Singapore Street Art, Singapore, Singapore

Singapore may not be the first City you think of when looking for wall murals and insta-worthy photographs, but it does have a thriving street art scene. You just need to know where to look for it.

This concrete jungle isn’t just filled with skyscrapers and in the past few years, many pieces have been commissioned proving that Singapore isn’t averse to street art, despite the City’s strict laws.

Looking for street art took us all over Singapore, from back streets to food courts, and we were surprised at the beauty we found.

After scouring the streets and alleys, we will share with you what we feel is some of the best street art in Singapore.

It is believed that the street art scene in Singapore began in the 1990’s. Back then, offenders were subjected to harsh punishment of $2,000 fine, up to three years’ jail time and up to eight cane strokes. However, this didn’t stop urban artists known as “the Singapore crew” from pursuing their talent, which is now all over, despite unsanctioned murals still subject to punishment.

To celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday in 2015, the nationwide SG50 project commissioned many pieces. The murals reflect Singapore’s past, present and future, celebrating how far this country has come as a nation. I was seriously amazed at how much street art is around; we spent days seeking out the best and know we still missed a lot. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).