Featuring over 200 artworks, sculptures, drawings, performances, and immersive installations by more than 75 artists, encompassing the breadth of the 20th century. The exhibition extends across three galleries and more, each exploring distinct themes.
Join Latin pianist and composer Alina Ramirez and her collaborators as she presents a series of workshops and performances responding to the shared musical histories of Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Ticket Type | Standard | Local* |
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Special Exhibition | $25 | $15 |
Your Special Exhibition Pass grants you access to Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries and Hélio Oiticica's "Tropicália" installation situated at the City Hall Chamber. To ensure your admission to "Tropicália", we strongly advise you to obtain your wristband for your chosen hourly time slot on-site before proceeding to explore the remaining sections of the exhibition in the Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries.
From 1 March 2024 to 10 March 2024, purchase a Special Exhibition or All Access Pass and enjoy the second one for free! Bring a friend along to check out the exhibition. Don't miss out!
How to redeem?
When purchasing tickets through our system, please note that for every pass you buy, the system will automatically reflect TWO passes. You'll only be charged for the price of one ticket, but you'll receive two passes to enjoy the Tropical exhibition! Simply proceed with your purchase as usual, and the system will take care of the rest. It's that easy!
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Come together to make Lygia Clark’s Elastic Net! Create an elastic grid in a special session of collective making and creative collaboration. Through simple acts of tying and knotting, Clark reminds us of the power of collective action.
Gain a deeper understanding of the images and ideas associated with the word “tropical” in this guided tour of Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America with curators Teo Hui Min and Qinyi Lim.
Dive into the world of macaws, as avian veterinarian Dr Neo Peici sheds light on the care and maintenance of these captivating creatures in this engaging exploration of the intersection between art, nature and conservation.
Join us for an evening of discussions as our curators Cheng Jia Yun, Patrick Flores, Qinyi Lim, Teo Hui Min, Shabbir Hussain Mustafa, and Anissa Rahadiningtyas delve deep into the many words and phrases associated with the mind-bending “tropical.” Together, they’ll explore how it continues to morph and mutate, offering a speculative reading of modern art and its tendencies.
In this wide-ranging talk, Richard Hassell, one of the co-founders of WOHA, will offer insights into the exhibition’s design ethos and reflect on burgeoning questions around postmodern tropicality, urbanism and architecture. The lecture will be followed by a discussion with the exhibition’s co-curator Shabbir Hussain Mustafa.
Join us for the opening weekend as participating artists and collaborators tell stories, read poetry and celebrate the coming together of these two regions. Featuring Boedi Widjaja, Circe Henestrosa, Dolores Zinny and Juan Maidagan.
Join us for a participatory performance, Parangolés, inspired by Hélio Oiticica’s series, which was developed from 1964 to 1973. Audiences are invited to dance and move along with the sounds and rhythms of samba.
Immerse yourself in the world of art and let your imagination soar with Art Alive! The programme offers families a fun and exciting journey with drama and storytelling activities that bring different artworks from the exhibition to life.
Through guided discussions led by our facilitator, families will deepen their connections with the selected paintings as they discuss the artist’s inspirations and themes addressed in the exhibition.
Learn charcoal drawing techniques from artist Dahlia Osman and create your own masterpiece inspired by the exhibition.
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