There’s a one-of-a-kind destination sitting inside Gardens by the Bay that’s quickly becoming one of Singapore’s most exciting cultural venues. IMBA Theatre is where art, storytelling, technology and innovation collide, and its lineup is about to get more colourful. David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) invites you to step into Hockney’s world, where you’ll explore 60 years of his career, while Botero: A Life In Fullness takes you on a deeply personal journey through Fernando Botero’s life. Now, Bloomyard by Graphic Rewilding has officially joined the mix, transforming the already-impressive gallery into a larger-than-life floral world filled with oversized blooms, swings, and games to play.
22 October 2026 18:00 + more dates
IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay
Play among the blooms at Bloomyard by Graphic Rewilding
With its latest installation, IMBA is trading its quiet gallery etiquette for something far more playful. Created by artist duo Catherine Borowski and Lee Baker, in collaboration with IMBA, Bloomyard by Graphic Rewilding transforms the gallery into an immersive garden where you can actually play in the art. Wander through a vibrant floral arch and among oversized blooms, soar on swings, challenge someone to a game of flower-shaped table tennis, or see who has the better putting skills around the garden mini-golf course. If you need a break from all that very serious competition, grab a drink at The Bloomery among the blooms, then browse exclusive merchandise featuring Graphic Rewilding’s distinctive botanical prints at Stacked Store. The experience leaves Singapore on October 25th, they’re offering 30% off tickets until then, so get yours here.
23 October 2026 10:00 + more dates
IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay
Experience the world’s first immersive journey into Fernando Botero’s life
Meanwhile, Botero: A Life In Fullness, tells the story of the man behind the art, in fact this is the world’s first immersive experience dedicated to Fernando Botero, and it’s as personal as it gets. Narrated by his eldest son, Fernando Botero Zea, this 40-minute audiovisual tour traces Botero’s journey from his Colombian roots to global acclaim, through large-scale projections, animations and soundscapes featuring personal stories and family memories that add genuine emotional weight to his iconic pieces. The exhibition runs until November 1st, 2026.
22 October 2026 18:00 + more dates
IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay
Step inside the way David Hockney sees the world
Where some artists will invite you to simply look at their work, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) invites you to look through it. This theatre-scale immersive experience runs until November 1st, 2026, and moves through six chapters spanning six decades of Hockney’s groundbreaking career, from early experiments to his vibrant iPad paintings. As you watch Hockney’s pieces flow around you, an original score by Nico Muhly echoes through the venue, adding another layer to this deeply sensory journey.
23 October 2026 10:00 + more dates
IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay
Plan your next cultural day out and visit IMBA
Whether you’re stepping inside of David Hockney’s extraordinary way of seeing the world, marvelling at Fernando Botero’s life story, or preparing to swing, putt and play among the oversized blooms of Bloomyard, IMBA has put together one of the most compelling cultural lineups Singapore has ever seen.
Bloomyard by Graphic Rewilding
23 October 2026 10:00 + more dates
IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay
