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By Amanda Goh November 9, 2020 • 5 min read

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As Singapore has established itself as a city of cleanliness, vandalism and graffiti is definitely not something that will first come into mind when Singapore is mentioned. One of the reasons why is that street art and graffiti is still illegal in Singapore, unless it is approved by the government. That's not saying that there aren’t any street art and murals around Singapore. Sometimes, Singaporeans are too focused on getting to where they need to get to, and they forget to look up and admire the architecture and murals that can be found all around the country. 

Here are only a handful handful of areas which you can find murals in! Murals come in all shapes and sizes, try and spot some around you! 

Coleman Bridge

Coleman Bridge
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Take a walk under Coleman Bridge and you will see a long stretch of murals. This underpass connects Singapore’s three main river quays and is bursting with colour. If you look closely, you are able to relive Singapore’s early colonial history. Try to spot Sir Stamford Raffles and Samsui Women along this mural. 

Victoria Street 

Victoria Street
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Along Victoria Street, you will be able to find some mural art done by Ernest Zacharevic. Zacharevic is an artist born in Lithuania, currently based in Penang. His art is well known all around the world. His art of two children in trolleys can be found along Victoria Street - and if you look closely you will be able to find the social meaning behind his art piece. Along the street you can also find more of his art! Zacharevic’s art can not only be found on Victoria Street but also all around Singapore. 

Sultan Gate

Sultan Gate
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Along the alleyway, you will be able to find a mural by Yip Yew Chong. Yip Yew Chong is a Singaporean mural artist that uses art to tell a story. His artwork along Sultan Gate titled Coffee Story had been commissioned for the coffee house A.R.C. (Academy, Roastery, Cafe). The mural depicts the different ways of getting coffee in Singapore - from teh tarik to modern style coffee. His art is intricately painted and if you look closely, you will be able to find his signature cat somewhere on the mural! His art can be found all over Singapore from Tiong Bahru to Temple Street! 

Everton Road

Everton Road
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Another mural done by Yip Yew Chong can be found along Everton Road. One of the pieces found along this road is titled “Amah”, depicting an old peranakan grandma washing laundry. Beside her are some olden day pots and pans as well as some snacks - definitely taking you back in time. 

Everton Road
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Yip Yew Chong has also created another mural on the other side of the building titled “Barber”. He recreated this from his personal memory of getting a haircut when he was younger. Look closely at his murals and you will be able to find some items that may remind you of your own childhood! 

Everton Road
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He has also created another piece titled “Provision Shop” along Everton Road. He was inspired by someone’s verbal description of a provisional shop which he remembered from his early days back in the 50s and 60s. This mural can be found at the cross junction of Spottiswoode Park Road, Everton Road and Blair Road. 

Farrer Park

Farrer Park
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Along this road, also known as Race Course Road, you will be able to find a 20m long mural by Jaxton Su titled “A Ride Through Race Course Road”. His mural tells a story of how this road got its name. This mural was also painted with the help of students as well as migrant workers. This mural was created to “evoke a sense of belonging and nostalgia by showcasing the shared history and cultural diversity of Race Course Road, Little India”, as Jaxton states on his website. 

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