Previous Next Installation shot of Inside the Dream of the Durian Seller, Vitrine, OUE Downtown Gallery. 20 November 2025 - 31 January 2026. Image courtesy of Yeo Workshop.

Synopsis

Anchored by an iconic 1981 work from Singapore's pioneer artist Cheong Soo Pieng, "Inside the Dream of a Durian Seller" is a group exhibition that takes inspiration from Cheong's dreamlike painting of a durian seller. This historic image - ordinary yet surreal - sets the stage for a contemporary reimagining of all the elements within this painting. From its formal qualities grounded centrally by a mysterious opium pipe as a compositional device, to the act of communal eating by women dressed in batik clothing, Singaporeans are able to relate to this symbolic painting of ritual and shared national memory, beyond their love of durians. 

With the generous support of OUE Downtown Gallery (Venue Partner).

Artists:
Chun U Bi, Jimmy Ong, Joanne Lim, Luke Heng, Teng Jee Hum, Tisya Wong

Book Talk: You Are Seen | Celebrating Women Artists in Southeast Asian Art With Krystina Lyon 
27 January 2026
12.30 - 2pm
Free admission. Email info@yeorkshop.com to save your spot.

Event Link: https://www.yeoworkshop.com/events/88/overview/

Join art historian and collector Krystina Lyon as she talks about her book and curated selection from her personal collection, featuring 35 women artists from Southeast Asia. Spanning emerging, mid-career, and established practitioners, this session offers an intimate look into the vibrant and diverse practices shaping contemporary women's art in the region, revealing the stories, perspectives, and innovations driving today's art landscape.


National Arts Council

30 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026

Free admission

A conversation on what AI portends for our lives in the future with a diverse panel, as they discuss AI's tensions and alignments engaging both cultural and technological lenses.

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!

Singapore Art Museum

22 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission

A multi-modal project, In Conversation with SAM Residencies showcases the dynamic and collaborative nature of the processual and research-based methods which drive the work of SAM Residents.