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Olafur Eliasson Your curious journey exhibition at Singapore Art Museum

You Can Get Free Entry To SAM At Tanjong Pagar Distripark’s Trippy Exhibition Till 22nd September

Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey


Amongst all the date ideas, bringing yours to a museum in Singapore has got to be at the top. It shows that you’re cultured, the exhibits can be an easy point of conversation, and you get to take cute pics for the Gram’. Well, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark is offering free admission to one of their exhibitions, Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, before it closes on 22nd September 2024.


All you need to know about Olafur Eliasson


 

The Icelandic-Danish artist has taken his 30 over years of experience to bring together this travelling exhibition. The first stop was Singapore, after which it will be going to Auckland, Taipei, Jakarta, and Manila.

Olafur Eliasson Your curious journey - SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Image adapted from: @nalrari2, @charlotte_ccc77 via Instagram

Expect to see 17 artworks in vibrant hues and exuding ethereal glows. He uses different mediums including ephemeral materials like light, wind, fog, and water to convey various themes.

Olafur Eliasson Your curious journey - water fountain
Image adapted from: @lsaulenaite via Instagram

Many of the artworks feel like they’re temporary, slowly fading in and out – shimmering rainbows, swirling mists, and a spouting fountain.

Olafur Eliasson Your curious journey - projection room
Image credit: @singaporeartmuseum via Instagram

As you walk through the exhibition, you’re encouraged to get curious about each encounter with the playful artworks.

Olafur Eliasson Your curious journey - neon lights
Image credit: @anna.ivanova.dxb via Instagram

On 21st September, bring the kiddos along for a free dramatised tour that will last an hour. There are 2 timings: 2pm and 4pm, and prior registration is required.

Olafur Eliasson Your curious journey - yellow corridor
Image credit: Singapore Art Museum

Over the weekend of 14th and 15th September, there’s also going to be a maker’s market at SAM with live performances, participatory art walls, workshops, and food stalls. Nourish Nook will be serving vegan food and Burmese dishes. Just note that entry to this event, CURIO CITY, is separate from the exhibition and has an entry fee of $5.


Drop by the Olafur Eliasson exhibition before it ends next week



A cityscape built from over 980kg of Lego bricks.
Image credit: @vanwarit via Instagram

Normally, you’d have to pay $15/pax for entry to the exhibition, so save the cash and head down before it ends. If SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark seems out of the way, there’s a free shuttle bus from Harbourfront MRT to the museum over the weekends every 30 minutes between 10am and 6pm.

Find out more about the Olafur Eliasson exhibition

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Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Admission Fee
Free for Singapore Residents and PRs | $5/student and seniors and $10/adult for standard tickets
Address
39 Keppel Rd, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065
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Cover image adapted from: @charlotte_ccc77, @singaporeartmuseum, @anna.ivanova.dxb via Instagram