Exhibition
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
15 January 2026 to 8 March 2026
All Day
Free admission
Synopsis
Rotan Rattan: Meditations by Artists Chen Yanyun and Dave Lim reflect on how childhood discipline is remembered within Singapore's culture of over-compliance, where hardship is believed to cultivate virtue and shape obedience. For many, these painful lessons are later softened by humour, a way of soothing fear and transforming compliance into resilience. This exhibition explores how childhood pain lingers in the body, and how such narratives might be acknowledged, healed, and reimaged.
ArtistsChen Yanyun, Dave Lim
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.
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.
Exhibition
Yeo Workshop
17 Jan 2026 to 1 Mar 2026
Free admission
In Balinese myth, Bedawang Nala embodies balance. Rituals honor Earth-Mother's abundance, while women, as custodians of wisdom and tradition, sustain resilience and harmony between humanity and nature.
Exhibition
Kamal Arts Ltd
22 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026
Free admission
Lotsa Mix 2026 edition. An exhibition of paintings by Kamal Dollah.
