Image courtesy of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

Synopsis

Ikan Besar Skali by Hu Qiren reimagines the grandeur of historical whale displays, bridging natural history with contemporary art. The sculpture invites reflection, revealing layers of climate histories, curatorial narratives, and decolonial perspectives. Suspended at the Esplanade Concourse, the space becomes a contemplative site, becoming a resonant presence Fabricated in electroplated resin with anatomical precision, its materiality straddles the natural and industrial, reinterpreting history and mythology for the present moment.
ArtistsHu Qiren

Art Outreach Singapore

16 Jan 2026 to 8 Feb 2026

Free admission

The Last Tree Was a Building by Singaporean artist ANTZ features four large inflatable monkeys perched across Gillman Barracks, reflecting on humanity’s relationship with nature and the dominance of the built environment.
Exhibition

Debbie Ding

20 Jan 2026 to 15 Feb 2026

Free Admission

An exhibition of new works by contemporary Asian artists. Responding to virtual reality artworks from the 90s-00s, the artists revisit the experimental ethos of that era to reimagine virtual space.

ART SG

20 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission

A regionally rooted and globally resonant reimagining of art as experience, where the hotel becomes a portal for artistic exchange, Southeast Asian storytelling, and immersive cultural dialogue.

23 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026

Free admission

We are four retirees who love to paint. What begin as a casual interest has grown into regular plein air gathering. This exhibition marks our watercolour journey since 2019.