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

Gunalan Nadarajan and Roopesh Sitharan

22 Jan 2026 to 1 Feb 2026

Free admission

An exhibition of artists from Southeast Asia working with art and technology.

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.

Employees Only Singapore and curators Suzi Teo, Melvin Tan

22 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission

Unrealized Projects explores Singaporean identity through incomplete or failed art concepts, staged in a historic shopfront, thus offering a window into 21st century Singapore and its artistic landscape.

New Art Museum Singapore

24 Jan 2026 to 22 Jun 2026

Ticketed

Kengo Kuma exhibition at New Art Museum Singapore delves into his architectural philosophy, showcasing how natural elements shape his designs through immersive models and interactive installations.