Description
@99pups
POEMS ON THE MRT is a public arts initiative in Singapore that displays local poetry (Sing Lit) across the public transit network. Organised by the National Arts Council with SMRTTrains and Stellar Ace. Produced by the literary non-profit organisation, Sing Lit Station. 145 poems in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil across 40 trains.
Details in the National Arts Council Official Portal or Poems on the MRT hub.
This video shows poems or extracts of poems on the platform doors on the Caldecott MRT Station on 6 Nov 2026. The non-English poems have translations into English.
-------------
THUMBNAIL DESIGN:
Concept 2: Transit & Sing Lit Feature
A dynamic three-quarter view framing the colorful "Shore of Happiness" Sing Lit installation beside the track doors with "SING LIT" anchored in high contrast across the top.
This concept leans into local literary culture by spotlighting Singapore literature specifically within the MRT transit setting.
Why it works
The vibrant tropical illustration pops against the sleek metal and glass framing of the train doors. Putting a short, punchy hook like "SING LIT" at the top creates immediate intrigue for both local commuters and literature fans curious about public art initiatives in Singapore.