ArtScience Museum is set to become the epicentre of art, culture, fashion, and innovation when Sneakertopia opens its doors to the public on 25 February 2023. Hailing from the United States, this launch not only marks the exhibition’s first steps into Asia, but will also make waves as the first immersive, large-scale exhibition on sneakers to make landfall in Singapore.
An ode to their love of sneakers, Sneakertopia was founded by Emmy Award-winning producer Steve Harris and Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur Steve Brown in 2019 to provide a platform where their passion for sneakers can be shared with diverse audiences around the world. Organised by SPACElogic with partners Gushcloud International and SL Experiences, this fresh iteration of Sneakertopia is held in collaboration with ArtScience Museum and promises to be a colourful larger-than-life celebration of the art and culture of sneakers.
Originally born on the streets, sneaker culture has long been driven by artists, athletes and celebrities who expressed their creativity and passion through sneakers. Since then, these shoes have become universal symbols of status and self-expression across different communities, continuing to define pop and street culture today.
Featuring over 100 limited-edition sneakers from some of the most iconic brands in the industry, this much-anticipated exhibition brings together artists, creatives, contributors and brands, to enchant sneaker enthusiasts and casual fans alike. There will also be close to 50 murals, installations, designs and displays related to entertainment, sports, film, art, and other genres on display.
In addition to showcasing works by 13 top US creatives such as McFlyy, Michael Murphy and Mimi Yoon – who explore American street and pop culture through their pieces – this iteration of Sneakertopia shines a spotlight on creative practices from across Singapore and Southeast Asia, offering insights into the regional street culture scene.
16 Singaporean and locally-based creatives including artists Jahan Loh, Sam Lo, Soph O, Kristal Melson and Juls, as well as contemporary art and design collective PHUNK are represented, with renowned sneaker artist and streetwear designer Mr. Sabotage also showcasing his personal archive of vintage Air Jordan Ones and full collection of original Dunks.
Another highlight of Sneakertopia is the never-before-seen artworks by smoluk and Tommii Lim, who will be creating new site-related works specially for the Asian premiere of the show.
Venue: ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
When: 25 Feb - 30 Jul 2023,
By: ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
