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STAMP Singapore – My Pick #1

By Veron Ang | Tags #graffiti #Mail

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I’m surprised there hasn’t been much publicity about this, which is why all the more I should blog about it. Have you seen colorful postboxes such as this one lately?

Louis Vuitton Singapore Postbox

Painted postboxes are the latest form of public art in Singapore. Early this year, the public was asked to send in creative designs for postboxes to STAMP, a nationwide art project. Out of these submissions, 40 were chosen to transform regular, boring white postboxes to works of art!

Chances are, you would have already come across these beautiful postboxes, called “STAMPs”. They are found in high-traffic areas such as the central business district and Orchard road. I’m a sucker for art and all things pretty, so I’m thrilled to see this thing taking off.

View pictures of all 40 postboxes on the website or on flickr. Pick your favorite 5 and vote! Voting ends April 29.

Over the next few days I would briefly showcase the 5 designs that I’m voting for, in no order of preference:

The one I’m featuring today is a playful design that spoofs the famous Louis Vuitton signature print. With Singapore symbols, of course. There’s the lion head, shopping bag, and an abstract icon of the orchid. I love that it looks so simple, yet striking at the same time. This one is definitely a head-turner. Everyone recognises the print, especially people in Orchard road, where this stylish postbox stands proudly outside far East shopping centre.

How fun! In recent years, there had been some attempts to install public art and sculptures. A few places were even designated for graffiti art which, to be honest, isn’t really art is it?

This project is something that the public would actually like. I really hope these beautifully painted postboxes stay around for a long time. They are definitely a breath of fresh air!

Also in this series

April 25, 2007: STAMP Singapore – My Pick #2
April 26, 2007: STAMP Singapore – My Pick #3
April 27, 2007: STAMP Singapore – My Pick #4
April 28, 2007: STAMP Singapore – My Pick #5

External links

STAMP
Flickr: Photos of all 40 STAMPs

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About the Author

Veron Ang is the founder and chief editor of Sparklette. She lives in Singapore and has dined and traveled across the world. She also runs Sparklette Studio, a web design and WordPress development firm. If you'd like to connect with her, head on over to the contact page or follow her personal updates on Twitter: @VeronSG.

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YOU
April 25, 2007

wow, you really brought my attention to this.
i’ve seen it on the news but i wasnt really IN to it.
but when i saw this mailbox spoofing the all famous louis vuitton design, THAT really caught my attention :D
now, im off to vote!!
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Veron
April 25, 2007

Yay! And I thought people would find this boring. Phew!
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YOU
April 25, 2007

haha, nope (:
keep up the good work! cant wait to see which are your top 5 votes!!!
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Roys
April 25, 2007

I like the non-competing postboxes by commisioned artists more. Unfortunately they’re not in the PDF from STAMP.

Postbox S06 (in front of Orchard MRT) by Eeshaun is my favourite ;)

Anyway, nice find, didn’t realize they had a website set up for this ;)
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Daphne
April 25, 2007

for a design-related project, i’m surprised to find that their website design really sucks.

veron, if only u did the design!!
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Walter
April 26, 2007

You know, its such a coincindence since I am going to blog about this like tomorrow or so. Will link to your blog posts on this topic then. Mine of course is a lot more boring…. ;)
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Veron
April 27, 2007

Really! Haha I thought no one else knew about the competition. I haven’t come across a single blog that mentioned the event! Would be good if you could blog on it too, and perhaps tell us your favorites?
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leafie
April 27, 2007

ohh.. this is nice. i didn’t know they are around. and i just voted and your current three picks are mine too.. :p. i like the fortune centre one also. cool effort by singpost..
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Veron
April 27, 2007

The postbox at Fortune Centre got my attention too when I first saw the design. That Slot Machine resemblance sure is eye-catching!
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Marc
February 9, 2008

Hi,
My name is Marc. I am French living in Singapre.
I am looking for a website where I can find all the collection of stamps for the past 30 years. Just to see which sceneries of Singapore they used.

Happy Chinese New Year to you and all your Family.

Marc
Mobile : 81972614
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fortuitous faery
November 4, 2009

that’s the most fashionable mailbox i’ve ever seen! haute couture mail!
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- Veron
  November 4, 2009
  
  Indeed it is! It would be a waste if it’s not in use anymore. I sure haven’t seen it around.
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