Hidden Singapore: Culture hotspots around Singapore :: Features :: Around Town

From hidden artist studios to secret cinemas, discover a side of Singapore you won’t find in the guidebook.

Find a rooftop art garden at Orchard Central On the 11th and 12th floors of the Orchard Central mall is a roof garden with waterfalls, bamboo groves, great views – and art, including a fantasy garden from Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who’s currently showing at SAM’s ‘Chimera’ show and is the subject of a major retrospective at London’s Tate Modern. You can relax on a bench or take in the view from one of four restaurants, including high-end Japanese Kuriya Penthouse and Vietnamese NUOC. 181 Orchard Rd. MRT: Somerset. Tour hidden artist studios It’s easy to get lost in the winding Wessex Estate in north-central Singapore, which is home to numerous artists’ studios, including prolifi c Singapore nostalgia painter Dick Lim (Block 5) and Max Kong (Block 3), who recently participated in the Elephant Parade. This month, ten of the area’s artists are opening their doors to the p...

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