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 […]
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 […]
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest, a newly commissioned artwork by Singaporean artist Zen Teh. This installation is part of Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar, a public art trail by The Everyday Museum that brings artistic perspectives into everyday spaces in the Tanjong Pagar neighbourhood. It joins other works on the […]
Penang is a durian kingdom. A rich, storied connection with the fruit has made the island one of the centers of durian cultivation in Malaysia, if not the world. At the heart of this durian empire is a family-run conglomerate, Durian King. FAMEME, heir to this empire, has led a fabulously colourful, nomadic life abroad […]
Singapore Art Museum presents Pratchaya Phinthong: No Patents on Ideas, the first solo exhibition of Bangkok-based artist Pratchaya Phinthong in Singapore. The exhibition delves into ideas of self-determination and objects as avatars of chance. Drawing inspiration from his time in Singapore, it offers a comprehensive look at significant explorations foundational to Phinthong’s two-decade multidisciplinary practice, […]
Singapore Art Museum presents Yee I-Lann: Mansau-Ansau, a solo mid-career exhibition showcasing recent and seminal works by Malaysian contemporary artist Yee I-Lann, providing a refreshing and critical perspective from her home in Sabah. The exhibition titled Mansau-Ansau (referring in the Dusun and Kadazan language to a wandering without expectation and thus embracing curiosity) attends to […]
The acclaimed international exhibition The Art of Banksy: Without Limits arrives in Singapore, bringing the spirit of street art to an immersive exhibition that celebrates and educates about one of the most talked about artists of our time. Across several experiential zones, encounter over 200 artworks such as certified originals, prints, photos, sculptures, installations, murals, […]
Step into the shade of the Albizia tree (Albizia moluccana), a resilient migrant tree species that has quietly spread and flourished in rewilding green spaces across Singapore’s landscape, forming isolated islands amid Singapore’s urban concrete jungle. 5 Albizias, a travelling showcase by artist Robert Zhao Renhui, explores the history of the Albizia tree in Singapore, […]
comma, indicating an unfinished sentence, reflects the fluidity of the arts and never-ending pursuit for excellence among Singapore’s young creatives. From 31 December 2024 to 26 January 2025, comma is a Creative Arts festival that celebrates emerging artists while bringing the spotlight to Singapore’s budding creative scene at the Somerset Belt. The equation “PAST x PRESENT = […]
A video art showcase by Susie Wong 17 to 26 Jan 2025 Venues: Digital billboard at Fortune Centre and Digital billboard at Wilkie Edge Dancing Alone (Don’t Leave Me) is a series of onscreen vignettes of solitary women dancing by themselves, for themselves. The work is inspired by a scene from the film, The King […]
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 […]
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 […]
Immerse yourself in highly emotive creative expressions by Cultural Medallion recipient and pioneer artist Teo Eng Seng at National Gallery Singapore’s Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy? – the largest and most in-depth survey on the multidisciplinary artist to date. Featuring close to 70 artworks that respond to global social-political events of the […]
National Gallery Singapore celebrates the life and work of Singapore-born sculptor and printmaker Kim Lim (1936 – 1997) with Kim Lim: The Space Between. A Retrospective. Running from 27 September 2024 to 2 February 2025, this landmark exhibition presents over 150 works, marking Lim’s most comprehensive major museum exhibition to date. This retrospective underscores the […]
11 October 2024 to 31 August 2025 Daily, 10am–7pm | Fridays, 10am–9pm Peranakan Museum $6 for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents; $18 for Foreigners Family, art, and entrepreneurship converge in the story of three visionary Peranakan women from Indonesia – Nyonya Oeij Soen King, her daughter-in-law Nyonya Oeij Kok Sing, and her granddaughter Jane Hendromartono. From […]
Marvel at the picturesque and nostalgic depictions of well-loved scenes of everyday Singapore and magnificent landscapes from around the world at Becoming Lim Tze Peng. From 25 October 2024 to 23 March 2025, National Gallery Singapore presents its first solo exhibition on Singapore’s oldest living and active artist, Lim Tze Peng, featuring over 50 artworks […]
Organised by National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA), the Asian Art Biennial has opened on 16 November 2024 and will be on display until 2 March 2025. Co-curated by Fang Yen Hsiang (Taiwan), Anne Davidian (Armenia), Merv Espina (the Philippines), Haeju Kim (South Korea), and Asli Seven (Turkey), the Biennial will feature works from […]
Amazônia is a major exhibition by the award-winning photographer Sebastião Salgado (b. 1944, Brazil). It spotlights the Amazon region and its ecosystems coming under the threat of deforestation and climate change, while featuring the voices, portraits, and perspectives of the Indigenous communities who live in – and with – the largest rainforest on the planet. […]
This December, Art Collective 3: Festive Wonders invites audiences on a journey through the vibrant spirit of the festive season. As one of the year’s most anticipated exhibitions, Festive Wonders brings together a diverse group of artists from around the world, each capturing the magic of Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year through their unique perspectives. With artworks […]
In conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2025, The Private Museum is proud to present Of Dreams and Contemplation: I am All but a Story – Selections from the Collection of Richard Koh. This exhibition marks the second showcase of Richard Koh’s evolving journey as a collector and gallerist, showcasing over 50 works from his personal […]
Drawing on this Singaporean extensive archive, Singkarpor REMIXED is an immersive art installation. It employs the spirited scenes AikBeng Chia has captured to develop large-scale photographic collages. Blended with the artist’s own humorous style, the new works embody a country bustling with life and activity in each individual piece. From popular tourist precincts such as […]
'Bleached Bones' is a visual catalogue of photographic prints by artist and photographer Ernest Goh. In this exhibition curated by Shireen Marican, bleached corals capture timeless, poignant last words of the departed. Bleaching is a phenomenon when corals turn completely white after algae in their tissues are expelled when their waters are too warm — […]
Introduction to Black & White and the Darkroom Duration 4 sessions, 2 hours 30mins per session Course Description Explore the artistry of black and white photography with renowned fine-art photographer Mary-Ann Teo. This course delves into the essential elements of light, shadow, and composition, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the medium. Participants will have […]
An exhibition by Zen Teh and SueKi Yee 14 Jan to 2 Mar 2025 Objectifs Lower Galleries Opening: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 7pm – 9pm The opening reception will be accompanied by a performance by Sueki Yee at 7pm. Free admission Related events Participative Movement Workshop (Please register here) Date & Time: Sat 18 Jan […]
Curated by Lenette Lua (Recipient of the Curator Open Call 2024) With works by Arabelle Zhuang, Genevieve Leong, Hu Rui, and Huijun Lu Presented by Objectifs 14 Jan – 9 Mar 2025 Chapel Gallery, Objectifs Opening: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 7pm Free admission Exhibition programmes Hope you are keeping well! | Exhibition Tour with Arabelle […]
Our introductory photography course will teach you how to capture images beyond the casual snapshot! Duration 15h over 6 sessions Proficiency Level Beginner Course Description Make the most of your digital camera with this comprehensive introduction to digital photography. Comprising classroom sessions, guided shoots and group critiques, this course imparts the fundamental principles of photography […]
Visit SAM during SAW 2025, with free admission for all. Across two vibrant weekends, experience Sonic Sessions, live music performances after dark and a bustling art market at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Alongside these events, discover Seeing Forest by Robert Zhao Renhui, fresh from the Singapore Pavilion at Biennale Arte 2024, exploring the connections between urban […]
Thought Partner Studio presents To Have and To Hold, an exhibition during Singapore Art Week (Jan 16–26, 2025), celebrating the therapeutic power of art. The showcase invites reflection on how we hold — memories, emotions, and connections — exploring themes of care, transformation, and release. Through intimate artworks, visitors encounter safe spaces, resilience, and renewal, […]
