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.


Padimai Art & Tech Studio

31 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission. Registration required.

Padimai Art and Tech Studio is an independent, experimental space dedicated to explore the evolving relationship between art, social practices, and technology.
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!

Hoisington Galleries

26 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026

Free admission with registration

272 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 588212

Artist Karen Hoisington and beekeeper Clarence Chua discuss her exhibition, Pollinator: A Dance of Reciprocity, sharing art, bees, and hive stories that inspire balance, reciprocity, and thriving relationships.

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.