David Hockney: Bigger & Closer Immersive Experience
Step into David Hockney's creative mind through six chapters of large-scale projection, sound, and storytelling in Singapore.
- Immersive show staged in collaboration with Lightroom London
- Six chapters covering Hockney's work across painting, photography, drawing, and digital media
- Original score composed by Nico Muhly accompanies the visuals
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David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) Singapore Resident
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Admission to the David Hockney: Bigger & Closer immersive experience
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£9.50
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What's included
- Admission to the David Hockney: Bigger & Closer immersive experience
About this ticket
This ticket grants you admission to the immersive show on your selected date and time. You will enter a large-scale projection space to walk through six chapters of David Hockney's work, accompanied by a dedicated musical score. Be prepared to show valid ID at entry to prove your resident status.
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Practical info
Your ticket is valid only for the date and time you select. Age categories are: Adult (13–59 years) and Child (3–12 years).
How to redeem
You will receive a mobile ticket with a QR code. Show this QR code on your device at the admission gate for entry.
Important notes
- A valid identity card is required at entry to prove your status as a Singapore citizen, permanent resident, or pass holder (employment, work, or dependent).
- Tickets are non-refundable once booked.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked time slot, as late entry is not guaranteed.
Entry for Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and employment, work, or dependent pass holders.
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) Non - Resident
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September 2026
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What's included
- Admission to the David Hockney: Bigger & Closer immersive experience
About this ticket
Your ticket provides entry to the walk-through immersive show for the specific date and time slot you book. Once inside, you will move through the six projected chapters of Hockney's art, with visuals accompanied by an original score.
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Practical info
This ticket is valid only for the specific date and time you book. Age categories are: Adult (13 years and over) and Child (3–12 years). Last admission is at 8:00pm, unless otherwise stated.
How to redeem
You will receive a mobile ticket with a QR code. Show this QR code on your device at the admission gate for entry.
Important notes
- Tickets are non-refundable once booked.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early; late arrival may result in non-admittance or delayed entry.
Standard admission to the immersive Hockney show for international visitors and other non-residents.
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September 2026
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About this experience
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) brings the work of one of contemporary art's most influential figures to Singapore, in collaboration with Lightroom London. Rather than displaying paintings on a wall, this immersive experience surrounds you with Hockney's work through large-scale projections, layered sound, and spatial design that traces his creative journey from early experiments with perspective to his more recent iPad paintings and digital experiments.
The show unfolds across six chapters, moving through vibrant iPad paintings, sweeping landscapes, and stage designs, all set to an original score by composer Nico Muhly. Instead of a conventional biography, the focus stays on how Hockney plays with scale, proximity, and attention, turning ordinary scenes into something worth looking at twice. It's a visual experience built around slowing down and noticing detail, texture, and colour the way Hockney does.
This immersive art experience runs at IMBA in Singapore, with tickets available for residents and non-residents. Expect a self-paced walk-through format where you move at your own speed through each projected chapter, making it easy to fit into a broader day of sightseeing or as a standalone evening out.
What to expect
You'll begin by stepping into a darkened space where projections wrap around the walls, drawing you into the first of six chapters exploring Hockney's creative process. As you move through the space at your own pace, the show shifts from early studies in perspective through to his vivid iPad paintings, sweeping landscapes, and stage design work, all layered with Nico Muhly's original score.
There's no fixed seating or route to follow, so you can linger on the moments that catch your eye and move on when you're ready. The experience is designed to be walked through slowly, with each chapter building on the last, culminating in a fuller picture of how Hockney has reshaped the way we look at colour, scale, and everyday scenes.
Things to note
- Arrive a few minutes early to find a comfortable spot before the visuals begin
- The space is dark for extended periods, so give your eyes time to adjust
- Sound levels can be immersive and loud in parts, which may not suit young children
- Wear comfortable shoes since the experience involves standing and walking through the space
- Photography may be tempting but check on-site signage for any restrictions before taking photos
- Check the specific opening hours for the day you plan to visit, as start and end times vary
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This ticket is non-refundable, meaning once booked, you cannot receive a refund if your plans change. This applies to both ticket types: Singapore Resident and Non-Resident. Therefore, it's important to ensure your availability for the selected date and timeslot before completing your purchase. If you need to change your plans, you will not be able to recover any costs. Please consider this policy carefully when booking your tickets.
