Installation view, Passion is Volcanic: Desire in Southeast Asian Art (R18), National Gallery Singapore, 2026.
As Passion is Volcanic: Desire in Southeast Asian Art (R18) approaches its final weeks, Gallery Insiders are invited to an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with curators Adele Tan and Kathleen Ditzig.
In this intimate conversation, the curators will unpack the ideas and provocations that shaped the exhibition: from how desire is expressed across Southeast Asian art to the relationships and dialogues that emerged between works. Hear about the choices, collaborations, and questions that informed the exhibition, alongside reflections on how audiences have responded throughout its run.
The evening continues with exclusive after-hours access to the exhibition, offering Gallery Insiders the chance to encounter the works anew, continue the conversation with the curators, and explore the exhibition at their own pace.
Light refreshments will be served before the event.
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When: 3 Sep 2026, 6.30–8pm - Suitable For: Adults
- Where: City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard
- Ticket information: $5 per person
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