This Singapore Art Week, Lobster Beach by Philip Colbert takes over Sentosa’s beachfront from 24 Jan – 15 Feb 2026 with oversized sculptures full of colour, humour and imagination.
Don’t miss the towering 8m ice-cream, plus more works and exclusive merchandise at Tanjong Beach Club.
Lobster Beach by Philip Colbert
Philip Colbert transforms Tanjong Beach and Beach Club into an immersive outdoor exhibition, bringing his iconic Lobster sculptures to the shoreline. At its centre stands a monumental 8-metre Lobster Ice Cream, towering playfully over the beach in a melting ice cream costume, exploring the transformative power of disguise. Echoing the surreal fluidity of Dali’s melting clocks, the work evokes the eternal nostalgia of summer, while positioning ice cream as a symbol of pop
surrealism.
Across the sand, a series of large-scale Lobster inflatables, including the Lobster Shark, Lobster Octopus, and Lobster Fish, reimagine the Lobster in playful marine forms. These sculptures in inflatable form are akin to a mascot in brand promotion, but also draw on art historical references such as Claes Oldenberg’s soft sculptures of everyday objects. Together, the works transform the beach into a pop-art surreal playground blending art, humour, and beach culture.
Colbert’s Lobster takeover extends beyond the beach with his solo exhibition at Whitestone Gallery 24 January – 14 March 2026 and his appearance at Art SG 23 – 25 January 2026.
Lobster Beach by Philip Colbert
📅 24 Jan to 15 Feb 2026
📍 Tanjong Beach and Beach Club
🏷 Free
Philip Colbert
Born in Scotland and living and working in London, Colbert is often referred to as the “godson of Andy Warhol”. He has created a global following for his cartoon lobster persona and his masterful hyper-pop history paintings. His work powerfully explores the patterns of contemporary digital culture and its relationship to a deeper art historical dialogue.
“I became an artist when I became a Lobster,” – Philip Colbert.
Whitestone Gallery
Whitestone Gallery is an international art organization founded in Japan, with a distinguished presence across Asia, including Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. Renowned for its commitment to artistic excellence, the gallery presents works across various mediums, exploring materiality, craftsmanship, and contemporary cultural narratives.
In Singapore, Whitestone Gallery Singapore and New Art Museum Singapore form a unified curatorial platform, extending Whitestone’s vision into museum-scale exhibitions and refined public art experiences. Through collaborations with leading cultural institutions, architects, and luxury partners, the organization creates thoughtful encounters between art, space, and everyday life.
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