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Supersized Weekend: CURIO CITY at SAM
CURIO CITY invites you to rediscover the magic of curiosity in the everyday! Join us in this captivating two-day programme to celebrate the opening of new exhibitions and closing of Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey.
This is a celebration of the unseen, the overlooked, and the possibilities that lie in shifting your point of view. Embark on a journey through interactive installations and mesmerising performances that expand your perspective, or explore the wonders of the local makers market featuring unique products.
- Immersive and interactive activities including participatory art walls
- Catch local performances that challenge and expand perspectives
- Browse throught-provoking products featured at the local makers market
- Discover and learn through hands-on experiences and workshops
- Grab a bite and drink at the Nourish Nook, featuring vegan food, Burmese delights and more
Also, enjoy free Shuttle Bus Service between Harbourfront MRT Station and SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark!
Sat, 14 Sep
Harbourfront to SAM | SAM to Harbourfront
Sun, 15 Sep
Harbourfront to SAM | SAM to Harbourfront
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- Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this programme. However, changes are sometimes unavoidable and the organiser reserves the right to make modifications to programmes without prior notice.
- Please note that there may be photography and/or video recording (audio and/or video) at the programme. By attending, you consent to your photograph and/or recording (video/audio) being used for future communications both online and offline by the organiser for archival, museum-related publicity, and publications only.
- This ticket grants you entry into Supersized Weekend: CURIO CITY at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Workshop, activity fees, or F&B within the event are NOT included in the ticket price. All ticket holders are entitled to 1 free Edelweiss Beer (18+ only).
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[PERFORMANCE] Live Performances
[PERFORMANCE] Live Performances
Date: Sat & Sun, 14 & 15 Sep
Time: 11AM – 10.30PM (14 Sep) & 11AM – 5PM (15 Sep)
Venue: Rear entrance of SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Catch a vibrant line-up of performances by local talents that challenge and expand perspectives!
[CRAFT MARKET] Local Maker’s Market and Workshops
[CRAFT MARKET] Local Maker’s Market and Workshops
Date: Sat & Sun, 14 & 15 Sep
Time: 11AM – 10.30PM (14 Sep) & 11AM – 5PM (15 Sep)
Venue: Rear entrance of SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Explore opportunities for discovery through workshops, and take home unique products featured at the local makers market.
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*Workshop fees are not included in the ticket price
*While supplies last. Check vendor pages for details.
[EXHIBITIONS] Free Exhibitions
[EXHIBITION] Free Exhibitions
Time: 10AM–10PM (14 Sep) & 10AM–7PM (15 Sep)
Enjoy free admission to not one but three exhibitions, including the acclaimed Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey!
Exhibition Line-up
Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey
Level 1, Gallery 1 & Level 3, Gallery 3
The first major solo exhibition of Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson presents a broad range of artworks that employ diverse media to touch on the major themes of his three-decade-long practice – embodiment, experience, perception, as well as the urgency of climate action and more-than-human perspectives.
Learning Gallery
Level 1, Gallery 2
Spark Curiosity. Rekindle Wonder. Explore contemporary art with the uninhibited spirit of a child and rediscover the joy of learning.
Everyday Practices
Level 3, Gallery 4
Discover how everyday actions transform into meaningful gestures amidst adversity.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Gacha Your Luck!
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Gacha Your Luck!
Time: 11AM–9PM (14 Sep) and 11AM–5PM (15 Sep)
Venue: Level 1, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Try your luck at our gachapon machine during this two-day programme, CURIO CITY and bring home a limited-edition SAM collectible! Donate $5 and sign up for our mailing list to participate.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Learning Gallery Fan
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Learning Gallery Fan
Time: 11AM–3PM
Venue: Level 1, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripar
Cool down with SAM's exclusive Learning Gallery fan! Get creative and personalise it with your own colours and doodles.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Light Kaleidoscopes
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Light Kaleidoscopes
Time: 11AM–12PM & 2PM–3PM
Venue: Level 3, The Main Deck, SAM Corporate Office, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Light up your imagination with this family-friendly workshop where you get to create your own upcycled kaleidoscope. Repurpose everyday objects to produce mesmerising patterns while learning about the importance of a sustainable outlook. This activity is inspired by the exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey. Materials will be provided.