A heating planet is the hot body no one ever wanted. But as our climate has changed, the way we dress has not. HOT BODIES is an investigation into the innovative ways apparel and wearables can help us radically rethink how we dress, feel, and be “hot” in the 21st century.

Presented from the lens of a long-time global expert in heat and humidity — Singapore, the world’s 3rd most densely populated country, which sits just 1°N of the Equator — HOT BODIES spans a range of practical responses to the most burning question of our time: with a future of rising heat on the horizon, how will humanity cope?

The Exhibition showcases creative solutions from artists, designers, and studios from around the world, coming together in answer to a global problem. The Emporium explores take-home habits, behaviours, and other modifications that can be applied today. The Workshop dives into ideas and possibilities for making our planet’s hotter future a brighter one, too.