The long-awaited "Where Art Takes Shape" is dazzling Marina Bay Sands from 16-26th January 2025. On this third edition, an array of curated activities across the entire resort are showcased as a tribute to the multifaceted world of art while reinforcing the resort's commitment to advancing the arts and culture of Singapore.
“This multi-day celebration not only brings together local and international artists but also provides a platform for Marina Bay Sands chefs to interpret art in its many forms. We hope this experience will inspire visitors from all backgrounds to appreciate art as a universal language that transcends cultures and generations,” said Paul Town, the Chief Operating Officer of Marina Bay Sands.
Kicking off a global journey through art
The pinnacle of this festival is ART SG, the leading international art fair in Singapore and Southeast Asia, held from 17-19th January 2025 which brings together 106 prestigious galleries from 30 countries at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Dwell in a diverse range of modern art, engaging discussions, and enjoyable film programs in collaboration with the ArtScience Museum, featuring a selection of innovative films and videos created by artists, along with documentaries on the lives and careers of renowned artists.
Continuing the exploration of transformative cultural narratives in art, Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat is also taking place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre between 16th December 2024 and 6th March 2025. This captivating experience offers an insightful journey into Basquiat's creative process, featuring sketches, illustrations, and his groundbreaking integration of art, fashion, literature, and technology as a revolutionary figure in contemporary art.
Two major exhibitions from the ArtScience Museum of fresh perspectives on art are showcased as well. The World of Studio Ghibli, which debuted as the first official Studio Ghibli exhibition in Singapore in October 2024, takes spectators on a mesmerising journey through 16 theatre sets inspired by the legendary animation films across 11 galleries.
Moreover, Altered States: Experiments in Moving Image stretches the imagination beyond the frame of moving images, presenting four stunning film presentations, accompanied by a tribute to the legendary figures of analogue filmmaking and live-action cinema. Originally planned for a month-long exhibition, Altered States has been extended until 2nd February 2025 due to high demand, thus allowing art and film enthusiasts to dive deeper into the allure of analogue film and timeless experimental techniques.
Worlds of art and cuisine collide
Culinary Curations beholds chefs from Marina Bay Sands crafting exquisite dishes and specialities inspired by the vibrant visuals of the festival. Renowned restaurants such as Maison Boulud and WAKUDA Restaurant & Bar will also offer exclusive Show & Dine packages, providing a curated dining experience that blends art and gastronomy.
As a creative tribute to the dynamic green of fresh kiwi, Abegaile Sanchez of Yardbird presents the Kiwi & Canvas Cocktail, a bourbon-based cocktail that captures the essence of life and art. At Maison Boulud, Chef Mandy Pan pays homage to Singapore with the dessert Floating Island, featuring blue pea flowers - a key ingredient also used in the Butterfly Kiss cocktail.
Explore art along Marina Bay
Building on the success of the Marina Bay Sands Art Path of 11 installations across the integrated resort, this year’s art trail expands into an initiative across the bay where art lovers can embark on their own self-guided exploration, using an online map to navigate the open-air galleries. Beginning at Marina Bay Sands, where Anish Kapoor’s Sky Mirror reflects the city’s vibrant energy outside the ArtScience Museum, and continuing through installations such as Seeds by Han Sai Por at Esplanade Waterfront, this trail offers an exciting opportunity to discover and appreciate the diversity of contemporary public art.