A CELEBRATION OF YOUTH AND URBAN CULTURE
25 – 26 MAY 2024
4 – 10PM | SOMERSET SKATEPARK
FREE ADMISSION
Presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore and Art Outreach Singapore, Artletics marks the closing event of the vOilah! France Singapore Festival and showcases a fusion of arts and sports as we celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Experience the transformation of Somerset skate park into an urban art canvas by talented Singaporean and French street artists ZERO, SPAZ, SimpleProblemBeings, Kekli and Elsa Martino, infusing the space with vibrant street culture. RSCLS will host an art jam, inviting members of the public to join in the creative process.
Marvel at the prowess of top international and local athletes across Breaking, Bike Trials, BMX, Parkour, Skateboarding and Yo-Yo.
Groove to the beats at an urban rave featuring DJs from Syndicate, enhancing the festival’s atmosphere with lively rhythms and ensuring an unforgettable evening.
FEATURED FRENCH ATHLETE
Max Berguin
@maxberguin
Champion of France Street Skateboard 2023
Explore the captivating world of Max Berguin, the 19-year-old French skateboarding prodigy from Bayonne in the south of France! He started skateboarding at the age of 7, and has continually impressed with his unwavering passion for the sport. With a remarkable victory at the French street skateboard championships in 2023, Max Berguin is emerging as a pre-eminent figure on the French skateboarding scene.
Max will be performing and hosting free skateboarding clinics.
FEATURED FRENCH ARTISTS
Elsa Martino
@elsamartino_
Elsa Martino is a painter and muralist based in Paris. Using her signature soft yet vibrant colours, she enjoys expressing herself on all types of supports using a variety of techniques.
Kekli
@kekli
French artist Kekli began painting through hip- hop culture via graffiti in the 1990s. Over time, a character began to occupy an increasingly prominent place in his work, the "Boyo" – originally depicted as a yellow head with slanted eyes and a broad smile. Today, Kekli enjoys experimenting with styles and techniques by adorning the streets of our cities with his characters, all sporting wide smiles, paying homage to the heroes of his childhood and pop culture icons.
FEATURED SINGAPOREAN ARTISTS
ZERO
@zero_x_rscls_o
ZERO is a visual artist with a ‘graffiti-esque’ aesthetic. He is the founder of RSCLS, an artist collective that seeks to evolve and develop urban art. He also received the National Arts Council Young Artist Award in 2013 and was a nominee for the President’s Young Talent in 2005.
SPAZ
@hellomynameisszzz
Laurie Maravila (aka, SPAZ) is a Singapore-based cultural worker from Manila, Philippines. What started out as a graffiti practice evolved into examining the utility and necessity of art in the struggle for social change.
SimpleProblemBeings
@simpleproblembeings
“Simpleproblembeings” is a visual artist based in Singapore, specialising in creating surreal characters with distorted body movements using spray-paint and acrylic brush techniques. Inspired by New York 90s graffiti, SPB’s style is characterised by bold colours, intricate line work, and exaggerated forms. This approach has evolved over time to become a distinct and recognisable style that combines elements of both graffiti and contemporary art.
FEATURED PERFORMERS
BREAKING
Jasper @strangernamedbob
Bob Ng @bobngleongbing
Zachary @zacharyipood
BIKE TRIALS
Steven Cheah @steven_stig
Joel Goh @xacaine
Alan Liang @alan_kleivard_liang
Timothy Wee @timothywee
Bike Control @bikecontrolsg
BMX
Andy @andy_dotcom
Joel Schallhorn @bikingdervish
Tay Seng Tee @dj_itch_singapore
Yamika
PARKOUR
Koh Chen Pin @deeenester
Ashton Loh @ashtheonion
Lion City Parkour @lioncityparkour
SKATEBOARDING
Max Berguin @smaxberguin
A.S Chris
Sharil Effendy @shxrileffxndy
Kenny Kamil @k3nnyk4mil
Sharif Wee @wiiweewii
Skateboarding Academy @skateaca
YO-YO
Chong Yichen @yomoley
Wee Teng Wee @tengee.yoyo
Marcus Koh @throwrevolution, @marcusk0h
Ian Loh @yoyo.ian
Bryan Teo @bryan_toyo_essentials
DJS
Intriguant @intriguant
Kiat @kiat_sg
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
DAY 1 – 25 MAY 2024
4:00pm
Art Jam
Paint under the guidance of the RSCLS crew from 4–5pm. Free to join, no experience necessary.
5:30pm
Artletics Open Ceremony
- Welcome address
- Guest of Honour:
Tan Wearn Haw
Chef-de-Mission for Team Singapore at the Paris Olympics 2024
5:45pm
Skateboarding Showcase
Featuring Max Berguin
Champion of France Street Skateboard 2023
6:00pm
Urban Fusion Showcase
Short performances by elite practitioners in Singapore featuring Bike Trials, BMX, Breaking, Parkour, Skateboarding and Yo-yo.
6:30pm
Urban Fusion Open Workshops
Try out various urban sports under the guidance of athletes! Free to join, no experience needed
Meet and Greet with Autograph Signing
by Max Berguin from 6:30 to 7pm
7:45pm
Skateboarding Showcase
Featuring Max Berguin
Champion of France Street Skateboard 2023
8:00pm
Urban Fusion Showcase
Short performances by elite practitioners in Singapore featuring Bike Trials, BMX, Breaking, Parkour, Skateboarding and Yo-yo.
8:30pm
Live DJ Set
by Intriguant
10:00pm
End of day
DAY 2 – 26 MAY 2024
4:00pm
Art Jam
Paint under the guidance of the RSCLS crew from 4–5pm. Free to join, no experience necessary.
5:00pm
Skateboarding Showcase
Featuring Max Berguin
Champion of France Street Skateboard 2023
5:15pm
Skateboarding Clinic 1
by Max Berguin (Registration required)
6:15pm
Live DJ Set
by Kiat
6:30pm
Meet and Greet with Autograph Signing
by Max Berguin from 6:30 to 7pm
7:45pm
Skateboarding Showcase
Featuring Max Berguin
Champion of France Street Skateboard 2023
8:00pm
Skateboarding Clinic 2
by Max Berguin (Registration required)
9:00pm
Artist Soundoff
Hear from commissioned artists Elsa Martino (FR), Kekli (FR), SPAZ (SG), simpleproblembeings (SG) and ZERO (SG)
10:00pm
End of day
Koh Chen Pin
Artletics Workshops & Clinics
Dive into the world of urban athleticism with our series of free and open-to- the-public clinics and workshops. Led by experts and specialists in Breaking, Bike Trials, BMX, Skateboarding, Parkour, and Yo-Yo, these sessions offer attendees the opportunity to witness exhilarating demonstrations and receive hands- on instruction from some of the best in the field. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned enthusiast seeking to refine your skills, our clinics provide a dynamic and inclusive environment for all to unleash their athletic potential.
Chong Yichen
Urban Fusion
Open Workshops
25 May, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Conducted by local urban groups.
Open to public, no registration required.
Skateboarding Clinic
26 May, 5:15pm, 7:45pm
Conducted by Max Berguin, Champion of France Street Skateboard 2023.
For intermediate skaters only.
Click to register:
Max Berguin
Elsa Martino
Art Jam
25 May, 4pm – 6pm
26 May, 4pm – 6pm
Open to public, no registration required.
Witness the unveiling of new murals by both French and Singaporean artists specially commissioned for the festival. As the community jam unfolds, the skate park’s walls become a vibrant canvas inviting everyone to paint and leave their mark. Guided by Singapore's urban art collective RSCLS, all are invited to join in the excitement and contribute to the festival's lively atmosphere. No experience is required - materials will be provided, so just let your creativity flow freely!
Artist Soundoff
26 May, 8:15pm
Open to public, no registration required
Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the artists behind the festival's new murals at the skate park: Kekli and Elsa Martino from France, alongside Singaporean talents Simpleproblembeings, SPAZ, and ZERO. Grab a drink, get cosy, and join us for a casual dialogue as the artists will share their stories and inspirations behind the vibrant artworks, while welcoming questions and commentary from the audience.
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