This month is brimming with excitement, as SAM offers a diverse array of free and ticketed programmes, bringing people with different interests together to enjoy and create memorable experiences at the museum. From immersive performance art to yoga sessions against a backdrop of a living moss wall, and an engaging pinhole photography workshop, be sure to mark your calendars – these events are not to be missed! 

1. SAM Late Nights (5 July 2024)

Experience the magic of SAM Late Nights featuring a series of special programmes held in conjunction with Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, the first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia by the renowned Icelandic-Danish artist.

Catch a performance by dance artist Jieying Nah, who explores the interplay of breath, shadows, and movement inspired by an installation in the exhibition, capturing the visual wonder of Eliasson’s creations. For film enthusiasts, enjoy a special screening of Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda, a captivating documentary by Stephen Nomura that delves into the life and journey of Japanese composer and artist Ryuichi Sakamoto, a trailblazer in electronic music genres.

2. A Weekend with SAM (6 – 7 July 2024)

The excitement crescendos over the weekend with diverse programs designed to ignite creativity. Participate in an art-making workshop to unleash your creative spirit and commemorate your museum visit with a unique hand-drawn caricature at Your Curious Podtrait. For those seeking relaxation, indulge in self-care amidst a living moss wall, where gentle yoga poses and introspective journaling prompts explore the connection between movement and breath.

3. A Weekend with The Everyday Museum (27 – 28 July and 2 – 4 August 2024)

Later this month, engage with The Everyday Museum’s public art programmes centred on the theme of “Embodied Voices,” offering talks, workshops, and performances that provide new perspectives on everyday environments. Participants can join a workshop to craft their own pinhole cameras from household materials and explore light, shadows, and perspective or experience Sekali Theia, an immersive audio journey responding to Sookoon Ang’s Moonlight installation, exploring the coexistence of multiple temporal and spatial layers within Tanglin Halt’s emptied flats and the Rail Corridor’s spectral tracks, and how they influence those who traverse them.

To find out more about Singapore Art Museum (SAM), please visit their website at https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/