Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.

Exhibition

Singapore Biennale: pure intention

Singapore Art Museum

31 October 2025 to 29 March 2026

10am - 7pm

Free during Singapore Art Week

Synopsis

Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intention presents contemporary art in unexpected places - from pre-colonial and colonial landmarks to shopping malls, historic housing estates, and greenspaces. Featuring over 100 artworks and 30 new commissions by more than 80 artists, the Biennale invites audiences to experience Singapore's many layers of history – collectively creating a city that is as planned as it is full of discovery, surprises, and intriguing juxtapositions.
Duncan Bass, Curator 
Hsu Fang-Tze, Curator
Ong Puay Khim, Curator

Selene Yap, Curator

Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) Tour of Singapore Biennale (Tanglin Halt)
24 January 2026
Tanglin Halt
Free with registration
Join Deaf facilitators on a tour of Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intention at Tanglin Halt. Experience contemporary art in familiar spaces of Singapore with fresh eyes and new perspectives.
This tour is intended for the Deaf and Hard of hearing community. SgSL interpretation will be provided by Equal Dreams. This tour is suitable for participants aged 6 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult.

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