Discover Singapore through the eyes of its youngest artists at this latest exhibition presented by SAM.
Venue: Level 1 Atrium, HarbourFront Centre
Date: 23 Aug to 13 Sep 2025
Time: 10am to 9pm
Fee: Free Admission
Hello Future: Sharing Our Journey Together at SAM
Marking Singapore’s 60th birthday, Hello Future: Sharing Our Journey Together invites visitors to experience the creativity and perspectives of preschoolers from across the island. The exhibition explores themes of identity, community, and the environment, reflecting how children view the world and the nation they are growing up in.
Singapore’s Largest Cohort Yet
Presented by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in collaboration with 24 preschools, this year’s edition is the largest to date. Familiar schools such as Arts Kidz International and Brighton Montessori @ Harbourfront Centre return, alongside newcomers including M.Y World Preschool and E-Bridge Pre-School Northshore Drive.
Visitors can look forward to 14 vibrant artworks created across a variety of mediums. Inspired by SAM’s exhibitions such as Seeing Forest by Robert Zhao Renhui, the young artists channelled their observations of nature, identity, and contemporary issues into expressive and heartfelt pieces.
Artwork Highlights
Students from MOE Kindergarten @ Temasek : From Biduk to MRT
What is a biduk? The children discovered that it is a sturdy wooden sampan that weathered storms, sailed over gentle waves and accompanied fishermen on their daily adventures. They learnt about it when delving into the history of Bedok as a fishing village after being inspired by Tang Da Wu's artwork 深疤凰 SEMBAWANG. While the fishing village has long been transformed, its legacy continues in this work. Residents of Bedok will be familiar with the curved shelter at the MRT station. By combining the MRT with the biduk, the children hope to remind people about Bedok’s history as we celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday!
Students from M.Y World @ Bukit Batok West Quarry, M.Y World @ Bukit Batok West Plains 1, M.Y World @ Bukit Batok West Plains 2 and M.Y World @ Bukit Panjang : ECO-RECKONING - The Conscious Man
“Huh? Karang Guni man? Who is that?” a child asked curiously. Once a familiar figure in Singapore’s neighbourhoods, the Karang Guni man reflected early efforts in recycling and upcycling during our nation’s growth. In this project, K1 and K2 children, along with their families, explored sustainability by collecting used household materials such as paper, plastic, fabric and metal. They co-created a life-sized Karang Guni figure and transformed the materials into functional items such as coasters, crafts and paper bags. Referencing Black Forest by Han Sai Por and A Gesture by Julian Abraham “Togar,” this artwork showcases their sense of responsibility and environmental awareness among children through creative expression and meaningful action.
Students from Nobleland Arts N Learning Place @ Woodleigh (Preschool) : Secondary Forest – Looking Through the Forest
In this sculpture, the children recreated views from their nearest secondary forest. They were introduced to secondary forests, green spaces that grow back naturally after human activity, by Robert Zhao’s Seeing Forest. Through discussions, storytelling and observations, the children realised that nature and city life can exist side by side. They were fascinated by how animals find shelter near buildings and how close Bidadari Park is to the HDB flats in Woodleigh. Spot the HDB peeking out, complete with hanging laundry! Living just next to Bidadari Park, the children reflected on change, coexistence and the importance of caring for the world around them—both natural and man-made.
Students from PCF Sparkletots Preschool@Bukit Timah Blk 312B (DS) : Peek into the forest: Save our Earth
At first glance, the “Earth” depicted in this artwork appears vibrant and whole. But a deeper look reveals a different story, one that contrasts with the harsh realities the children sought to portray within its core. Inspired by their visit to the Singapore Art Museum and Han Sai Por’s Black Forest, the preschoolers brainstormed ideas before crafting this mixed-media sculpture. Using fallen branches and leaves, they created layered textures, painting them black to represent a dying forest inside the "Earth." Encased in plastic capsules, their sad, expressive faces reflect their concerns for the environment. Through this piece, the children hope to inspire change, urging everyone to protect our forests and care for our planet before it is too late.
Programme Highlights
Beyond the exhibition, families can take part in fun weekend activities designed to spark creativity in children:
Activities in collaboration with National Institute of Early Childhood Development (Temasek Polytechnic) Campus
Date: 23, 24, 30 & 31 Aug 2025
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Fee: Free, limited slots available
Join us for exclusive activities brought to you by students from the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (Temasek Polytechnic) Campus!
Upcycled Craft Animals
Date: 6, 7 & 13 Sep 2025
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Fee: Free, while stocks last
Not sure what to do with cardboards? Be inspired by the children's artworks and learn how to transform trash into cute animals in this upcycling workshop!
