An exhibit in one of the Singapore Art Museum’s still open buildings during the facility’s complete revamping is a surprising hit with children, proving that, aware of it or not, there are multiple art showings throughout Singapore that are actually kid friendly.
This particular exhibit, titled “Another Island,” is perhaps a hit with children because to fully enjoy it, visitors must get on their hands and knees to examine the installation. The installation, at first glance, looks like nothing — an empty room, the wooden floor dimpled in places. But once viewers take their shoes off and climb onto the wooden floor, sounds of a peaceful Singapore encourage them to take a closer look. Because each of the dimples in the wood floor are actually tiny, tear-dropped shapes that encase an entire photo of a different portion of Singapore. Once viewers get close to examine these photos, sound emanates from the floor — ambient noise from that location, as well as interviews with people talking about why that spot is important to their lives.
This is just one of many in a long line of kid-friendly art exhibits by Singaporean artists and shown by Singaporean museums and galleries.
The Singapore Art Museum is famous for its annual Imaginarium exhibit, which includes a number of interactive installations tailored toward younger art aficionados. Children are encouraged to explore and touch the art in these exhibits, broadening their understanding of the world. Artists are encouraged and inspired to create meaningful and fun exhibits that will encourage children and families to continue the art conversation once they’re back home.
Inside the Singapore Art Museum’s Imaginarium exhibit, one artist stood out in an understated way. He constructed tiny installation art exhibits throughout the facility with mushrooms and questions designed to make busy viewers delay their commutes for just a little bit and think.
Other interactive exhibits were designed to pique curiosity and elicit participation from viewers of all ages. One installation included teepees and hanging art begging to be touched, while another featured a vehicle with markers participants could control and draw with — provided they could work together or wrest control from other participants not on the premises controlling the vehicle remotely through an app.
Art is accessible, available, and amazing for people of all ages. You can enroll both your child and yourself in an art class through SGArtClass.com. SGArtClass.com is a website that hosts informative art articles, deeply discounted art supplies, and a plethora of different art classes you can sign up for. Whether you’re interested in installation art, watercolor painting, or fashion drawing, there is an art class designed to ignite your curiosity. Art teachers are available and are experienced with teaching art students of all ages and abilities, meaning you and your child will get the proper instruction necessary to grow as artists and individuals.
To read more about the kid-friendly art offerings in Singapore, go to http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/art/30323329.