Eugene Tan appointed director of Singapore Art Museum

Eugene Tan is set to take on the role of director at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) starting April 1. He'll still be at the helm of the National Gallery Singapore, where he's played a key part in establishing ties with renowned institutions like Tate and the Centre Pompidou. Tan has also been behind major exhibitions such as Reframing Modernism and Minimalism: Space. Light. Object. Edmund Cheng, who chairs the SAM Board, has full confidence in Tan's ability to lead the museum through its upcoming renovations, aiming to elevate its position in the contemporary art scene. Tan emphasized SAM's goal to foster creativity in Singapore and Southeast Asia, contributing to global discussions on contemporary art.