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

Review: The Troupe by Birds Migrant Theatre

Ambitious attempt at tackling issues of xenophobia and the ever-growing refugee crisis. When we last saw Birds Migrant Theatre at the 2023 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival, the team of migrants and theatre enthusiasts had put on a deeply personal show about their lived experiences as foreign workers in Singapore. Since then, the group has continued to pursue their passion for the arts, and in 2025, … Continue reading Review: The Troupe by Birds Migrant Theatre

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?

Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Finnish Conductor Hannu Lintu as New Music Director from 2026/27 Season

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is excited to announce the appointment of Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu as its new Music Director with effect from the 2026/27 season. He will be appointed for an initial three-year term, and takes over from Maestro Hans Graf who was appointed Chief Conductor in the 2020/21 season and later Music Director in 2022/23, and who has decided to end his … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Finnish Conductor Hannu Lintu as New Music Director from 2026/27 Season

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!: Prestige Art Gallery at SG Art Week 2025

As its name suggests, Prestige Art Gallery is all about showcasing some of the classiest and most prestigious art pieces and artists of today from Asia. Housed in the heart of Singapore’s cultural district at Stamford Court, in a two-storey art space, the Gallery has a clear mission of supporting collectors and artists and spearheading and advising on new collecting strategies and approaches. With that … Continue reading Art What!: Prestige Art Gallery at SG Art Week 2025

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

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