#2 More cool galleries
When you’ve had your fill of the National Gallery,
try one of the city’s many popular contemporary
art spaces, which include REDSEA, Chan Hampe
Galleries, 11.12 Gallery, Art Plural Gallery,
Opera Gallery, Singapore Tyler Print Institute,
LivingwithArt, Righetti Arte, The Gallery of Gnani
Arts and Talking Textiles. There’s also Gillman
Barracks, a cluster of international galleries,
including the Centre for Contemporary Art, set
in conserved British army barracks near the West
Coast. A good place to find the most up-to-date
gallery listings is singaporeart.org or the art gallery
guide at sagg.com.sg.#3 Niche museums
From the Vintage Camera Museum to the Air
Force Museum, there are loads of interesting
collections beyond the big names we mentioned a
few pages back. MINT, for example, is the world’sOnce you’ve hit up the major
cultural icons of the island, it’s
time to start digging a little
deeper for those smaller spaces
and places where Singapore’s
arts scene plays out. Here are
some suggestions!#1 Alfresco entertainment
Evening performances at outdoor venues such
as Fort Canning and the Botanic Gardens can be
particularly pleasant, and they’re often free. Bring
a picnic blanket, a bottle of wine and a can of
mozzie spray, and you’re all set! The Esplanade’s
intimate Outdoor Theatre is another spot that often
plays host to live music gigs spanning all kinds of
genres – from jazz to pop and rock. It makes for a
great chill-out spot by the bay, too.More Tips for Lovers
(^6) of the Arts
Esplanade
Outdoor Theatre
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