Explore the unexpected beauty of everyday objects with sunlight!

Grasp the basics of cyanotype printing in this beginner-friendly workshop. Prepare light-sensitive chemicals for printmaking and create dynamic compositions with everyday objects. Use sunscreen to brush on painterly marks, evoking the soft gradients and expressive strokes of watercolour. Expose your printing paper to ultraviolet (UV) rays and reveal striking silhouettes in vivid hues of blue.

Participants are encouraged to bring objects with interesting cut-out patterns—such as lace, mesh or leaves—for this workshop.

Register here. Recommended for ages 12 and above.

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Discover the art of papermaking collage with Goh Beng Kwan.

Learn from the Cultural Medallion artist in this hands-on workshop as he sheds light on his collage practice. Create vibrant and layered compositions through a combination of papermaking and collage. Guided by Goh, participants will learn to embed textured materials into wet coloured pulp, forming eclectic collages of handmade paper and found objects inspired by artworks from the artist’s 2024 residency with STPI.

Participants are encouraged to bring materials from their everyday surroundings to incorporate into their collage. These materials should be thin, flat objects with interesting textures, such as fabric, paper scraps and leaves.

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Draw inspiration from nature’s forms to create contoured terrains on paper with Han Sai Por.

Learn from the Cultural Medallion artist in this hands-on workshop, inspired by the sculptural qualities of her STPI works. Guided by Han, participants will learn to construct low-relief landscape moulds and cover it in patterned gampi paper, creating a dynamic paper relief that recalls topographical forms in the natural world.

Participants are kindly requested to prepare a simple line sketch of a landscape (12 cm x 20 cm) for this workshop.

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Celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday with a simple, hands-on activity! Create one-of-a-kind postcards, recreating Singapore’s urban landscapes and natural scenery with foam stamps.

This session is a fun introduction to printmaking, and is suited for the little ones too. This is a free, drop-in event, no registration is required.

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Join our expert docents for a guided tour and explore the intricacies of print and papermaking through the works of Singapore artists Han Sai Por, Goh Beng Kwan, Ong Kim Seng and Chua Ek Kay. Discover how these Cultural Medallion recipients have pushed the boundaries of the mediums to realise their unique visions during their residencies with our Creative Workshop.

The tour will include a glimpse of into the Creative Workshop, where the artists collaborated with our expert printmakers and papermakers to create the exhibited works.

Register here. Guided tours at STPI are free of charge. Drop-in guests are welcome. (more…)

Create one-of-a-kind badges, inspired by Wifredo Lam’s use of bold, expressive lines!  

Experiment with mark-making by impressing lines into foam printing plates, using them as stamps to create your masterpiece. Transform your handiwork into badges and wear them out proudly.  

This session is a fun, free introduction to printmaking, suited for the little ones too. No registration required.

Content warning: This exhibition contains mature themes that may be sensitive to a younger audience. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Join our expert docents for a guided tour and delve into the world of Wifredo Lam, a pioneering artist who bridged Afro-Cuban culture and Western modernism to reshape the visual language of the 20th-century. Discover how Lam challenged colonial narratives and brought plural perspectives into the heart of modern art through his works on paper. 

Visitors will also get a glimpse of STPI’s Creative Workshop, where Lam’s legacy continues to inspire contemporary printmaking practices. 

Register here. Guided tours at STPI are free of charge. Drop-in guests are welcome. 

Content warning: This exhibition contains mature themes that may be sensitive to a younger audience. Viewer discretion is advised.

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In commemoration of its 21st Anniversary, STPI is publishing a seminal book titled PRINT / PAPER UNLIMITED — a rich collection of essays, interviews, and anecdotes from past visiting artists, renowned curators, passionate collectors, and other significant figures in the international art scene.

Their voices and contribution highlight the depth and scale of STPI’s indelible mark on the contemporary art landscape in Singapore, regionally in Southeast Asia, and around the world.

STPI is pleased to present Print City, an illustrated guide to printmaking and papermaking. In a collection of 10 whimsical art projects, Rolly the Print City Guide leads the way to fantastical destinations: from the Turtle Racing Arena to the Print Zoo and across the Field of Rainbow Houses, Rolly leads us to discover the wondrous craft of printmaking and create a treasure trove of art pieces along the way.

Get your hands on a copy of Print City now!