A Journey Through the Singapore Art Museum: A Day of Art and Reflection

Yesterday was a relaxing Sunday for me. I usually visit places with an exciting vibe or locations that encourage me to walk briskly, so it felt like a different experience when I decided to go to the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). It is located in Tanjong Pagar Distripark, on the far side of Tanjong Pagar, near the Keppel Terminal.

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On a rainy Sunday afternoon, this area feels like a ghost town because it’s primarily a work district, with no commercial establishments around. This makes it quite surprising that a museum like SAM is situated here. However, I believe there’s a good reason behind this choice, and I hope to elaborate on that later in my post.

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It was already drizzling when I arrived, and just 15 minutes later, heavy rain began to pour. How lucky was that? I could have been drenched if I had arrived any later—I’m truly grateful for the timing.

The museum was easy to find since it’s less than a 10-minute walk from the bus stop, and clear signs are pointing the way.

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Along the way, I spotted beautiful artworks that seemed to invite my attention and naturally guide me toward the museum. I think this is a clever way to help visitors like me find the place effortlessly.

Upon arrival, I was informed to collect my free admission sticker, which was a nice touch. Instead of simply entering the galleries, there was a process where the staff oriented me about the galleries and their locations. Afterward, I was given a sticker to place on my chest, indicating to the ushers in each gallery that I had been properly oriented and admitted.

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Learning Gallery

My first stop was Gallery 2, also known as the Learning Gallery. While some galleries were unavailable at the moment, I was informed that four galleries were open, which wasn’t too bad.

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Let me walk you through the artwork...

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I'm amazed by the reflection and scattering of lights created by this piece.

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There's total darkness!

In this gallery, random sounds like "shhh," throat clearing, and hissing played intermittently, which heightened my anxiety a little. They explained that it’s all part of the experience. 😄

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Random images

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Interactive art. It may be a projection but you can individually move each block by hand.


There’s a café that showcases and sells both coffee and books. It has to be one of the most unique coffee experiences I’ve ever had and is truly a paradise for coffee and book lovers alike.

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The Engine Room

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From here, I decided to visit another gallery called The Engine Room. This gallery features colorful, childlike artwork that evokes feelings of happiness, friendship, family, and a sense of home.

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Each box represents an emotion.

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Clay art featuring food items.

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Depiction of the artist's most cherish places.

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An artwork depicting how online shopping makes our lives easier.

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A wall that talks...

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After spending time admiring the pieces that caught my attention, I decided to move on to the other galleries. The next ones were titled "Lost & Found: Embodied Archive" and "Everyday Practices."

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Gallery 3 - Lost & Found: Embodied Archive

In this gallery, most of the displays focus on themes related to the human body.

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Human body as a form of art.

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Every day viewed from within one's mouth.

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Each piece of stone has a depiction of an eye. Each piece is unique.

Some random pieces...

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Everyday Practices

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Prisoner in a jail...

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The artist utilizes a motorbike's wheels to create a street art...

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A survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime dragged this giant ball on a 250-kilometer journey to depict the forced labor practices during the regime.

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It took him 6-days to complete the journey.

A long stretch of paper filled with dried petals & fingerprints.

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A lady wearing every clothes that could fit here at once...

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An artwork created at the back of surgical mask packaging.

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Any idea what it’s made of? These are strands of hair formed into a floral pattern and pasted onto large pieces of glass, which are arranged in multiple layers stacked on top of each other.

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And then a collection of drawings that depicts everyday practices...

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And that concludes my tour of the Learning Gallery, Embodied Archive, and Everyday Practices.

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Overall, my visit to the Singapore Art Museum was a refreshing and thought-provoking experience. The diverse range of exhibits sparked curiosity and offered a unique perspective on art and culture. I’m grateful for the opportunity to explore such a creative space, and I look forward to returning for more inspiration in the future.

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Another top quality report and shots @curamax friend!!!...

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Thank you so much for the support my friend!

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wow, the artworks are amzing👏🏻

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Hi @marieyanlab, yes, there are plenty of great artworks, and it was a wonderful experience for me since I don't often visit art exhibits and museums. :)

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Singapore must be a beautiful place 😊

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I find that to be true. There are plenty of places to visit that's free 👍

Thanks for dropping by 😊

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This is nice. Been a while since I visited Singapore Art Museum. Good to see that there are new exhibits. Looks like I need to spend more time unwinding and exploring my own country.

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Yes, and the variety of the displayed artwork is interesting. They gathered artwork from other ASEAN artists. 👍

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Nice museum. The art pieces seem to be modern.

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It may not be the biggest but it has very good artworks displayed.

Will be back soon to check the other galleries that were not available during my visit 👍

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I could imagine myself getting lost in the different galleries, especially with how interactive and thought provoking some of the exhibits seem.

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Hi @iamlovelykate, thanks for dropping by. I felt like the galleries that really made an impact with me is the Embodied Archives & Everyday Practices the way they used human body or parts of it as a material for their artwork is thought provoking and amazing at the same time.

I hope to see you around!

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