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Performance artist Amanda Heng talks about her renaissance and the Venice Biennale

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Artist Amanda Heng, Singapore’s representative to the Venice Biennale 2026 pictured with her work at the National Gallery Singapore on Jan 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Art takes over everyday spaces for Singapore Art Week

(From left) IMBA CEO Michael Lee; Gardens by the Bay CEO Felix Loh; Colombia Ambassador Margarita Manjarrez; Mr Fernando Botero Quinta, grandson of the late Colombian artist Fernando Botero; and Mr Fernando Botero Zea, co-president of the Fernando Botero Foundation unveiling the sculpture Horse at Silver Garden in Gardens by the Bay on Jan 23.

New NAC study divides people into 12 kinds of arts consumers, some more willing to pay than others

Each persona is dependent on their age, whether they have children, and their existing interest in and attendance of arts events.

Forum: Feedback will help Biennale be more accessible and inclusive

Time to shut down the Singapore Biennale?

One of three shop units at Lucky Plaza housing Singapore Biennale works.

MINDEF deputy secretary to take over as National Arts Council CEO

MINDEF deputy secretary Elaine Ng (left) will succeed Mr Low Eng Teong as CEO of National Arts Council on March 1, 2026.

Arts House Group: New name, new era for arts and writers festivals?

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Arts House Limited is rebranding to Arts House Group. Interview with Sharon Tan the executive director of Arts House Group (AHG) on the name change and directions for the organisation which also organises Writers Fest and Arts Fest.

Photographed on Aug 22, 2025.

Record number of arts patrons in 2024, but overall donation drops to $45.74m

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo (right) presenting the Distinguished Patron of the Arts Awards to Mr Roger Parellada on Aug 20.

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Keeping it alive: How Chinese opera in Singapore is adapting to the age of TikTok

Chinese opera, in all its vivid colours, is evolving and making its presence felt on multiple platforms -- theatres, schools, community clubs, malls and online.

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