National Gallery Singapore

Join us for our upcoming panel discussion, Being an Other: Life Abroad as an Asian Creative, happening on Thursday, 17 April 2025. Featuring fashion designer Andrew Gn, artist Wong Keen and actress Tan Kheng Hua, the panel promises an engaging and thought-provoking conversation that provides raw perspectives. It responds to the groundbreaking exhibition “City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s” which opens on 2 April and compares the experiences of Asian artists who lived and exhibited in Paris during a dynamic period of time.    Don’t miss the chance to see how art, identity and expatriate experience continue to shape creative journeys today! Sign up for the panel here: https://lnkd.in/gcuy6YK3

As Slow Art Day once again draws close, we invite you to join us in a day of mindfulness.   This year, we're celebrating with a new way to experience art. Covering new artworks through three fresh episodes of the Slow Art Guide, savour art in a deep and conscious manner through this interactive session. Later in the day, sit in on our roundtable as Felicia Low, Michael Koon Boon Tan and Alicia Teng chat about slow looking as a practical framework to help create meaningful and lasting relationships within communities.   If you're looking for a unique way to engage with the arts, come as you are and we look forward to experiencing this day with you.   1️⃣  Slow Art Guide: A Reflective Journey into Visual Art | Sun, 6 April, 10:30am & 4:00pm https://lnkd.in/gwGv6ASE   2️⃣ Slow as Practice: Roundtable on Real-life Applications of Going Slow in Community-oriented Work | Sun, 6 April, 1:30pm https://lnkd.in/g6SjZsNR   #SlowArtDay #NationalGallerySingapore #LetArtSurpriseYou

What if you could experience art through touch? The HOLD (Hands-on Learning and Development) Collection, developed by National Gallery Singapore and Beyond Vision International (BVI) redefines how we engage with art through touch and sound —making it more inclusive and accessible for all.   Want to learn more? Join our workshop on 26 March at 10am, organised by ARTDIS (Singapore) Ltd, as part of the Arts and Disability Forum 2025. Hear from the Community & Access team at the Gallery together with Dr. Rico Chan, Founder and CEO of BVI, as we explore the design process behind these resources, and deepen your understanding of inclusive design. Spots are limited – Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/dvXZGePQ

Chen Wen Hsi's art was a large part of my childhood because my father has been a passionate fan of his for decades. On our trips back home, he would often bring the family to visit this amazing artist. So it is super thrilling to be working in the museum that is showcasing his largest masterpiece, Gibbons. This iconic artwork is currently on display in our relaunched Singapore gallery. On 23 March, we (National Gallery Singapore) are proud to present a new documentary on the restoration of this amazing work. Following the screening, join Eve Zhang Yan, Art Restoration Specialist, as she shares more about the hard work involved in restoring this artwork. Sign up for the screening and talk here: https://lnkd.in/gTnwfMbB

How can we create more inclusive spaces in the arts? At Light to Night Singapore 2025, Through the Looking Glass by Claire Teo invited us to experience art through different lenses – challenging perceptions and reimagining accessibility. Building on these conversations, the Arts and Disability Forum (ADF) 2025, organised by ARTDIS (Singapore) Ltd, will bring together voices from across the region to explore programming, representation, and accessibility in the arts from 25 to 29 March 2025. Our ongoing commitment to inclusivity is reflected in our collaborations with ART:DIS over the years, working together to create meaningful and accessible experiences for diverse communities. Join us in shaping a more inclusive future for the arts. Stay tuned for more details on our programme!   ✨  Revisit Through the Looking Glass at Light to Night Singapore 2025: https://lnkd.in/gKC5wgvQ 

This Lunar New Year, we ushered in the Year of the Snake with our vibrant annual Lohei, a live Tutu Kueh station and endless fun! 🐍🎉 The Sticky Hand Red Packet Grab challenge was a huge hit among our team members, sparking plenty of laughter and some friendly competition. As always, there's no better way to start the year than with delicious food, great company and loads of joy. Take a sneak peek into all the excitement we shared, setting the stage for a prosperous and successful year ahead! #NationalGallerySingapore

We are filled with deep sorrow at the passing of Lim Tze Peng, the beloved Singaporean centenarian artist.   Just a few months ago, he visited his exhibition "Becoming Lim Tze Peng" at the Gallery, standing before his largest work in the exhibition - a heartfelt moment seeing his works at the solo show and reminiscing fondly on his pieces over the years.   Born in Singapore in 1921, Lim Tze Peng occupies a unique position in Singapore’s art history for his paintings of everyday life and his persistent innovations in the genres of ink painting and calligraphy. He was renowned for his ability to infuse contemporary relevance by engaging in meaningful dialogues with diverse traditions and modernities of painting. His work will continue to inspire future generations in the arts and beyond.   As we reflect on his extraordinary legacy, we invite you to experience "Becoming Lim Tze Peng", an exhibition that celebrates his artistic journey and dedication to his craft. Through his works, we honour his vision and the profound impact he has had on Singapore’s art scene.

We are delighted to share that National Gallery Singapore has contributed to 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮: 𝘙𝘦-𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, a new publication co-edited by Alison Eardley and Vanessa Jones. This book brings together diverse perspectives to challenge traditional ideas of access and present bold strategies for building inclusive and equitable cultural spaces. Chapter 4, 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮 – 𝘈 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭‐𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨, is written by Alicia Teng, Deputy Director (Community and Access) and reflects our commitment to becoming a progressive art museum that inspires a thoughtful, creative, and inclusive society. Download the full digital version of the book for FREE: https://bit.ly/40ET4Of   We invite you to join the online launch event on 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, where Alison, Vanessa, and other contributors to the publication will share insights and engage in discussions about accessibility and social change in museums. Event 1: 9am GMT / 5pm SGT – https://bit.ly/4hlFncJ Event 2: 4.30pm GMT / 12.30am SGT (5th February) – https://bit.ly/42gGAOc Together, let’s reimagine accessibility in the arts. 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦. 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. #NationalGallerySingapore #LetArtSurpriseYou #MuseumAccessibility #InclusionInMuseums #CulturalSpaces #ArtForAll

A heartfelt thank you to our community partners for making Commune 2025 such a memorable event! Commune is our annual gathering that brings together valued community partners to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the Gallery’s latest programmes and initiatives. From meaningful conversations to discovering new ways to engage with art, we are grateful to have spent this special day with you. Together, let’s continue to strengthen our bonds and work towards making art more accessible to our communities! Interested in organising a tour for community groups? Reach out to us at community@nationalgallery.sg—we’d love to hear from you! #NationalGallerySingapore #LetArtSurpriseYou

Happy holidays and warmest wishes to everyone from all of us here at the Gallery - our Front-of-House elves are all ready for the festive period!     As 2025 draws near and festivities go full swing, we invite you to close the year with supporting the Gallery’s work by gifting the gift of play and imagination. Your contributions will make a difference towards next year's edition of the Gallery Children's Biennale.     ‘Tis the season to spread the joy of the arts: https://lnkd.in/gqdZJMnT      #NationalGallerySingapore #LetArtSurpriseYou