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SUMMARY:Journey of Dreamers
DESCRIPTION:Journey of Dreamers presents the works of four contemporary Korean artists—Hong Won Pyo\, Lee Doo Won\, Park Young Whan\, and Seo Won Mi—whose distinct artistic practices converge in a shared exploration of life’s journeys\, dreams\, and personal narratives. \nThough each artist works through a unique visual language\, their practices are united by a reflective engagement with everyday experiences. Drawing from personal memories\, emotional landscapes\, and observations of daily life\, the artists transform intimate moments into visual narratives that speak to broader themes of identity\, aspiration\, and human connection. \nRather than presenting a singular interpretation\, Journey of Dreamers highlights the evolving paths of four artists whose creative journeys unfold through years of reflection\, experimentation\, and dedication. The works are not simply images on canvas\, but traces of lived experiences—records of thought\, growth\, and artistic devotion. Together\, they form a quiet dialogue that invites viewers to pause and reflect on their own paths. \nBy bringing these artists together\, the exhibition creates a space for dialogue across different artistic approaches and sensibilities. Journey of Dreamers invites audiences to reflect on the shared human experience of searching\, growing\, and moving forward—reminding us that every life\, like every artistic practice\, is an unfolding journey.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/journey-of-dreamers/
LOCATION:Art ImA\, 14 Circular Road\, #03-02\, Singapore 058412\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 058412\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:International,Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art ImA":MAILTO:info@artcompanyima.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260308T190000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate International Women’s Day at National Gallery Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day at National Gallery Singapore \nIn celebration of International Women’s Day\, National Gallery Singapore is curating a line-up of events and activities thoughtfully designed to inspire\, energise\, and uplift. Through guided sessions\, gentle moments of reflection\, and time set aside to enjoy art and culture\, these programmes invite you to find space to rest\, participate\, and reconnect – with yourself\, and with the community around you.  \nWhat’s more\, all women are entitled to free General Admission tickets\, allowing them access to all exhibitions at National Gallery Singapore.  \nFor more details on the International Women’s Day activities and programmes taking place at the Gallery\, please refer to the information below:  \nThe Powers That Shape Us  \nThursday\, 5 March 2026  \n6.30 – 8pm  \nThe Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium & Foyer\, Level B1\, City Hall Wing\, National Gallery Singapore  \n$5/pax | $2 for Gallery Insiders\, registration required  \nInspired by our exhibition Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise\, The Powers that Shape Us is a panel co-organised with Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)\, looking at how policies affecting women’s lives in Singapore have shifted and manifested over the years. This is the first in a series of panels on the Gallery’s ongoing exhibitions.  \nWe will be joined with perspectives from Founding Member of AWARE and Singapore’s first female Nominated Member of Parliament\, Dr. Kanwaljit Soin; Executive Director of AWARE\, Lim Shoon Yin; Founder of the Fellowship of Men Singapore\, Benjamin Ang; and moderated by Chancellor of Bath University\, Shanranjit Leyl. They will explore how structures can both open and close doors\, and what it takes to build a society that protects women’s rights. \nInternational Women’s Day at the Gallery  \nSunday\, 8 March 2026  \n10am – 7pm  \nAll around the Gallery  \nThe Gallery transforms into a space that celebrates women on International Women’s Day itself. From morning to evening\, visitors can move freely between exhibitions and experiences – discovering art alongside activities more often found beyond a museum setting\, in ways that feel playful\, refreshing and unexpected.  \nHere’s a snapshot of what’s happening across the day:  \nLimited-capacity ticketed workshops and sessions are available at the following timeslots: \nStrength and Suppleness Yoga \n10am – 11am  \nPadang Atrium\, Level B1\, City Hall Wing\, National Gallery Singapore  \n$30/pax\, registration required | Gallery Insiders enjoy 20% off Open to all levels\, refreshments provided \nBanner Upcycling Workshop \n2 – 4pm  \nGlass Room\, Level 5\, Supreme Court Wing\, National Gallery Singapore  \n$20/pax\, registration required | Gallery Insiders enjoy 20% off \nSculpting Her World: The Art of Dora Gordine \n3 – 4.30pm  \nThe Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium\, Level B1\, City Hall Wing\, National Gallery Singapore  \n$10/pax\, registration required | $7/pax for Gallery Insiders \nSunset Yoga & Sound Bath \n5 – 6pm  \nNg Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery\, Level 5\, City Hall Wing\, National Gallery Singapore \n$20/pax\, registration required | Gallery Insiders enjoys 20% off  \nOpen to all levels  \nComplementing these ticketed activities\, the first 50 visitors to Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise on that day can enjoy a complimentary power card reading or colour analysis session – a special treat to deepen your experience.  \nVisitors to Fear No Power can also take part in our Instagram lucky draw. Simply follow us\, comment on our post\, and share an Instagram story about the exhibition to stand to win $150 worth of gift vouchers from both Anya Active and Curious Creatures each.  \nIn addition\, visitors who sign up for the Gallery’s Insider membership on the day will receive a complimentary lunch bag with every new sign-up. Gallery Insiders also enjoy exclusive discounts on ticketed activities and special programmes throughout the year.  \nMore information is available on our website. Slots for ticketed activities are limited\, so we encourage early registration to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/celebrate-international-womens-day-at-national-gallery-singapore/
LOCATION:National Gallery Singapore\, 1 St. Andrew's Road #01-01\, Singapore\, 178957\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery Singapore":MAILTO:info@nationalgallery.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260405T170000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Undergrowth by John Marie Andrada
DESCRIPTION:Haridas Contemporary is excited to announce John Marie Andrada (b. 2001) upcoming solo exhibition with the gallery. \nHow often have we tried to mark our ideas of growth? It is a process that eludes and empowers\, albeit one we have tried to demarcate and demystify. Growth exists in abundance; teems in flourishing moments. Yet\, it also lurks at cavernous loss and despair. While we adapt or struggle to present a mirage of reality\, an undergrowth persists in our psychology. \nBuilt on the melding of ethereal and corporeal facets of natural phenomena and human anatomy\, Echoes of Undergrowth marks Andrada’s second solo at Haridas Contemporary. Featuring sixteen new works comprising of fourteen paintings and two multi-media installations\, Andrada seeks to lull the viewer into botanical dreamscapes as they piece together newfound focal points in nature and the physical body.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/echoes-of-undergrowth-by-john-marie-andrada/
LOCATION:Haridas Contemporary\, CT Hub 2\, 114 Lavender Street\,Unit05-72\, 338729\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haridas Contemporary":MAILTO:info@haridascontemporary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T170000
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SUMMARY:In Our Own Frame: Artists in Conversation & Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Artist talk and guided tour accompanying In Our Own Frame.\nFeaturing Benjamin Tan\, Donna Chiu\, Kantaya New\, Farah Natasya Roslee (WiSSG)\, and Yap Yen (WiSSG). \nFree admission. Registration required \n 
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/in-our-own-frame-artists-in-conversation-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Guoco Midtown Public Art Wall\, 128 Beach Rd\, Singapore\, 189773\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="DECK":MAILTO:meet@deck.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:A Shared Meal with Rirkrit Tiravanija
DESCRIPTION:Share food and conversation with Rirkrit Tiravanija on the opening day of his exhibition\, SAY YES TO EVERYTHING. As part of Tiravanija’s practice of communal meals\, he has specially selected a dessert to be enjoyed by visitors.\n\nThis is a free\, standing programme. Participation is limited to 30 pax and offered on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n\nPlease note that dietary requests cannot be accommodated\, and that the food may contain meat\, peanuts\, shellfish\, soy and eggs.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/a-shared-meal-with-rirkrit-tiravanija/
LOCATION:STPI\, 41 Robertson Quay\, Singapore 238236\, Singaapore\, Singapore\, 238236\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="STPI":MAILTO:communications@stpi.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:Palma: The Conference of the Palm Trees | Featuring Mehdi-Georges Lahlou\, Curated by Virginie Puertolas-Syn
DESCRIPTION:Cuturi Gallery is delighted to present Palma: The Conference of the Palm Trees. Curated by London-based French curator Virginie Puertolas-Syn\, this exhibition marks the first presentation in Singapore and Asia of Mehdi-Georges Lahlou (b. 1983\, Les Sables-d’Olonne)\, a French and Moroccan artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans drawing\, sculpture\, installation\, photography\, and performance. Over the past two decades\, Mehdi-Georges Lahlou has developed a poetic and critical visual language addressing questions of identity\, hybridity\, belief systems\, and the politics of representation. \nFor his inaugural presentation at Cuturi Gallery\, Mehdi-Georges Lahlou presents a body of work previously shown internationally and here recontextualised within Singapore’s cultural\, historical\, and ecological landscape. The project draws inspiration from The Conference of the Birds\, the 12th-century Sufi allegory by Farid ud-Din Attar\, reimagined through the figure of the palm tree\, one of the world’s oldest cultivated plant species. \nPresented in Singapore\, where palm trees are integral to the city’s urban identity and “garden city” image\, the exhibition introduces a critical distance from their decorative and symbolic function. Through drawings\, sculptures\, photographs\, and installations\, Mehdi-Georges Lahlou isolates and re-frames the palm as both subject and archive\, revealing tensions between nature and control\, visibility and erasure\, ecology and exploitation. \nPalma: The Conference of the Palm Trees will be on view at 61 Aliwal Street\, Singapore 199937\, from 7 March to 9 May 2026.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/palma-the-conference-of-the-palm-trees-featuring-mehdi-georges-lahlou-curated-by-virginie-puertolas-syn/
LOCATION:Cuturi Gallery\, 61 Aliwal Street\, Singapore 199937\, Singapore\, 228210\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cuturi Gallery":MAILTO:singapore@cuturigallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260405T190000
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SUMMARY:Between Monsoons - A Slice of Contemporary Art from Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:Co-organised by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)\, University of the Arts Singapore\, and the National Taiwan University of Arts\, Between Monsoons: A Slice of Contemporary Art from Taiwan features works by sixteen artists from NTUA’s College of Fine Arts. The exhibition explores how the monsoon\, as both climate and metaphor\, shapes contemporary artistic perspectives.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/between-monsoons-a-slice-of-contemporary-art-from-taiwan/2026-03-07/2/
LOCATION:NAFA Campus 1\, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries 1 & 2\, 80 Bencoolen Street\, 189655\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:International,Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts":MAILTO:seaARTforum@nafa.edu.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:SAY YES TO EVERYTHING: Origami
DESCRIPTION:Create simple origami forms inspired by Rirkrit Tiravanija’s works\, Tomorrow is another fine day (2015) and untitled 2020 (extinction series) (2023).\n\nThis interactive activity\, like the artist’s other participatory works\, centres the shared time and experience between participants\, presenting art as a social exchange between people\, rather than an object.\n\nRecommended for all ages.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/say-yes-to-everything-origami/
LOCATION:STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery\, 41 Robertson Quay\, Singapore\, 238236\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:International,Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="STPI %E2%80%93 Creative Workshop &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:stpi@stpi.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:Rirkrit Tiravanija: SAY YES TO EVERYTHING
DESCRIPTION:STPI presents Rirkrit Tiravanija: SAY YES TO EVERYTHING\, a solo exhibition by the internationally acclaimed Argentine born Thai artist. One of the most widely celebrated figures in the contemporary art world\, Tiravanija has pioneered participatory practices that reshaped how institutions consider audience\, social connection\, and art objects themselves.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/rirkrit-tiravanija-say-yes-to-everything/
LOCATION:STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery\, 41 Robertson Quay\, Singapore\, 238236\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:International,Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="STPI %E2%80%93 Creative Workshop &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:stpi@stpi.com.sg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:OPENING CONTEMPORARY VENICE – 18th EDITION 2026
DESCRIPTION:ITSLIQUID Group\, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association\, is pleased to invite you to the opening of CONTEMPORARY VENICE 2026 – 18th edition\, a new international exhibition at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello. From March 06 to 20\, 2026\, the show will highlight the artistic research of international creators\, reflecting on how new identities transform within contemporary spaces.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/opening-contemporary-venice-18th-edition-2026/
LOCATION:Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello Associazione Culturale Italo-Tedesca (ACIT)\, Cannaregio 4118\, Venice\, Cannaregio 4118\, Venice\, Veneto\, 30121\, Italy
CATEGORIES:International,Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Itsliquid Group":MAILTO:exhibition@itsliquid.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:Between Line and Form
DESCRIPTION:Between Line and Form features new works by Kirsten Coelho and Tiffany Loy in a quiet dialogue shaped by discipline and material precision. Coelho’s architectural ceramic vessels explore narrative and memory\, while Loy’s woven geometries investigate light\, depth\, and structure. Together\, the exhibition considers how repetition and restraint give rise to presence and form.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/between-line-and-form/
LOCATION:Sullivan+Strumpf Singapore\, 1M Yong Siak Street\, Singapore\, 168641\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:International,Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sullivan+Strumpf":MAILTO:art@sullivanstrumpf.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20260225T155740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155812Z
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SUMMARY:TAF Conversation Series: Stephanie Comilang and Carolina Fusilier (With performance 'Attuning to Sonic Residue' by Carolina Fusilier and Fumitake Tamura)
DESCRIPTION:Conceived as the closing event of TAF’s inaugural exhibition Rituals of Perception\, this iteration of the TAF Conversation Series features a newly commissioned performance by Carolina Fusilier in collaboration with musician Fumitake Tamura\, followed by a conversation between Fusilier and artist Stephanie Comilang\, moderated by Xiaoyu Weng\, TAF’s Artistic Director. The program marks the culmination of TAF’s year-long research on materiality\, focusing on how contemporary artists engage the entanglement of material\, technological\, and embodied systems.Developed as an extension of Fusilier’s installation Inmortalistas (2025) and conceived specifically for the New Bahru School Hall\, the performance Attuning to Sonic Residue centers on a handcrafted device designed to capture radio waves and electromagnetic frequencies\, integrated into a wearable suit. Emitted in real time through a speaker embedded in the costume\, the sound transforms the performer’s body—and the surrounding artworks—into living antennae capable of receiving and amplifying invisible signals. The work frames the body as a technological interface\, rendering perceptible the constant exchanges between bodies\, architecture\, and technological systems\, and positioning active listening as a ritual practice. Approaching radio and technology from a narrative perspective\, Comilang’s video work Piña\, Why Is the Sky Blue? (2021)\, created with Simon Speiser\, unfolds through the voice of Piña\, a sentient AI shaped by ancestral knowledge. The work interweaves the stories of Amazonian women radio broadcasters\, Afro-Ecuadorian and Indigenous healers\, and Filipina spiritual leaders\, whose memories and ritual knowledge are “uploaded” into artificial consciousness.\n\n\n  \nFree admission. \nRegister for the talk here. \nVenue: New Bahru School Hall
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/taf-conversation-series-stephanie-comilang-and-carolina-fusilier-with-performance-attuning-to-sonic-residue-by-carolina-fusilier-and-fumitake-tamura/
LOCATION:New Bahru (School Hall)\, New Bahru\, 46 Kim Yam Rd\, New Bahru\, Singapore 239351\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tanoto Art Foundation":MAILTO:naomi_tan@tanotoartfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:30 Years of Gajah: A Retrospective Curiosity and Relation – A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Curiosity and Relation is a special 30th anniversary panel discussion with Jasdeep Sandhu\, collectors John Chia & Jim Amberson\, and curator Joyce Toh. \nRooted in the Gallery’s founding philosophy of cross-generational and transnational dialogue\, the conversation will reflect on key moments\, personal journeys\, and the evolving landscape of Southeast Asian art. \n🗓 28 Feb Saturday\, 4–5pm\n📍 Gajah Gallery Singapore \nPlease RSVP to art@gajahgallery.com
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/30-years-of-gajah-a-retrospective-curiosity-and-relation-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Singapore
CATEGORIES:International,Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gajah Gallery":MAILTO:art@gajahgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:Our Stories\, On Rotation: Mental Health Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Join an afternoon of unfolding stories and gentle conversations in a safe space to listen deeply\, engage openly\, and connect. This is your alternative Valentine’s day event to check in with yourself and the friends you love.\n\n\n\nOur Stories\, On Rotation returns with an intimate\, reflective afternoon where books\, people and conversations move—this time centering mental health narratives that hold space for vulnerability\, care and open sharing. \nThis gathering invites you to rotate among discussion tables\, each offering a short reading and conversation prompt drawn from a book that speaks to lived experiences of mental health—including struggles\, healing and resilience. With activities for decompression alongside\, a panel discussion will round out the programme 👂 \nTickets are out now ($22 SGD) at this link. \nEach admission includes a free book as well as a snack and drink specially curated for their mood-and stress-regulating properties by Bricolage: \n\nMaca root polenta cake with cordycep ragout\nTulsi (holy basil) and honey warm tea\n\nTitles on rotation will include:\n– To the Last Gram (Difference Engine)\n– How Are You Feeling? A Comics Anthology (Difference Engine)\n– Patient History (Ethos Books)\n– The Sound of SCH (Ethos Books) \nThe afternoon will also feature a panel discussion with Danielle Lim\, author of The Sound of SCH\, and Griselda Gabriele\, illustrator of Bearing Witness (from How Are You Feeling? A Comics Anthology )\, as they reflect on experiences of care for self and others.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/our-stories-on-rotation-mental-health-narratives/
LOCATION:Bricolage\, 1 Old Parliament Lane\, #01-03\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 179429\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Difference Engine":MAILTO:readcomics@differenceengine.sg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:Cirque du Soleil KOOZA
DESCRIPTION:The globally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil returns to Singapore after seven years with its breathtaking Big Top production\, KOOZA. Fresh from its successful run in Hong Kong and ongoing performances in South Korea\, Singapore will once again experience Cirque du Soleil’s world of wonder when KOOZA opens at the Bayfront Event Space from 6 February to 22 February 2026. KOOZA continues Cirque du Soleil’s signature style by combining imaginative storytelling and exceptional physicality. The spectacle takes audiences into an emotional ride with edge of your seats surprises featuring flying acts\, whimsical characters\, vibrant costumes\, a hilarious trio of clowns and a powerful live score — all performed under Cirque du Soleil’s signature\, climate-controlled\, iconic Big Top beside Marina Bay Sands. Presented by Mast Entertainment\, a long-standing Cirque du Soleil partner since 2007\, and Lushington Entertainments\, a renowned regional entertainment group and affiliate of the Singapore Grand Prix\, KOOZA marks the next chapter in Cirque du Soleil’s celebrated legacy in Asia.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/cirque-du-soleil-kooza/
LOCATION:Bayfront Event Space
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
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SUMMARY:Dialogue of Differences\, presented by ART SEASONS Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Dialogue of Differences brings together artists whose practices confront the frictions shaping today’s geopolitical\, cultural\, and social landscapes. At a time when rising nationalist sentiment and renewed “war economies”— both literal and ideological\, seek to reinforce old hierarchies\, the exhibition offers a counterpoint through artistic dissent\, complexity\, and exchange. Rather than collapsing perspectives into simple binaries\, it opens a space where contradiction and nuance become modes of resistance. \nParticipating artists: Awang Damit Ahmad\, David Chan\, Lester Lee\, Umibaizurah Mahir@Ismail and Yin Chua. \nAll works are for sale.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/dialogue-of-differences-presented-by-art-seasons-gallery/
LOCATION:Art Seasons Gallery\, 50 Genting Lane\, Cideco Industrial Complex #03-02\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 349558\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Seasons Gallery":MAILTO:info@artseasonsgallery.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20260112T063324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T153241Z
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SUMMARY:Rituals of Perception
DESCRIPTION:Tanoto Art Foundation’s (TAF) first major group exhibition Rituals of Perception will open on 21 January 2026 during Singapore Art Week. On view through 1 March 2026\, the exhibition gathers works born from intimate dialogues between body and matter\, unfolding through slow\, contemplative\, and iterative processes. Against the backdrop of digital acceleration and collective disenchantment\, the exhibition turns toward practices that reattune us to presence\, where every gesture and touch becomes a quiet act of resistance against an increasingly dehumanised sense of time. Staged at Singapore’s New Bahru School Hall\, the exhibition features works from the Tanoto Family Collection\, loans and new commissions by over twenty leading contemporary artists. Rituals of Perception is curated by Xiaoyu Weng\, TAF Artistic Director. During the opening reception\, artist Sriwhana Spong presented a new performance as part of her ongoing research\, presented in Singapore for the first time. \nTo learn more about Rituals of Perception here. \nLocation \nNew Bahru School Hall\, 46 Kim Yam Road\, School Block\, #02-02\, Singapore 239351 \nOpening Hours \nOpens Daily\, 11am-7pm \nSaturdays till 9pm
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/rituals-of-perception/
LOCATION:New Bahru (School Hall)\, New Bahru\, 46 Kim Yam Rd\, New Bahru\, Singapore 239351\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tanoto Art Foundation":MAILTO:naomi_tan@tanotoartfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260117T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20260505T020446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T020446Z
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SUMMARY:Boedi Widjaja: Immortal Words :: 字基
DESCRIPTION:Immortal Words :: 字基 splices poetry with genetic code\, meditating on the diasporic condition. Boedi Widjaja asks: if history is displaced\, how might it take up new space through the body? His 4-line toponymic poem spatialises as DNA nano-sculptures—lines\, circles\, cubes—released through a capsule ball machine\, with the microfluidic molecular writing process unspooled on video. A living\, participatory work realized with geneticist Eric Yap (Institute of Digital Molecular Analytics and Science).
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/boedi-widjaja-immortal-words-%e5%ad%97%e5%9f%ba/
LOCATION:ShanghART Singapore\, Block 9 Lock Road #02-22\, 108937\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Regional,Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="ShanghART Singapore":MAILTO:shanghartgallerysg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20260112T063547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T063547Z
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SUMMARY:Metamorphosis: Curated by Syed Muhammad Hafiz | Featuring Jaafar Latiff\, Anniketyni Madian\, Meta Enjelita and Khairulddin Wahab
DESCRIPTION:Cuturi Gallery is delighted to present Metamorphosis\, curated by independent curator and art historian Syed Muhammad Hafiz. The exhibition brings together works by Anniketyni Madian (b. 1986\, Malaysia)\, Meta Enjelita (b. 1994\, Indonesia)\, and Khairulddin Wahab (b. 1990\, Singapore) in dialogue with the late Singaporean batik modernist Jaafar Latiff (1937–2007\, Singapore). Through new responses to Latiff’s ideas and material experiments\, Metamorphosis explores legacy as restless and evolving\, highlighting contemporary practices across the Malay Archipelago\, where art\, craft\, and tradition are constantly reimagined. \nCentral to the exhibition is Jaafar Latiff’s lifelong commitment to pushing batik beyond convention. Working on his own terms\, he expanded the medium through abstraction\, material experimentation\, and an unwavering belief in artistic autonomy. His contributions\, recognised through major institutional exhibitions and his role as an influential art educator\, position him as a pivotal figure in Singapore’s post-independence art history. \nResponding to Jaafar Latiff’s sustained innovation with batik and abstraction\, the invited artists engage with his legacy through both material and conceptual transformation. Anniketyni Madian\, known for her abstract sculptural works\, draws on Iban folklore and Sarawakian cultural memory\, embedding personal and ancestral narratives within universal forms. Latiff’s persistent exploration of abstraction offers a point of departure for her practice\, where beneath seemingly universal forms lie traces of identity\, heritage\, and tradition. Meta Enjelita work explores the entangled matters of materiality\, ecological and social structures\, and her latest textile-based installation works incorporate stylised Jawi calligraphy inspired by Latiff’s Unspoken Dialogue series. Applying her signature rust-dyeing techniques\, her works weave together traditional batik and calligraphic techniques into contemporary installation\, giving form to a mutual conversation between art and craft. Khairulddin Wahab’s practice examines post-colonial histories\, cultural geography\, and environmental narratives. Similarly drawing on cultural narratives surrounding batik traditions\, his latest work adds another dimension to his practice\, especially after his residency at Lohjinawi\, Yogyakarta\, towards the end of 2025. Instead of working with his preferred acrylic paints\, Khairulddin has decided to adopt batik-inspired techniques for his latest work – a commentary on the spice and nutmeg trade during the colonial era. \nTogether\, these new works showcase some of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic young artists\, revealing their critical engagement with art history\, tradition\, and material practice. By placing Jaafar Latiff’s works alongside those of younger artists\, the exhibition offers additional perspectives through which to consider his practice. Metamorphosis positions Latiff’s ideas as ongoing and open to reinterpretation across generations. \n \nMetamorphosis runs from 17 January to 28 February 2026 at Cuturi Gallery\, Singapore.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/metamorphosis-curated-by-syed-muhammad-hafiz-featuring-jaafar-latiff-anniketyni-madian-meta-enjelita-and-khairulddin-wahab/
LOCATION:Cuturi Gallery\, 61 Aliwal Street\, Singapore 199937\, Singapore\, 228210\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cuturi Gallery":MAILTO:singapore@cuturigallery.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20260112T063338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T063338Z
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SUMMARY:Mirror Straits: A Taiwan-Singapore Joint Presentation
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2026\, artcommune and Liang Gallery are delighted to present ‘Mirror Straits’\, a joint Taiwan-Singapore joint show featuring the works of 8 major Taiwanese and Singapore artists: Cheong Soo Pieng\, Chen Wen Hsi\, Lim Tze Peng\, Wong Keen\, Chen Cheng-Po\, Yang San-Lang\, Liao Shiou-Ping\, and Lee Chung-Chung. ‘Mirror Straits’ is on view at artcommune gallery from 17 January to 15 February 2026\, and will travel to Liang Gallery for its Taipei Leg in September-October 2026. \n‘Mirror Straits’ opens officially on Saturday\, 17 January\, 3pm at artcommune gallery. The opening prefaces a panel discussion titled ‘Parallel Modernities: An Examination of ‘Chinese Diaspora Aesthetics’ in Taiwan and Singapore—A Conversation between Takamori Nobuo and Kwok Kian Chow’\, that will take place between 4.30pm-5.45pm on the same day. All are welcome; RSVP required at kenix@artcommune.com.sg \nCurated by Taiwanese independent curator Takamori Nobuo (chief-curator of 2021 Asian Arts Biennial\, Phantasmapolis\, organised by National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts\, and chief-curator of the current 2025 Green Island Biennial)\, the presentation explores the evolving identity of ethnic Chinese communities in the pre- and post-World War Il era\, tracing their diasporic histories and the ways in which artistic expression transitioned\, diverged\, and flourished across regions.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/mirror-straits-a-taiwan-singapore-joint-presentation/
LOCATION:artcommune gallery\, 76 Bras Basah Road\, #01-01\, Singapore\, 189558
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="artcommune gallery":MAILTO:admin@artcommune.com.sg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20260112T063309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T063309Z
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SUMMARY:From One Sky to Another by Melissa Tan
DESCRIPTION:Haridas Contemporary is thrilled to present Melissa Tan’s (b. 1989\, Singapore) upcoming solo exhibition in which she debuts a new series of paintings. Tan is known for her intricately detailed metal and resin sculptures\, with which she explores her long-standing interests in celestial mapping and mythology. In this new chapter — inspired by an etymological understanding of the word ‘map’\, which in old Latin referred to a piece of cloth — Tan unfolds her stories from the scintillant planes of her sculptures\, and transports them to vivid new worlds on canvas\, where hidden maps of constellations hint at a shifting landscape and story. \nIn marked contrast to the elegant and steely glint characteristic of Tan’s past exhibitions\, From One Sky To Another unfolds in vivid colour. Once incised into metal\, Tan’s cast of characters and their stories now inhabit worlds of flesh\, land\, water\, and sky. The palette of this series\, ranging from earthy autumnal hues to crisp and clear blues\, brings to mind the works of Renaissance masters such as Botticelli and Titian\, both of whom Tan referenced for their representations of Greek gods and goddesses. In other works\, looser brushwork and luminous colours recall the paintings of the Symbolists\, imparting an enigmatic cast to the subject matter.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/from-one-sky-to-another-by-melissa-tan/
LOCATION:Haridas Contemporary\, CT Hub 2\, 114 Lavender Street\,Unit05-72\, 338729\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haridas Contemporary":MAILTO:info@haridascontemporary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20251215T071506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T071506Z
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SUMMARY:Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega: Nafasan Bumi ~ An Endless Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Artists Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega explore how the demands of a relentless extraction\, from plantations to electric futures\, cast a shadow on the very “breath of the Earth.” \nElia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega: Nafasan Bumi ~ An Endless Harvest imagines the afterlives of materials that persist long after their use\, outlasting our time in this age of excess. Plantations\, mining sites\, and the promise of electric vehicle technologies become places where the stories of tomorrow are formed\, bound by Indonesia’s extractive economies whose resources sustain the pulse of today’s global demand. \nFrom the need for oxygen to nickel’s role in lithium-ion technologies\, from the cutting down of forests to palm oil’s many applications\, these materials represent the state of the Earth’s breath (Nafasan Bumi) today\, strained by extraction. The planet’s natural rhythms no longer move freely but are drawn into the labour of industry\, breathing through the exhaustion of a harvest that never ends. \nAcross the exhibition\, labour appears as both memory and speculation\, a rhythm shared by humans\, machines\, and the living world. Conveyor belts\, once emblems of the industrial revolution and the mechanisation of labour\, now hum to the pulse of tropical plants\, creating a continuous cycle of productivity. Nearby\, sculptures cast in palm oil wax evoke the stillness of carved stone yet resist ideals of perfection\, creating a dreamscape haunted by plantation residues. Others\, made from discarded palm waste\, hold the tension between fragility and endurance. \nTogether\, these artworks trace how human and non-human life have been enmeshed in cycles of ceaseless pursuit of productivity\, asking: What will the future shaped by these material conditions? Like the recurring haze that engulfs Indonesia\, Singapore\, and Malaysia during the southwest monsoon\, the Earth’s breath\, shadowed by an endless harvest\, lingers as a reminder of what extraction conceals and refuses to let us forget. ~
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/elia-nurvista-and-bagus-pandega-nafasan-bumi-an-endless-harvest/
LOCATION:Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark\, 39 Keppel Rd\, #01-02 Tanjong Pagar Distripark\, Singapore 089065\, Singapore\, 089065\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20260505T020446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T020446Z
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SUMMARY:Funfair of Forgotten Futures
DESCRIPTION:Step right up into the Funfair of Forgotten Futures – a new pop up carnival that engages children and families on the urgency of planet action\, through the medium of play.  \nCreated by artist collective and social enterprise Ayer Ayer Project in collaboration with Temasek Shophouse\, explore community installations\, workshops\, and even participate in fun and simple games made from sustainable materials that represent the various environmental challenges.  \nUsing familiar tropes of amusement to evoke a sense of playfulness\, the transformed space creates an entrypoint for visitors to appreciate the gravity of the current environment issues that turns it into a site for reflection\, resistance\, and action. \nFind out more details at https://www.temasekshophouse.org.sg/
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/funfair-of-forgotten-futures/
LOCATION:Temasek Shophouse\, 28 Orchard Rd\, 238832\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Regional,Singapore
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260111T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20260105T122800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T122800Z
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SUMMARY:City Lines
DESCRIPTION:Singapore’s urban landscape is constantly evolving. City Lines showcases ten artists whose work examines the invisible lines that connect people to their surroundings—the emotional and psychological aspects of the city that go beyond its visible architecture. From the quiet beauty of watercolour cityscapes to digital takes on architecture\, and poetic views of urban life\, City Lines showcases the rhythm of Singapore’s spaces. Beyond capturing façades—the shophouse\, housing estate and urban forms\, the exhibition tells a story of the artists’ connection with the city\, the past and the present\, real and imagined. \nARTISTS\nAndrew Huang\nHeiko Schulze\nIdris Ali\nJeffrey Wandly\nKay Saputra\nMasturah Sha’ari\nMayang Sari\nSyazana Yassin\nTerence Tan\nYeo Jian Long \nHeld at Maya Gallery from 11 January to 11 February 2026\, City Lines will be part of the Singapore Art Week.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/city-lines/
LOCATION:Maya Gallery\, 57 Genting Lane\, #05-00\, Singapore 349564\, 57 Genting Lane\, #05-00 Singapore 349564\, 349564\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maya Gallery":MAILTO:art@mayagallery.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20251215T070208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T070208Z
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SUMMARY:Yao Qingmei: Steel Garden
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception : 13 December 2025\, 4pm\nExhibition Period : 13 December 2025 – 15 February 2026 \nSingapore\, November 2025 — ShanghART Gallery is pleased to present Steel Garden\, a solo exhibition by Paris-based artist Yao Qingmei\, marking her first major presentation with the gallery. Known for an interdisciplinary practice that bridges performance\, video\, photography\, and installation\, Yao examines how bodies move through—and are shaped by—structures of power\, public ritual\, and the choreography of collective life. \nAt the heart of the exhibition is Steel Garden\, her latest two-channel video installation. The work draws from the grand floral displays erected annually during moments of national celebration. Through a series of precise and lingering images—close-ups of flowers\, birds foraging among cracks\, weeds growing between paving stones\, the varied postures of visitors\, and the synchronised gesture of crowds during the flag-raising ceremony—Yao reveals the subtle relationships between individual action\, collective ritual\, and the constructed natural landscape. \nThis multi-chapter video work begins with news reports on specially cultivated festival flowers and culminates in a floating\, dust-like vocal poem from the artist’s own perspective. Drawing upon the concepts of the “moving garden” and the “third landscape” by French gardener Gilles Clément\, the work also references descriptions of pain and hallucination experienced by the soldier Pavel Korchagin in the Soviet novel How the Steel Was Tempered (1934) to reveal the biopolitical framework that underlies this monumental ritual. \nThe exhibition also brings together works spanning more than 10 years\, offering a contextual understanding of Yao’s sustained inquiry into symbolic gesture\, embodied practice\, and moving-image construction. Beginning with early public space interventions and documented performances\, Yao initially used video as a means of recording her embodied actions. Over time\, she has increasingly turned toward filmic construction\, developing a more deliberate cinematic language that positions her both in front of and behind the camera. \nThis evolution is visible in works such as The Third Internationale in Monaco (2012) and Dance! Dance! Bruce Ling! (2013)\, in which Yao performs as a protagonist navigating staged situations that parody ideological choreography. In more recent projects\, including Prelude to Love (2023)\, she adopts the role of a director\, shaping narrative\, movement\, and mise-en-scène to investigate how collective identities are formed\, reinforced\, or unsettled. \nAcross her body of work\, Yao Qingmei articulates a distinctive\, incisive voice within contemporary art—one attuned to the shifting dynamics of nationalism\, memory\, and public space in the twenty-first century. Steel Garden offers a focused yet expansive lens into her practice\, foregrounding an artist whose observations of ritual\, power\, and lived experiences resonate far beyond their point of origin.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/yao-qingmei-steel-garden/
LOCATION:ShanghART Singapore\, Block 9 Lock Road #02-22\, 108937\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="ShanghART Singapore":MAILTO:shanghartgallerysg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20250915T073812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T024433Z
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SUMMARY:Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures
DESCRIPTION:With its dazzling feathers and spectacular tail\, the peacock has long symbolised beauty\, power\, and divinity across Asia. For centuries\, its striking form has captivated artists and devotees alike\, inspiring works that range from sacred images to everyday adornment. \nThe peacock motif travelled between cultures. Peranakan art\, shaped by the convergence of multiple influences\, is the starting point for this journey. Treasures from the National Collection and important lenders explore the bird’s presence in a broad range of artistic disciplines. Each object invites visitors to consider how a motif moved between regions and contexts\, revealing the networks that connect peoples and how artistic traditions evolve through exchange. \nThe exhibition presents these connections through colourful displays\, interactive stations\, and lively programmes. A new work by artist Ernest Goh explores the peacock in the context of its symbolism\, cultural heritage\, and ecology.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/peacock-power-beauty-and-symbolism-across-cultures/
LOCATION:Peranakan Museum\, 39 Armenian Street\, Singapore\, Singapore 179941\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20250915T073740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T024644Z
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SUMMARY:The Living Room
DESCRIPTION:Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents its latest exhibition The Living Room\, as part of the final chapter of Collection Project: Communicating\, Convening\, Commoning—a long-term collaboration between SAM\, Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA)\, and Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Housed at SAM’s refreshed collection gallery\, the exhibition brings together performance-based works from the collections of all three institutions to explore how performances – fleeting by nature – can be remembered\, reactivated\, and carried forward through different forms of engagement. At its heart is a central question: What happens to a performance when it ends? Where does its liveness go\, and how might we make sense of what remains? \nFeaturing works by renowned local and international artists such as Ezzam Rahman\, Chuyia Chia\, Kim Garam\, Brian Fuata and others\, The Living Room presents a breadth of practices spanning live performances\, video\, installation\, performance traces\, re-enactments\, and artist-led activations. Taking inspiration from the living room as a space for gathering and presence\, the exhibition invites visitors into an evolving environment that is brought to life through activation\, conversation\, and exchange. By bringing together works grounded in lived experience\, The Living Room opens new ways of understanding how performance lives on through objects\, memory\, interaction\, and shared encounters. \nThe Living Room is showcased alongside Talking Objects at SAM’s collection gallery. Together\, they create a reflective space where personal and collective experiences converge\, offering insights into individual narratives and broader social and cultural conditions.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/the-living-room/
LOCATION:Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark\, 39 Keppel Rd\, #01-02 Tanjong Pagar Distripark\, Singapore 089065\, Singapore\, 089065\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20250915T073727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T024644Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Objects
DESCRIPTION:Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents Talking Objects\, its latest exhibition at the dedicated collection gallery. Drawn from the museum’s collection\, the exhibition explores how everyday objects – commonplace items\, familiar scenes and everyday representations — become vessels of memory\, meaning\, and emotion when seen through the lens of artists and their practices. Beyond materiality\, Talking Objects considers how even the most everyday forms can become instruments of expression. In the hands of artists\, the ordinary takes on new significance\, inviting us to look again at the world around us. \nFeaturing works by widely recognised artists from across Asia\, including Alwin Reamillo\, Suzann Victor\, and Christine Ay Tjoe\, Talking Objects showcases a diversity of artistic voices and practices\, while offering insights into SAM’s ongoing research into the material and conceptual languages of contemporary art in the region. These artworks resonate with shared human experiences while remaining grounded in the particularities of place and personal history. The exhibition invites visitors to slow down\, reflect\, and rediscover the quiet power of objects in shaping how we see and understand the world.  \nTalking Objects is housed alongside The Living Room in SAM’s collection gallery. Together\, they create a reflective space where personal and collective experiences converge\, offering insights into individual narratives and broader social and cultural conditions.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/talking-objects/
LOCATION:Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark\, 39 Keppel Rd\, #01-02 Tanjong Pagar Distripark\, Singapore 089065\, Singapore\, 089065\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260511T230244
CREATED:20250908T081107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T081107Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games
DESCRIPTION:Games are among humanity’s oldest shared experiences – a source of joy\, challenge\, and connection for thousands of years. In Asia\, they have developed in remarkably diverse ways\, from the lively\, fast-paced rhythms of mahjong and congkak to the contemplative strategy of go and chess. They have entertained and educated\, reflected power and status\, and acted as metaphors for life. \nThis exhibition explores the rich history of Asian games and the role they have played in shaping culture\, identity\, and community. Some travelled widely\, taking on new forms and meanings across borders. Others became tools for mental training or expressions of artistic ideals. Even today\, they remain at the frontier of innovation – as seen in the rise of artificial intelligence. \nMany of the games on display are also works of extraordinary beauty and craftsmanship. As you explore the exhibition\, we invite you to discover how the act of play continues to inspire\, evolve\, and connect people across time and place. \nLet’s Play! incorporates playable interactives\, outdoor installations\, collaborations with schools and local game associations\, and a diverse line-up of programmes and talks.
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/lets-play-the-art-and-design-of-asian-games/
LOCATION:Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)\, 1 Empress Place\, 179555\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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SUMMARY:Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025: Tomorrow\, We’ll Be…
DESCRIPTION:The family-favourite Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 is back with multi-sensory and immersive installations where art meets play! As National Gallery Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary\, the fifth edition of the Biennale invites the young and young at heart to dream big\, express their creativity\, and explore a hopeful and inclusive future shaped by the core values of Joy\, Kindness\, Love\, and Dream. \nThrough interactive installations by artists from Singapore and Asia\, children across ages – even from as young as babies – can express themselves freely and be immersed as active participants! \nHighlights include Dance Dance Chromatics by Singaporean artist Wyn-Lyn where a seamless canvas of digital ‘paintings’ are activated via movement; and Japanese artist Hiromi Tango’s series of large-scale colourful flowers with petals carrying words of kindness engraved in Braille. \nFor more information\, please visit: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/festivals/gallery-childrens-biennale-2025-tomorrow-well-be.html
URL:https://pluralartmag.com/event/gallery-childrens-biennale-2025-tomorrow-well-be/
LOCATION:National Gallery Singapore\, 1 St. Andrew's Road #01-01\, Singapore\, 178957\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery Singapore":MAILTO:info@nationalgallery.sg
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