Singapore’s turning 60 next year, and the celebrations are already underway in the most heartwarming way possible - through art in the heartlands! If you’re looking for something meaningful (and super photogenic!) to do with family or friends in January, Singapore Art Week x PAssionArts 2025 is a beautiful, community-driven experience that you won’t want to miss.
Happening from 17 to 26 January 2025, this series of art installations across various neighbourhoods brings together residents and local artists to co-create pieces that reflect our stories, dreams, and shared future — all under the theme “Building Our SG Together.”
Here’s a little peek into the installation, and trust me, these are more than just pretty displays. They’re full of heart, history, and connection.
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| Image courtesy of Temporal Displacement Agency |
🏟️ National Antiquities Parade at Singapore Sports Hub
If you love interactive art, this one’s a must! Over at the Singapore Sports Hub Visitor Centre, you’ll find more than 250 clay figurines (created by residents from Mountbatten) reenacting our last National Day Parade at Kallang Stadium.
Here’s the twist: you get to restore them by painting them on the spot! It felt like stepping into a living time capsule, one that invited us to add our own colours to Singapore’s story. There's also a fun little narrative twist involving a fictional time-travelling conservator (yep, really!), which makes it extra fun for families and kids.
🗓️ 17–26 Jan, 12pm–8pm
🎨 Artists: Raihan Harun, Joanne Lim, Lexis Lu & more
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| Image courtesy of Aravindan B |
🌬️ Wishes in the Wind at Tampines Mall (Level 4 Open Plaza)
This one gave me chills (in the best way). It’s a calming, multi-sensory installation filled with handmade wish flags fluttering in the breeze, each one crafted by Tampines residents. Add to that ambient sounds of the neighbourhood and audio recordings of residents sharing their dreams for the future, and you’ve got a moving, deeply personal experience.
You can even create your own wish flag on the spot to add to the tapestry. I did, and it felt unexpectedly emotional. ❤️
🗓️ 17–26 Jan, 11am–8pm
🎨 Artists: Elisa Liu & Cheng Jin An
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| Image courtesy of Arterly Obsessed |
🌿 Roots and Wings at Aliwal Arts Centre (Kampong Glam)
Over in Kampong Glam, this installation is all about biodiversity and conservation. Residents took part in guided nature walks, then translated what they saw into art. The final piece is a vibrant blend of nature observation and artistic expression that encourages us to think about how we balance urban living with the natural world around us.
It’s beautiful during the day, and even more atmospheric at night.
🗓️ 17–26 Jan, 7am–11pm
🎨 Artists: Arterly Obsessed & Untamed Paths
🧵 Textile Paper Lab at Canberra Park
This one was such a surprise! Who knew textile waste could become something so sculptural and poetic? At this workshop-turned-installation in Canberra Park, residents worked with artists to turn fabric scraps into soft paper-like sculptures that dance with the wind and light.
It’s a quiet, reflective space that is perfect for slowing down and thinking about sustainability in our everyday lives.
🗓️ 17–26 Jan
🎨 Artists: Veronyka Lau, Agatha Lee, Christine R. Bay & more
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| Image courtesy of Mr Lee Wei Hao, Intergenerational Harmony: A Shelter for Sustainability, 2025 (Artist’s Impression) |
🛖 Intergenerational Harmony: A Shelter for Sustainability at Bukit Batok East
Tucked away at the Harmony Pavilion, this installation really touched me. It explores themes of resilience, unity, and sustainable living through an intergenerational lens. Built using recycled and varied materials, it’s a visual metaphor for how Singapore has evolved, and how every generation contributes to building a better, more thoughtful future.
It’s not just a shelter, it’s a space for reflection.
🗓️ 12–26 Jan
🎨 Artists & Curators: Jacqueline Tan, Cheong Foong Ming, Danson Gan & more
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| Image courtesy of National Arts Council |
Final Thoughts
What I love most about SAW x PAssionArts is how it brings art to the people. You don’t have to go to a museum or a gallery, you just need to step into your own neighbourhood. And what you’ll find is creativity, connection, and so many heartfelt stories waiting to be discovered.
As we head into SG60, this feels like such a meaningful way to celebrate, not with grand gestures, but with collective hands, shared voices, and beautiful community spirit. Keep an eye out and don’t forget to slow down, take it all in, and maybe even add your own mark. ✨
