Art What!: Singapore Art Museum’s latest projects challenge digital realities and the intersections between art and technology

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) unveils two new projects that delve into the evolving relationship between contemporary art and digital culture—joining hands with artists and artist collectives to offer critical insight into the unseen forces that shape art and everyday lives. By embracing technological advancements, SAM continues to lead conversations on the impact of digital culture, reinforcing its role as a dynamic platform for artistic experimentation … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum’s latest projects challenge digital realities and the intersections between art and technology

Art What!: Singapore Art Museum presents Yee I-Lan’s ‘Mansau-Ansau’ and Pratchaya Phinthong’s ‘No Patents on Ideas’

Southeast Asia may be regionally and culturally-diverse, but there are often unexpected threads that tie these nations together. Whether it is the idea of shared colonial history, or ingrained systems that exist within society, there are often plenty of links that bring up fascinating dialogues and interactions when viewed in conjunction with each other, leading us to consider the hidden ties that bind. And so … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum presents Yee I-Lan’s ‘Mansau-Ansau’ and Pratchaya Phinthong’s ‘No Patents on Ideas’

Art What!: Dirimart presents Dialogues of Form and Perception with 10 top contemporary artists at Art Singapore 2025

Dirimart is pleased to announce its participation in Art SG 2025, presenting Dialogues of Form and Perception, a curated selection of works highlighting the intersections of personal, cultural, and mythical narratives through diverse artistic approaches. The exhibition brings together works by Çiğdem Aky, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, İnci Eviner, Jennifer Ipekel, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Güçlü Öztekin, Seçkin Pirim, Çağla Ulusoy, Berke Yazıcıoğlu, and Peter Zimmermann, offering viewers a multifaceted exploration of identity, tradition, and transformation. The selection includes a … Continue reading Art What!: Dirimart presents Dialogues of Form and Perception with 10 top contemporary artists at Art Singapore 2025

Art What!: Rainshadow Studios presents ‘Scarce City’ at National Gallery Singapore

Get ready to immerse yourself in a groundbreaking interactive experience that challenges perceptions of success. Scarce City, conceived by climate artist Elizabeth Mak, will premiere at the National Gallery Singapore on 11 January 2025. With only 20 participants per session, this unique arts x tech experience invites audiences to explore the psychological underpinnings of climate change and what it means to have enough. Scarce City … Continue reading Art What!: Rainshadow Studios presents ‘Scarce City’ at National Gallery Singapore

Art What!: ‘Kim Lim – The Space Between. A Retrospective’ at National Gallery Singapore

It would be impossible to talk about Singapore contemporary art without mention of sculptor Kim Lim. And it is thus with great anticipation and revere that National Gallery Singapore’s Kim Lim: The Space Between – A Retrospective finally arrives, offering a powerful and long-awaited tribute to the late Kim Lim (1936–1997). Known for her minimalist approach, Lim was a seminal Singaporean-British sculptor and printmaker whose … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Kim Lim – The Space Between. A Retrospective’ at National Gallery Singapore

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore opens new long-term exhibition ‘Singapore Stories: ​Pathways and Detours in Art​’

National Gallery Singapore presents the first part of its new long-term exhibition, Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art in the revamped DBS Singapore Gallery, where masterpieces and new artworks from the National Collection will be presented alongside loans from private and institutional collections. The exhibition explores Singapore’s stories through art, showing how artists have used their artworks to reflect and respond to societal changes over time.  Featuring … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore opens new long-term exhibition ‘Singapore Stories: ​Pathways and Detours in Art​’

Art What!: Affordable Art Fair Celebrates milestone 15th edition in Singapore

In 2024, Affordable Art Fair marks two significant milestones: its 25th anniversary globally and its 15th anniversary in Singapore. This 7-10 November 2024, the F1 Pit Building will once again come alive as the fair returns, continuing its mission to make art accessible to everyone and celebrating its enduring influence on the global and local art scenes. The 15th anniversary of Affordable Art Fair Singapore … Continue reading Art What!: Affordable Art Fair Celebrates milestone 15th edition in Singapore

Art What!: Singapore Art Museum unveils new collection gallery with the exhibition ‘Everyday Practices’

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) unveils its new collection gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark with the inaugural exhibition Everyday Practices, reaffirming its commitment to showcasing and curating contemporary art from the National Collection that inspires profound reflections on our world today. Opening to the public on 30 August, the exhibition will be housed in the new Gallery 4 on Level 3 — SAM’s first space at Tanjong Pagar … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum unveils new collection gallery with the exhibition ‘Everyday Practices’

Art What!: ‘Teo Eng Seng – We’re Happy. Are You Happy?’ at National Gallery Singapore

Revisit local and global events from the mid-20th century to the present through the ironic and sometimes tragicomic lens of veteran artist Teo Eng Seng at National Gallery Singapore’s latest exhibition. As part of its ongoing SG Artist series, National Gallery Singapore presents Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?, the most extensive and comprehensive survey of this trailblazing multidisciplinary innovator to date. From 6 September 2024 to 2 February 2025, visitors can look forward to … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Teo Eng Seng – We’re Happy. Are You Happy?’ at National Gallery Singapore

Art What!: Olafur Eliasson – Your curious journey at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

This May, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents the highly-anticipated exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, the first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia dedicated to the work of internationally celebrated Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. Featuring 17 artworks that employ diverse media to reflect the expanse of Eliasson’s wide-ranging oeuvre, the exhibition will touch on major themes of his three-decade-long practice — embodiment, experience, perception, as well … Continue reading Art What!: Olafur Eliasson – Your curious journey at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark