Singapore's Art Scene Transforms with Major Exhibitions and Institutional Growth in 2025

Singapore is becoming a prominent center for art in the region, garnering global interest. In 2025, coinciding with SG60, various institutions broadened their initiatives. The National Gallery Singapore unveiled "Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art," a permanent exhibition that reflects on local artistic heritage. "City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s–1940s" showcased the influence of Asian artists in Paris during the interwar period. STPI featured "Wifredo Lam: Outside In," which displayed prints by the Cuban-Chinese artist. The Singapore Art Museum brought together established and emerging artists, including Robert Zhao Renhui’s work for the Venice Biennale and a retrospective of Heman Chong. "SAM Contemporaries 2" emphasized partnerships between new artists and curators, signaling a transition to a more consistent art calendar driven by institutional support and local practices.