Image courtesy of NAC

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

Talk & Discussion

National Arts Council

25 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026

Free admission

In this panel discussion featuring artists working with art and technology in a variety of exhitions in SAW2026, hear them share their perspectives, challenges and issues.
Talk & Discussion

Modern Art Society Singapore

15 Jan 2025 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission

Across Singapore

This island-wide Open Studios initiative by the Modern Art Society Singapore offers the public a rare opportunity to visit the working spaces of 13 leading contemporary artists.
Talk & Discussion

Mandala Club

16 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Ticketed

AURA is a multi-sensory journey of art, technology, and ritual. Featuring, Deborah Lim, Tuck Muntarbhorn (BKK), Samantha Lee (MY), Kiat (SG), The Artling, and Ashley Chin.

Hoisington Galleries

26 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026

Free admission with registration

272 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 588212

Artist Karen Hoisington and beekeeper Clarence Chua discuss her exhibition, Pollinator: A Dance of Reciprocity, sharing art, bees, and hive stories that inspire balance, reciprocity, and thriving relationships.