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
Exhibition

Art Outreach Singapore

16 Jan 2026 to 8 Feb 2026

Free admission

This pop-up presentation by ANTZ features artworks, sketches, prototypes, and limited-edition prints that reveal the creative process behind The Last Tree Was a Building and his ongoing Urban Monkeys series.

The Columns Gallery Singapore

17 Jan 2026 to 28 Feb 2026

Free admission

The Columns Gallery Singapore presents Whispers of Summer Forests, a solo exhibition by Korean artist Whee, showcasing new lyrical abstract paintings inspired by the radiant forest landscapes of summer.

Founders' Memorial

31 Oct 2025 to 29 Mar 2026

Free admission

The Not Mere Spectators exhibition explores the makings of multiculturalism in Singapore.
Exhibition

Cuturi Gallery

10 Jan 2026 to 28 Feb 2026

Free admission

Cuturi Gallery presents Metamorphosis, curated by Syed Muhammad Hafiz, featuring Anniketyni Madian, Meta Enjelita, and Khairulddin Wahab in dialogue with the legacy of batik modernist Jaafar Latiff.