Asian Civilisations Museum Explores Peacock Symbolism in Decorative Arts Exhibition
The Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore is presenting 'Peacock Power,' an exhibition examining the peacock's depiction across Asian decorative arts. Running until August 30, 2026, the show features over 100 works from the National Collection and other lenders, spanning ceramics, textiles, and other mediums. It traces the motif's journey across cultures, exploring its roles as a symbol of beauty, power, and divinity in various contexts including Peranakan culture, Hindu mythology, and Buddhist traditions. The exhibition highlights how the peacock appears in sacred imagery, luxury ornaments, and everyday items, revealing artistic exchanges across the region. A newly commissioned work by Ernest Goh concludes the presentation.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Peacock Power' runs until August 30, 2026 at Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore
- Features over 100 works from National Collection and lenders across diverse mediums
- Explores peacock symbolism in Peranakan culture, Hindu mythology, and Buddhist traditions
- Includes contemporary commission 'Thousand Eyes' by artist Ernest Goh
- Marks Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence
Entities
Artists
- Ernest Goh
Institutions
- Asian Civilisations Museum
- National Collection
Locations
- Singapore
- Asia