Arts In Singapore

What is Art? Many have asked but none have the specific answer to it. Reason being, there is no universally accepted definition of art. Art is diversified in different prospects - Visual arts, Applied arts and Performing arts.

In Visual arts, we have things such as paintings, drawings, printmaking and sculptures. Applied arts include fashion design, interior design, photography and architecture. Performing arts on the other hand are more to the public performance event such as opera, theatre, music and ballet.

In this small city, many must be wondering what type of art is available here in Singapore. Well, many must have overlooked about us. The art scene in Singapore is rather overwhelming. We have various places where art is involved! From architectures to museums. We even have places for these 'art people' to shine! Some of the places are like The Esplanade.

Esplanade or most of the locals call it "The Durian" because of its durian-shaped like, is where most of the Art scene is located at. It's actual main purpose is to be the centre for performing arts for the island nation of Singapore. These days, The Esplanade is mostly used as a showcase or concert venue for local and international acts from everywhere. It contains a Concert Hall which seats about 1,600 and a Theatre with a capacity of about 2,000 for the performing arts.

The Concert Hall is a venue for concerts, recitals and other performances. The four storey high Theatre is designed for all genres of the performing arts, including but not limited to Asian and Western arts, Musicals and plays, classical, traditional and contemporary forms and advanced multimedia performances, whether they are large scale, or intimate in size. There are also other venues in The Esplanade for a smaller audience and they are the Recital Studios, Theatre Studios, The Outdoor Theatre, library@esplanade and the "Jendela", where art exhibitions can be held for the public.

Aside from The Esplanade, there are several other oraganisations, centres and clubs in Singapore that offers themselves as a platform for local or even international artists to showcase their art or performances such as The Victoria Concert Hall.

To know more about Victoria Concert Hall, just wait for our upcoming post!