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Synopsis

World-building, the practice of creating worlds through transmedia storytelling, has transformed as technology advances. Join our panel of artists who have imagined and constructed worlds during SAW to discuss the social, cultural, political and technological concerns in their works. Explore the ways emerging technologies figure in constructing and disruptively revealing the possibilities and limits of world-building.

Speakers: Debbie Ding, Priyageetha Dia, Ong Kian Peng

Moderator: Joshua Lau

A joint initiative by National Arts Council, National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum

21 Jan 2026 to 22 Jan 2026

Ticketed

The Singapore Art Week Forum 2026 takes a critical look at the systems we inhabit, questioning what forces are at play and how we can build a better future.
Talk & Discussion

Singapore Glass Art Collective

24 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026

Free admission

See glass creations by SGAC artists come alive as they tell stories of dreams and wonder when the spotlight hits them!

MINT Museum of Toys

31 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Ticketed

A talk session behind The World's First Interactive AI Ambassador, offering an inside look at how advanced artificial intelligence systems are designed to enhance visitor engagement.

STPI

23 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026

Ticketed

The Politics of Print: elephant in the room reimagines the symposium format as a dynamic, lively and generative space for conversations around the expanded field of print in contemporary art.