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Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023 at National Gallery Singapore is free to enter! It’s themed ‘Let’s Make a Better Place’ and features 11 kid-friendly art installations
The fourth edition of the Gallery Children’s Biennale, themed ‘Let’s Make a Better Place’ comes to National Gallery Singapore from 27 May 2023 to 31 March 2024 and showcases 11 art installations by international artists that spotlight four core values: Care, Collaborate, Imagine and Respect. It’s more important than ever before to instil a sense of responsibility in our kids to take care of the earth and strive to make the world a better place and this edition of Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023 aims to help kids understand the world they are living in and discover how they can help to create a world that will last for generations to come. Ahead of its opening on 27 May 2023 let’s take a look at what to expect at Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023.
Read more: Kid-friendly Guide to the National Gallery Singapore & Keppel Centre for Art Education
Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023: Art Installations
At Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023, themed ‘Let’s Make a Better Place’ there will be 11 art installations by international artists that spotlight four core values: Care, Collaborate, Imagine and Respect.
1. Can you see the forest for the trees?
Artist Izziyana Suhaimi invites kids of all ages to care for the environment by repurposing waste (used textiles and recycled materials) into meaningful works of art.
Where: City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Anteroom
2. Foundation Wave
Foundation Wave (by Kumi Yamashita) invites kids to care of others by slowing down and connecting with the people around them. Here, you can record your heartbeat and listen to the heartbeats of others around you.
Where: Supreme Court Wing, Level 1, Supreme Court Foyer & Corridor
3. I Love You
The soft sculptures spell out the words “I Love You” in Jawi, a Malay language that was used in the past. Indonesian artist Arahmaiani invites kids and adults to think about how you show love to the people around you.
Where: Supreme Court Wing, Level B1, Koh Seow Chuan Concourse Gallery
4. HUTAN
Designed by three artists who love to create safe spaces for kids to experience sounds, art and technology, HUTAN is a magical forest-like world that encourages kids to move slowly and be present.
Where: Supreme Court Wing, Level B1, Koh Seow Chuan Concourse Gallery
5. SAMA-SAMA
Artist and mum to a little girl, Fadilah Karim creates a space that reflects different moments in her life as a mother and invites you to make art and create memories with your family.
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Opposite Keppel Centre for Art Education
6. Compound
Inspired by children’s drawings, Compound is a colourful sculpture of different shapes and lines and gives kids the opportunity to imagine and explore all the possibilities of what this might be.
Where: Level 1, Padang Atrium
7. Optical Paths
Step into an optical illusion and be mesmerised by how the evolving lines may make you appear smaller or bigger.
Where: Supreme Court Wing, Level B1, Outside Koh Seow Chuan Concourse Gallery
8. We Move This City
Chiang Yu Xiang sews together pieces of felt and invites you to imagine what transport would look like in the future. Kids can use the blocks in the space to build vehicles or take an imaginary ride in the futuristic MRT.
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, City Hall Foyer
9. The Magic Forest
In The Magic Forest, kids will be inspired by children’s art from all over the world. From animals and planes to favourite games, hopes and dreams, this art installation will take you on a journey to step into young aspiring minds.
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Opposite Keppel Centre for Art Education
10. Tide
Tide exposes how pollution harms the environment and gives kids the opportunity to experience what it’s like to float among the waves.
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, City Hall Foyer
11. When I Am With You
When I Am With You is filled with precious treasures from the ocean and the amazing wildlife in its intertidal areas. As one who deeply loves the ocean, artist Ly Yeow hopes that kids will be in awe of the ocean’s beauty and gain a new-found respect for the ocean.
Where: Supreme Court Wing, Level 1, Padang Atrium
NEW to Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023
My Biennale Buddy
This year, you can pick up My Biennale Buddy, a booklet that gives insight into each art installation and helps you navigate your way through Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023. Kids can also collect stamps after visiting each artwork to redeem a free souvenir at the Visitor Services Counter. But the best part of this book is the last page, where kids can colour their own Biennale Buddy character and watch him come to life through Augmented Reality Activation. Simply scan the QR code and watch your character come to life throughout the exhibition (and even at home!).
Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023 Digital Games
Kids can play four digital games onsite and online with children from all over the world. Each game features one of the core values for this edition of Gallery Children’s Biennale: care, respect, imagine and collaborate. Keep an eye out for these digital game stations as you explore the Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023.
Where: various locations throughout the National Gallery Singapore
Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023: Kids’ Activities
It’s free to enter Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023 however there are some special activities that will take place during the Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023 opening weekend and some of these are ticketed:
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1. Drop-in Activity (FREE!)
Head to two artworks, The Magic Forest and Can you see the trees for the forests? to create your own art. Kids can get messy with finger paints or learn how to weave with recycled fabrics. The activities change every quarter, so be sure to drop by Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023 more than once.
Age range: All ages
When: Daily from 27 May 2023, 10am – 7pm
Where: Various locations within National Gallery Singapore
How much: Free!
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2. Rhodo!: Interactive Encounters by Five Stones Theatre
Join Five Stones Theatre for a fun, interactive session to help Rhodo, the friendly pink creature, find his way home. Overcome obstacles and challenges, and spend the afternoon exploring the Biennale!
Age range: for all ages
When: 3 June 2023, 2 September 2023, 2 December 2023, 9 March 2024, 2pm – 3pm & 4pm – 5pm
Where: various locations
How much: Free! No registration required.
3. Music & Movement Workshop: Love & Smiles
Experience the joy of music with this music and movement workshop led by The Music Circle. Sing along to familiar rhymes and grab a drum to join in the musical fun. Kids will also get to unleash creativity in a craft activity inspired by Arahmaini’s artwork, I Love You.
Age range: 3 – 6 years old
When: 10 June 2023, 11 – 11:30am, 2:30pm – 3pm
Where: Former Supreme Court Wing, L3 Foyer
How much: $5 per adult-child pair. Click here to register.
4. Craft Workshop: Mend with Izziyana
Join artist Izziyana Suhaimi to learn how to be more conscious of textile waste by mending holes in clothes, instead of buying new ones! Learn the basics of sewing – an essential life skill – to extend the lifespan of your favourite clothes at home.
Age range: 9 – 12 years old
When: 17 June 2023, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Auditorium Ante Room, City Hall Wing, Level B1
How much: $10 per pax. Click here to book your passes.
5. Craft Workshop: We Moved This City!
Turn repurposed materials into your own street map and vehicles and turn your imagination into reality as you create a mini city. There are no rules, so get creative and have fun!
Age range: 6 years old and up
When: 24 June 2023, 1pm – 3pm
Where: Rooftop Studios
How much: $10 per adult-child pair, $15 per trio. Click here to register.
6. Music & Movement Workshop: Travel with Music
Bond with your child in this workshop, where you can build your own spaceship and explore music through rhythm and songs. Discover the fascinating world of transportation and imagine your own!
Age range: 3 – 6 years old
When: 25 June 2023, 11am – 11:30am, 1;30pm – 2pm, 2:30pm – 3pm
Where: City Hall Wing, L1 Historial Foyer
How much: $5 per adult-child pair. Click here to register.
7. Soundmakers by LittleCr3atures®
Join an exploratory session with your child, where you will discover how to make sounds with objects from the forest floor like seed pods and dried leaves.
Age range: 6 years old and below
When: 2 December 2023 and 16 March 2024, 2pm – 2:30pm (3 – 6 years old), 3pm – 3:30pm (18 – 36 months), 4pm – 4:30pm (0 – 18 months)
Where: Former Supreme Court Wing, Level B1, Koh Seow Chuan Concourse Gallery
How much: $5 per adult-child pair. Click here to book your passes.
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How much are tickets for Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023?
It’s free to enter Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023. Simply head down to the National Gallery Singapore to explore these exciting art installations and kid-friendly workshops at Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023.
How to get to Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023
By MRT: Get off at City Hall (7-minute walk from exit B), Clark Quay (10-minute walk from exit E) or Raffles Place (10-minute walk from exit B). More deets here.
By bus: Click here for all the public buses that will take you to the Children’s Biennale 2023.
By taxi/car: The taxi stand and drop-off point is at the Coleman Street entrance. If you’re driving, you will need to use Parliament Place and St Andrew’s Road to access the car park. More deets here.
Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023
When: 27 May 2023 – 31 March 2024
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm
Address: National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Read more: Kid-friendly Guide to the National Gallery Singapore & Keppel Centre for Art Education
Gallery Children’s Biennale 2023, National Gallery Singapore, 1 Saint Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957, Tel: (+65) 6271 7000, nationalgallery.sg
