July 13, 2019, 03:44 AM 
ArtScience Museum is currently holding a Floating Utopias exhibition from now till Sept. 29, 2019.
This exhibition features seven giant inflatable objects that have been used in art, architecture and activism over time, as well as 40 inflatable-themed artworks.
Floating Utopias
Some highlights of the exhibition include this sculpture by Momoyo Torimitsu:
Just like how small apartments in Japan are termed "rabbit hutches", this exhibit is a social critique of the constricted living spaces in many modern Asian cities.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzw8B8xBqZZ/
Walter the bunny is the work of local artist Dawn Ng:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqbG19Ap01/
Its intent is to let viewers discover what is extraordinary in their surroundings as if they were children again:
https://www.instagram.com/p/ByALPGcJaM4/
Inflatable moon sculpture
Luke Gerram's large inflatable sculpture of the moon invites viewers to contemplate the history of the orbiting satellite around Earth as a cultural mirror of time, calendar and night time navigation.
Visitors can play around with different angles to get the most creative shot with the moon like these people did:
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BzuvDB8BaDW/
Free entry on these nights
From July 18 to 20, there will be free night entry into the venue from 7pm to 10pm (last admission at 9pm).
Special Event: Moongazers
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Moon Landing, there will also be a special free-of-charge event, Moongazers, from July 18 to 20.
Here are some activities that will take place at the event:
1. ArtScience on Screen: Moon Heroes
This film screening is to hail the achievements of Neil Armstrong and the other space heroes who ventured beyond the pull of Earth's gravity, as well as the team of flight controllers in Mission Control who helped navigate, calculate and innovate in the legendary space mission.
Image via ArtScience Museum
First Man (2018) | Dir. Damien Chazelle
- Thursday, July 18, 2019 | 12pm, 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm
- Saturday, July 20, 2019 | 10am
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017) | Dir. David Fairhead
- Friday, July 19, 2019 | 10am
Venue: Level 4, Expression Gallery
Click here for screening details.
2. In Love with the Moon by Kamini Ramachandran
In this performance, master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran shares her favourite moon myths seated beneath Luke Jerram's vast floating sculpture of the Moon.
Image via ArtScience Museum
Date: Thursday to Saturday, July 18 - 20, 2019 | 7:30pm
Venue: Floating Utopias, Level 3 Galleries
3. Operation: Moonshot
At this drop-in workshop, visitors will be able to craft their own mini Apollo 11 rubber rocket and shoot for the Moon with expert guidance from Astronomy.sg, a community of passionate youth astronomers.
Image via ArtScience Museum
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019 | 3pm – 5pm, 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Basement 2, Rainbow Room
You can browse the full list of activities taking place at the event here.
How to go
Address: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
Opening Hours: 10am - 10pm (last admission at 9pm)
Top image courtesy of gmainemaine and toshirosg on Instagram
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