9 Jun–9 Sep 2018
Various Locations
General admission
YOU'RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO DREAM BIG
Dreams can take you to wondrous places. They motivate you to find and express yourself, and give you the courage to become greater. Go on a journey inspired by a Singaporean artist – A BIG DREAMER – Whose story exemplifies the power of the mind and art to create infinite possibilities.
This year's Big Dreamer is Singaporean artist Lee Wen. He is a performance artist who uses his body, rather than painting or scuplting to tell stories. Discover different forms of movement using shapes, colours and patterns with Lee Wen and his friends.
By Lee Wen
Explore five interactive installations with a cast of fun characters inspired by Lee Wen's book: A Waking Dream and his best-known performance series Journey of a Yellow Man.
Please note that Anatomy of Dreamers and Dreamer's Haven will be closed from 20 Aug 2018 onwards.
By Mark Justiniani
Take a surreal walk along this bridge and peer through the windows of time. Uncover stories connecting us to the realms of the cherished and yet forgotten.
By We Make Carpets
Create works of art using pool noodles, velcro and other household items. You will never see everyday objects in the same way again!
Hands On is based on an exhibition first commissioned by National Gallery Victoria (NGV), Melbourne and developed in colaboration with We Make Carpets in 2017–18
By teamLab
Observe flowers springing up, blossoming and then withering away in this multi-channel installation. The audience's behaviour influences the process, creating spontaneous and unique responses.
By teamLab
This immersive digital installation blurs the line between the virtual and real world. Step inside a wondroous labyrinth and encounter different characters and divergent paths in a quest for enlightenment.
Participate in a series of engaging, family-friendly programmes that complement the festival and bring the artworks to life!
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[Cancelled] Gain insignts into the stories behind the installations in the festival on this exciting docent-led tour. Suitable for families, the young and young at heart.
Get creative as a family and pick up new art-making skills under the guidence of an experienced Gallery facilitator. Create your own masterpiece inspired by works feature at the festival.
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Go on a magical journey with a collection of nine short films, curated to appeal to children of different ages. Catch films like The Highway Rate, from the award-winning producers of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes and Wolfie the Bunny.
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A compilation of poems and illustrations by Lee Wen whose works in this book informed the curation of Children's Festival: Small Big Dreamers 2018.
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Make learning fun by complementing your child's journey at the festival with a Fine Little Artist kit bag available at Gallery & Co. or rest and recuperate with a fun, kids-themed meal!
Explore everything that Children's Festival: Small Big Dreamers 2018 has to offer you by downloading our festival guide and map that recommends you the best ways to enjoy all the installations on display and interactive activities.
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