Unique Instagram-worthy spots in Singapore, Hacks to make your Instagram stories great again, Instagrammable themed-cafes and restaurants in Singapore, Why Joo Chiat and Katong are full of Insta-worthy spots, HDB blocks with unique designs to get your ‘gram on. Now, many people think that graffiti is bad. @travelforlifenow #b, Tulips to brighten my run today @travelforlifenow, We’ve been watching & waiting for these beauties. I could spend days exploring … especially Little India … I can still taste the curry I ate there. Location: 222 + 51, 51 Waterloo Street/222 Queen Street, Singapore 188550 Surprised me too. Over the years of doing graffiti, the coolness which I use to think of slowly faded away and the reason to why I still persist on changes from time to time. Right next to it is a mural created by an Australian artist for the 2015 celebration. Surrounded by art schools, studios and stores, it’s no wonder this is a hotspot amongst the artsy fartsy. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on the link, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Known as A Ride Through Race Course Road, this long mural (a continual of the 20 metres long mural above, to be exact!) ). into playful backdrops filled with their own take on floral motifs of the traditional Peranakan tiles located around the area. FatCap is a web-based resource on graffiti and street-art culture. We think both are important expressions of art and community sentiment. We, artists can take all the time we need in the world to produce our art, whereas in other country, time was never a luxury. More likely, clean, orderly and no chewing gum allowed. Sue, Your email address will not be published. Head’s up: Mustafa Centre is around the corner if you’re looking to tackle your shopping list.Location: Baboo Lane, 212 Serangoon Road, I got Nickelodeon’s The Wild Thornberry’s vibes when we stumbled upon this slightly hidden located within a narrow road by Serangoon Road, overlooking a carpark. Street art is a very recent development in Singapore. Singapore graffiti artists mainly paint approved spaces and during public festivals. The second walk is short, but very worth doing. Renata, Glad that you enjoyed the street art. Here in Spottiswoode Park Road, you can find the artist’s Provision Shop mural painted in his signature style. We have grouped the locations into 4 areas: Little IndiaKampong GlamChinatown and the Central Business District (CBD)Other Places to Visit: Somerset Skate Park, Tiong Bahru, Ang Mo Kio. Discovery of new @trails - #wil, Let’s all have HOPE @travelforlifenow @rangnyc, Tulips blooming made our day! Only recently I have discovered how much people are interested in taking street art tours in the cities where they go and I think your piece cover a lot about Singapore and one representative artist. was painted by local visual artist Jaxton Su with the help of teachers, students as well as migrant workers, to evoke a sense of nostalgia on how the road got its name. Which is usually part of what we seek out when we travel. Have You Seen Street Art in the US? We also recommend walking down and checking out the wall behind the Aliwal Arts Centre every now and then to find jaw-dropping wall art that’s ever-changing! But these limitations don’t limit the creativity. Painted by graffiti writer and street artist Jaba for Artwalk Little India 2018, it goes to show how well Little India incorporates the old and the new. It also references the significance of cattle in Hinduism. *. So there’s no surprise we found a couple of cool wall arts tucked within its alleys, including a wall sticker of a goat by Tiong Bahru Market and a slew of heritage murals by painter Yip Yew Chong, including ‘Pasar and the Fortune Teller’ (pictured above; Blk 73, Eng Watt Street), ‘Bird Singing Corner’ (Blk 71, Seng Poh Lane) and ‘Home’ (Blk 74, Tiong Poh Road/Eu Chin Street). So there’s no surprise we found a couple of cool wall arts tucked within its alleys, including a wall sticker of a goat by Tiong Bahru Market and a slew of heritage murals by painter Yip Yew Chong, including ‘Pasar and the Fortune Teller’ (pictured above; Blk 73, Eng Watt Street), ‘Bird Singing Corner’ (Blk 71, Seng Poh Lane) and ‘Home’ (Blk 74, Tiong Poh Road/Eu Chin Street). Here you will find pictures, videos, and articles, classified by artists, and updated daily. Throw ups, tags and pieces can be seen everywhere in other countries. Debbie-Thanks for commented. Painted by Nadiah Alsagoff as part of Artwalk Little India 2017, the mural pays homage to migrant workers and their sacrifices. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 222+51 Waterloo Street This former site of the Catholic High School has been All of the murals have to be approved by the government. Really interesting & a different kind of post.

The graffiti is amazing! There are murals in some of the housing complexes (Ang Mo Kio, Tiong Bahru).

Huge exhibition in Singapore by STG and ASW Crews. A wacky mix of elements that showcases Little India, it’s a fun addition amongst the life-like murals found around the colourful district.Location: 1 Hindoo Road, Featuring iconic Tamil film star Rajinikanth, this massive portrait is found along Hindoo Road. We have separated this into 2 walks. Thanks for commenting.

I would definitely follow one of these paths if I were in Singapore–I always enjoy seeing street art. We’d heard of Haji Lane Street Art but we were more excited to see the street art scene in Penang, Hanoi, and Cambodia. If you are ever caught for doing graffiti or a “vandalism” act in Singapore, you would be jailed up to 3 years and caning as well. Oh, and check out our video for some picture-perfect inspo…, Singapore Wall Crawl: more murals, street art and Instagram-worthy spots, We’re back with more wall crawl glory! In 2015, the government commissioned 50 murals to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence.

FatCap Bushwick Brooklyn is an Amazing Outdoor Street Art Gallery. Thank you for posting it up! The secong goes from Pagoda Street to the Amoy Street Food center. You’ve been added to our list and you will hear from us soon.

Thanks for your comments. Comprised of two digital concept artists, 32-year-old Singaporean Muhammad Firdaus Mohd Noor and 28-year-old Indonesia-born, Singapore-based Anastasia Catharina, Studio Moonchild’s work is arresting and distinctive: bright and bold, cyber punk-meets-Studio Ghibli. We saw lots of things in Singapore. Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069111, Any fan of Ripple Root can spot the dream team’s design from a mile away. However, the Street Art in Singapore is as good as or better than anywhere we have seen. Surrounded by art schools, studios and stores, it’s no wonder this is a hotspot amongst the artsy fartsy. Now I do it as a form of escape from the real world. The views and opinions expressed within T: The New York Times Style Magazine Singapore are not necessarily those of The New York Times Company or those of its contributors.". With zero art education, 30-year-old Muhammad Syahid bin Abdul Razak considers himself a fairly late starter in the street art scene, holding his very first spray can five years ago. All our content is geo-localized, so you can quickly discover main artistic trends from all over the world.

Dharma’s work draws inspiration from tradition, mythology and religion, albeit with a pop culture twist. We don’t think we could ever get enough of Yip Yew Chong’s old Singapore murals. Priyanka-Thanks. See our interview with street artist LMNOPi on this issue. He also was one of the first to paint street murals in Singapore and inspired many local Singaporean artists. (lion), stamp, and even a nutmeg plant, a nod to the building’s heritage, a former nutmeg plantation. The area was once known for horse racing, and activities such as garland making were found around the former racecourse.Location: 74 Race Course Road, You have to keep your eyes peeled for this one! Today, he is a full-fledged member of ZNC, or Zincnitecrew, one of the city’s strongest graffiti collective with 75 members worldwide. In this mural it is easy to find. Also based on the street name(FYI, ‘. The former fanboy started from scratch, constantly practicing, attending every street art event and exhibition held, and became an apprentice at The Blackbook where he “worked, cleaned, [and did] anything they told [him] to” in exchange for knowledge. “The challenge [for street art] in Singapore is space and the perception of the public. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You need to type at least 2 charecters to seach. Leave a Comment with your Thoughts. People are becoming more open-minded to urban and street art and appreciating where this art form has come from.”. Huge exhibition in Singapore by STG and ASW Crews. A Home Inscribed With the History of a Beach, A Singaporean Furniture Designer’s Fluid Marble Objects, A Saint Laurent Jacket That Defies Expectations, Watch Dior’s Spring/Summer ’21 Show Live Here. Indonesia-born Pratama Eka Dharma has a day job as an in-house designer at a public relations agency, but during his free time, the 25-year-old wields spray cans, citing the challenge of the medium and the large scale of the canvas — public walls — as one of the reasons why he chose to create street art. The Thian Hock Keng Temple mural by YC Yip tells the history of the Hokkien community in Singapore or the Amoy Street Hawker Center. There’s a lot of street art in Singapore. Follow the wall and you’ll be led to a bend which shows a squatting man tending to the plant. Once you’ve spotted the large climbing Jasmine flowers, you’re halfway there. This is a 1 block area with some very interesting art. A wacky mix of elements that showcases Little India, it’s a fun addition amongst the life-like murals found around the colourful district. I got Nickelodeon’s The Wild Thornberry’s vibes when we stumbled upon this slightly hidden located within a narrow road by Serangoon Road, overlooking a carpark. I always try and seek some out where I go. Looks like this wall behind Art Porter’s has been blessed by the influential graffiti artist during his time in Singapore. Somerset Skate Park has legal walls just behind the skate park for artists to practice (Somerset MRT station). For a slice of India, head down to. “Due to limited space and the increasing community of artists, graffiti and street art are often quickly removed or get covered by other artists. Looks like this wall behind Art Porter’s has been blessed by the influential graffiti artist during his time in Singapore. Here’s more we think you’ll enjoy:Unique Instagram-worthy spots in SingaporeHacks to make your Instagram stories great againInstagrammable themed-cafes and restaurants in SingaporeWhy Joo Chiat and Katong are full of Insta-worthy spots.

We had a chance to spend time with a 26-year-old Singapore Graffiti Artist, named KLEM after we attended a stenciling workshop as part of Art Walk Little India. But we’re not here for architecture; it’s the hidden art we’re looking for! True lettering poetry. Your subscription has been confirmed. : from some of the island’s best cafes and restaurants to bookstores and yoga studios. The gate even makes a great addition to the painted hanging hard hats and vests on the left. T: The New York Times Style Magazine Singapore’s best videos: digital house tours from around the world, behind-the-scenes looks at cover shoots and more. Art & Design A Home Inscribed With the History of a Beach, Art & Design A Singaporean Furniture Designer’s Fluid Marble Objects, Art & Design, Gourmet Mushrooms, the Last Survivors, Trending A Saint Laurent Jacket That Defies Expectations, T | House Tour House Tour | Dirk-Jan Kinet, Runway Watch Dior’s Spring/Summer ’21 Show Live Here.