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Visual arts

From relics to daily sanctuary: Inside the National Museum of Korea’s boom

The National Museum of Korea is illuminated in pink, to commemorate the release of K-pop band BLACKPINK's new EP 'DEADLINE', in Seoul, South Korea, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon
The National Museum of Korea is illuminated in pink, to commemorate the release of K-pop band BLACKPINK's new EP 'DEADLINE', in Seoul, South Korea, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Arts Picks

Objectifs’ 8th Documentary Award shows highlight regional photographers and communities

Indonesian photographer Husna focuses on the signature Muslim headgear in Hijab/I.
Indonesian photographer Husna focuses on the signature Muslim headgear in Hijab/I.

Voilah! 2026 spans immersive ocean exhibition and Islamic objects from the Louvre

vOilah! has a French food market at VivoCity as part of its continued partnership with Mapletree.
vOilah! has a French food market at VivoCity as part of its continued partnership with Mapletree.

4 high-value paintings linked to 1MDB case, including a Picasso, to arrive in Malaysia on April 6

Pablo Picasso's L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961) is among the artworks being repatriated to Malaysia.
Pablo Picasso's L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961) is among the artworks being repatriated to Malaysia.

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

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

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

Metal relief pioneer Vincent Hoisington’s daughter Karen returns to art after 30 years

Karen Hoisington, artist and daughter of Vincent Hoisington.
Karen Hoisington, artist and daughter of Vincent Hoisington.

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.

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.

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