Exhibition
Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Singapore
16 January 2026 to 8 March 2026
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily, closed on PHs
Ticketed ($8)
Synopsis
Singapore Pioneer Artists Exhibition revisits the foundations of Singapore’s modern art through a critical rethinking of the term “pioneer.” Bringing together seminal works from key figures of the Nanyang period and beyond, the exhibition reframes pioneering not as a fixed generation or style, but as an open historical position shaped by cross-cultural exchange, migration, and lived experience, revealing how modernity in Singapore laid the groundwork for contemporary artistic thought.
Artists:
Chen Wen Hsi, Cheong Soo Pieng, Liu Kang, Chen Chong Swee, Lee Man Fong, Sun Yee, Choo Keng Kwang, Chen Cheng Mei, Chua Mia Tee, and Tan Swie Hian
Exhibition
Art Outreach Singapore
16 Jan 2026 to 8 Feb 2026
Free admission
For his first solo exhibition in Singapore, Ibrahim Mahama presents new fabric-based works and jute sack assemblages exploring Ghana’s material legacies of colonialism, post-colonialism, and industrialisation.
Exhibition
National Gallery Singapore
9 Jan 2026 to 16 Nov 2026
Free admission
Women Imagining Otherwise unveils stories of solidarity, community and fearlessness through the powerful practices of five women artists from Southeast Asia.
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.
Exhibition
The VH AWARD organized by Hyundai Motor Group
20 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026
Free admission
The 6th VH AWARD presents five commissioned artworks by emerging media artists who engage with the context of Asia selected for their experimental and transcultural approaches.
