Public art can take various forms, from 2D wall murals and 3D sculptures to performative and ephemeral manifestations of an artist's creative process.
More importantly, the conception and premise of the artwork is rooted deeply in the public sphere, where it is widely visible and freely accessible to all.
Browse Singapore’s public art below or conduct a search by location or collection.
ASIAN SYMPHONY
Material: Ciment fonduLocation: National University Health System, Tower Block Duration: Permanent Collection: National University of Singapore Museum Dimensions: 1.83m x 9.14m
Asian Symphony is a low relief mural of figurative forms surrounded by lush foliage and a variety of floral specimens. Made by Singapore sculptor Ng Eng Teng in 1971 for the Garden Hotel, it alludes to the harmonious intermingling of the three main ethnic groups within the peaceful, sunny and green paradise of Singapore. The commissioning of the piece and its theme may be viewed in the context of civic life and nation building in Singapore during the 1960s and 70s.
Gift of Kechapi Pte Ltd.
Location: National University Health System, Tower Block
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