In a world shaped by shifting borders, changing climates, and diaspora, how do we choose to respond? S.E.A. Focus returns for its eighth edition under the curatorial theme The Humane Agency. Curated by John Z.W. Tung, with artistic consultation by Emi Eu, Executive Director of STPI, the presentation highlights the quiet yet urgent force of […]
ART SG 2026, Southeast Asia’s global contemporary art fair, returns for its fourth edition this January. Presented by Founding and Lead Partner UBS, the fair is a hallmark event of Singapore Art Week, connecting new and seasoned collectors with leading artists, curators and partners at the centre of the region’s contemporary art movement. Bringing together […]
How political is print? This conversation between Wu Mo, Kathleen Ditzig and Özge Ersoy, moderated by Stephanie Bailey, looks at how print has shaped modern and contemporary art across geographies and generations: from modern master Zao Wou-Ki's revolutionary adoption of print and MoMA’s influence on print practices in Southeast Asian art in the 20th century, […]
How has print defined modern and contemporary art histories across geographies and generations, shaping cultural movements in the process? Conceived as a gathering for curious discussion, The Politics of Print invites speakers and audiences to participate in two days of lively conversations and debates. Thinking about the legacies of print from the 19th century to […]
Are we in a new print renaissance? As prints and editions surge in popularity, artnet’s Vivienne Chow invites leaders in the field—Molly Steiger, Jenny Gibbs and Mazdak Sanii—to reflect on current trends and developments that are reshaping the global art market. What new art worlds and audiences are emerging amid generational and geopolitical shifts, and […]
“You can make art out of anything,” says artist Michael Craig-Martin. “It is rather a question of how transformation occurs.” That profound and unruly process of artistic transformation anchors this talk, which explores how two contemporary masters—Michael Craig-Martin and Pinaree Sanpitak—have used prints to bridge the gap between society and fine art. SG Culture Pass […]
Join us for an evening of good conversation and great wine as we make art and swap books. Online bookstore Wormhole and local artist Dirty Doodies team up for a special fundraiser edition of Shade & Sip to support ArtsWok Collaborative, a charity that brings art-making, community building, and civic participation together in meaningful ways. […]
This panel focuses on radical moments, past and present, when print became a tool to call forth new artistic worlds and solidarities. Speakers include Japanese print specialist Nozomi Naoi; Bishal Yonjan, who traces a story of Global South Asia through journals produced by 20th-century Nepalese artists; and Sook-Kyung Lee, Artistic Director of the 2023 Gwangju […]
The artists living and working in Wessex Estate are opening their studio spaces to the public over the weekend as part of Singapore Art Week 2026. A leisurely stroll around the estate will take you to the studios of eight local and international artists where you will find a rich diversity of contemporary and traditional […]
Crit Club is a contextual performance project by Cem A., the artist behind the art-world's favourite meme account, @freeze_magazine. Staged like a sports tournament, participants are invited to debate impossible art-related positions that playfully challenge the art world'’s hesitancy to embrace disagreement. In Singapore, among the world’s crypto capitals, Crit Club considers NFTs and memes […]
A founding member of the Women’s Action Forum in Pakistan, Salima Hashmi's practice demonstrates the multi-faceted roles that artists can take. Mirroring Hashmi’s concerns for equality and sustainability, while holding space to celebrate life, no matter what, artist Rirkrit Tiravanija will moderate the discussion. SG Culture Pass credits can be used to offset ticket purchases […]
Experience the pulse of urban creativity at Aliwal Urban Arts Festival (AUAF) 2026, a one-day celebration that transforms Kampong Gelam into a vibrant playground of arts, music, dance and skate culture. Organised by Arts House Group in conjunction with Singapore Art Week, the festival returns under the theme Symbiosis, offering a multisensory journey through immersive […]