There is very little or no underground or  illegal graffiti or street art painting in Singapore. 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It’ll take you a while to soak in this massive mural which juxtaposes modern vehicles and the old-school way of transporting tiffins. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations - all free. I got Nickelodeon’s The Wild Thornberry’s vibes when we stumbled upon this slightly hidden located within a narrow road by Serangoon Road, overlooking a carpark. You need to type at least 2 charecters to seach. Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, Everton Park, Tiong Bahru, Ang Mo Kio and Haji Lane Street are full of murals. Your email address will not be published. A walk away from Everton Road is the peaceful Spottiswoode Park Road, which is lined with gorgeous shophouses, including No.66. “It’s all thanks to ZNC and RSCLS (pronounced ‘rascals’, another art collective) for pushing me, giving me the motivation to do this, and I won’t be what and where I am today without them. To some degree. It’s like a communication between one artist to another. The graffiti is amazing! We like to look at what is unique about street art in different cities and countries. But look beyond the food! And if you prefer an artsy backdrop for your #OOTDs (shout out to the artists who have been making waves with their impressive works of art), immerse yourself in the outdoor beauty of murals, street art and Instagram-worthy spots that will have you raking all the likes. Seems like an unlikely combination. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We also recommend walking down and checking out the wall behind the Aliwal Arts Centre every now and then to find jaw-dropping wall art that’s ever-changing!Location: Sultan Arts Village, 71 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198496, 222 + 51If you’re an art junkie, then you’d be familiar with the Bras Basah-Bugis district. Have you spent time viewing street art? Alizon-Thanks. The murals are throughout Chinatown, CBD, Tanjong Pagar, Everton Park, Thian Hock Keng Temple and the Amoy Street Food Court.  |  WebDesign : Cubedesigners The second is in the heart of Chinatown. Clean. Debbie-Thanks for commented. I would not say they have much differences, but they are definitely different if compared with Singapore.  |  New :  We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Whatever you think, it’s got to be a good thing that people are starting to accept that the creative and talented people involved are seen as artists, not vandals. Oh, and check out our video for some picture-perfect inspo…, Singapore Wall Crawl: more murals, street art and Instagram-worthy spots, We’re back with more wall crawl glory! It also references the significance of cattle in Hinduism.Location: 67 Kerbau Road, Don’t forget to look up! Even though the culture is deeply rooted in rebellion and self-expression, everyone [in the community] that I’ve met so far are really nice people.” — Muhammad Firdaus, “We often find ourselves painting over the same few walls for practice. You’ve probably seen these childlike characters dressed in rabbit costumes around Bangkok. According to the duo, the project was “to inject lively fun into classical Keong Saik Street heritage.” And boy, did they manage to do just that! Comprised of two digital concept artists, 32-year-old Singaporean Muhammad Firdaus Mohd Noor and 28-year-old Indonesia-born, Singapore-based Anastasia Catharina, Studio Moonchild’s work is arresting and distinctive: bright and bold, cyber punk-meets-Studio Ghibli. ’ means ‘buffalo’ in Malay), the mural features buffalos in bright, popping colours as well as traditional Indian patterns. (Hello, Katong and Joo Chiat, Bras Basah-Bugis and Sentosa!). If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. In the US, there are tensions between street artists and graffiti artists. For a slice of India, head down to. Head’s up: Mustafa Centre is around the corner if you’re looking to tackle your shopping list.Location: Baboo Lane, 212 Serangoon Road, I got Nickelodeon’s The Wild Thornberry’s vibes when we stumbled upon this slightly hidden located within a narrow road by Serangoon Road, overlooking a carpark. FatCap We’re in the process of doing a much more extensive post on this. In 2015, the government commissioned 50 murals to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. Learn how your comment data is processed. I enjoy sitting down in front of my blackbook, taking my own time to develop my letters up and then hitting up the wall to make it into a larger scale (legally when in Singapore). Love this post. Have pinned this for #wbps. This one’s painted in porcelain blue and brown, and is considered the oldest shophouse facade mural in the city. There are beautiful murals all over the city. You see, unapproved street art and graffiti is still illegal (caning and jail are the punishments), but approved street … Copyright © 2017 - 2020 Travel For Life Now | Developed by Lottie Reeves. All our content is geo-localized, so you can quickly discover main artistic trends from all over the world. We have broken this into two routes to make it more manageable. You have to keep your eyes peeled for this one! The narrow streets of Haji Lane are no stranger to the camera. : from some of the island’s best cafes and restaurants to bookstores and yoga studios. I didn’t expect to see it in Singapore either. In the heart of Chinatown, cut through Pagoda Street connecting Smith and Temple Streets to see YC Yip’s Letter writer at 333 Smith Street adorning the Chinatown Complex Food Market building. Singapore Wall Crawl: more murals, street art and Instagram-worthy spots We’re back with more wall crawl glory! Throw ups, tags and pieces can be seen everywhere in other countries. FatCap There will be new murals all over the city by the next time we are there. Don’t forget to look up! Try not to gallop past this one! Also based on the street name(FYI, ‘. Sometimes it’s just plain fun and means nothing at all except the whims of the artists. T: The New York Times Style Magazine Singapore’s best videos: digital house tours from around the world, behind-the-scenes looks at cover shoots and more. Nestled along the quaint Malay enclave of Kampong Glam, specifically between Aliwal Arts Centre and the Malay Heritage Centre, is the Sultan Arts Village where you’ll find fascinating street art and graffiti by both local and international artists. We appreciate when such things happen and try to make full use of the opportunity. On Queen Street, there is a street art wall with works by many artists. Singapore graffiti artists mainly paint approved spaces and during public festivals. Still, we have help from agencies such as the National Arts Council and National Youth Council that provide painting spaces for us.