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 and diverse perspectives across time and place in imaginative ways.
This exhibition is presented with the support of United Overseas Bank.
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When: 5 Nov 2026 – 26 Sep 2027 - Suitable For: All
- Where: City Hall Wing, Level 4, Level 4 Gallery
- Ticket information: General Admission ticket required
About the Exhibition
Featuring artworks by artists such as Basoeki Abdullah, Juan Luna, Raden Saleh, and others from Southeast Asia, get to know the region through the artists' eyes and find connections to your own life. Whether you're visiting for the first time or already enjoy art, there are different ways to explore, with no art experience needed.
1of1Sections
Pick up an Imagination Bag for prompts, props, and hands-on activities.
1of2Sections
Explore Boschbrand (Forest Fire) through tactile details and audio descriptions, alongside a projected image.
1of3Sections
Slow down with a contemplative audio guide and uncover hidden details in a single artwork.
1of4Sections
Add shapes and colours to the Co-creation wall to build a shared landscape.
1of5Sections
Take a moment to read and reflect in the Imagination Lounge.
Featured Artworks
Portrait of Betsy Teengs
Raden Saleh
1855. Oil on canvas, 80 x 70 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
1855. Oil on canvas, 80 x 70 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
Face
Fua Haribhitak
c. 1956. Oil on canvas, 65 x 55 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
c. 1956. Oil on canvas, 65 x 55 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
España y Filipinas (Spain and the Philippines)
Juan Luna
1884. Oil on canvas, 229.5 x 79.5 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
1884. Oil on canvas, 229.5 x 79.5 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
Royal Family
Saya Chone
1880–1900. Gouache on cloth, 66 x 72 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
1880–1900. Gouache on cloth, 66 x 72 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
Fire
Lim Hak Tai
1956. Acrylic on board, 59 x 75.5 cm. Gift of Lim Yew Kuan. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
1956. Acrylic on board, 59 x 75.5 cm. Gift of Lim Yew Kuan. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
Village Scene
Nhek Dim
1960. Oil on canvas, 56 x 78 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
1960. Oil on canvas, 56 x 78 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore.
Artwork 7: Z
Tan Lip Seng
1970, reprinted in 2017. Digital print on archival paper, 20 x 13 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. This acquisition was made possible with donations to the Art Adoption & Acquisition Programme. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore © Tan Lip Seng.
1970, reprinted in 2017. Digital print on archival paper, 20 x 13 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. This acquisition was made possible with donations to the Art Adoption & Acquisition Programme. Image courtesy of National Heritage Board, Singapore © Tan Lip Seng.
The Artists
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