Contemporary art lovers and basketball fans in Singapore are in for a treat this May as one of the most popular ultra-contemporary artists of today, Edgar Plans (Plans), visits Singapore for the very first time with his signature sculptures modelled after legendary NBA players as well as incredibly sought-after exclusive collectibles.
Presented by Art with Love, in partnership with BLAXK by ActionCity, co-organised by global creative art studio Coexist (also known as CE Lab) and European contemporary art organisation MishaMade, the Game On Global Tour arrives in Singapore from 25 May to 16 July 2023 after tremendously successful exhibitions in Shanghai, Shen Zhen, and Hong Kong with immediate sold out art collectibles.
Stepping into a street basketball-inspired wonderland, visitors in Singapore can look forward to larger-than-life sculptures and Lil’ Heroes representing the NBA and NBA players across different eras.
Snap pictures with Plans’ jaw dropping sculptures as they make their way around Funan, with five giant sculptures and art pieces inspired by basketball superstars such as Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant being installed throughout the mall.
Plans will also be unveiling a Singapore-exclusive collectible inspired by one of the greatest basketball players of all time in the truly iconic Chicago Bulls jersey! Collected by top celebrities and art toy collectors, previous collections were sold out within weeks after launching.
Bringing a concept similar to the K11 Art Mall in Hong Kong, Art with Love brings this fresh “Museum-Retail” concept to Singapore, integrating the retail experience with internationally celebrated artist Plans’ art.
The Game On exhibition is the first of a number of events and shopping experiences planned under the partnership between Singapore Tourism Board and CapitaLand to introduce fresh retail ideas and promote Singapore and CapitaLand malls, including Funan, as must-visit lifestyle destinations.
Plans is known globally for his graffiti style artwork and contemporary take on socio-political issues through his medium of superheroes, married with a palette of vibrant colours and doodle aesthetics.
A superstar in the global art scene in the last decade, Plans’ artwork has been showcased widely across Europe and Asia in various major museums, galleries and auction houses across the globe.
Internationally renowned for his “Animal Heroes” series, Plans draws his audience into a fantastical world filled with distinct, mouse-eared protagonists with disproportionately large heads and large expressive eyes, where these heroes exude a quirky energy and optimism in the face of problems.
“Game On is a cross-border integration of art, games, sports and music, creating a field where contemporary culture and young generations collide.” said Michelle Yu, Founder of Art with Love.
With installations designed and inspired by the basketball court, the vividly-coloured, visually stunning 2.5-metre-tall ‘Lil’ Heroes’ are modelled in ‘fight-or-flight’ poses, paying tribute to the NBA players they are modelled upon and the glorious game of basketball.
Plans said that he started creating a world with these characters as a way to inspire and communicate through art and the response he has received in Asia has been extremely heartening. He looks forward to making new experiences when he comes to Singapore next month.
For collectors, grab the opportunity to add Plans’ highly desirable work to one’s collection, as Plans introduces a limited edition Michael Jordan-inspired collectible launching exclusively in Singapore, only available through BLAXK by ActionCity.
Specially designed as a stand-out collectible within the Game On series paying tribute to the great basketball icon, this ‘Flyman23’ sculpture by Plans is limited to only 400 pieces. Art collectors will certainly not want to miss out on this exciting opportunity to own this grail figure, with previous exclusive merchandise selling out immediately upon launch.
“BLAXK by ActionCity is thrilled to be able to work with Art With Love to bring the Game On exhibition to Singapore – the only city in the region to feature in this incredibly unique activation where Art meets Basketball!” said Cheong Zhaoyong, Director of BLAXK by ActionCity.
Beyond the highly-coveted Flyman 23 sculpture, other limited edition Game On merchandises by Plans will also be available at the exhibition, including accessories and apparels, as well as a specially designed Edgar Plans x Wilson basketball which incorporates the artist’s street graffiti style paintings and sketch lines!
Address: 107 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179097
Venue: Funan, with exclusive collectibles available at BLAXK by ActionCity (#01-03)
