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Talk & Discussion
Yeo Workshop
20 November 2025 to 31 January 2026
Mon - Fri, 12-7pm
Free admission
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.
Talk & Discussion
Tusitala
24 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026
Free admission
Interfaces: Between Worlds, Across Mediums features a panel of Singapore curators who will share insights into their practice and processes at the intersection of media, technology, and cultural meaning-making.
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.
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
National Arts Council
24 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026
Free admission
Join the world-building artists of SAW2026 as they discuss the social, cultural, political and technological concerns in their works as they use and critically evaluate a range of recent technologies.
