El Colegio De San Ildefonso Presents the Exhibition: The Acapulco–Manila Galleon. We Are the Pacific. The World that Emerged from the Tropics

For 250 years, an unbroken line carved itself across the world’s largest ocean. It was not drawn on maps alone, but etched into languages, markets, kitchens, faiths, and imaginations from Mexico to the Philippines. Today, that story: vast, human, and still unfolding—anchors a major new exhibition at the Colegio de San Ildefonso: The Acapulco–Manila Galleon. We Are the Pacific. The World that Emerged from the … Continue reading El Colegio De San Ildefonso Presents the Exhibition: The Acapulco–Manila Galleon. We Are the Pacific. The World that Emerged from the Tropics

Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and more on display at National Gallery Singapore’s landmark ‘Into the Modern – Impressionism from MFA, Boston’ exhibition

This November, Singapore becomes the unlikely capital of Impressionism in Asia. In an unprecedented partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA Boston), National Gallery Singapore presents Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Southeast Asia’s largest-ever presentation of French Impressionism, making it one of the most significant art events the region has ever seen. Opening 14th November 2025, the … Continue reading Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and more on display at National Gallery Singapore’s landmark ‘Into the Modern – Impressionism from MFA, Boston’ exhibition

A Decade of Art and Belonging: Dr Eugene Tan discusses National Gallery Singapore’s milestone 10th Anniversary and beyond

When National Gallery Singapore opened its doors in 2015, it represented a statement of intent. Housed in the beautifully restored City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings, it represented Singapore’s ambition to position art not at the periphery of civic life, but at its very centre. Now, as the Gallery marks its tenth anniversary with a weekend-long celebration the Gallery’s 10th Birthday Bash, CEO and … Continue reading A Decade of Art and Belonging: Dr Eugene Tan discusses National Gallery Singapore’s milestone 10th Anniversary and beyond

STPI’s ‘Pacita Abad: Common Ground’ celebrates the artist behind Alkaff Bridge

The gallery walls at STPI feel like they are breathing. Each artwork pulses with Pacita Abad’s signature joy and tenacity, a reminder that this artist lived, radiated and stitched her stories into every surface she touched. STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery’s exhibition “Pacita Abad: Common Ground” places visitors in the heart of a creative whirlwind from 25 October to 13 December 2025. The show … Continue reading STPI’s ‘Pacita Abad: Common Ground’ celebrates the artist behind Alkaff Bridge

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore’s 10th Birthday Bash Celebrates a Decade of Art, People, and Possibilities

Ten years ago, two of Singapore’s most storied buildings, the former Supreme Court and City Hall, reopened as one breathtaking space. Today, National Gallery Singapore stands both as a museum and as a living, breathing hub where art, architecture, and community intertwine. This November, the Gallery marks its 10th anniversary with a grand Birthday Bash – a weekend of art, music, food, and joy that … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore’s 10th Birthday Bash Celebrates a Decade of Art, People, and Possibilities

Art What!: 14th Taipei Biennial 2025 Announces Highlights and Opening Program, Exploring Collective Yearning and Shared Futures

TAIPEI – When the Taipei Biennial 2025 opens at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum on 1st November, it’s set to use contemporary art to ignite a dialogue about what it means to long, together. Curated by Berlin-based duo Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, this edition, Whispers on the Horizon, reimagines yearning not as nostalgia but as an urgent and collective force, a pursuit of belonging, … Continue reading Art What!: 14th Taipei Biennial 2025 Announces Highlights and Opening Program, Exploring Collective Yearning and Shared Futures

Art What!: ART SG to organise S.E.A. Focus from 2026

S.E.A. Focus, a major contemporary Southeast Asian Art event in Singapore, will be organised by ART SG starting in 2026. This marks a new chapter for the event, which was founded and successfully delivered for seven years by STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery (STPI). Emi Eu, Executive Director of STPI, will remain as the artistic consultant alongside John Tung as the curator for the … Continue reading Art What!: ART SG to organise S.E.A. Focus from 2026

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore Gala 2025 – A Decade of Imagination Raises Record S$2.8 Million for the Arts

National Gallery Singapore’s Gallery Gala 2025: A Decade of Imagination raised an unprecedented S$2.8 million, marking the highest fundraising total in the Gallery’s history. The funds will advance its mission of making art accessible to all — from enabling blockbuster exhibitions and deepening curatorial research, to expanding programmes that engage children, seniors, and underserved communities. Each edition of the Gallery Gala is more than an … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore Gala 2025 – A Decade of Imagination Raises Record S$2.8 Million for the Arts

Art What!: Singapore Gallery Month Returns For 2025 – By Local Galleries, For the Regional Art Community

The Art Galleries Association Singapore (AGAS) is proud to present this year’s Singapore Gallery Month from 15 August to 14 September 2025. This marks the first-ever community-led edition, and features programmes by over 30 of Singapore’s leading art galleries across town. Singapore Gallery Month (SGM) is a vibrant, month-long celebration of exhibitions, events, and artist- and collector-driven experiences that spotlight the role of galleries as … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Gallery Month Returns For 2025 – By Local Galleries, For the Regional Art Community

Art What!: Singapore Stories – Pathways and Detours in Art at National Gallery Singapore

Marking its 10th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th year of independence, National Gallery Singapore presents the full opening of Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art, the first major rehang of the DBS Singapore Gallery since its inception in 2015, and a bold rethinking of how Singapore’s art history is told. Expanded in scope and reimagined across newly configured spaces on the entire second floor of the Gallery’s City Hall Wing, the … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Stories – Pathways and Detours in Art at National Gallery Singapore