ILLUMINATING THE CITY

From meditative ripples of water to ‘fishing’ up the sun, the eclectic line-up of installations at i Light Singapore invites reflection while igniting conversations.

- Ariffin Jamar

As twilight descends over the Marina Bay skyline, the waterfront begins to hum with a different kind of energy.

Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and presented by UOB, the 2026 edition of i Light Singapore opens on June 5, transforming the city’s heart into a sprawling, open-air canvas dedicated to the theme of Movement.

Here, art is not meant to be passively observed from a distance; it is designed to be touched, triggered, and brought to life by the people who walk these promenades.

Days before its opening, the sheer scale of this logistical ballet is evident at every turn, as installers ensure every detail is executed precisely.

At Raffles Place Park, installers work on the vibrant, glowing structures of Arch Flower by Cyril Lancelin (France). They have to carefully configure which side inflates first to achieve the correct structural form.