For nearly four decades, Studio Ghibli has captivated the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide with its rich narratives, visual splendour and relatable characters. And, now, with The World of Studio Ghibli, fans can finally immerse themselves further in their beloved tales.
From 4 October 2024 to 2 February 2025, fans across Singapore and the region will be able to experience the studio’s timeless treasure at ArtScience Museum and join iconic characters on an unforgettable adventure through the fantastical realms of films such as My Neighbour Totoro (1988), Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989), and Spirited Away (2001).
Organised by ArtScience Museum, this is the first official Studio Ghibli exhibition in Singapore, and one of the largest exhibitions to be shown at the Museum, transforming 11 galleries spanning two levels. At the heart of this showcase are 16 large-scale, immersive theatrical sets meticulously crafted on-site by a team of Japanese artists.
The theatrical sets depict iconic scenes from 11 Studio Ghibli films, each installation reflecting the same attention to craftsmanship and narrative depth that permeates the studio’s films. In addition to these, 16 box art installations offer small portals into various frames from the movies, allowing visitors to take a closer look at intricate details from the films.
This iteration of The World of Studio Ghibli at ArtScience Museum has also been redeveloped and includes many new and never-seen-before additions – from movie frames transformed into large-scale graphics, and objects from the films brought to life as props for the first time.
Visitors can dive deeper into the Studio’s renowned world-building and discover elements they might have missed onscreen, as well as keeping a look out for easter eggs such as local delicacies placed amongst No Face’s spread of food.
Both fans and newcomers can forge meaningful memories and bring home souvenirs from the exhibition. Apart from a retail store on Level 3 that will offer a wide variety of official merchandise, unique to this iteration of the show are three special in-gallery activity spaces.
The exhibition will also be accompanied by a series of programmes that provide deeper insights into Studio Ghibli’s storytelling and animation techniques, including two free documentaries at ArtScience Cinema.
And stay tuned for more updates as more exciting activations during the exhibition run can expected, including a film festival featuring several Studio Ghibli films that will be screened in theatres islandwide.
Tickets to The World of Studio Ghibli are now available!