New Art Museum Singapore has launched 'Wonders of Nature', its first immersive exhibition designed for children and families. Curated by local creative Warren Wee, the show features works from eight international and local artists including Go Yayanagi, Go Ogawa, Yuji Kanamaru, Masato Inagaki, Osamu Watanabe, Jackson Tan, and Jesse Franklin. The exhibition includes interactive zones such as the Animal Kingdom with candy-colored sculptures, a Canyon of Cuddles playground with inflatable cacti and a ball pit, a digital ocean with life-sized projected fish, and a Garden of Senses with augmented reality games. A pop-up by Waga Waga Labs offers matcha drinks inspired by the exhibition's colors and themes. The exhibition runs until October 5, 2025, at the museum's Tanjong Pagar Distripark location.
This exhibition matters because it represents a growing trend in museums to create immersive, multi-sensory experiences specifically tailored for younger audiences, blending art with play and technology. By featuring both Japanese and local Singaporean artists, it also highlights cross-cultural collaboration in Southeast Asia's art scene. The inclusion of interactive elements like AR games and tactile sculptures reflects how museums are evolving to engage new generations of visitors, potentially expanding the art audience beyond traditional gallery-goers.