Art What!: NAC and LTA partner to unveil ‘A Living Museum for Bukit Gombak’, celebrating SG60 with art at unconventional spaces during Singapore Art Week 2025

As part of Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2025, the National Arts Council (NAC) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the launch of art under viaduct spaces, a new project born from a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in January 2024. This inaugural project by NAC and LTA, supported by SMRT and the People’s Association (PA), reimagines public transport spaces as canvases for the arts, … Continue reading Art What!: NAC and LTA partner to unveil ‘A Living Museum for Bukit Gombak’, celebrating SG60 with art at unconventional spaces during Singapore Art Week 2025

Art What!: The Third Edition of ART SG is Now Open

ART SG, the leading international art fair for Southeast Asia, opens today with a VIP Preview at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. Organised by The Art Assembly and presented by Founding and Lead Partner UBS, ART SG opens to the public from 17 to 19 January 2025. The fair presents 105 galleries from 30 countries and territories around the world. Magnus … Continue reading Art What!: The Third Edition of ART SG is Now Open

Art What!: UBS Singapore’s 60-meter-long tapestry makes it to the Singapore Book of Records, commemorating SG60 at ART SG 2025

UBS Singapore sets a new record in the Singapore Book of Records with a 60-meter-long tapestry collectively woven together by UBS employees and community partners. The tapestry, made from upcycled textiles, commemorates Singapore’s 60 years of independence (SG60) and marks the launch of the UBS’s inaugural “Art for All” community art program in Singapore. The collective effort celebrates SG60 and embodies the spirit of building … Continue reading Art What!: UBS Singapore’s 60-meter-long tapestry makes it to the Singapore Book of Records, commemorating SG60 at ART SG 2025

Art What!: Light to Night Festival 2025 – Do You See Me?

National Gallery Singapore presents Light to Night Singapore 2025, a marquee event of Singapore Art Week. This year, the crowd-favourite festival returns with a spotlight on visionary local artists and an invitation to “see and be seen”, exploring the diverse, multifaceted identities of our communities under the theme “Do You See Me?”. The meaningful theme underscores the Gallery’s collaboration with diverse artists and programmes, showcasing … Continue reading Art What!: Light to Night Festival 2025 – Do You See Me?

Art What!: From Palais to Pulau by Critical Craft Collective

This Singapore Art Week, the Critical Craft Collective (CCC) presents From Palais to Pulau, a reimagining of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management, the iconic Victorian-era domestic guide. This project examines invisible and emotional labour, gender roles, and colonial legacies within the home, highlighting often-overlooked cultural practices. The title signifies a transition from European conceptions and origins to Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore, with the aim … Continue reading Art What!: From Palais to Pulau by Critical Craft Collective

Art What!: ART SG announces the SAM ART SG Fund supporting annual acquisitions for Singapore Art Museum

Launching at the third edition of ART SG in 2025, the SAM ART SG Fund will allocate SGD $150,000 for acquiring artworks by leading and emerging artists at the international art fair. These acquisitions will become part of SAM’s permanent collection, reinforcing the museum’s role as a node for contemporary art and contribute to a culture of philanthropy within Singapore. The Fund is made possible through the generous contributions of arts patrons Carmen Yixuan Li, Pure Yichun Chen, … Continue reading Art What!: ART SG announces the SAM ART SG Fund supporting annual acquisitions for Singapore Art Museum

Art What!: NTU Museum’s Construction in Every Corner

NTU Museum is proud to present Construction in Every Corner, an exhibition exploring the complex and often overlooked world of urban construction. In a city where the rhythm of progress seems to be marked by perpetual noise, dust, and disruption, this exhibition asks: Are these construction projects truly just a necessary inconvenience? Or do they offer more – hidden stories, untold narratives, and unexplored spaces? … Continue reading Art What!: NTU Museum’s Construction in Every Corner

Art What!: Of Dreams and Contemplation: I am All but A Story – Collection of Richard Koh presented by The Private Museum, Singapore

Of Dreams and Contemplation: I am All but a Story – Collection of Richard Koh, showcases Richard Koh’s personal art collection in Singapore, from 9 January to 9 March 2025. This exhibition, coinciding with Singapore Art Week 2025, marks the second time Koh’s private collection will be presented at The Private Museum, offering audiences a fresh glimpse into his evolving journey as a collector and … Continue reading Art What!: Of Dreams and Contemplation: I am All but A Story – Collection of Richard Koh presented by The Private Museum, Singapore

Preview: Whispering Tiger, Hidden Essence by Grain Performance & Research Lab

The arts can be enjoyed and performed by anyone of any age, whether you’re a teen or an octogenarian. This January, Grain Performance & Research Lab is proud to present the results of their training, where a cast of five generations, aged 18 to 84, will be performing brand new show Whispering Tiger, Hidden Essence. Directed by Beverley Yuen, Whispering Tiger, Hidden Essence blends physical … Continue reading Preview: Whispering Tiger, Hidden Essence by Grain Performance & Research Lab

Art What!: Robert Zhao Renhui – The Divine in the Trash Stratum at shanghART Singapore

ShanghART Singapore is set to present The Divine in the Trash Stratum, a solo exhibition by Robert Zhao Renhui featuring his latest photographic works. The exhibition highlights the profound transformations that emerge from layers of waste and decay, as the artist invites us to reimagine the relationship between humanity and nature A series of photographs of various creatures on a fallen Albizia tree trunk welcome … Continue reading Art What!: Robert Zhao Renhui – The Divine in the Trash Stratum at shanghART Singapore