Singapore Biennale 2025 Exhibition Overview
The Singapore Biennale 2025, titled 'pure intention,' is scheduled to run from October 31, 2025, to March 29, 2026. Organized by the Singapore Art Museum, the exhibition features a diverse selection of contemporary artworks from various international artists. The curatorial team includes Duncan Bass, Hsu Fang-Tze, Ong Puay Khim, and Selene Yap. Among the showcased pieces are historical works such as Lim Mu Hue's 'Scenery from Mount Faber' from 1977 and 'View from Mount Faber' from 1966, alongside contemporary creations like Tanatchai Bandasak's '/s/' from 2025. Other notable artists featured are Tristan Duke, with works like 'Marshall Fire, Colorado 01' from 2022, and Ju Young Kim, presenting pieces such as 'In case of emergency break glass' from 2024. The exhibition also includes contributions from artists like Pierre Huyghe, Fiona Amundsen, and Ahmet Öğüt, among others. This biennial event highlights a mix of regional and global artistic practices, offering insights into current themes and historical contexts in art. The Singapore Biennale serves as a significant platform for cultural exchange and artistic dialogue in Southeast Asia.
Key facts
- The Singapore Biennale 2025 runs from October 31, 2025, to March 29, 2026.
- The exhibition is titled 'pure intention.'
- It is organized by the Singapore Art Museum.
- Curators include Duncan Bass, Hsu Fang-Tze, Ong Puay Khim, and Selene Yap.
- Artworks range from historical pieces like Lim Mu Hue's 1977 painting to contemporary works from 2025.
- Featured artists include Tanatchai Bandasak, Tristan Duke, and Ju Young Kim.
- The event showcases a diverse selection of international artists.
- It serves as a platform for cultural and artistic exchange in Southeast Asia.
Entities
Artists
- Lim Mu Hue
- Tanatchai Bandasak
- Tristan Duke
- Ju Young Kim
- Pierre Huyghe
- Fiona Amundsen
- Ahmet Öğüt
- Ming Wong
- Titarubi
- Emiria Sunassa
- Julian Abraham "Togar"
- Cui Jie
- Paul Chan
- Izat Arif
- Lim Yew Kuan
- Wu Peng Seng
- Liu Kang
- Anusapati
- Álvaro Urbano
- Presiden Tidore
- Griya Seni Hj. Kustiyah Edhi Sunarso
- Hyphen
- Tom Nicholson
- Ary "Jimged" Sendy
- Aufa Ariaputra
- Nasikin
- Omar Aryarindra
- Diakron & Emil Rønn Andersen
- Akira Takayama/Port B
- Yuyan Wang
- Rizki Lazuardi
- Angelica Mesiti
- Kei Imazu
- Young-jun Tak
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Jiajia Zhang
- Yuri Pattison
- Gabriela Golder
- Tan Pin Pin
- Eisa Jocson
- Cian Dayrit
- Sorawit Songsataya
- Faysal Altunbozar
- Kang Seung Lee
- lololol
- Tuan Andrew Nguyen
- Genpei Akasegawa
- Seung-taek Lee
- Jesse Jones
- Jennifer Allora
- Guillermo Calzadilla
- Jingru (Cyan) Cheng
- Chen Zhan
- Emily Floyd
- Aya Rodriguez-Izumi
- Joo Choon Lin
- Adrian Wong
- Kah Bee Chow
- Tan Zi Hao
- Tini Aliman
- Allora and Calzadilla
- Anisha Baid
- CAMP field-0 [Jingru (Cyan) Cheng and Chen Zhan]
- Chu Hao Pei
- Shenuka Corea
- Dat Vu and Truong Que Chi
- Diakron and Emil Rønn Andersen
- Debbie Ding
- Forum Lenteng
- Hyphen—
- Ary “Jimged” Sendy
- Devadeep Gupta
- Huang Po-Chih
- Alana Hunt
- ikkibawiKrrr
- Özgür Kar
- Kapwani Kiwanga
- Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork
- Elizabeth Gabrielle Lee
- Lololol
- Aiganym Mukhamejan
- Kate Newby
- Gala Porras-Kim
- Shahana Rajani
- Riar Rizaldi
- RRD (Red de Reproducción y Distribución)
- Salad Dressing
- Ayesha Singh
- Brandon Tay
- The Observatory and DuckUnit
- Julian Abraham “Togar”
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Guo-Liang Tan
- Elsa Wong
- Duncan Bass
- Hsu Fang-Tze
- Ong Puay Khim
- Selene Yap
- David Neo
Institutions
- Singapore Art Museum
- The Packet
- Fort Canning Centre
- National Gallery Singapore
- National Arts Council
- Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
- Asian Film Archive
- Futura Trōpica Netroots
- Hothouse
- Hyphen—
- H.O.M.E.
Locations
- Singapore
- Orchard
- 20 Anderson Road
- Far East Shopping Centre
- Lucky Plaza
- Civic District
- Rail Corridor
- Blenheim Court
- Tanglin Halt
- Rail Corridor South
- Wessex Estate
- Tanjong Pagar Distripark