Exhibition
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
15 January 2026 to 5 July 2026
All Day
Free admission
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
Sing Lit Station & Migrant Writers of Singapore
18 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026
Free admission
Here & Elsewhere showcases visual and literary art created by migrant workers and local residents, reflecting on belonging, the lives built here in Singapore, and the memories carried from far away.
Exhibition
Seniors Action for Greater Empowerment (SAGE)
22 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026
Free admission
Multiple Locations
A series of co-created community museums showcasing participatory photography and AI-generated visions of "Living The Good Life," representing bold dreams for community life and ageing well.
Exhibition
Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Singapore
16 Jan 2026 to 8 Mar 2026
Ticketed ($8)
Singapore Pioneer Artists Exhibition reconsiders “pioneer” as an open, evolving position, tracing how cross-cultural modern practices in Singapore shaped artistic modernity and laid the foundations for contemporary expression.
National Gallery Singapore
9 May 2025 to 2 Feb 2026
Ticketed
Basoeki Abdullah's luminous portraits of political figures and attractive women made him one of Southeast Asia's most sought-after painters.
