Opening Reception, A Pigubao POP UP! with Hellopigu

Venue: INSTINC Space, 39 Keppel Rd, #03-10 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065

Opening Reception: 02 July 2025 (Wed.) 5:30PM–8:30PM

Exhibition Duration: 02 to 13 July 2025 (Wed-Fri, 1PM-7PM. Sat - Sun, 1PM-6PM)

Tea Party: 05 July 2025 (Sat.) 2:40PM-4:30PM at the venue

HELLO WORLD, come join us for the opening of the Pigubao Pop-up! ✨👯‍♀️✨

Pop, pop, pop, POP-UP. Step into the world of PiguBao, a sentient peach on a quest to figure this “life” thing out. This pop-up follows PiguBao on their ongoing adventure and attempts to navigate modern-day life, from wrestling with existentialism to over- caffeination. Featuring a jumble of works – old, new, big, small – including paintings, (alot of!) prints, stickers, a tiny zine, and more.

Whether you are seeking the meaning of life or just a fun time, it's all good, PiguBao listens and doesn't judge.

About Artist

HelloPigu's (Brenda Tan) widely recognizable works feature Pigubao, a sentient longevity peach bun, reflecting the artist's exploration of modern life's complexities through a lens of playful introspection.

Pigubao's world presents a vibrant colour palette, unique intersection of illustrative charm, and fine art sensibilities. The character's disarming cuteness acts as a peep hole into themes of 'adulting and existential questioning, exploring the often humorous, yet deeply relatable, struggles of modern life with profound consideration.

Evolving from digital drawings to a diverse body of work encompassing murals, readymades, installations, and paintings, notable exhibitions include her 2022 solo exhibition, 'Into the Wild' at Art Porters Gallery, the interactive 'Fresh Fortune' installation at Night Festival 2019, and murals at Urban Design Festival 2018 and The Substation 2019.

About INSTINC

Founded in 2004 by artist Yeo Shih Yun, INSTINC is a leading artist-run institution based in Singapore. With a distinguished presence in the arts ecosystem, INSTINC diligently sustains the growth of contemporary art through exhibitions, residency programs and curations. Their esteemed Artist-in-Residence program has cultivated invaluable regional and international networks since 2009. INSTINC is celebrated for producing immersive, large-scale exhibitions that encompass installation, new media, performance, painting and sculpture, showcasing the diverse range of artistic expressions. 

Notable collaborations include partnerships with renowned brands such as Volvo and Guinness, further demonstrating INSTINC's commitment to fostering cross-disciplinary exchanges. Moreover, INSTINC takes immense pride in organising the highly anticipated INSTINC D:Art Festival 2022, generously supported by UOB Bank and the NAC start fund.

INSTINC continues to foster creative individuals and collective practitioners by establishing a platform for cross-disciplinary exchanges with their relocation in Tanjong Pagar Distripark. With expertise in exhibition curation, commissioned works and brand alliances, INSTINC endeavours as a vital presence in the cultivation of contemporary art.