Level 1,
Padang Atrium
Residual Memory of the Walls Dawn Ng’s vast aerial sculptures are a
by Budi Agung Kuswara X Studio Batu meditative response to the theme of the
festival, drawing viewers’ attention to the visual
National Gallery Singapore, Façade language of time through the colour gradients
unique to our Singapore sky. As viewers walk
Residual Memory of the Walls reminds us of around the work, the colours change, signalling
Singapore’s origins as a port city where trade and
exchange took place and harks back to a time when
the passing of time from dawn to dusk.
This way, each viewer creates their own
Light to Night Festival returns in 2023!
the site of the former Supreme Court was occupied circadian rhythm.
by a hotel. From there, its occupants had a view of
Our popular Art X Social Festival Village returns with an array the sea and the ships moving in and out of the Hearing Padang by Sai
Light to Night 2023 embraces the theme of “Here and Now.”
of food and beverage options, new art and craft brands, Straits of Singapore. Padang Inspired by how artists create works in response to their time
exciting live performances, outdoor workshops and more. Combining large cyanotype prints with archival Hearing Padang is an interactive installation
consisting of two curved structures. Together,
and environment, the festival invites visitors to reflect on
images, Budi Agung Kuswara draws on the residual
memories of the buildings and attempts to capture they create an acoustic experience by allowing contemporary topics and explore what it really means to be
sound to travel from one end to another.
Unwind and fuel up while enjoying public art installations
the histories that linger.
Located at the Padang, it faces the old Supreme in the present.
Court building, which now forms part of
and projections on building façades around the Civic District! National Gallery Singapore. The work references
Yen Yen by Lolay X KOBORED the main function of a court—to resolve With newly commissioned works by local and international
National Gallery Singapore, Façade disputes between people through hearings—as
well as the Padang, which was historically built artists and a series of multidisciplinary programmes, the
Become an
The intricate web of fine lines found in Lolay’s
signature drawing style represents signs of life
for public use. Hearing Padang intertwines the
action of hearing with public participation.
festival is an opportunity for spontaneous and ephemeral
Insider now manifesting out of mundane, lifeless objects encounters with art, and provides a chance to contemplate
that emit energy and synchronise with our Dwelling
everyday moods and emotions. Yen Yen is a by Vince Ong Choon Hoe (VOCH) the world and who we are now.
manifestation of imagined life forms that The Arts House, Lawn
Gallery Insiders enjoy threaten to engulf the Gallery’s architecture,
Imagine a dwelling full of chatter and mirth, and
10% off reflecting the desire to keep cool and joyful in
the melting heat of the tropical region. The
the sound of newspaper rustling. Responding to
at all Art X Social stalls. combination of quirky, light-hearted line
Yeow Kai Chai’s collection of short stories, One LIGHT TONIGHTSG LIGHT TONIGHTFESTIVAL #LIGHT TONIGHTSG
to the Dark Tower Comes, architect Vince Ong’s
Simply flash your drawings and splashes of colour reflect a
work explores the archetype of a house, with a
Insider e-card! nationalgallery.sg/membership
spontaneity that is often found in graffiti art.
light at the core that brings people together as
they nourish, protect and raise their spirits.

GETTING HERE
FESTIVAL
OPENING HOURS FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
BY TAXI National Gallery Singapore
The nearest taxi stands are located at the Gallery’s
Coleman Street entrance and Fullerton Hotel. Mon–Thu: 10am–7pm
Fri–Sun: 10am–12am
TEXTURES Pop-up Drop-in Activity:
BY MRT Asian Civilisations Museum
Book Stores Glow-in-the-dark
5-minute walk from City Hall MRT station. 10-minute
walk from Esplanade and Raffles Place MRT station. Sun–Thu: 10am–7pm
Fri–Sun, 6–7 Jan, 13–14 Jan | Reminder Bracelet
Fri–Sat: 10am–10pm
7–10pm | The Arts House, Level 1 Sat 7 Jan, 14 Jan | 6–9pm |
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Corridor | Free Asian Civilisations Museum,
ROAD CLOSURES AFFECTED ROADS
Mon–Sun: 6am–3am
Shaw Foyer | Free
Date: 6, 7, 13, 14 Jan 2023 a) Parliament Place Come down to The Arts House
(between Supreme Court
Time: 4pm–1am
Lane & St Andrew’s Road) The Arts House
this January to experience a Create a reminder bracelet with
Bus services will be disrupted
b) St Andrew’s Road
spread of Singapore writings by glow-in-the-dark beads. Include
due to road closure along St Sun–Thu: 10am–9pm
Andrew’s Road Fri–Sat: 10am–10pm
our local book retailers! Mahayuyi, a word of affirmation to keep
Booktique and Dakota Dreams yourself focused on what matters
Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall will offer a grand feast of over 100 to you.
titles for everyone to enjoy. Dive
Mon–Sun: 10am–10pm
into their impressive selection of While supplies last
new and pre-loved books and
bring them home with you!
ACCESSIBILITY
The Gallery is committed to creating an inclusive experience
that can be enjoyed by visitors with access needs. For more
information on accessibility and quiet zones, please scan the
QR code!
All Things New The Light Painter –
Mon–Sun, 1–26 Jan | Transfigured Night
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre | Free Sun 15 Jan | 7.30–8.30pm |
Victoria Concert Hall | Ticketed
SUPPORT US PAGE Celebrate new music and
Your donation helps to create more inspiring and welcome fresh faces as artists Welcome the spring with
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Orchestra (SSO) to create an
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weekend at the Esplanade music, in which his art and the
Outdoor Theatre. SSO’s glowing rendition of
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Night seamlessly intertwine.
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FESTIVAL
Mon-Thu, 10am-7pm | Fri-Sun, 10am-midnight Supreme Court Wing, Level 3,
FUNAN Level 1, Padang Atrium City Hall Wing, Level B1, Rotunda Library & Archive
Auditorium Foyer Fri–Sun, 5–11pm | Mon–Thu, 5.30–7.30pm
7
1 2 8
NORTH BRIDGE ROAD

MAP SUPREME COURT

SUPREME COURT LANE

CITY HALL MRT
BOTANICA
by Studio McGuire
(United Kingdom)

PARLIAMENT PLACE
THERE IS A WINDOW IN MY EYE GLIMPSE

COLEMAN STREET

STAMFORD ROAD
IF YOU LOOK IN YOU WILL SEE by Access Path Productions
THE SKY & RJ Thomson (Singapore)
National Gallery Singapore, Façade
by Dawn Ng (Singapore)
Mon–Sun, 7.30pm–midnight
ST ANDREW’S
Padang
CATHEDRAL Mon–Sun, All Day 9 10 11
3 4
NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE
THE ARTS HOUSE 1–2 8–11 15–23 29–43 52–58 61–71 83–84 86

6 12 24–26 44–45 72–76 85

ST ANDREW'S ROAD
OLD PARLIAMENT LANE
CHANGING LANDSCAPES YEN YEN RESIDUAL MEMORY
by Han Sai Por X Flew Chew by Lolay X Kobored (Thailand) OF THE WALLS
(Singapore) by Budi Agung Kuswara X
EPHEMERAL HEARING PADANG
Studio Batu (Indonesia)
by Atelier Sisu (Australia) by Sai (Singapore)
3–4
14 PADANG
Asian Civilisations The Arts House, Front Lawn Funan, Underground Pedestrian The Arts House, Façade Victoria Theatre & Asian Civilisations Museum,
Museum Green, Mon–Sun, All Day Link Mon–Sun, 5.30–12.30am Mon–Sun, 7.30pm–midnight Concert Hall, Façade Extension Wing Façade
Mon–Sun, All Day Mon–Sun, 7.30pm–midnight Mon–Sun, 7.30pm–midnight
ASIAN VICTORIA THEATRE 5 6 7 12 13 14
CIVILISATIONS & CONCERT HALL CONNAUGHT DRIVE
MUSEUM
13 59 77–80
5 28 46–51 60 82
EMPRESS 27 81
LAWN ESPLANADE PARK
ESPLANADE –
THEATRES ON THE BAY LOOK TO THE HEAVENS DWELLING STARDUST DREAMER PULSE HERE AND NOW
by Cake Theatrical Productions by Vince Ong Choon Hoe (VOCH) by Muhammad Izdi (Singapore) by Ari Dykier (Poland) by Felix Frank (Germany) by Students of School of the Arts
(Singapore) (Singapore) (Singapore)

PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS : ART SKINS ON MONUMENTS : ART X SOCIAL FESTIVAL VILLAGE :
Mon–Sun, 6–26 Jan 2023 | All Day Mon–Sun, 6–26 Jan 2023 | 7.30pm–midnight Fri–Sat, 6–7 Jan, 13–14 Jan 2023 | 6pm–midnight

FESTIVAL PROGRAMMES
23 Liu Kuo-sung: 32 Artsplaining ft. Hafidz & 39 Festival 50 MHFFS Short Film Youth 60 Body & Spirit 70 Glimpse by Access Path 80 The Light Painter:
EXHIBITIONS
Experimentation as Assistant Curator Anissa Crossword Puzzle Competition Film Curator Tours Productions & RJ Transfigured Night
Method Rahadiningtyas Screening and Q&A Thomson (Performance)
15 Nothing is Forever: Artwork Scavenger Hunt 81
40 All Things New
Rethinking 24 Our Cultural 33 Artsplaining ft. Firdaus 51 Aloners Film Screening LIVE PERFORMANCES 71 p/lay/ered ambience
Sculpture in Medallion Story & Curator Teo Hui Min How to Art With Friends
41 82 Right Here, Right Now
Singapore Seeing the Here & Now – 61 Funny Fridays – 72 Cherita Hantu…Kembali
52 Artist Performances
25 The Multifaceted 34 Reframing Art Histories: 42 Slow Art Guide A Mindful Exercise Siraj Aziz
16 Familiar Others: Emiria Façades of #05-478 Distinguished Scholars’ through Drawing 73 A Novel Idea: SingLit
Sunassa, Eduardo Series with Homi 43 Closer: A Movement 62 Funny Fridays – Edition – This is Where
Masferré and Yeh Chi FESTIVAL MARKET
26 Growing Home – K. Bhabha Audio Guide by 53 Siapa Kita Patricia Mok I Won't Be Alone by
Wei, 1940s–1970s A Showcase about the Elizabeth de Roza and Inez Tan
Arts Plan and You 35 Postabstraction Laurie Young 63 Gallery Gigs – 83 Art X Social:
17 Between Declarations TOURS
and Transcendence : Lalit Kumar 74 A Novel Idea: SingLit The Art of
and Dreams: Art of 27 Esplanade Visual The Inscape Of Liu 44 The Cultural Medallion Edition – Counterfeit by Being Present
Southeast Asia since the Arts Exhibitions Kuosung’s Inkscapes Literary Pursuit 54 Back-of-House 64 Gallery Gigs – Kirstin Chen
19th Century (后抽象的升华： Tour – Former Jaime Wong X Jupiterkid 84 Art X Social
28 Body & Spirit: 刘国松的心路墨迹) 45 Read at Home Supreme Court: 75 A Novel Idea: SingLit Festival Village
18 Siapa Nama Kamu? The Human Body in Unseen, Unheard 65 Gallery Gigs – Edition – The Java
Art in Singapore since Thought and Practice 36 Writing Climate 46 Read with a Storyteller: Joie Tan X Jupiterkid Enigma by Erni Salleh
85
TEXTURES Pop-up
the 19th Century with Mayee Wong and Beware The Sunda Slow 55 Art X Cocktails Tour Book Stores
29 Antony Gormley Shawn Hoo Loris And Other 66 Gallery Gigs – 76 Re-turning:
19 Outbound Singaporean Fables 56 Seeing the Here & Now – Aisyah Aziz A Multilingual
A Mindful Exercise Poetry Reading with YOUTH PROGRAMMES
20 Listening to Architecture: 47 Drop-in Activity: through Drawing 67 Gallery Mix presents Calligraphic Performance
CONVERSATIONS ACTIVITIES
The Gallery’s Histories Glow-in-the-dark Syndicate Sessions –
and Transformations Reminder Bracelet 57 Even Closer: Anise X Sonia Kwek 77 Atrium Playoff – 86 The Kolektif
30 Artsplaining ft. 37 Art X Social: A Guided Movement NPVC Talents & Friends Takeover –
21 Law of the Land: Ryan Lee & The Art of 48 Drop-in Activity: Tour of the Antony 68 Gallery Mix presents Trivia Night!
Highlights of Singapore’s Curator Goh Being Present Paint with Nature Gormley Exhibition Syndicate Sessions – 78 Atrium Playoff –
Constitutional Sze Ying Shelhiel X Winnie Xuan Stars on Symphony
Documents 38 First Responders 49 Wind-down Fridays: 58 Civic District Tours: & Syamil Norzalahuddin
31 Artsplaining ft. Tiara Yap Students of Nanyang A Multi-instrument Monumental Moments 79 Stroboscope –
22 Living Pictures: & Curator Lim Shujuan Polytechnic (NYP)—School Sound Journey with 69 Gallery Mix presents Light Beats
Photography in of Design & Media Space 2B 59 Victoria Concert Hall Syndicate Sessions –
Southeast Asia Backstage Tours another another