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To evolve, a florist firm turns to performance art

Cult botanical design studio This Humid House mounts a large floral installation commenting on colonial histories

Helmi Yusof
Published Thu, Mar 7, 2024 · 06:30 PM
    • The Chamber of the Arts House becomes the unexpected venue for a large-scale performance installation by This Humid House.
    • The Chamber of the Arts House becomes the unexpected venue for a large-scale performance installation by This Humid House. PHOTO: JOVIAN LIM

    IN JAPAN, it is common for ikebana (floral arrangement) masters to stage live demonstrations for a public audience, so as to foster a wider appreciation for the delicate art of flower arrangement.

    In Singapore, such events are rare. 

    So when the esteemed botanical studio This Humid House (THH) announced its plans to transform plants and flowers into a large sculptural installation before a live audience, anticipation rose and the S$90 tickets were swiftly snapped up. 

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