Singapore’s ArtScience Museum has a distinctly Mexican feel at the moment, what with the recent arrival of immersive exhibition Frida Kahlo: The Life Of An Icon. Now, to celebrate the iconic artist’s birthday on July 6, ArtScience Museum is throwing a full Mexican fiesta, and you’re invited. Frida Forever: A Birthday Fiesta is a one-night celebration of all things Frida Kahlo, featuring Mexican food, music, dance, and more. It also helps launch a new series of ArtScience After Hours offering, with more late-night events planned for the future. Tickets are on sale now, so don’t miss this one-off chance to celebrate Frida’s birthday in Singapore!
Frida Forever: A Birthday Fiesta will run from 7:30-10pm on July 6, and the museum is squeezing plenty of entertainment into that time. Head to Level 2 to check out Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon, which is one of the most impressive immersive exhibitions we’ve seen in Singapore. Across eight thematic spaces, you can trace Kahlo’s career through stunning 360-degree projections, photographs, films, and more. Aiming to bring her career to life, it’s a truly mesmerising experience, and a brilliant way to learn more about one of the world’s most influential artists.
Elsewhere, you can find out how Kahlo’s medical history shaped her career at Laid Bare: Frida’s Inner World, which focuses on the last few years of her life and celebrates the duality of her vulnerability and resilience, and how this was channelled into her art. Take this even further with a visit to the VR gallery for an experience called Exquisite Corpse, which uses cutting-edge VR to transport you to Kahlo’s sickbed, and offer further glimpses into her creativity.
Visitors to Frida Forever: A Birthday Fiesta will also be able to join a flower crown workshop in the Rainbow Room (limited to a first-come, first-served basis), whilst a roving band will play traditional, uplifting Mexican music that truly brings the fiesta vibes. Meanwhile, Mitote – a Mexican folkloric dance group – will perform twice throughout the evening. Decked out in colourful costumes, their blend of traditional dance with contemporary flair will captivate you, and help turn the event into a true celebration of life, Mexican culture, and Frida Kahlo.
Tickets are on sale now, and cost $88 for general sale, or $78 for Sands LifeStyle members. Your ticket also gets you a complimentary drink on entry, and light Mexican bites will be provided (they’re expected to disappear fairly swiftly though!). Happily, a full food and drink menu is available for more of a feast, featuring the likes of corn cups, chicken or fish tacos, and cocktails such as palomas and maragaritas. It’s set to be one unforgettable birthday, so grab your tickets now to celebrate!