Singapore Biennale 2025 lineup unveiled, Helsinki Biennial 2027 curators announced, and Ha Chong-Hyun Art Center opens.

The eighth edition of the Singapore Biennale, titled 'pure intention,' is set to take place from October 31, 2025, to March 29, 2026. It will feature over 80 artists and more than 100 works, including 30 new commissions that explore Singapore's identities and urban environments. This event is organized by the Singapore Art Museum and commissioned by the National Arts Council of Singapore. Notable installations will be presented by artists such as Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Guo-Liang Tan, Emily Floyd, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and Pierre Huyghe. Additionally, Mami Kataoka and Arja Miller are slated to co-curate the 2027 Helsinki Biennial. In other news, Jen Berean and James Carey will showcase 'Water Works' from February to December 2026, having received the 2026 Judy Wheeler Commission. Furthermore, Christie's has appointed Rahul Kadakia as president for Asia Pacific, starting January 2026, and the Ha Chong-Hyun Art Center opened on August 25 in Paju, South Korea.