Metamorphosis, evolution, and dissolution are at the heart of The Observatory’s ethos. The band’s continual reinvention of themselves unfolds in REFUSE, an immersive world inspired by the word “refuse.” It draws on their past and present influences, bringing together the band’s interest in fungi and mycelial networks to explore the twin ideas of decomposition and composition from both biological and musical perspectives. The presentation comprising a time-based installation space and archive speaks to The Observatory’s constantly evolving methodologies, the communities that surround them, as well as their important place in the Singapore music scene. (Image credit: The Observatory, The Idealiste)

Venue: Gallery 1, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

When: 14 Jan - 17 Apr 2022,

By: Singapore Art Museum (SAM)