CITY SingaPOP

Synopsis

Oftentimes, it takes a fresh set of eyes to see our city in a novel and different light. When French visual designer Nicolas Damiens first arrived in December 2021, he quickly found himself enamoured by what he saw in Singapore. As he wanders through our streets, Nicolas captures and transforms Singapore's perpetual summer, palm fronds and familiar landmarks into City Pop art, an art style characterised by depictions of urban environments infused with pastel shades, a retro ambience, and a fee-good sense of bygone days. City Pop, according to Nicolas, is a fitting embodiment of what Singapore's landscapes mean to him.

Previously presented at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre in 2025, CITY SingaPOP now brings Nicolas' vibrant creations to the Grand Arch at Jurong Lake Gardens. As part of Singapore Art Week 2026, the exhibition visually reimagines Singapore through a total of 26 works, including new pieces inspired by the Gardens, iconic Chinese architectural landmarks such as the Twin Pagoda, alongside other recent works.