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Visual arts

Inside the arrest that led to Banksy’s possible unmasking decades later

People taking photos of a piece of art by Banksy on a wall in New York on Oct 15, 2013.
People taking photos of a piece of art by Banksy on a wall in New York on Oct 15, 2013.

With Banksy’s identity revealed, are his works more or less valuable?

Art insiders are speculating that the news will increase the value of Banksy’s work.
Art insiders are speculating that the news will increase the value of Banksy’s work.

ArtScience Museum’s Flesh And Bones tackles human remains and historical drawings of the body

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Artists from ArtScience museum’s new major exhibition, Flesh and Bones on Mar 16, 2026.
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Artists from ArtScience museum’s new major exhibition, Flesh and Bones on Mar 16, 2026.

Five things to see at ArtScience Museum’s Flesh And Bones exhibition

Flesh And Bones: The Art Of Anatomy opens on March 21.
Flesh And Bones: The Art Of Anatomy opens on March 21.

Quest to identify street artist Banksy uncovers much more than a name  

Banksy's artwork Balloon Girl at Sotheby's auction house at Olympia in London on Feb 2, 2007.
Banksy's artwork Balloon Girl at Sotheby's auction house at Olympia in London on Feb 2, 2007.

Ukraine’s ‘Origami Deer’ sculpture rescued from frontline tours Europe

The 'Origami Deer' sculpture by Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova is on the loading area of a transport vehicle during a stopover in Prague on its way to the Venice Biennale.
The 'Origami Deer' sculpture by Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova is on the loading area of a transport vehicle during a stopover in Prague on its way to the Venice Biennale.

My art will go on: Trump and Epstein are Titanic’s doomed lovers in Washington DC statue

The statue showed Epstein standing at the bow of a ship with his arms stretched out, while Mr Trump stood behind him holding his wrists.
The statue showed Epstein standing at the bow of a ship with his arms stretched out, while Mr Trump stood behind him holding his wrists.

Arts Picks

Attend a Mandopop concert in Jurong West Hawker Centre

Young adult group the 13th Mile Collective is organising a full-blown concert at a hawker centre.
Young adult group the 13th Mile Collective is organising a full-blown concert at a hawker centre.

No top-up to SG Culture Pass for now; MPs raise suggestions for books and arts giving

The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth will monitor how and whether people use the SG Culture Pass before making adjustments.
The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth will monitor how and whether people use the SG Culture Pass before making adjustments.

New $20m grant for multicultural arts; 5-year NIE study on how the arts affect students’ brains

Singapore International Festival of Arts' opening act at Bedok.
Singapore International Festival of Arts' opening act at Bedok.

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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.