This exhibition explores Southeast Asia through art that brings together people, stories, and places. From expressive portraits to environments that shape everyday life, each section offers different ways for everyone to encounter art. Featuring artists such as Basoeki Abdullah, Juan Luna, Raden Saleh, and many others from Southeast Asia, discover diverse perspectives across time and place in imaginative ways.
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When: 5 Nov 2026 – 20 Sep 2027 - Suitable For: All
- Where: City Hall Wing, Level 4, Level 4 Gallery
- Ticket information: General Admission ticket required
Ways to Experience
Commemorating the Gallery’s anniversary, SANTAI: IN PROGRESS is a one-day creative gathering that brings together illustrators, artists, and makers at National Gallery Singapore, and explores the art of gathering through the ongoing process of art making and the creative experience.
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