[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] ...Karaoke Tikar Time!

Date: 13 Jan – 23 Mar

Time: 10am – 7pm

Venue: Level 1, The Engine Room, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

From catchy chart toppers to classic jazz hits, popular songs capture the spirit of the ages and unite us all in feeling and chorus. Yee I-Lann expresses this in Hello from the Outside, a “karaoke mat” woven with lyrics sampled from songs selected by the weavers of Omadal Island and Keningau, Sabah. The songs are the weavers’ favourite for karaoke singing. Yet, we may find the lyrics familiar too, and though the lines may take us back to our individual memories, we find ourselves in a shared globalised cultural space.

Come belt out the anthems of our times at the Engine Room; connect with kindred spirits over well-known melodies and lyrics.

[INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION] -i-n-f-i-n-i-t-e-

Date: 17 Jan – 9 Feb

Time: 10am – 7pm

Venue: Level 1, The Engine Room, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

-i-n-f-i-n-i-t-e- is an interactive installation by multidisciplinary artist Natalia Tan responding to the Yee I-Lann: Mansau Ansau exhibition.

Commonplace objects found on the grounds of SAM have been cocooned in strips of fabric salvaged from textile waste, adding new layers of visual and textural complexity while concealing their original silhouettes. The installation becomes a site for communal play and co-creation. Visitors are invited to co-create the work: they can weave the fabric strips, prepared by various communities, into the installation. A tongue-in-cheek approach to “play at work,” the series draws attention to material circularity, invisible labour—especially in the service and creative industries—and how storytelling can inject new life into everyday objects.

Image courtesy of Sroyon Mukherjee.

[TOUR] Staff Picks

Time: 3.30PM – 4PM

Venue: Level 1, Gallery 2

Curious to know what our SAM staff’s favourite artworks are? Join Andrea Vincent from SAM’s Learning team as she shares insightful anecdotes and thoughts about her favourite works in the Learning Gallery!

[TOUR] Docent Tour

Time: 2PM – 3PM

Venue: Gather outside Level 1, Gallery 1

Free (General admission fees to exhibitions apply.)

Let our docents take you on guided tour of SAM's latest exhibitions.

[WORKSHOP] Reimagining Ripstop: Upcycled Pouch Workshop

Time: 2PM–4PM

Venue: Level 3, The Main Deck, SAM Corporate Office

$30 per pax

Book here

Let your creativity soar with Commenhers and turn used ripstop fabric into your very own upcycled pouch!

In this workshop, participants will:
• Transform used ripstop nylon into functional pouches
• Understand the fundamentals of upcycling and develop basic machine stitching skills
• Learn about the concept of materiality and how it relates to the work Parachute cloth and shrapnel, which is featured in the exhibition, Pratchaya Phinthong: No Patents on Ideas.

About Commenhers
Commenhers excels in upcycling textile waste, including repurposing flawed or decommissioned uniforms into unique, retail-ready products or corporate gifts. They also prioritise social responsibility by working with local beneficiaries like housewives, the elderly and tailors, and integrating them into their production team.

Note:
• This programme is suitable for participants aged 16 and up only.
• This workshop is by registration only. Only registered participants are allowed to attend.
• Tools and materials for creating your upcycled pouches will be provided for this session.

[DROP-IN] Art in Motion: Make Mini-Mobiles inspired by the Learning Gallery

Time: 2PM – 5PM

Venue: Level 1, Ticketing Reception

Free activity (General admission fees to the exhibition apply)

Unleash your creativity at our Art in Motion: Mini-Mobiles station!

Participants will have the opportunity to dive into the world of three-dimensional assemblages, crafting their very own unique mobiles inspired by the Learning Gallery using a variety of found objects and recyclable materials.

[WORKSHOP] Emotion in Motion: A Creative Family Workshop with Sze-Chin Lee

Time: 2.30PM–3.30PM

Venue: Level 1, Gallery 2

Free, by registration (General admission fees to the exhibition apply)

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Join art therapist and educator, Sze-Chin Lee, in this interactive workshop designed for families. Parents and child will engage in creative activities inspired by the themes of the Learning Gallery, exploring how art can foster connection, self-expression, and meaningful conversations.