As the sun dips below the Singapore skyline tonight, the city undergoes a Visual Recoding. While the daytime galleries offer a structured look at contemporary art, the final nights of Singapore Art Week 2026—running now through January 31—belong to the nocturnal muse.
This is where the city’s architectural bones meet the future. Here is a curated guide to navigating the light-drenched streets tonight.
The Centerpiece: Jeon Byeong Sam’s “Rumination” at CHIJMES
If you only have time for one stop tonight, make it the CHIJMES Main Lawn. Starting at 7:00 PM, Korean artist Jeon Byeong Sam transforms the historic facade into a monumental canvas of shifting pixels.
• The Concept: Entitled Rumination, the work deconstructs the colors and proportions of national flags, reassembling them into fluid, moving abstractions.
• The Atmosphere: It is a study in Fragmentary Beauty—taking something recognisable and turning it into a hypnotic, digital dreamscape.
The Immersive Walk: “Light to Night” at the National Gallery
The 10th edition of Light to Night, themed “The Power in Us,” is currently illuminating the entire Civic District.
• The Digital Facade: Head to the National Gallery Singapore facade for the signature projection mappings. This year, the focus is on “Unity from Duality”—a theme that echoes the current obsession with contrasting textures and sharp, intentional lines.
• The Earthbound Contrast: Seek out Rumah Laut at the Padang. It’s a stunning installation of indigenous coastal dwellings by artist Firdaus Sani, providing a soulful, analog contrast to the digital glow of the city.
The Soundscape: “I SAW NOISE” at Kampong Java
For a more underground, visceral experience, head to FLOCK at Kampong Java (52-56 Kampong Java Road).
• The Installation: This site-responsive soundscape transforms urban noise into a melodic composition.
• The Vibe: Anchored by Nathan Yong’s Fence Bench, it’s a quiet place to sit and observe. It’s the sonic equivalent of a high-concept basic—minimal, intentional, and deeply resonant.
Accessing the Night
Navigating the final days of the festival is best done on foot, starting from the city’s central hub.
• By MRT: City Hall (NS25/EW13) is your primary gateway. From Exit B, it’s a direct 3-minute walk to CHIJMES or a 5-minute walk along the Art Connector to the National Gallery. For the Kampong Java installations, Little India (DT12/NE7) is the closest stop, roughly 10 minutes away on foot.
• By Car: If you are driving, basement parking is available at the National Gallery Singapore (entry via St Andrew’s Road), though it fills quickly. CHIJMES offers valet service starting from 6:00 PM, which is the most seamless option for a mid-week visit.
• By Ride-Hail: Use the Coleman Street entrance for the National Gallery or the Victoria Street drop-off for CHIJMES to avoid the road closures currently affecting parts of St Andrew’s Road for the Festival Village.
Whether you find yourself under the digital glow of the monuments or in the quiet field of Kampong Java, tonight is an invitation to see the city through a different lens. As these installations reach their final nights, they remind us that the most powerful silhouettes are often those cast in light against the Singapore sky.
See you under the lights.
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