Construction in Every Corner

City renewal divides opinion. Advocates celebrate new construction as progress, while detractors mourn the loss of heritage — both built and ecological. Efforts to balance these perspectives often draw criticism from both sides.

Construction in Every Corner offers a reflective platform on this debate. At NTU, three new MRT stations are under construction, set for completion in 2029, long after most current students have graduated. The NTU Museum has invited three sets of NTU-trained artists — a solo alumnus, a duo of alumni, and a graduate student — to explore the experience of existing amongst perpetual construction work. Their works examine liminal spaces, human connection, and the representation of nature amid Singapore's constant self-renewal. Through installations featuring photography, video, construction hoarding, virtual reality, and drawing, the artists question whether a singular view of urban life can exist and ponder the significance of urban redevelopment on individuals and communities.