If you didn’t think sneakers were an art form, drop into Singapore’s ArtScience Museum to be immersed into the art and culture of the world’s favourite footwear.
Fresh from the streets of the United States, Sneakertopia opens its doors to the public on 25 February. It will be the large-scale exhibition’s first steps into Asia.
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 audiences around the world.
The exhibition will feature 100 limited-edition sneakers from some of the most iconic brands in the industry and shine a spotlight on creative practices from across Singapore and South-east Asia, offering insights into the regional street culture scene.
Works by 13 top US creatives such as McFlyy, Michael Murphy and Mimi Yoon –explore American street and pop culture through their pieces.
There will also be close to 50 murals, installations, designs and displays related to entertainment, sports, film, art, and other genres on display.
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.
Sneakertopia will run from 25 February to 30 July 2023. Tickets are available for purchase from 26 January at all Marina Bay Sands box offices and website.