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Talk & Discussion

Art Outreach Basecamp 2026

Art Outreach Singapore

24 January 2026 to 24 January 2026

10:00AM - 12:30PM

Free admission

Synopsis

Art Outreach Basecamp is a public symposium held alongside the Art Outreach Summit, positioning Singapore as a hub for global voices in art, history, and society. Basecamp 2026 will open with a performance lecture by internationally acclaimed artist Ibrahim Mahama, blending storytelling, archival imagery, and reflections on trade, labour, and memory. This is followed by a panel discussion with international Summit faculty, weaving together perspectives from Africa, Asia, and beyond.
Ibrahim Mahama, Artist
Dr. Zoé Whitley, Curator/Art Historian
Alessio Antonolli, Curator, Italy
Dr. Sook-Kyung Lee, Curator/Lecturer/Writer
Dr. Zoe Butt, Curator/Writer

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Free admission

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Free admission

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National Arts Council

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Free admission

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Singapore Art Museum

22 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission

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