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May in Singapore: The Best French Events You Can’t Miss This Month
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May in Singapore is all about indulging in sunshine, style, and shared experiences.
As spring meets the tropics, the city continues to bloom with French-inspired flair — from open-air soirées to gourmet getaways, wellness escapes, and design-led discoveries.
With Mother’s Day celebrations, the World Gin Day warm-up, and the final weeks of the vOilah! France Singapore Festival, May is the perfect moment to gather, explore, and enjoy the finer things in life — à la française.
Let So Chic be your guide to the most delightful happenings this month — curated with elegance, fun, and a touch of joie de vivre.
1. Discover “Utopian Drama” : A Journey Through Contemporary Art
- What?
As part of the vOilah! France-Singapore Festival 2025, Utopian Drama is a thought-provoking contemporary art exhibition curated by Marina Oechsner de Coninck and Clémentine de Forton. Showcasing over 30 works by 10 artists from Europe and Asia. Through photography, painting, and sculpture, Utopian Drama blurs the boundaries between reality and illusion, creating a stage of limitless creativity and offering a fresh, eco-humanist perspective on our environment.
🎨 Special highlights:
– Artist Talk “Art & Environment Influence” with Hélène Le Chatelier, Nicolas Lefeuvre & Lena Nikcevic, moderated by Marina Oechsner de Coninck – 8 May, 6.30PM at La Médiathèque, Alliance Française de Singapour
– Live performance by Nicolas Lefeuvre – 9 May, 7PM at JW Projects Gallery
A portion of the art sales will be donated to ANAK-NK association.
- When?
2 – 16 May 2025
Tuesday to Sunday: 12PM – 8PM
Talk: 8 May at 6.30PM
Performance: 9 May at 7PM
- Where?
JW Projects Gallery
3 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239321
3 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239321
2. Discover the “Art & Bubbles” Workshop organised by L’Alliance Française de Singapore
- What?
Join Alliance Française de Singapour for a vibrant and therapeutic Art & Bubbles workshop with artist D’Gers! Discover the art of capturing still life scenes with softness and emotion through delicate watercolor techniquesand learn how to play with transparency, layering, and subtle shades to bring fruits, flowers, or everyday objects to life on paper.
- When?
May 7th, 2025.
- Where?
Alliance Française de Singapore
3. Visit this Art Collaboration Exhibition – D’Gers x La Cabane
- What?
Following the heartfelt response to her solo exhibition during Singapore Art Week, D’Gers returns with a new and intimate showcase—this time, in collaboration with La Cabane by Gaston, a cozy French gem tucked away on Duxton Hill.
Step into a world where memory, architecture, and cultural identity converge. Through each piece, D’Gers pays tribute to the timeless charm of Singapore’s iconic shophouses, capturing their quiet beauty and vibrant soul with every brushstroke.
- When?
May 10th from 1pm to 9pm
- Where?
La Cabane by Gaston – 15 Duxton Hill
4. Join So Chic for a “Pastries & Porcelain” Atelier.
- What?
Join us for an exclusive So Chic experience that celebrates French refinement and creativity.
Hosted in the serene atelier of ceramic artist Karine Lafon, this intimate event invites you to explore the delicate art of porcelain painting while enjoying a delightful French tea-time experience.
Each guest will be guided by Karine herself to personalize three unique porcelain pieces, combining craftsmanship with artistic expression. During the workshop, guests will indulge in exquisite French pastries by Caro Pâtisserie, paired with a glass of rosé, courtesy of Minuty, for a truly indulgent and elegant experience.
- When?
May 20th
- Where?
Karine Lafon Ceramics Workshop
17 First Avenue Singapore 268752
TO NOTE : The event is now sold out. To be on the waiting list, please email Alizee Ah-Hee-Ayan (aahheeayan@fccsingapore.com)
5. Enjoy the exhibition “The Trees of Paris”
- What?
As part of the vOilah! France-Singapore Festival 2025, Singaporean photographer Melisa Teo presents The Trees of Paris — a stunning photo exhibition inspired by her acclaimed book. Showcased at The Fullerton Hotel’s East Garden Gallery, the exhibition invites visitors on a poetic journey through the streets of Paris, seen through the quiet strength and beauty of its trees.
- When?
April 23 – May 31st
- Where?
East Garden Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
