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Art: Hiroshi Sugimoto – Form Is Emptiness explores time, consciousness and seeing at SAM @ Tanjong Pagar

One of the first impressions inside Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness is not visual in any straightforward sense, but atmospheric. The galleries seem to slow the body before the mind has time to interpret what is happening. Sound falls away into a low, diffuse hush, not quite absolute silence, but instead the softened acoustics of carpeted distance, of people unconsciously lowering their voices as they … Continue reading Art: Hiroshi Sugimoto – Form Is Emptiness explores time, consciousness and seeing at SAM @ Tanjong Pagar

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Singapore Takes Centre Stage as Global Performing Arts Leaders Gather for ISPA 2026 Congress

Singapore’s arts scene stepped into the international spotlight this week as more than 400 performing arts leaders from over 40 countries arrived for the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2026 Singapore Congress, the first time the global gathering has returned to Southeast Asia in more than two decades. Held from 19 to 22 May and hosted by the National Arts Council, the Congress … Continue reading Singapore Takes Centre Stage as Global Performing Arts Leaders Gather for ISPA 2026 Congress

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Art: Siew Guang Hong on biology and the politics of the unstable in his debut solo exhibition ‘the body improper’

This May, Richard Koh Fine Art (Singapore) presents the body improper, the first solo exhibition by Siew Guang Hong with the gallery. Bringing together 19 works across expanded photography, sculptural print, and performance, the exhibition unfolds as a sustained investigation into the body not as a fixed biological unit, but as something continually assembled, destabilised, and re-projected through ecological and conceptual systems. Across the exhibition, … Continue reading Art: Siew Guang Hong on biology and the politics of the unstable in his debut solo exhibition ‘the body improper’

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Art: UOB Painting of the Year set to elevate artistic excellence in its 45th edition with a festival and more

For decades, the UOB Painting of the Year competition has quietly shaped the careers of some of Southeast Asia’s most respected artists. Now, as it enters its 45th edition, the long-running art prize is stepping beyond the traditional competition format — and into the wider community. This year, UOB will launch its first-ever arts festival in Singapore, transforming what was once largely an industry-facing awards … Continue reading Art: UOB Painting of the Year set to elevate artistic excellence in its 45th edition with a festival and more

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Art: Amanda Heng’s ‘A Pause’ opens at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia to represent Singapore

VENICE, ITALY – For the Singapore Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, Amanda Heng Liang Ngim transforms the historic Sale d’Armi into a space for rest and observation. A Pause brings together photographs, video and an architectural intervention centred on ordinary actions such as sitting, waiting, and watching.  The work is a culmination of Heng’s four-decade practice, drawing on … Continue reading Art: Amanda Heng’s ‘A Pause’ opens at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia to represent Singapore

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Tender Urgency: An Interview with rising artist Lucas Tan on his debut solo exhibition ‘Pressure Points’ at Haridas Contemporary

Lucas Tan paints as if trying to hold something just a moment longer, capturing an expression, a touch, a glance that might otherwise slip away. In his debut solo exhibition Pressure Points, the Singapore-based painter offers a body of 14 works that is at once intimate and composed, grounded in lived experience yet carefully constructed into images that linger. It’s a wildly successful work for … Continue reading Tender Urgency: An Interview with rising artist Lucas Tan on his debut solo exhibition ‘Pressure Points’ at Haridas Contemporary

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Visual Art: IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay officially launches, promising immersive experiences both local and global

On a plot that was once just a “grass patch at the west garden,” something far more ambitious has taken root. Today, that same space has transformed into IMBA Theatre—a sprawling, multi-sensory destination that’s redefining how we experience art, culture, and even a day out in Singapore. Set within the iconic Gardens by the Bay, IMBA Theatre isn’t just another gallery or performance venue. It’s … Continue reading Visual Art: IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay officially launches, promising immersive experiences both local and global

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Visual Art: core_memory – A solo exhibition by Chok Si Xuan at starch

This April, a new exhibition is asking big questions about the devices we carry, the systems we depend on, and the invisible histories embedded within them. From 17 April to 17 May 2026, artist Chok Si Xuan presents core_memory, a solo exhibition at starch, a space known for pushing the boundaries of experimental art. But this isn’t your typical gallery show. It’s an immersive, almost … Continue reading Visual Art: core_memory – A solo exhibition by Chok Si Xuan at starch

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Art Under Viaduct Spaces’s “Trainforest” blooms beneath Kembangan MRT and transforms the daily commute

There’s something magical happening beneath the tracks at Kembangan MRT station. What was once an overlooked stretch of concrete has been reimagined into a vibrant, living canvas, one that invites commuters to pause, look closer, and perhaps even smile on their daily journeys. Unveiled on 31 March 2026, Trainforest is a public art installation that celebrates inclusivity, creativity, and community, brought to life across 13 … Continue reading Art Under Viaduct Spaces’s “Trainforest” blooms beneath Kembangan MRT and transforms the daily commute

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Visual Art: Singapore Art Museum’s 2026 Calendar Marks 30 Years of Bold, Boundary-Pushing Art

As Singapore Art Museum (SAM) turns 30 in 2026, it marks a milestone year of redefining what a contemporary art institution can be. From its home base at Tanjong Pagar Distripark to major global platforms like the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, SAM is amplifying Southeast Asian voices while inviting the world into conversation. This anniversary year promises a dynamic mix … Continue reading Visual Art: Singapore Art Museum’s 2026 Calendar Marks 30 Years of Bold, Boundary-Pushing Art

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