Singapore – UNIQLO Singapore is bringing its “Art for All” philosophy into a new space, with its first-ever museum pop-up in partnership with the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM).
Running as part of ACM’s upcoming Crossing Cultures programme, the pop-up transforms the museum lobby into a retail-meets-cultural showcase, featuring a curated line-up of graphic T-shirts from UNIQLO’s UT range alongside a new UNIQLO x ACM UTme! collection.
The activation anchors a broader push by UNIQLO to make art more accessible and integrated into everyday life—extending beyond traditional gallery settings into wearable formats.
Daisuke Hamada, Chief Finance Officer, UNIQLO Singapore said the initiative reflects the brand’s long-standing LifeWear philosophy of making art, culture, and design accessible to a wider audience, adding that the Singapore pop-up marks a step forward in integrating these elements into everyday life.
At the centre of the collaboration is the UNIQLO x ACM UTme! collection, launching 10 April, which reinterprets objects from the museum’s collection through a contemporary lens.
Designed by local creatives including Gabriel De Souza, HAFI, SONG, and Nikkei, as well as studio Knuckles & Notch, the pieces translate artefacts such as candelabras and palampores into bold, wearable graphics.
Visitors can preview the collection at ACM before customising pieces at select UNIQLO UTme! stores across Singapore, including Orchard Central, ION Orchard, VivoCity, and Jewel Changi Airport.
Beyond the local collaboration, the pop-up will also feature global UT collections, including designs inspired by artists like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, as well as partnerships with institutions such as the Tate Modern.
The pop-up coincides with “A Weekend of Curiosities” from 10 to 12 April, a series of free public programmes under Crossing Cultures.
Activities include craft workshops with local artists, live music performances, and outdoor film screenings—designed to activate the museum as a space for both cultural discovery and community engagement.
Clement Onn, Director of the Asian Civilisations Museum, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to making the National Collection more accessible and meaningful to broader audiences, noting that contemporary design enables fresh interpretations that connect historical works with how people live and express themselves today.
