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National Arts Council

Busking blues: S’pore’s street performers have more locations but face smaller crowds, tighter rules

Busker Bryan Wong performing at Clarke Quay. Mr Wong dazzles his watchers with acrobatic stunts using props like a Leviwand – a stick that appears to float on an almost invisible string – and hula hoops.
Busker Bryan Wong performing at Clarke Quay. Mr Wong dazzles his watchers with acrobatic stunts using props like a Leviwand – a stick that appears to float on an almost invisible string – and hula hoops.

Goodman Arts Centre rental hikes on hold in light of economic uncertainties

ecfun - Join hands-on activities and enjoy performances by artists of Goodman Arts Centre at its open house on June 24. 

Credit: ARTS HOUSE LIMITED
ecfun - Join hands-on activities and enjoy performances by artists of Goodman Arts Centre at its open house on June 24. 

Credit: ARTS HOUSE LIMITED

‘Trainforest’ artworks by local artists and MINDS students add colour to Kembangan MRT viaduct pillars

Unveiling of new Art under Viaduct Spaces project, "Trainforest" at Kembangan MRT. Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs speaking to 郭慧欣, about her artwork
Unveiling of new Art under Viaduct Spaces project, "Trainforest" at Kembangan MRT. Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs speaking to 郭慧欣, about her artwork

Artists worry as Goodman Arts Centre hikes short-term rentals by 60 per cent

Artists renting project studios at Goodman Arts Centre have been informed of a rent hike from mid-2026.
Artists renting project studios at Goodman Arts Centre have been informed of a rent hike from mid-2026.

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Why this S'porean lawyer spends her evenings mastering intricate footwork

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

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.