Julian Casablancas to Curate Soundscapes for Singapore Masters Show 2026 at Opera Gallery
Julian Casablancas, frontman of The Strokes and The Voidz, has been appointed as the sound curator for "The Singapore Masters Show 2026." This exhibition will take place at the Opera Gallery from October 2 to November 1 and will showcase 30 significant artworks from renowned artists such as Picasso, Warhol, de Kooning, Chagall, and Banksy. The event is organized into four thematic sections: Classical Recital Room, Jazz Club, Recording Studio, and The Stage, each designed to explore the relationship between visual art and music. Casablancas intends to create tailored playlists for each area, emphasizing art's connection to cultural expression.
Key facts
- Julian Casablancas is the lead singer of The Strokes and The Voidz.
- He will serve as sound curator for "The Singapore Masters Show 2026."
- The exhibition takes place at Opera Gallery in Singapore.
- It runs from October 2 to November 1.
- The show includes 30 works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Willem de Kooning, Marc Chagall, and Banksy.
- The exhibition is organized into four thematic chapters: Classical Recital Room, Jazz Club, Recording Studio, and The Stage.
- Casablancas will create playlists for each chapter, intended to evoke the creative atmospheres of different artistic generations.
- The playlists do not pair specific tracks with specific artworks.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- The Strokes
- The Voidz
- Opera Gallery
Locations
- Singapore
Sources
- Artsy —