Contours Of Being starts at ArtScience Cinema on 16 May 2026, and it is a quieter but more thoughtful counterpoint to the louder entertainment calendar around Marina Bay. The ticketed programme runs on weekends until 28 June, with films selected around bodies, memory, care and the way everyday gestures carry age and experience.
ArtScience Cinema frames the programme as three pairings that listen to bodies in time. The named filmmakers include Naomi Kawase, Margaret Tait, Kimi Takesue, Gladys Ng and Agnès Varda, with the programme placed in conversation with the museum’s Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy exhibition.
Who This Is For
This is not a casual blockbuster slot. It is better suited to filmgoers who enjoy slower cinema, documentary texture, essay-film language and works that ask viewers to pay attention to small movements rather than plot twists. If you like programmes that sit between art, ageing, family memory and physical presence, it is worth a look.
The Singapore angle is also practical. ArtScience Cinema notes that nearly one in four Singapore citizens is projected to be 65 and above by 2030, making questions of care, ageing and changing bodies more urgent. That does not turn the films into policy lectures. It gives the programme a local reason to land.
Ticketing And Timing
The screenings are ticketed and held at ArtScience Cinema, Level 4. Because this is a curated programme rather than a daily free screening series, choose the exact date and pairing before going. Film pairings can have different emotional weight, pacing and accessibility for different viewers.
If you are already planning a museum visit, this can pair naturally with Flesh and Bones, but do not overload the day. A body-focused exhibition followed by a reflective film programme may be rewarding, but it can also be a lot to take in if you are rushing between meals and errands.
For a lighter ArtScience Cinema option, our Bits & Bots guide covers free animated screenings that suit a very different mood and audience.
Location
ArtScience Cinema is at ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974. Nearest MRT: Bayfront. Maps: Google Maps | Apple Maps.
Check the official cinema schedule before booking, because the programme is built around weekend sessions and individual film pairings rather than one daily fixed showtime.
