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Singapore art

Passion Is Volcanic: 5 works to see at National Gallery Singapore’s first R18 show

Photography is forbidden at the exhibition, and identity cards will be checked at the door.
Photography is forbidden at the exhibition, and identity cards will be checked at the door.

Art dynasties: Meet the Singaporeans with art running through their veins

(Clockwise from top left) Artist Karen Hoisington, Batik artist Ika Zahri Sarkasi, photographer Chua Yang and artist Lim Hock Ann.
(Clockwise from top left) Artist Karen Hoisington, Batik artist Ika Zahri Sarkasi, photographer Chua Yang and artist Lim Hock Ann.

Art dynasties

Social realist master Chua Mia Tee’s daughter Chua Yang traces influences to mother Lee Boon Ngan

Dr Chua Yang, a photographer and the daughter of artist Chua Mia Tee, at the National Gallery on March 4, 2026.
Dr Chua Yang, a photographer and the daughter of artist Chua Mia Tee, at the National Gallery on March 4, 2026.

Art dynasties

Watercolourist Lim Cheng Hoe’s son Lim Hock Ann finds a regional market

Lim Hock Ann, aka Halim, with his abstract painting.
Lim Hock Ann, aka Halim, with his abstract painting.

Art dynasties

Baron of batik Sarkasi Said’s son Ika Zahri prefers to hide connection to late father

Mr Ika Zahri Sarkasi, batik artist and son of the late Sarkasi Said.
Mr Ika Zahri Sarkasi, batik artist and son of the late Sarkasi Said.

‘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

New community-driven exhibits and programmes celebrate Punggol’s heritage

Ms Esther Siah’s dioramas are among a series of exhibits showcasing Punggol’s heritage.
Ms Esther Siah’s dioramas are among a series of exhibits showcasing Punggol’s heritage.

Veteran photographer and Cultural Medallion recipient Foo Tee Jun dies at 90

Foo Tee Jun at Objectifs -- Centre For Photography And Film for his 2024 solo, Time & Tide
Foo Tee Jun at Objectifs -- Centre For Photography And Film for his 2024 solo, Time & Tide

Giraffe sculptures around Singapore to inspire people to ‘stick their necks out’ and help others

Light to Night Singapore returns in 2026 for its longest edition yet

Vietnamese artist Ngoc Nau’s ‘Memory Gesture’ is inspired by the changing agricultural landscape of her homeland and the resilience of farmers.
Vietnamese artist Ngoc Nau’s ‘Memory Gesture’ is inspired by the changing agricultural landscape of her homeland and the resilience of farmers.

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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.