GO BIG on art
From groundbreaking art to immersive encounters — find out what
exhibitions are waiting for you.
City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s
This groundbreaking new exhibition examines the art history of
Paris from Asian perspectives.
Date: 2 Apr – 17 Aug 2025
Location: Level 3, Singtel Special
Exhibition Galleries 1, 2 & 3, City Hall Wing
Admission: Ticketed

Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential
Step into the world of the transcontinental artist known for
instilling the vital beauty of order in the unpredictable
creative process of abstraction.
Date: 9 May – 30 Nov 2025
Location: Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery and
Level 4 Gallery, City Hall Wing
Admission: Ticketed

Gallery Children's Biennale 2025: Tomorrow We'll Be...
The fifth edition invites children to reflect on the endless
possibilities of their future by exploring the four core
values of Joy, Kindness, Dream and Love.
Date: 31 May 2025 – 29 Mar 2026
Location: Level 1 and B1, various locations
Admission: Free

Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
The newly revamped exhibition presents a layered,
ever-changing story of Singapore’s art history from the 19th
century to present.
Date: Fully reopens 18 Jul 2025
Location: Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery,
City Hall Wing
Admission: Free

Dalam Collection: Where Ink Tides Meet
Showcasing over 50 new acquisitions and previously unseen
works, Where Ink Tides Meet emphasises the Gallery’s growing
ink collection and its ongoing commitment to the research and
acquisition of ink art.
Date: Now till 16 Nov 2025
Location: Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi
Concourse Gallery, City Hall Wing
Admission: Ticketed

Diplomacy and Desire: Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore
Basoeki Abdullah’s luminous portraits of political figures and
attractive women made him one of Southeast Asia's most
sought-after painters. The exhibition showcases two
significant paintings and explores how the artist navigated
high society and was attuned to the “geopoetic” value of his
artwork.
Date: Now till 1 Feb 2026
Location: Level 3, UOB Southeast Asia
Gallery, Dalam Southeast Asia, Supreme Court Wing
Admission: Ticketed

OUTBOUND
Inaugurated in 2018, OUTBOUND reimagines transitional spaces
and key entrances at the Gallery through a series of unique
artwork commissions, developed in collaboration with leading
artists from around the world.
Date: Ongoing
Location: Various locations
Admission: Free

Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston
Explore the iconic works by Renoir, Monet, Manet, Cézanne, and
Degas – never before exhibited in Singapore. Developed by the
Museum of Fine Arts Boston in collaboration with National
Gallery Singapore, this landmark exhibition highlights the
continuing relevance of Impressionism through the emergence of
modernity from the unique perspective of the artists.
Date: 14 Nov 2025 – 1 Mar 2026
Location: Level 3, Singtel Special
Exhibition Galleries 1, 2 & 3, City Hall Wing
Admission: Ticketed

Eidolon by Vong Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier
A site-specific installation by London-based artist duo Vong
Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier, Eidolon takes the form of a
simple yet rigorous line that bisects the courtyard interior
along a diagonal plane. Their intervention is an elegant
gesture that resonates across multiple registers:
architectural, historical, critical, and poetic.
Date: Now till 1 Mar 2026
Location: Level 1, City Hall Courtyard, City
Hall Wing
Admission: Free

Light to Night Singapore 2026
Spanning across some of Singapore’s most iconic cultural
landmarks, Light to Night returns for its landmark 10th
edition to transform public spaces into immersive encounters
with art. Visitors of all ages can look forward to programmes,
light projections, and art installations along the Civic
District.
Watch this space – more details coming soon!
Watch this space – more details coming soon!
Date: 9–31 Jan 2026
