Esplanade: There are several arts spaces you can visit, namely Concourse, Tunnel, Jendela, Community Wall, as well as murals outside the Recital Studio. Locate them here.
Raffles Place: Did you know there is a permanent Dali sculpture right in the middle of the business district? The surrealist "Homage to Newton" sculpsture stands at the UOB Plaza Courtyard. You'll also find Fernando Botero's "Bird" nearby the Singapore River and Chong Fah Cheong's First Generation" near the Cavenagh Bridge.
Gillman Barracks: This visual art precinct regularly hosts open houses on weekends, where you can visit the various art galleries there for exhibitions. Check out their Facebook page for updates on the next Art Day Out! and Art After Dark events.
Ion Art Gallery: Tucked away on Level 4 of the huge Ion mall, this 4,000sqf artspace showcases the best of modern and contemporary art and design from established and emerging artists.
The Ritz-Carlton: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore: Walk around the hotel to view works by American glass artist Dale Chihuly, British sculptor Henry Moore, American painter and printmaker Frank Stella, and even Andy Warhol. Ask the concierge how you can loan an iPod for a self-guided art tour podcast.
Social Creatives: Social Creatives creates murals in public spaces to add a bit of colour to the heartlands. Pictured is their Pop Art Street Gallery at Holland Avenue! The non-profit social business also participates in refurbishing Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) and welfare homes, and offers corporate team-building activities.
This article was first published by The Finder.