Due to F1 road closures, the Gallery carpark is open 1–3 Oct, 7–10am, then closed from 3 Oct, 10am, and reopens 7 Oct, 7am. Visit our Visitor Information page for more details.

Join a guided tour and explore over 300 artworks that highlight how sociopolitical changes were deeply connected to artistic influences across Southeast Asia. The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery showcases how artists in the region embraced new ideas, redefined local art, and navigated changing times.

Duration: Approx. 1 hr

  • When:
    English, Thu–Sun 2pm
    Mandarin, Sat–Sun 4pm
  • Suitable For: Adults, Families, Visitors with accessibility needs, Students and Educators
  • Where: Level 1, Padang Atrium, Tour Desk
  • Ticket Information: Guided tours are free with an admission pass, subject to schedule and availability.
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A SEA Of Art – Watch the story of modern art in Southeast Asia unfold, from the 19th century to the 1990s, as you traverse the expansive long-term exhibition at the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery located at the National Gallery Singapore.
A SEA Of Art – Watch the story of modern art in Southeast Asia unfold, from the 19th century to the 1990s, as you traverse the expansive long-term exhibition at the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery located at the National Gallery Singapore.
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Friday afternoon at the National Gallery Singapore, sharing my passion of South East Asian art with my visitors
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Making sense of the world of abstract (literally and figuratively).
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ramireziha
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National Gallery Singapore ✨
National Gallery Singapore ✨
_hanee_art
Aug 28, 2020
Meet the Wild Child, a young boy who is wild about nature. From tiny animals to ginormous plants, his quest is to protect and care for them all. One day, he spots a gloomy scene that tells the story of a wild tale where animals are being chased by flames to the edge of a cliff. Full of zeal and hope, the Wild Child uses his wildly creative ideas to change the ending of the tale. Join us for our upcoming Art Alive! session at @nationalgallerysingapore next Saturday where we will bring 𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 (𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚) by Raden Saleh to life through storytelling. You’ll even get to bring home your very own craft kit after as well! DETAILS 14 December 2024 11am & 2pm Get your tickets from the link in our bio 🎟️ Artwork credit: 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗵. 𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 (𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚). 𝟭𝟴𝟰𝟵. 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀, 𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝘅 𝟯𝟵𝟲 𝗰𝗺. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Meet the Wild Child, a young boy who is wild about nature. From tiny animals to ginormous plants, his quest is to protect and care for them all. One day, he spots a gloomy scene that tells the story of a wild tale where animals are being chased by flames to the edge of a cliff. Full of zeal and hope, the Wild Child uses his wildly creative ideas to change the ending of the tale. Join us for our upcoming Art Alive! session at @nationalgallerysingapore next Saturday where we will bring 𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 (𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚) by Raden Saleh to life through storytelling. You’ll even get to bring home your very own craft kit after as well! DETAILS 14 December 2024 11am & 2pm Get your tickets from the link in our bio 🎟️ Artwork credit: 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗵. 𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 (𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚). 𝟭𝟴𝟰𝟵. 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀, 𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝘅 𝟯𝟵𝟲 𝗰𝗺. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
zipzapzoom.collective
Aug 28, 2020
Thank you to all who joined us for the launch of our 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘛𝘰 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 guide on International Friendship Day 🤗🧡! We hope you had a good day out either with your friends or getting to know some new ones🥰. If you missed out, don’t worry. Ask our friendly Gallery staff for a copy, or pick up the guide at any Visitor Services Counter. Tag us at to share your experience and photos!
Thank you to all who joined us for the launch of our 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘛𝘰 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 guide on International Friendship Day 🤗🧡! We hope you had a good day out either with your friends or getting to know some new ones🥰. If you missed out, don’t worry. Ask our friendly Gallery staff for a copy, or pick up the guide at any Visitor Services Counter. Tag us at to share your experience and photos!
nationalgallerysingapore
Aug 28, 2020
From blacksmiths to samsui women, what were some other vanishing trades that were once commonplace in Singapore? Before the 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘢 𝘛𝘦𝘦 exhibition closes on 20 November, take a peek into the past and catch a glimpse of the nostalgic stories behind his works. ✨Free entry for all✨ till then! Link in bio for more 👆 Installation view, 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘢 𝘛𝘦𝘦: 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭, National Gallery Singapore 2022. s
From blacksmiths to samsui women, what were some other vanishing trades that were once commonplace in Singapore? Before the 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘢 𝘛𝘦𝘦 exhibition closes on 20 November, take a peek into the past and catch a glimpse of the nostalgic stories behind his works. ✨Free entry for all✨ till then! Link in bio for more 👆 Installation view, 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘢 𝘛𝘦𝘦: 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭, National Gallery Singapore 2022. s
nationalgallerysingapore
Aug 28, 2020
🏛️Finding solace in the world of art 🖼️ . . . . .
🏛️Finding solace in the world of art 🖼️ . . . . .
srushteekadam
Aug 28, 2020
"Don’t make art, make questions.” – Tang Da Wu Learners from our online course met up at the Gallery recently to build still lifes, look at dreamy paintings, and form their own questions about art 💭 ✨Keen to join our curious little community and learn more about Southeast Asian art? Link in bio to sign up for our free online course and get early access to exclusive programmes.
"Don’t make art, make questions.” – Tang Da Wu Learners from our online course met up at the Gallery recently to build still lifes, look at dreamy paintings, and form their own questions about art 💭 ✨Keen to join our curious little community and learn more about Southeast Asian art? Link in bio to sign up for our free online course and get early access to exclusive programmes.
nationalgallerysingapore
Aug 28, 2020
🔥Our latest exhibition at Dalam Southeast Asia, “Figuring a Scene” is now open🔥 How do you understand and make sense of artworks? From exploring Southeast Asian culture through the lens of the durian fruit to tracking Singapore’s development through the imagery of fire in paintings — discover different forms of art through elements of nature in our second exhibition of the year! ❤️🤍💚 Show runs till 1 December 2024. Singaporeans and PRs go for free ✨
🔥Our latest exhibition at Dalam Southeast Asia, “Figuring a Scene” is now open🔥 How do you understand and make sense of artworks? From exploring Southeast Asian culture through the lens of the durian fruit to tracking Singapore’s development through the imagery of fire in paintings — discover different forms of art through elements of nature in our second exhibition of the year! ❤️🤍💚 Show runs till 1 December 2024. Singaporeans and PRs go for free ✨
nationalgallerysingapore
Aug 28, 2020
🏛️ Coming to the Gallery this weekend? @atifadls @chocolatemintt_ @zongyul @5dong2 Thank you for stopping by! 📷 📍 UOB Southeast Asia Gallery
🏛️ Coming to the Gallery this weekend? @atifadls @chocolatemintt_ @zongyul @5dong2 Thank you for stopping by! 📷 📍 UOB Southeast Asia Gallery
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