IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore
Descriptions
Located within the iconic Gardens by the Bay, IMBA Theatre is a new cultural destination where curiosity, creativity, and technology come together. Designed to make art and culture accessible to all, IMBA presents large-scale exhibitions powered by light, motion, sound, and imagination—creating immersive experiences that transform the way you see the world.
One of its headline showcases is The World’s Biggest Botero Experience, featuring three unique presentations: Botero: Heart of Volume (Gallery Exhibition), Botero: A Life in Fullness (Immersive Experience), and Botero: Garden Grandeur. Discover over 100 paintings, drawings, and sculptures that explore Botero’s signature style, alongside a groundbreaking immersive journey narrated by the artist’s son, offering rare insight into his life and legacy.
IMBA Theatre also presents David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) — the first-ever David Hockney immersive experience in Southeast Asia. Through sweeping projections and immersive soundscapes, this vibrant showcase spans six decades of Hockney’s work, inviting visitors to step inside the artist’s creative vision.
Blending art, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology, IMBA Theatre delivers a multi-sensory cultural experience unlike any other in Singapore.
What to Expect
Expect a multi-sensory journey where art meets technology. Walk through gallery spaces showcasing original works, then transition into immersive environments filled with large-scale projections, music, and storytelling.
The Botero exhibitions allow you to explore both physical artworks and an emotionally rich immersive experience that traces the artist’s life and career. Meanwhile, the David Hockney experience surrounds you with vivid digital landscapes and commentary from the artist himself, offering a fresh perspective on his creative evolution.
This is not a traditional museum visit—it is an engaging, visually dynamic experience designed for art lovers, families, and curious minds alike.