GO BIG on art
From groundbreaking art to immersive encounters — find out what
exhibitions are waiting for you.
Between Declaration and Dreams: Art of Southeast Asia since
the 10th Century
Explore over 300 artworks in this exhibition and witness how
artists grappled with identity, reinvented traditions, and
responded to a tumultuous history.
Date: Ongoing
Location: Level 3-5, UOB Southeast Asia
Gallery, Supreme Court Wing
Admission: General Admission

Angin Cloud by Art Labor
Angin Cloud imagines the rural industrialisation of a hill
side from Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Pairing Jrai wood
sculptures and suspended pillars that recall farming
structures for growing pepper vine, the installation
references ‘angin’, a Jrai concept for the dynamic potential
for change found in water and air.
Date: 17 Jan – 30 Nov 2025
Location: Padang Atrium
Admission: Free

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: Special Exhibition

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: General Admission

Dalam Southeast Asia: 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: 9 May 2025 – 1 Feb 2026
Location: Level 3, UOB Southeast Asia
Gallery, Dalam Southeast Asia, Supreme Court Wing
Admission: General Admission

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

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: City Hall Courtyard, 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: 6 Jun 2025 – 16 Nov 2025
Location: Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi
Concourse Gallery, City Hall Wing
Admission: Free

Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
The newly revamped exhibition presents a layered and evolving
story of Singapore’s art history from the 19th century to
present, with iconic works by artists such as Georgette Chen,
Liu Kang, and Chen Wen Hsi.
Date: Opening on 18 Jul 2025
Location: Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery,
City Hall Wing
Admission: General Admission

Painting with Light: Festival of International Films on Art
(6th Edition)
Painting with Light is the Gallery’s signature film festival
dedicated to art and the moving image. Returning for its 6th
edition in 2025, it presents artist films, art documentaries,
arthouse cinema, and restored classics—including a strong
focus on Southeast Asian works, some newly commissioned or
restored by the Gallery to foster global dialogue.
Date: 4 – 14 Sep 2025
Location: Various locations
Admission: Ticketed

Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston
Explore more than 100 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: Special Exhibition

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.
Date: 9–31 Jan 2026
Location: Various locations
Admission: Free
