![Spectacular artworks ✅ Fabulous outfits ✅ Over the past few months, eight of our National Collection works by Southeast Asian artists have been settling nicely into their new home at the (@labiennale). A big hello to everyone around the world who has stopped by so far! 🇮🇹 Did you know that you can “own” one of these artworks? Adopt “Labourer (Lunch Break)” by Lai Foong Moi as part of our [Adopt Now] programme from just $50, with your contributions going towards building our National Collection for future generations with the acquisition of more significant artworks. 🖼️ Link in bio to adopt an artwork and explore how you can help make art more accessible with the Gallery. - Exhibition view of “Nucleo Storico” section in the Main Exhibition of Venice Biennale 2024: 🤍 1. Lê Phổ’s Jeune fille en blanc (Young Girl in White) (1931). Pictured at the bottom left. 🎀 2. Georgette Chen’s Self Portrait (c. 1946). Pictured at the bottom left. 🧱 3. Chua Mia Tee’s Road Construction Worker (1955). Pictured in the middle. 👷 4. Lai Foong Moi’s Labourer (Lunch Break) (1965). Pictured on the left. ✨ 5. Hendra Gunawan’s My Family (1968). Pictured on the right. 👨 6. Lim Mu Hue’s Self-Expression (c. 1957/ 1963). Pictured in the middle. 💛 7. Affandi’s Self-Portrait (1975). Pictured on the left. 🌺 8. Emiria Sunassa’s Orang Irian dengan burung tjenderawasih (Irian Man with Bird of Paradise) (1948). Pictured at the bottom left.](/content/dam/cf/nationalgallerysg/instagram/images/020.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
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Light to Night Singapore 2026
Light to Night Singapore 2026 runs from 9 to 31 January 2026. Enjoy free entry to selected exhibitions every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the festival.
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Light to Night Singapore 2026
Light to Night returns for its 10th edition of the festival and for the first time, it will extend across four weekends from 9 to 31 January 2026. Anchored by the theme “The Power in Us,” the festival celebrates the collective strength that emerges when people and communities come together to reflect, converse and create with the help of art.
Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Organised by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in partnership with National Gallery Singapore, Into the Modern explores the revolutionary world of French Impressionism and its continuing relevance through themes of urban life and environmental change.
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise highlights the lives and practices of five artists from Southeast Asia—Amanda Heng, Dolorosa Sinaga, Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Nirmala Dutt and Phaptawan Suwannakudt—honouring their multi-faceted roles as artists, educators, writers and community organisers.
Adopt a Gallery Bench
Following its 10th anniversary, National Gallery Singapore has reimagined its iconic logo as functional benches for people to sit, gather and connect. In Jan 2026, ten sets of Gallery Benches will be placed at iconic locations across Singapore, before returning to the Gallery in Feb 2026 as resting spots for visitors. These iconic Gallery Benches are now available for adoption individually or as a pair. By adopting a bench, your generosity will support our work to make the arts accessible for all. All adopters will receive recognition through a customised donor plaque.
SG Culture Pass
Get ready to explore Singapore’s vibrant arts and heritage scene with SG Culture Pass! From 1 Sep 2025, all Singapore citizens aged 18 and above (in 2025) will receive S$100 in Culture Pass credits. Use these credits to offset ticket costs for eligible local arts and heritage programmes – from performances and exhibitions to learning tours, workshops, and other cultural experiences.
'Feel Your Way Through the Gallery' Trail
Step into a world of emotions and discover how art connects us all on this self-guided trail inspired by Disney and Pixar’s "Inside Out” and “Inside Out 2”.
‘Don’t Say You Love Me’ Trail
Walk in the footsteps of Jin of BTS in this self-guided trail that brings his music video Don’t Say You Love Me to life. Step into a cinematic journey through the Gallery’s iconic spaces—each location capturing a different emotional beat of the song, set against the stunning architecture and timeless art. Discover the places where music, emotion, and visual storytelling meet!
Gallery Children's Biennale 2025: Tomorrow We'll Be...
The Gallery Children's Biennale has been one of National Gallery Singapore’s signature events since 2017, embodying the Gallery's commitment to inspire young and curious minds with art.
Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
The newly revamped DBS Singapore Gallery exhibition presents a layered, ever-changing story of Singapore’s art history. Explore the unique pathways and detours of artists, and see their iconic artworks from the 19th century to present.
Between Declarations and Dreams: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century
Explore over 300 artworks in this exhibition and witness how artists grappled with identity, reinvented traditions, and responded to a tumultuous history.
Building Highlights
Explore the rich stories and decade-long renovation that transformed two national monuments into a majestic home for the arts in this free one-hour guided tour.
Back-of-House Tour: “Former Supreme Court: Unseen, Unheard”
Go behind the scenes and visit restricted areas of the former Supreme Court, usually out of bounds to the public, to learn about courtroom proceedings.
IG Worthy Trail
Bring along your cameras and phones – from the iconic Rotunda Library to the skyline view from the Padang Deck, you’ll find the best views and most aesthetic shots with our recommendations.
Ultimate First-Timer Guide
Take a tour around our impressive national monuments and must-see artworks for your first visit to learn more about Southeast Asian artists.
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Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie
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Kami Present, Ibu Pertiwi (Stand Guard for our Motherland)
Kami Present, Ibu Pertiwi (Stand Guard for our Motherland)
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Red Morning Glory and Rotten Gun
Red Morning Glory and Rotten Gun
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Pagoda II
Pagoda II
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Landscape of Vietnam
Landscape of Vietnam
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Dancing Mutants
Dancing Mutants
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Festival
Light to Night Singapore 2026
Light to Night Singapore 2026 returns for its milestone 10th edition, extending across four weekends from 9 to 31 January 2026. Anchored by the theme The Power in Us, the festival features interactive art installations, façade projections, and a vibrant line-up of performances and programmes, the festival invites participation in unexpected ways.
Exhibition
Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Organised by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in partnership with National Gallery Singapore, Into the Modern explores the revolutionary world of French Impressionism and its continuing relevance through themes of urban life and environmental change.
Exhibition
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise highlights the lives and practices of five artists from Southeast Asia for whom art, life, kinship and community are inseparable. Featuring Amanda Heng, Dolorosa Sinaga, Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Nirmala Dutt and Phaptawan Suwannakudt, the exhibition honours their multi-faceted roles—not only as artists, but also as educators, writers or community organisers.
Festival
Light to Night Singapore 2026
Light to Night Singapore 2026 returns for its milestone 10th edition, extending across four weekends from 9 to 31 January 2026. Anchored by the theme The Power in Us, the festival features interactive art installations, façade projections, and a vibrant line-up of performances and programmes, the festival invites participation in unexpected ways.
Exhibition
Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Organised by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in partnership with National Gallery Singapore, Into the Modern explores the revolutionary world of French Impressionism and its continuing relevance through themes of urban life and environmental change.
Exhibition
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise highlights the lives and practices of five artists from Southeast Asia for whom art, life, kinship and community are inseparable. Featuring Amanda Heng, Dolorosa Sinaga, Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Nirmala Dutt and Phaptawan Suwannakudt, the exhibition honours their multi-faceted roles—not only as artists, but also as educators, writers or community organisers.
Talk
Panel Discussion | Basoeki Abdullah and Contemporary Indonesian Art
Presenting new research and contemporary curatorial projects on Basoeki Abdullah and his relevance in Indonesian contemporary art, this panel brings together curators Sally Texania and Gie Sanjaya in conversation. Representing a new generation of discourse on Basoeki Abdullah, they have worked with renowned Indonesian institutions who have played key roles in framing Basoeki Abdullah as a significant artist in Indonesian art history.
24 Jan 2026, 2.30pm
Talk
Women Imagining Otherwise | Conversation with Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Amanda Heng, Dolorosa Sinaga And Phaptawan Suwannakudt
The artists and curators of Fear No Power gather for this conversation on communal world-building across Southeast Asia, exploring how women in the region have imagined alternative ways of working and creating together.
Taking place during Singapore Art Week 2026, this panel is a celebration and reflection on what it means today to challenge hierarchical structures so as to re-centre solidarity, care, and communal authorship.
24 Jan 2026, 11amTalk
Panel Discussion | Basoeki Abdullah and Contemporary Indonesian Art
Presenting new research and contemporary curatorial projects on Basoeki Abdullah and his relevance in Indonesian contemporary art, this panel brings together curators Sally Texania and Gie Sanjaya in conversation. Representing a new generation of discourse on Basoeki Abdullah, they have worked with renowned Indonesian institutions who have played key roles in framing Basoeki Abdullah as a significant artist in Indonesian art history.
24 Jan 2026, 2.30pmTalk
Women Imagining Otherwise | Conversation with Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Amanda Heng, Dolorosa Sinaga And Phaptawan Suwannakudt
The artists and curators of Fear No Power gather for this conversation on communal world-building across Southeast Asia, exploring how women in the region have imagined alternative ways of working and creating together.
Taking place during Singapore Art Week 2026, this panel is a celebration and reflection on what it means today to challenge hierarchical structures so as to re-centre solidarity, care, and communal authorship.
24 Jan 2026, 11am
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Stories of Art in 90 Seconds
Short on time? Art in 90 Seconds brings you personal stories about artworks in our National Collection, told by Gallery staff, volunteers, and visitors.
As We See It: Looking at Art
Learn how to make sense of art, and grow your own taste and preferences.
Art in the Everyday
Look past the mundane and find beauty in our own surroundings. Learn about painting “en plein air” through this short film featuring local artist Foo Kwee Horng.
Appreciating the Art of ... Art Forms?
Learn about the various art mediums and their development across time.
