The countdown has begun for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! In the lead up to the global event, the Embassy of France in Singapore and Art Outreach Singapore will be holding a special two-day celebration of sports and arts aptly titled Artletics.
Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, this free admission programme welcomes the public to witness urban sports athletes and street artists from both countries converging at the Somerset Skate Park to immerse Singaporeans in a joint showcase of their talents. Happening on 25 and 26 May 2024 from 4pm to 10pm, it will also close the ongoing vOilah! France Singapore Festival – the annual festival organised by the Embassy of France in Singapore to demonstrate French creativity and innovation through the power of cross-cultural collaborations.
The event’s focus on urban sports gives a nod to the inclusion of the category into the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which includes sports like BMX, skateboarding and breaking. It also runs parallel to the plans to transform the Place de la Concorde in Paris into an urban sports space. The unique collaboration also serves as a bridge between France and Singapore, deepening cultural ties through a shared passion for artistic expression and athleticism.
Three visual artists from Singapore – Zero, Spaz, and Simpleproblembeings – will work alongside French muralist Elsa Martino and graffiti artist Kekli to enliven the space by decorating the walls and the ramps of the skate park with vibrant designs. Supported by Singapore’s urban art collective RSCLS, these artists will also lead an engaging art jam session, welcoming the public to partake in a collaboration of community artwork.
Venue: Somerset Skate Park
When: 25 - 26 May 2024,
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