Step Back in Time with Postcard Stories at The Fullerton Heritage

In celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, The Fullerton Heritage is delighted to announce a special collaboration with Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong, recreating nostalgic postcard scenes of The Fullerton Heritage precinct to tell stories of Singapore’s evolving cityscape.

Venue: One Fullerton, Seaview Channel (walkway between Shake Shack and OverEasy)
Date:
- Live Mural Painting of the Installation: 2 – 13 July 2025
- Postcard Stories Exhibition: 14 July – 30 September 2025
Admission: Free

Walk Through Singapore’s History

Titled ‘Postcard Stories’, the installation features 32 metres of hand-painted murals in hues of old postcards, interspersed with three-dimensional pop-up props. Located at One Fullerton’s Seaview Channel, the installation invites you to spot familiar present-day icons hidden within unfamiliar, bygone scenes depicted in old postcards, and in doing so, discover stories from the nation’s past.

The installation consists of four scenes around the period of 1960s and 1970s:

• Change Alley: A glimpse into the spirited commercial exchange that defined a generation.

• General Post Office (GPO): A homage to the building’s origins and the pivotal role of postal
  services in connecting people.

• Singapore’s Waterfront: A tribute to the bustling waterfront, and to the boatsmen and
  ‘coolies’ whose tireless efforts shaped the city’s early trade.

• The Esplanade and Merlion Park: A celebration of an enduring national icon and the place’s
  transformation over time.

Watch the Artist in Action

Here’s something rare you won’t want to miss. From 2 to 13 July 2025, Yip Yew Chong will be live-painting on site. Swing by between 11.00 am to 7.00 pm and you’ll get to see how the scenes come alive, brushstroke by brushstroke. You are welcome to witness the creative process in real time, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the artist’s techniques and storytelling approach. 

Celebrate SG60 with a Sense of Wonder

As Yip Yew Chong puts it, this installation is about memory, imagination, and storytelling. Whether you’re reminiscing about your childhood or discovering these stories for the first time, you’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation of how far Singapore has come.

The exhibition will be open to the public at One Fullerton’s Seaview Channel (walkway between Shake Shack and OverEasy) from 14 July 2025 onwards. Whether you’re an art lover or just curious, this is your chance to peek behind the curtain of Yip’s storytelling process.