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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
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
Angin Cloud
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
City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s
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
Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential
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
Rooftop Commission
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
Gallery Children's Biennale 2025: Tomorrow We'll Be...
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
Eidolon by Vong Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier
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
Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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
Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
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
Painting with Light
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
Rooftop Commission
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
Rooftop Commission