SG60 and the visual arts: Three more exhibitions to visit and a record-breaking light projection
Akai Chew's Dream Of Postmodern Ruins is on show at LOY Contemporary Art Gallery.
SINGAPORE – In addition to exhibitions by The Culture Story, The Private Museum, STPI and Confluence Art Space, here are four other SG60-themed visual arts exhibitions to check out.
SG60: To Build A Swing
Three artists think about the past and future of Singapore in this exhibition with a title inspired by 14th-century Persian poet Hafez's injunction to take the materials for building one's future in one's hand.
Akai Chew considers the visionary architectural heft of Golden Mile Complex and Joanna Maneckji uses newsprint to create compelling figures. Wan Kyn Chan uses GPS data from personal walking routes and transforms them into glowing sculptures.
Where: LOY Contemporary Art Gallery, 133-135 Tanglin Road
When: Aug 15 to Sept 30, 11am to 6.30pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays)
Admission: Free
Info:
www.loygallery.com
Traces Of Time: 60 Years Of Nationhood
Wan Soon Kam's Boat (2012) is on show at Traces Of Time: 60 Years Of Nationhood.
PHOTO: NANMAN ART
Get a glimpse of works by Singaporean artists Lim Tze Peng, Peh Eng Seng, Wan Soon Kam and Kumari Nahappan, as well as Chinese artist Qu Jinzhong, who taught in Singapore.
From Lim's iconic street scenes to Wan's misty landscapes, these artists offer visions of Singapore's past and development over six decades.
Where: Level 2 Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard
When: Till Aug 31, 10am to 9pm daily
Admission: Free
Info:
www.nanmanart.com
The Spirit Of Korean Artistry
The exhibition at The Columns Gallery celebrates 50 years of South Korea-Singapore relations
PHOTO: THE COLUMNS GALLERY
This exhibition in Gillman Barracks celebrates 50 years of South Korea-Singapore relations with some of South Korea's best known contemporary masters.
In addition to The Columns Gallery staples Kim Kang-yong and Jung Jong-mee, expect also Lee Ufan, Lee Dong-youb, Kim Guiline and nine other artists united in their exploration of materiality and rhythm.
They trace their roots to the post-war Dansaekhwa movement, which committed to painting in monochrome and saw the value in repetitive gestures.
Where: The Columns Gallery, 01-35 Gillman Barracks, 22 Lock Road
When: Till Aug 2, 11am to 7pm (Tuesdays to Fridays), noon to 6pm (Saturdays and Sundays); c losed on Mondays and public holidays
Admission: Free
Info:
www.columnsgallery.com
UOB Plaza: World's Longest Projection Canvas
UOB Plaza 1's 280m-tall facade will be lit up till Aug 9.
PHOTO: BT FILE
In the lead-up to National Day, the 280m-tall facade of UOB Plaza 1 has been turned into the world's tallest, brightest and longest projection mapping canvas, certified by three Guinness World Records.
Find a good position to enjoy the six-minute animation created by local artists and inspired by the bank's 90-year history. Sequences play with the building's architectural features, and feature wayang kulit and watercolour portraits of women.
Another projection sequence is adapted from 30 UOB Painting of the Year winners.
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Local signatures like wok hei-heavy Penang Char Kuay Teow share space with Peking duck, dim sum, sushi, and freshly shucked oysters. It's a buffet designed to impress without rushing you, the kind of brunch you settle into with a second drink and nowhere else to be. Sunday brunch: $118++ per adult (soft drinks & juices) $178++ per adult (incl. Taittinger Champagne, wine, cocktails, spirits) $59++ per child (6-12 years) 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595 Sunday: 12:00PM-3:30PM 6826 8240 Colony, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore [embed] Colony trades in spectacle, but in the quietly assured way you'd expect from The Ritz-Carlton. Across seven conservatory kitchens — from The Ice Bar to The Wok and The Patisserie — the all-day buffet reflects Singapore's colonial-era culinary crossroads. At lunch, you might find slow-braised beef short rib, sashimi platters, rotisserie meats, and à la minute handmade pizzas. 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Weekday dinners come with smoky Binchotan-grilled meats like lamb T-bone and pork belly. Not every dish lands with fireworks, but the variety delivers something for every palate, from polished tourists to discerning locals. Lunch buffet (A taste of the ocean)*: Mon-Fri, 12.00pm-2.30pm: $68++ per adult, $42++ per child Sat, 12.00pm-2.30pm: $82++ per adult, $42++ per child Eve of/On Public Holidays: $102++ per adult, $42++ per child Dinner buffet (A taste of the ocean)*: Sun-Thu, 6.30pm-10.00pm: $88++ per adult, $42++ per child Dinner Buffet (The great lobster feast)*: Fri-Sat, 6.30pm-10.00pm: $118++ per adult, $42++ per child *Available from July 1 to Sept 30, 2025 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865 6831 4605 Food Exchange, Novotel Singapore on Stevens Oh Shucks! it's Lobstermania! isn't just a buffet. It's a full-on shellfish spectacle pitched squarely at crustacean fanatics. Held every Saturday evening, this ode to lobsters (and their delicious demise) features over ten lobster-forward dishes; from laksa with lobster to a Western-style lobster bisque that wouldn't be out of place in a French seaside town. There's a DIY kueh pie tee station too, because Singapore. Live oyster shucking adds flair without the fuss, and for those who like their seafood with a splash of something stronger, the bottomless booze option is a no-brainer. It's not revolutionary. But it's unpretentious, well-executed, and generous. And sometimes, that's all you really need. Dinner Buffet, Saturdays only 6.00pm-9.30pm: $128 per adult | $28 per child 28 Stevens Road, Singapore 257878 Rise, Marina Bay Sands [embed] Rise offers an expansive buffet experience that traverses Southeast Asia and beyond. Weekday lunches feature dishes like Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang, Seabass Assam Pedas, and Singapore Laksa, complemented by a seafood selection including tiger prawns and scallops. Evenings introduce dishes such as Beef Wellington, Kagoshima Pork Rack, and a variety of sashimi and sushi options. Weekend brunches elevate the spread with offerings like Boston Lobster, Atlantic Snow Crab, and an array of local delights, including Ayam Buah Keluak and Ondeh Ondeh cake. The setting is refined yet welcoming, suitable for both leisurely meals and special occasions. Lunch: Weekdays from $72++ | Saturdays from $92++ Dinner: Weeknights from $84++ | Weekends from $98++ Sunday Brunch: $102++ per adult Breakfast Buffet: Daily, $35++ per adult Lobby, Hotel Tower 1, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Daily: Breakfast 6.30am-10.15am | Lunch 12.00pm-2.30pm | Dinner 5.00pm-9.45pm (Fri-Sat till 10.15pm) 6688 5525 Final thoughts In the end, there's no single definition of a great hotel buffet in Singapore, only rituals, preferences, and cravings. For some, it's the quiet satisfaction of a perfectly poached prawn at breakfast. 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