ARTBOX Is Back In Feb 2023 With Michelin-Starred BBQ Pork From Bangkok, 'Beam Of Pain' Challenge & More

By Karmen on 26 Jan 2023

Digital Editor

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After a three-year hiatus, ARTBOX is making a comeback this year and will be held in an air-conditioned venue for the first time.

Taking place over two weekends - 24 to 26 February and 3 to 5 March 2023 - at Singapore Expo Hall 6, ARTBOX 2023 will see the return of their signature shipping containers with almost 300 booths, along with art installations, activities and challenges.

Photo from ARTBOX

Art Installations at ARTBOX 2023

Visitors can expect Insta-worthy art including an impressive 3-level-tall Hero Structure made of octagon-shaped containers stacked vertically, as well as an ARTBOX installation made in collaboration with JELILO artist Lester Lim and tokidoki.

Photo from ARTBOX

Activities at ARTBOX 2023

There will also be a slew of challenges and activities at ARTBOX including the Beam of Pain. As its name suggests, this challenge will test participants' pain thresholds. The fastest challenger who conquers the Beam of Pain will win a $888 cash prize.

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Food & Shopping at ARTBOX 2023

There will be close to 300 booths to browse through, offering everything from fashion, fragrances and jewellery to homeware and artisan crafts from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan.

Keep a lookout for renowned Bangkok restaurant Tang Jai Yang. This Michelin Bib Gourmand eatery is selling their Cantonese-style cuisine with a Thai twist for the first time in Singapore at ARTBOX. Every dish on the menu features their signature succulent pork!

Photo from Tang Jai Yang

ARTBOX 2023 Entry Prices

General single-admission tickets are from $5 on weekdays and $6 on weekends per person, Visitors looking at attending all six days can opt for a Season Pass at $33 per person with priority entry. Groups of five are able to bulk purchase general entry tickets from $23, exclusive of booking fees. Every ticket will be automatically enrolled into a raffle draw where visitors will stand a chance to win the grand prize of a pair of tickets to Thailand.