5 Must-visit Contemporary Art Institutions In Singapore

By Author: Deepak Nangla
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Singapore is the ultimate arts and culture hub with a plethora of some of Asia’s best museums and independent art galleries. Below are some of the city’s most captivating cultural venues which display world-class contemporary art, created by both established and up-and-coming local and international artists.

Art Science Museum
This must-visit iconic landmark of Singapore is housed in a striking lotus-style building, which is a work of art itself. The award-winning venue consists of 21 alluring galleries that explore the combination of culture, science and media technology. Famous as ‘The Welcoming Hand of Singapore’, the Art Science Museum has held some amazing large-scale exhibitions by renowned artists including Andy Warhol, Leonardo Da Vinci and Van Gogh, as well as various exhibitions that promote several aspects of science. The museum’s permanent Future World exhibition is a highlight with fun, interactive media installations. This museum is also home to a range of artefacts related to the Titanic and Harry Potter movies.

National Gallery Singapore
The National Gallery Singapore is set across two stunning ancient buildings; the city’s former City Hall and the former Supreme Court. This major cultural venue displays the largest public collection of modern artifacts in Singapore and Southeast Asia. There are over 8,000 artworks on display here from the 19th century to the present day, as well as an impressive selection of international exhibits, children’s workshops and a rooftop garden with amazing views of the city.

Park view Museum
This cutting-edge museum is a private space set in the Art Deco style Parkview Square building, which is renowned as the city’s ‘Gotham City’ monument. Parkview Museum contains over 10,000 works of contemporary Chinese paintings, photographs as well as Buddhist carvings and artworks by contemporary artists from all over the world. Brightsun Travel offers an excellent range of cheap air tickets to Singapore, so you can plan a trip to this contemporary city and visit the incredible Parkview Museum, which is free to enter.

Gillman Barracks
Gillman Barracks is an iconic art complex that was formerly a military barrack for the British in the 1930s, and is now a trendy art enclave and the main hub of the city’s contemporary art scene. There are 13 unique celebrated galleries to explore at Gillman Barracks, as well as the national research centre NTU Centre for Contemporary Art and several renowned organisations. Here, you can discover a range of masterpieces created by established artists. You could easily spend a whole day exploring this colourful centre.

Ode To Art
Hidden away in Singapore’s Raffles City Shopping Centre, Ode to Art is a spectacular art institution showcasing a wide variety of native and international contemporary art. The museum’s impressive collection consists of paintings, photography, sculptures and installation art by emerging international artists across various genres, from Asian artworks to American masterpieces, Australian art and European art. A true must visit for all art lovers with lots of unique items that are available to purchase.

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