Step into Scarce City, an immersive interactive experience that blends art, technology and thought-provoking gameplay. Set within a stunning 3D-printed environment made from recycled plastic, this innovative exhibition challenges perceptions of success through a light-based resource management game with a twist.
Premiering at Light to Night 2025, Scarce City isn’t just a game; it is a powerful exploration of our relationship to resources and what it means to have enough in a world obsessed with scarcity.
For full details on Scarce City, the creative team, and FAQs, please visit here.
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When: 11 Jan – 30 Mar 2025 - Suitable For: Adults, Visitors 65 and above, Students and Educators
- Where: Basement 1, Concourse Gallery, Supreme Court Wing
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$28 Group Discount
$30 Concession
$35 Standard
(all inclusive of booking fee)
About the Exhibition
Step into Scarce City, an immersive interactive experience that blends art, technology and thought-provoking gameplay. Set within a stunning 3D-printed environment made from recycled plastic, this innovative exhibition challenges perceptions of success through a light-based resource management game with a twist.
Premiering at Light to Night 2025, Scarce City isn’t just a game; it is a powerful exploration of our relationship to resources and what it means to have enough in a world obsessed with scarcity.
Ready to rethink the future? Be the first to experience Scarce City worldwide!
Scarce City is presented by Rainshadow Studios and created by Elizabeth Mak. National Gallery Singapore is proud to be a Venue and Programme Supporter of Scarce City.
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Did you know that Scarce City drew inspiration from Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics theory?
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Over 4,000 pieces of recycled PET bottles form a striking 3D-printed environment inspired by Singapore’s Little Guilin rock quarry
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Participants navigate a meticulously designed light-based game that mirrors the complexities of real-world resource management
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At the heart of the experience is a profound question: What does it mean to have enough?
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What sets Scarce City apart is its emphasis on post-game reflection.
Participants must draw parallels between their in-game decisions and real-world environmental challenges.
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The project’s innovative use of recycled materials underscores its commitment to sustainability
Rainshadow Studios collaborated with the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to develop and print the installation.
Using rPET filament — a sustainable material from recycled plastic — demonstrates creativity can thrive within ecological constraints.
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A timely reflection on the nation’s journey
As Singapore approaches its 60th year of independence and the National Gallery Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary, the project serves as a timely reflection on the nation’s journey. It invites participants to reconsider their understanding of progress and the advancements necessary for a sustainable future.
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Entrance to Scarce City at the National Gallery Singapore’s Concourse Gallery at Basement 1
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