Looking to buy zines and art prints but not sure where to find them? Around Singapore, a handful of indie art and design stores stock everything from self-published zines and risograph prints to stickers, artist books and other artist-made finds.
Here are six spots worth checking out:
1. Shrub
Shrub is a grungy, indie store that feels more like a creative hangout than a retail space. The shelves are packed with zines, prints, posters and quirky artist-made objects by local and regional creatives.
Address: 6001 Beach Rd, #01-28 Golden Mile Tower, Singapore 199589
Opening Hours: Open daily except Monday, 2pm-8pm
2. Catalog
Located in Golden Landmark, Catalog is Singapore’s first retro office-themed concept store. Inside you’ll find art books, quirky stationery, handmade crafts, design-forward apparel and other lifestyle gems.
Address: Golden Landmark, 390 Victoria St, #02-34A, Singapore 188061
Opening Hours: Wed-Fri: 1pm-7pm, Sat-Sun: 12pm-7pm
3. Knuckles & Notch
Knuckles & Notch is an indie artist-run brand and store that blends streetwear with illustration. Alongside graphic T-shirts and apparel, you’ll find art prints, stickers, zines and merch featuring bold, character-driven artwork from the studio.
Address: #02-25, Waterloo Centre, 261 Waterloo St, Singapore 180261
Opening Hours: Tues-Sat: 1pm-6pm, closed Mon & Sun
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4. Open Door Store
Part design shop, part creative showcase, Open Door Store is an open-air retail space spotlighting independent artists and designers. The store carries a mix of prints, zines, art books, apparel and small lifestyle objects, with a strong focus on contemporary illustration and graphic design.
Address: 80 Playfair Road, 01-16 Kapo Factory Building, Singapore 367998
Opening Hours: Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 11am-5pm, closed on Mon
Objectifs
While it’s a photography centre and gallery, Objectifs also houses a small bookstore focused on visual culture. The shop stocks photography books, art publications, zines and exhibition catalogues, making it a good stop if you’re into documentary photography, visual storytelling and independent publishing.
Address: 155 Middle Rd, Singapore 188977
Opening Hours: Tues-Sat: 12pm-7pm, Sun: 12pm-4pm, closed on Mon
Heartware Store & Gallery
Heartware Store and Gallery combines a contemporary art space with a retail section featuring artist-made goods. Alongside exhibitions, the shop stocks prints, zines, books and small collectables created by emerging and established artists.
Address: 350B Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427598
Opening Hours: Tues-Sun: 12pm-7pm, Mon: 12pm-4pm
Cover image adapted from: Catalog, Shrub, Knuckles & Notches and Heartware Store & Gallery
