Reimagine Art And The World At Light To Night Singapore 2025 *WILL BE UPDATED

Explore sensorial experiences at the 8th edition of Light to Night Singapore, the pinnacle visual arts festival, featuring 60+ artworks and programs.

Dive into unexpected exploration at Light to Night Singapore 2024, the marquee event of Singapore Art Week, from January 19 to February 8, 2024. Organized by National Gallery Singapore, supported by Tote Board, National Arts Council, Cultural Matching Fund, and CapitaLand, the festival redefines art and everyday spaces through immersive experiences.

Engage with art unconventionally with free and ticketed experiences. Book tickets in advance for select programs. The festival showcases visual arts from Singapore and Southeast Asia, encouraging introspection and fostering appreciation for visual arts.

Immersive Art Installations:

1. Ping Pong Go-Round by Lee Wen: Symbolizes the exchange of power, ideas, and dialogue, inviting everyone to participate.
2. Wishful Thinking by Whisperlodge: An immersive ASMR-inspired experience with live performances, providing a brief escape from daily life.
3. 8-bit Word Cloud by Justin Loke: Explore the interplay of words and imagination by uncovering hidden letters scattered throughout the Civic District.
4. Party Pavilion by Howie Kim: Experience dancing lights and vibrant colors at the Party Pavilion, embodying the exuberance of adolescence.

Innovative Art Presentations:

1. Wings of Change by Kumari Nahappan: An inflatable artwork urging action for sustainability, magnifying the iconic saga seed into a six-meter installation.
2. Teo Eng Seng: Living the Life by Teo Eng Seng and Milosh Luczynski: A light projection artwork exploring the boundless possibilities and sheer rawness of everyday life.
3. Temple of Love by Arahmaiani, Wayang Merdeka, and Milosh Luczynski: A light projection work depicting the rejuvenating powers of Mother Nature in collaboration with shadow puppetry.
4. Winter Sonata, Summer Mookata by Knuckles & Notch: A surreal journey narrating ecological challenges and exploring spiritual consciousness through light projections.

Multi-dimensional Art Encounters:

1. Rapture by Victor Tan: Human figure sculptures symbolizing the transition from the earthly to the spiritual, creating a sense of surrender to the divine.
2. Symphony of Order by Sarah Choo Jing: A multi-channel installation exploring the intricate interplay of “order” and “unspoken laws” through film.
3. Wayang Spaceship by Ming Wong: A reimagined Chinese opera stage exploring the evolution of Chinese opera and its relationship with science fiction.
4. Embroidered Landscapes by SISTRUM: Cityscapes combining vernacular and contemporary art forms inspired by fading Chinese Opera traditions.

Art and Lifestyle Programs:

1. Art x Social Festival Street: A fully pedestrianized festival village offering food and beverage options on the first two weekends.
2. Dungeons & Dragons: The Art Quest: A reimagined rendition of the role-playing tabletop game incorporating art from the National Collection.
3. Collective Canvas: A Tour Reimagined: A participatory storytelling experience co-creating a narrative about artworks transcending time, culture, and canvases.
4. Basement X: A community space in the Spine Hall for hands-on activities and Make and Take Activity Stations.

Light to Night Singapore 2024 offers extended opening hours until 11 pm on festival weekends and free entry to all exhibitions at National Gallery Singapore. Visitors can explore and immerse themselves in art, fostering a shared envisioning of inclusive and cohesive societies. Booking of ticketed programs is available on lighttonight.sg. Pre-register to secure slots for popular programs like Dungeon & Dragons and Wishful Thinking by Whisperlodge.