Museums: Sacred Caves – Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road at the Asian Civilisations Museum

For centuries, travellers crossing the Silk Road passed through Dunhuang carrying goods, stories, beliefs and artistic traditions from across Asia and beyond. Now, some of the most remarkable traces of that exchange are making their way to Singapore, including four life-size reproductions of the famed Mogao Caves. Opening at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) on 25 September, Sacred Caves: Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road … Continue reading Museums: Sacred Caves – Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road at the Asian Civilisations Museum

Art: Reverie – Paintings for the Observer and the Observed – A Survey of Works from 2020–2026 by Justin Lim at The Private Museum

What does home mean when the world outside suddenly becomes uncertain? For Malaysian artist Justin Lim, the answer began taking shape during the long, strange months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Confined to domestic spaces and surrounded by the familiar, he turned his attention towards the rooms, objects and quiet corners of everyday life. What might once have seemed mundane became charged with new meaning, places … Continue reading Art: Reverie – Paintings for the Observer and the Observed – A Survey of Works from 2020–2026 by Justin Lim at The Private Museum

Art: Latiff Mohidin – Lines to Form at Gajah Gallery

There are few Southeast Asian artists whose work has travelled as fluidly between painting, poetry and sculpture as Latiff Mohidin. Across more than seven decades, the Malaysian modernist has developed a visual language rooted in movement, landscape and memory, one that has continued to evolve without losing sight of its beginnings. Now, one of his earliest sculptural ideas is taking on a new life. Latiff … Continue reading Art: Latiff Mohidin – Lines to Form at Gajah Gallery

Art: Art Remembers at National Gallery Singapore

What does it mean to remember? At National Gallery Singapore’s latest exhibition, the answer begins with a collection of art that both complicates and interrogates that very question. Opening 21 August, Art Remembers brings together 20 works by artists from Singapore and Southeast Asia who approach the concept of an archive as something that can be questioned, disrupted, reassembled and even invented. Spanning photography, film, … Continue reading Art: Art Remembers at National Gallery Singapore

Preview: Titan Sculptors by Singapore Chinese Orchestra

What does a sculpture sound like? This June, audiences will have the chance to find out as the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) transforms some of Singapore’s most beloved public artworks into music with Titan Sculptors, a one-night-only concert that celebrates four of the nation’s most influential sculptors. Taking place on 6 June at the SCO Concert Hall, the performance is the latest instalment of the … Continue reading Preview: Titan Sculptors by Singapore Chinese Orchestra

Art: Passion is Volcanic – Desire in Southeast Asian Art at National Gallery Singapore

At National Gallery Singapore, its latest exhibition, Passion is Volcanic, announces itself with a sense of anticipation the moment the tour begins, not as a quiet, contemplative walkthrough, but as something far more alive. Even before the artworks begin, the tone is set: there’s a heightened awareness that this is a space with boundaries, with its unprecedented R18 rating, and strict rules of no photography … Continue reading Art: Passion is Volcanic – Desire in Southeast Asian Art at National Gallery Singapore

Preview: A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, A Tapestry of Sacred Music returns for its 17th edition from 30 April to 3 May 2026, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the rich diversity of sacred musical traditions from Singapore and around the world. Once again, the festivals offers up an immersive journey across spiritual landscapes spanning mosques, temples, village grounds, and cathedrals, where … Continue reading Preview: A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Culture Cartel 2027 goes bigger, louder, and more ‘Wicked’ than ever with The Wicked Wallop collaboration

In Singapore, street culture has never stayed stilll and come January 2027, it’s about to hit a whole new gear. After years of building a loyal following across fashion, art, music and subcultures, Culture Cartel 2027 is returning with its boldest vision yet. Taking over Sands Expo and Convention Centre and the Bayfront Event Space from 15 to 17 January 2027, the event will span … Continue reading Culture Cartel 2027 goes bigger, louder, and more ‘Wicked’ than ever with The Wicked Wallop collaboration

Museums: ACM Champions Mind Sports with Championship Table Donation and Shogi Showcase

There’s something quietly magnetic about a game played in silence—where every move carries centuries of tradition, and every player becomes part of a much larger story. This season, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) invites visitors into that world, where heritage, design, and human intellect converge in a refreshed showcase that feels as contemporary as it is timeless. At the heart of it all is Let’s … Continue reading Museums: ACM Champions Mind Sports with Championship Table Donation and Shogi Showcase

Art: He Xiangning – Ink and Intent at National Gallery Singapore

Before she became a name in art history, He Xiangning was already living an extraordinary life. Born in 1878, she was not only a painter but also a revolutionary, a political figure, and a fierce advocate for women’s rights. She was among the first women to join the revolutionary alliance led by Sun Yat-sen, and later organised one of China’s earliest International Women’s Day rallies. … Continue reading Art: He Xiangning – Ink and Intent at National Gallery Singapore