From 24 March 2023 Daily, 10am - 7pm | Fridays, 10am - 9pm Asian Civilisations Museum, Level 3, Fashion and Textiles Gallery The Asian Civilisations Museum presents Textile Masters to the World: The global desire for Indian cloth with a selection of exquisite garments and textiles at its Fashion and Textiles Gallery. Featuring 27 […]
Experience the Civic District afresh this August 2023 onwards, with Benchmarks, a new public art trail commissioned by the Civic District Alliance (CDA). Designed by six Singapore-based artists, Lua Boon Kai, Joyce Beetuan Koh, Immanuel Koh, Yang Jie, Jeffrey Tan and Jason Wee, the public art initiative features a series of six unconventional artwork benches […]
21st Century Art Museum is a transmedia project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) that seeks to promote the institution’s collection of art, objects, and artifacts. It exists online and digitally, as it does on the CCP’s Accession Record System (ARS), and everywhere it can, including in real life spaces. From November 2023 […]
Embark on a captivating voyage to discover the heritage and culture of the Malayalee community in Singapore with the Indian Heritage Centre’s third community co-curated exhibition, Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore. Co-curated with the Malayalee community in Singapore, the exhibition features a remarkable collection of over 200 artefacts – ranging from an ornate […]
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁: 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲/𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 is a collection of audio plays responding to the geographical area of Tanjong Pagar/Pasir Panjang where the Singapore Art Museum currently resides. With audio design by Artwave Studio, the plays first premiered as part of Singapore Art Week, each with an audio spot installation at the museum and now available online as […]
City Hall Wing, Level B1, Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery, National Gallery Singapore Admission is Free Step into the fusion of art and science at National Gallery Singapore’s Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer, the first of four major exhibitions at the Gallery in 2024, spotlighting Singaporean artists. From 5 April 2024 to 29 […]
Step into the fusion of art and science at National Gallery Singapore’s Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer, the first of four exhibitions at the Gallery in 2024, spotlighting Singaporean artists. From 5 April 2024 to 29 September 2024, this groundbreaking showcase featuring over 30 artworks from Cheong Soo Pieng’s artistic career marks Southeast Asia’s […]
Discover new ways of “figuring” art at National Gallery Singapore’s new exhibition, Figuring a Scene. Presented at Dalam Southeast Asia, the show is Dr. Patrick Flores’ first curated exhibition for the Gallery since he joined in 2023 as Deputy Director of Curatorial & Research. Guided by an unconventional curatorial approach, Dr. Flores diverges from the […]
19 April to 25 August 2024 Daily, 10am–7pm | Fridays, 10am–9pm Peranakan Museum $6 for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents; $16 for Foreigners Why and how do we give gifts? The act of gifting is deeply ingrained and takes many forms across histories and cultures. In Japan, the practice of formally presenting gifts with silk […]
Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey is the first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia dedicated to the work of Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. The survey exhibition presents a broad range of artworks that employ diverse media to touch on the major themes of his three-decade-long practice – embodiment, experience, perception, as well as the urgency […]
Fotomoto hans announced an Open Call for I/LAND, a project that seeks photographic responses to how life in an archipelago shape Filipino identities and communities. The call is open to photography enthusiasts, 18 years old and above. Photographs must have a "verifiable Philippine context", and entries from both Filipinos and non-Filipinos are welcome. Only one […]
Dan Lie, Ser Serpas, Chiharu Shiota, Tan Zi Hao and Danh Vo Co-Curated by sputnikforest For It depends …, Blank Canvas invites you to experience artworks in the gloaming. The artworks in this show are all physical works by artists from various cultural backgrounds and spanning diverse artistic practices. A taxidermied bird encased within an […]
Reignite your childhood wonder with a multi-sensorial experience at regional libraries across Singapore. As we gear up for the launch of the Learning Gallery at SAM in July, ChildISH warmly invites you to explore a whimsical world where art and poetry intertwine. This enchanting exhibition features the creative works of five talented local poets, each […]
Artists: Apichatpong Weerasethakul Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook Pratchaya Phinthong Sathit Sattarasart Sorawit Songsataya Curator: Mary Pansanga Images are re-creations of what one has seen, whether with the eye or in the ‘mind’s eye’. This re-created image is separated from the space-time of the image’s original or prior appearance. The image therefore instantiates a new state of visibility, […]
Nineteen-year-old autistic artist Alex Lim, also known as The Unskilled Boy, has released his latest series, Scenes, to mark the creation of his 500th painting since he began his professional journey four years ago. Scenes features a mixed-media collection of acrylic paints, impasto, acrylic pens and ink. The still life and figurative series captures an […]
Reconnect with the joys of your favourite childhood toys at Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play, the National Museum of Singapore’s new experiential pop-up centred on the theme of toys and play! A collective effort with our local community of artists and toy collectors, this showcase presents a diverse selection of over 250 locally and […]
An exhibition by Choi Minkyung & Sit Weng San 19 Jul to 18 Aug 2024 Objectifs Lower Gallery 1 Opening: Fri 19 Jul 2024, 7pm – 9pm Free admission Related events Artist Talk with Choi Minkyung & Sit Weng San (Please register here) Date & Time: Sat 20 Jul, 2pm – 3pm Location: Objectifs Workshop Space […]
An exhibition by Donna Chiu Curated by Zhuang Wubin 19 Jul to 18 Aug 2024 Objectifs Lower Gallery 2 Opening: Fri 19 Jul 2024, 7pm – 9pm Free admission Related events Artist Talk with Donna Chiu & Zhuang Wubin (Please register here) Date & Time: Sat 27 Jul, 2pm – 3pm Location: Objectifs Annexe Free admission […]
Linda Gallery proudly presents Ruhua Wilding, a solo exhibition by Chinese Artist & Innovator Jia Wei, starts from 19 July and lasts till 30 July 2024. The solo exhibition will showcase 35 pieces of Jia’s iconic paintings and sculptures from his prolific period. These artworks in the exhibition extend Jia's imaginative journey and authentically encapsulate […]
Spark Curiosity. Rekindle Wonder. Explore contemporary art with the uninhibited spirit of a child and rediscover the joy of learning. Established as part of Singapore Art Museum’s continued support of art education, the Learning Gallery is dedicated to the engagement and understanding of broader issues through contemporary artworks. These artworks have been specially selected from […]
Wednesday, July 31, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Panel: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM I Reception: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM LASALLE College of the Arts Puttnam School of Film and Animation 1 McNally St, Singapore 187940 F208 Moderated by: Tony Bui, Film Director; Professor at Columbia University; Artist-in-Residence, Weatherhead East Asian Institute Speakers: Anthony Chen, Film Director […]
Synopsis Seeking anchor in a world buffeted by unrest, All The World's A Sea presents the journeys of the uprooted and displaced — where despair and oppression sit alongside hope and resistance. A captured nose. A body in limbo. A transplanted tongue. Aberrant eyes. Ears lost in translation. Consciousness gone rogue. Who am I? What am I? […]
Art Collective .01 - Symphony of colors”, a highly anticipated exhibition, marks the inaugural collaboration between FortyTwo, Singapore’s largest e-furniture brand, and Be One Gallery, a renowned art exhibition organizer. Symphony of colors exhibition features 10 selected artists curated by Be One Gallery, showcasing exceptional talents in Realistic, Abstract, and Texture art, reflecting the dynamic nature […]
UOB-NAFA Southeast Asian Arts Forum 2024 will mark its 5th anniversary and this year is held in conjunction with ADPRex, on 2 August 2024 in Singapore and online. In concord with the theme of precarity, the 5th edition of the Southeast Asian Arts Forum will once again evaluate questions surrounding the meaningfulness of practice, the […]
Our Tampines Hub (OTH), Singapore’s largest integrated community and lifestyle hub, will be hosting a series of music and cultural programmes, as part of its 59th National Day 2024 Celebrations this August, in conjunction with the Hub’s 7th Anniversary. Pumping up the excitement are two weeks of dazzling music concerts and cultural performances for the […]
artcommune gallery is pleased to announce Ong Kim Seng’s upcoming solo exhibition, Roof of the World – Journeys. Featuring around 20 new works completed mostly in the period of 2020 - 2024, the exhibition is on view at artcommune gallery from 3 to 21 August 2024. The exhibition officially opens with the artist in […]
Local charity The Red Pencil (Singapore) will be celebrating its 13th Anniversary on 3 August 2024 (Saturday), 9am to 1pm, at our Redhill Centre with a FREE community event “Let’s Get Curious”. We welcome ALL to join us at our 13th Anniversary! 😊 There will be art therapy games, activities and free gifts to be […]
Sound Plot is Centre 42’s audio plays series, each edition drawing on a certain geographic area in Singapore. This edition, produced in collaboration with the NTU Museum, zooms in on Jurong West and its surrounding area, where the university is located. This is an invitation for two writers to respond through audio drama to this […]
Galerie 5 by Sol Luminaire presents a show of art and lighting featuring artwork by local artist Bbblob. Under her moniker Bbblob, Jacelyn Zhen showcases sculptural works and paintings inspired by the concept of “Radiant Traces”. Traces are like memories. Moments in time. Every stroke, forms a layer that shapes us. The show explores works […]
Work towards a manifesto for a future rooted in empathy and inclusivity. Artistic Directors Academy (ADA) Masterclass #2: Queer Labour by Fadescha awaits all artists and cultural changemakers, from 9 to 17 August. Join the free Public Lecture on Wednesday, 14 August! Sign up here for either, or both programmes. Eligible for SkillsFuture credit, the […]
Spend your National Day at the museum to “Lepak (hang out) and Play” with us! Celebrate Singapore’s birthday with various activities such as outdoor and inflatable playgrounds featuring iconic local HDB playground designs, drop-in craft activities, intergenerational programmes and our popular scavenger hunt at the museum. Don’t forget to check out Play:Date and reminisce about […]
The Private Museum is pleased to present As One Thing Flows To Another, curated by guest curator Ng Hui Hsien. The exhibition reimagines culture, heritage, and tradition in contemporary contexts—connecting an expansive range of artistic forms through multidisciplinary collaborations. It explores the works of eight visual artists, and features special collaborations with leading Singaporean music […]
Asia's premier pre-professional orchestra, the Asian Youth Orchestra will be embarking on its 2024 Asian Concert Tour with a line-up of much-loved French composers, Ravel, Lalo and Debussy in Singapore on 14 August. Internationally celebrated cellist, Alban Gerhardt will play Lalo’s Cello Concerto. He brings over 30 years of experience to the stage, and is recognised as one of […]
With climate catastrophe on the horizon, why would anyone want to work in oil and gas? Having secured interviews with several employees of the petrochemical industry, this is the question a determined young writer expects to answer. Instead, Sue Rozario finds herself uncovering a troubling web of connections between the oil and gas industry, Singapore’s […]
Qixi festival is the chinese version of Valentines Day. The festival celebrates 2 romantic legends, the cowherd and weaver girl, who shown how in love they were for each other, and many were moved by the story of them, therefore dedicating this day to them and worshipping them for love. Up till this day, chinese […]
What does a sustainable future mean to you? In this exhibition, witness the creativity of preschool children and discover the futures they have imagined! Hello Future: Building a Wonderland is part of the Think! Contemporary Preschool programme, presented by Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in partnership with eight preschools across Singapore. As part of the programme, […]
Classical music like you have never seen it before. Churen Li is back in Singapore to unveil Augmented Harmony, a multi-sensory experience fusing classical piano with augmented reality, AI and projections, that will leave you spellbound. Audiences will be transported to new realms with mesmerizing visual moments, created and curated by Singaporean visionary artist Layla […]
Classical music like you have never seen it before. Churen Li is back in Singapore to unveil Augmented Harmony, a multi-sensory experience fusing classical piano with augmented reality, AI and projections, that will leave you spellbound. Audiences will be transported to new realms with mesmerizing visual moments, created and curated by Singaporean visionary artist Layla […]
Classical music like you have never seen it before. Churen Li is back in Singapore to unveil Augmented Harmony, a multi-sensory experience fusing classical piano with augmented reality, AI and projections, that will leave you spellbound. Audiences will be transported to new realms with mesmerizing visual moments, created and curated by Singaporean visionary artist Layla […]
Classical music like you have never seen it before. Churen Li is back in Singapore to unveil Augmented Harmony, a multi-sensory experience fusing classical piano with augmented reality, AI and projections, that will leave you spellbound. Audiences will be transported to new realms with mesmerizing visual moments, created and curated by Singaporean visionary artist Layla […]
Unlock 80% Subsidy + 100% SkillsFuture Funding for a Heartwarming Family Art Therapy Journey! About “Our Tapestry” Looking to deepen your family connections in a unique and creative way? The Red Pencil (Singapore) invites you to join "Our Tapestry," a fully funded art therapy programme specially designed for seniors aged 50 and above. It aims […]
“You. Do. Not. Have. The. Power.” Carol, a college student, approaches her professor for help with her classwork. A seemingly innocuous consultation session explodes into a series of accusations and altercations about elitism, education, and sexual harassment. Presented by The Windland Collective and Major Minor Encounters, David Mamet's Oleanna remains as complex and controversial as […]
Singapore Night Festival 2024 The Singapore Night Festival — Singapore’s largest nocturnal experience — returns to the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct for its 15th edition this year. Happening for three weekends for the first time from 23 August to 7 September this year’s festival is themed the Art of Play. This exploration of the concept of play and childhood […]
Community Voices at Peranakan Museum: Gifting from the Heart by the Arab Peranakans 23 - 24 August, 5pm - 10pm 25 August, 10am - 7pm Free admission to most activities Join us this weekend to explore the Arab Peranakan community’s unique gifting traditions. Community Voices at Peranakan Museum showcases the rich cultures of various Peranakan communities […]
This free exhibition features incredible photographs and stories by migrant domestic workers, showcasing their artistic talents and offering a unique glimpse into their lives and perspectives. Happening for one weekend only, this is an event you won't want to miss! See you there!
A Date with Tradition 2024 Held in conjunction with Singapore Night Festival 23 – 24 August 2024 | 6.00pm – 10.30pm 30 August 2024 & 6 September 2024 | 6.00pm – 10.30pm 31 August 2024 & 7 September 2024 | 3.00pm – 10.30pm Stamford Arts Centre 155 Waterloo St, Singapore 187962 Free and ticketed programmes […]
PIXEL PARADISE at Armenian Street Singapore Night Festival Village 23 August - 7 September 2024, 7pm - 12am Programmes and extended hours available on: 30 - 31 August 2024, 6 - 7 September 2024, 7pm -11pm Join us as Armenian Street transforms into Pixel Paradise! Inspired by the Peranakan Museum’s beaded objects and pixel video […]
At the age of seven, Éric Baudelaire participated in laboratory experiments designed to investigate the existence of telekinesis, the ability to move objects using the power of one’s mind. The experiments used a tychoscope, from the Greek tycho for chance and scope to see, a tin-can-sized robot that ‘makes chance visible’ by drawing random patterns […]
InstaGeylang is a community based photography challenge that encourages the public to snap and share their photos of Geylang Serai on social media. It aims to promote creative activity and start a repository of collective memory for the Geylang Serai area over the years. This year’s exhibition coincides with the completion of the arch at […]
Everyday Practices is the inaugural exhibition at Singapore Art Museum (SAM)’s new collection gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, marking the opening of a dedicated space featuring artworks from the SAM collection that reflect contemporary global practices and life today. The exhibition features 21 artworks from 19 artists and 1 artist collective from 10 countries across […]
MAVEN IRA IS THRILLED TO INVITE YOU TO A PRIVATE VIEWING OF ‘SILENT DIALOGUES’, A CAPTIVATING SOLO EXHIBITION BY ARYAN ARORA. THIS SERIES OF 15 MONOCHROMATIC PAINTINGS EXPLORES THE DUALITY OF BLACK AND WHITE, WITH ONLY TWO GRACED BY COLOUR. THE ARTWORKS DELVE INTO THE THEME OF MASKS THAT PEOPLE WEAR UNKNOWINGLY, EVEN ALONE. EACH ARTWORK […]
The Actors Studio unveils its biggest production of 2024. Written by Joe Hasham OAM and directed by Dato’ Dr Faridah Merican, The Sisters Soong is a brand-new play that relates the story of the famous and somewhat infamous sisters; three of the most influential siblings of 20th century China. Born in China and educated in […]
Speculative comics are graphic narratives with a touch of science fiction and fantasy, but what makes them speculative are the questions they ask about our present world. How do speculative comics take familiar cultural myths and folklore from the past and combine them in ways that are strange and surprising? How might these combinations help […]
