Artbox
Touted as the hottest place to visit in Bangkok, Artbox – a hip flea-market concept is making its way to Singapore for the very first time. It will be showcasing 300 stalls of knick-knacks, artisanal offerings and more, along with tons of street food and live music. Whether you’re a self-professed hipster, or just looking for an interesting place to hang out, this is your chance to imbibe the outdoor artfair party atmosphere.
Date: 14 April – 16 April, 21 April - 23 April
Time: 3pm - 11pm
Where: Bayfront Event Space (Beside The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands)
Price: Admission is free
Find out more: http://artbox.sg
Struggling Cities: From Japanese Urban Projects in the 1960s
Interested in architecture or urbanisation? Check out this travelling exhibition that explores the various experimental ideas and radical proposals by Japanese architects that thrived in the 1960s in order to tackle rapid development. From architectural scales to animated slideshows, it addresses the issue many countries face today, while showing how these ideas have been integrated into modern-day Tokyo. Also featured are plans by architects Lúcio Costa, Kenzo Tange and Le Corbusier, who are known for their distinctive urban designs.
Date: 8 April – 14 May
Time: 11am – 7pm
Where: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries 1 & 2, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Price: Free admission
Find out more: http://www.nafa.edu.sg/events/struggling-cities-from-japanese-urban-projects-in-the-1960s
Easter: Hello Kitty Orchid garden
Celebrate Easter with the special 3D life-sized figurines of Hello Kitty with bunny ears at the 24-hour Hello Kitty Orchid Garden. All dine-in guests will have the opportunity to snap a picture with two of the mascots, with one standing prettily in the middle of the restaurant while the other poses against an Easter-themed garden photo wall. Kids can also enjoy colouring with crayons provided by the café while waiting for their Hello Kitty themed meal.
Date: 1 April – 23 April
Where: Arrival hall Central #01-22, Terminal 3, Singapore Changi Airport
Find out more: www.HelloKittyOrchidGarden.com
The $200 Show: Actually Affordable Art
Poking fun at the sky-high prices of established art fairs through its very apt name, The $200 Show: Actually affordable art, promises to deliver works that anyone and everyone can buy. Despite everything being priced at $200 or less, you can expect quality and a wide range of works, from original to 3D artwork, made by over 30 local and international artists.
Date: 6 April – 22 May
Time: 11am - 7pm (Monday – Friday), 2pm - 7pm (Saturday)
Where: Kult Gallery, 11 Upper Wilkie Road
Price: Free admission
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/649235868597520/
Voilah! French Festival
Immerse yourself in French culture and art at the Voilah! French Festival. Keeping with the theme Imagination and Innovation with a focus on the Paris region, there are over 40 different events to enjoy. You can expect art performances, exhibitions, film screenings and even a taste of French cuisine in this year’s impressive edition.
Date: 8 April – 21 May
Find out more: https://voilah.sg