ART SG 2026 Returns to Singapore: S.E.A. Focus, Global Galleries & Must-See Highlights

Hi Huneybees,

ART SG 2026 has officially opened at Marina Bay Sands, kicking off with an exclusive VIP Preview and Vernissage at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Now in its fourth edition, the region’s leading international art fair brings together more than 100 galleries from over 30 countries and territories, alongside expanded programming, new curatorial directions, and exciting global partnerships. The fair runs 23–25 January, right in the heart of Singapore Art Week.

But this year, there’s an especially meaningful milestone for Southeast Asian art.

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S.E.A. Focus 2026 Entrance Facade.
Image courtesy of S.E.A. Focus & ART SG

S.E.A. Focus Enters a New Chapter

For the first time, S.E.A. Focus — Singapore’s homegrown platform dedicated to Southeast Asian contemporary art — is presented as part of ART SG through a strategic collaboration that gives regional artists an even bigger international stage.

Curated by John Tung with artistic consultation by Emi Eu (Executive Director of STPI), the eighth edition revolves around the theme “The Humane Agency.” The idea is simple but powerful: artists as agents of compassion in a world facing uncertainty, displacement, and environmental fragility.

Instead of responding to today’s crises with distance, the works here lean into empathy and care. Across the presentations, you’ll find reflections on conflict and peace, migration and belonging, and our increasingly fragile ecosystems — all positioning art as a way to slow down, feel deeper, and reconnect with our shared humanity.

Installation View at S.E.A. Focus 2026.
Image courtesy of S.E.A. Focus & ART SG

Sixteen galleries are part of this year’s S.E.A. Focus, including several familiar Singapore names like Mizuma Gallery, Gajah Gallery, AC43 Gallery, Mr Lim’s Shop of Visual Treasures, Intersections Gallery, and Wetterling Teo Gallery.

International galleries are also spotlighting Southeast Asian artists. Berlin’s neugerriemschneider centres its booth on Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen, while Jakarta’s ara contemporary presents a dialogue between Indonesian artists Mar Kristoff and Enka Komariah exploring identity and marginalisation.

Other powerful presentations include works by Filipina artist Imelda Cajipe Endaya (Silverlens), whose richly layered mixed-media pieces address cultural identity and globalisation, and Thai artist Ruangsak Anuwatwimon (Gallery VER), whose research-driven practice looks at environmental destruction along the Mekong River.

Adding to the regional strength, ISA Art Gallery presents works by acclaimed Indonesian artist Arahmaiani, known for her sharp social and political commentary.

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ART SG 2026 VIP Preview & Vernissage.
Image Courtesy of ART SG 2026

Conversations That Go Beyond the Booths

S.E.A. Focus also extends into dialogue through the SEAspotlight Talks, curated by Clara Che Wei Peh. These panel discussions and fireside chats bring together artists, curators, and cultural leaders to unpack how Southeast Asian art is evolving — creatively, historically, and within the art market.

Expect thoughtful conversations on institution-building, storytelling across disciplines, and how artists today turn ideas into immersive worlds and long-term projects.

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Roberto Matta, Le temps de la nuit, 1963
Image from Galerie Gmurzynska

What Else to See at ART SG 2026

Beyond S.E.A. Focus, ART SG’s main GALLERIES sector features an impressive mix of global blue-chip names and leading regional spaces. International heavyweights like White Cube and Thaddaeus Ropac return alongside regional powerhouses including Sullivan+Strumpf, Ames Yavuz, Ota Fine Arts, Gajah Gallery, and Richard Koh Fine Art.

If you love discovering rising talent, the FUTURES sector spotlights young galleries founded within the last decade. This year also marks the launch of the ART SG FUTURES Prize, awarding USD 10,000 to an outstanding emerging artist.

Another new addition is SOUTH ASIA INSIGHTS, a dedicated pavilion highlighting contemporary art from South Asia, while FOCUS presents tightly curated solo and duo presentations.

Performance Art - Brian Fuata 
Image Courtesy of the Artist + John Miller @ Sumer Gallery Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Large-scale works take centre stage in the PLATFORM sector, where you’ll encounter monumental installations and site-specific pieces scattered throughout the fair. For the first time, ART SG is also introducing a PERFORMANCE ART sector, bringing live, experimental works into the fair environment — expect spontaneous, immersive encounters rather than traditional stage performances.

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[Zilberman] Chi Yin Sim - Time Travels with a Rotten Suitcase (2025)
Image Courtesy of Artist and Gallery

ART Beyond the Fairgrounds

ART SG also spills out into the rest of the city.

The ART SG FILM programme, presented with ArtScience Museum, runs daily from 22 January to 1 February. Curated under the poetic theme “Would You Tell Me a Story Until I Fall Asleep?”, the screenings transform the cinema into a quiet, contemplative space for moving image works by artists from around the world.

Meanwhile, PERSPECTIVES brings talks and keynote conversations into the fair itself, featuring artists, museum leaders, and cultural thinkers discussing everything from performance art to building global museum collections.

View of Wan Hai Hotel, Singapore Strait
Image courtesy of ART SG & Rockbund Art Museum

One of the most atmospheric off-site highlights is Wan Hai Hotel: Singapore Strait at The Warehouse Hotel. Co-presented with Rockbund Art Museum, this immersive exhibition transforms the heritage property into a living, breathing art space exploring maritime identity, migration, and survival. It runs 20–31 January with free admission.

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[INKstudio] Bingyi, Lightning Series

Art Meets Lifestyle

As always, ART SG blends art with lifestyle experiences. Expect special presentations and installations from partners like UBS, Ruinart, AXA XL, Belmond, and more, alongside tastings, design showcases, and even hotel packages such as The Standard Singapore’s ART SG Culture Fix stay that bundles accommodation with fair access.

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Melati Suryodarmo, I Love You, 2007.
Installation view @ ART SG 2026, Singapore.
Image Courtesy ART SG 2026

If you’re heading down, set aside a few hours at least as ART SG 2026 isn’t just about viewing art, it’s about stepping into conversations, stories, and perspectives from across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the world.

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Celebrating SG60 in the Heartlands: Community Art You’ll Love at Singapore Art Week 2025

Hi Huneybees,

Singapore’s turning 60 next year, and the celebrations are already underway in the most heartwarming way possible -  through art in the heartlands! If you’re looking for something meaningful (and super photogenic!) to do with family or friends in January, Singapore Art Week x PAssionArts 2025 is a beautiful, community-driven experience that you won’t want to miss.

Happening from 17 to 26 January 2025, this series of art installations across various neighbourhoods brings together residents and local artists to co-create pieces that reflect our stories, dreams, and shared future — all under the theme “Building Our SG Together.”

Here’s a little peek into the installation, and trust me, these are more than just pretty displays. They’re full of heart, history, and connection.

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Image courtesy of Temporal Displacement Agency

🏟️ National Antiquities Parade at Singapore Sports Hub

If you love interactive art, this one’s a must! Over at the Singapore Sports Hub Visitor Centre, you’ll find more than 250 clay figurines (created by residents from Mountbatten) reenacting our last National Day Parade at Kallang Stadium.

Here’s the twist: you get to restore them by painting them on the spot! It felt like stepping into a living time capsule, one that invited us to add our own colours to Singapore’s story. There's also a fun little narrative twist involving a fictional time-travelling conservator (yep, really!), which makes it extra fun for families and kids.

🗓️ 17–26 Jan, 12pm–8pm
🎨 Artists: Raihan Harun, Joanne Lim, Lexis Lu & more

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Image courtesy of Aravindan B

🌬️ Wishes in the Wind at Tampines Mall (Level 4 Open Plaza)

This one gave me chills (in the best way). It’s a calming, multi-sensory installation filled with handmade wish flags fluttering in the breeze, each one crafted by Tampines residents. Add to that ambient sounds of the neighbourhood and audio recordings of residents sharing their dreams for the future, and you’ve got a moving, deeply personal experience.

You can even create your own wish flag on the spot to add to the tapestry. I did, and it felt unexpectedly emotional. ❤️

🗓️ 17–26 Jan, 11am–8pm
🎨 Artists: Elisa Liu & Cheng Jin An

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Image courtesy of Arterly Obsessed

🌿 Roots and Wings at Aliwal Arts Centre (Kampong Glam)

Over in Kampong Glam, this installation is all about biodiversity and conservation. Residents took part in guided nature walks, then translated what they saw into art. The final piece is a vibrant blend of nature observation and artistic expression that encourages us to think about how we balance urban living with the natural world around us.

It’s beautiful during the day, and even more atmospheric at night.

🗓️ 17–26 Jan, 7am–11pm
🎨 Artists: Arterly Obsessed & Untamed Paths

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🧵 Textile Paper Lab at Canberra Park

This one was such a surprise! Who knew textile waste could become something so sculptural and poetic? At this workshop-turned-installation in Canberra Park, residents worked with artists to turn fabric scraps into soft paper-like sculptures that dance with the wind and light.

It’s a quiet, reflective space that is perfect for slowing down and thinking about sustainability in our everyday lives.

🗓️ 17–26 Jan
🎨 Artists: Veronyka Lau, Agatha Lee, Christine R. Bay & more

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Image courtesy of Mr Lee Wei Hao, Intergenerational Harmony: A Shelter for Sustainability, 2025 (Artist’s Impression)

🛖 Intergenerational Harmony: A Shelter for Sustainability at Bukit Batok East

Tucked away at the Harmony Pavilion, this installation really touched me. It explores themes of resilience, unity, and sustainable living through an intergenerational lens. Built using recycled and varied materials, it’s a visual metaphor for how Singapore has evolved, and how every generation contributes to building a better, more thoughtful future.

It’s not just a shelter, it’s a space for reflection.

🗓️ 12–26 Jan
🎨 Artists & Curators: Jacqueline Tan, Cheong Foong Ming, Danson Gan & more

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Image courtesy of National Arts Council

Final Thoughts

What I love most about SAW x PAssionArts is how it brings art to the people. You don’t have to go to a museum or a gallery, you just need to step into your own neighbourhood. And what you’ll find is creativity, connection, and so many heartfelt stories waiting to be discovered.

As we head into SG60, this feels like such a meaningful way to celebrate, not with grand gestures, but with collective hands, shared voices, and beautiful community spirit. Keep an eye out and don’t forget to slow down, take it all in, and maybe even add your own mark. ✨ 

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Discover Somerset Threads Through Theatre - The Greater Somerset Simulation: Somerset Threads Live Theatrical Experience

Hi Huneybees,

The Comma Arts Festival returns, illuminating Somerset with an interactive live-theatre experience. The Greater Somerset Simulation: Somerset Threads Live Theatrical Experience, created by Strawberries Inc., takes you on a guided walk through Somerset, bringing murals by artists like ANTZ and Eunice Hannah Lim to life.

Inspired by the area's rich history, this experience delves into the theme of 'coming-of-age' through immersive storytelling, gamified elements, and interactive exploration. It offers a unique and unforgettable way to engage with art and community.

Synopsis of The Greater Somerset Simulation: Somerset Threads Live Theatrical Experience 

Ling and Singh, representatives from a mysterious external non-government agency, have just one question for you - how can Somerset become the coolest district? Dripping with civil servant charisma, they invite you to step into The Greater Somerset Simulation.

Join them on a moonlit journey through Somerset, where street art comes to life, and interactive experiences like the BTO Auction War await. As you explore, witness the duo navigate their own differences in a playful yet thought-provoking adventure that blends art, games, and immersive storytelling.

The Featured Street Arts

Title: Flash-C

Venue: Skate Ramp at Somerset Skate Park

Artist: Eunice Hannah Lim

Mural Assistant: Gwen Rae (Gwenster)

Eunice Hannah Lim, also known as “1 is E.nuf” (b.1992, Singapore), is an artist inspired by documented narratives and our navigation through constructed spaces. Utilizing a myriad of mediums such as drawing, painting, street murals and assemblages, she crafts new shared experiences according to each unique location.

Her work explores themes of history, placemaking, and community interactions with landscapes, reimagining how we connect with our surroundings today. Some of her notable public art murals in Singapore are: Cattleland, Book-A-Meeting, Folding Dreams and Gen XYZ. She uses the vibrancy of colors to convey culture and hopefully, a new layer of awareness to the place.

Flash-C captures the dynamic energy of Orchard Somerset, reflecting the interplay between environmental forces and human identities, showcasing the confluence of water, heritage, and self-expression. They echo the transitory yet powerful nature of “flash” phenomena—both in physical events and cultural movements; drawing inspiration from the flash floods in Orchard and “sub-culture kids”. The crimson sunbird, declared as Singapore’s unofficial national bird, looks at the immersive waves – creating an open-ended prompt about its own belonging and local identity.

Title: working hands NOW and THEN
Venue: Shutter at 111 Somerset facing Devonshire Road
Artist: ANTZ
Mural Assistant: Glenn Ong (GORIS)

ANTZ is renowned for his distinctive style, which merges classical Chinese myths with contemporary urban pop influences. His work has been described as a “juxtaposed-mash,” blending ethnic traditions with international street art aesthetics. With a deep passion for Chinese culture and design, ANTZ has established a strong presence across Southeast Asia, China, North America, and Europe, attracting a diverse and notable clientele.

His artwork, working Hands: NOW and THEN, draws inspiration from Singapore’s 1970s PUB building, incorporating its architectural patterns to reflect the area’s rich heritage. The dripping effect symbolizes the fusion of corporate professionals with the youthful, vibrant energy of today’s Orchard Somerset. Gold accents and bold colors further enhance the visual contrast. At the heart of the piece, a lanyard-wearing hand on a skateboard captures the dynamic coexistence of office workers, skate park enthusiasts, and Orchard Road shoppers, celebrating the district’s ever-evolving spirit.

Title: Tan Sri P Ramlee, The Multi-Talented
Venue: Somerset Youth Park, The Red Bus
Artist: Boon Bakes
Mural Assistant: Han (KidKaijin)

Boon, also known as Boon Bakes, is a Singaporean visual artist and full-time graffiti muralist. He creates imaginative scenes and cartoon self-portraits of his alter ego, The Mata-Kuyu Man.

Boon has been part of numerous local events, including Singapore Street Fest (2017, 2018) and Aliwal Urban Arts Festival (2020, 2023). His work has also gained international recognition, with invitations to Meeting of Styles in Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, as well as Step in the Arena, a renowned graffiti festival in Eindhoven, Netherlands. His artistic skills are showcased in a 70-meter-long mural at Artwalk Little India, and in 2021, his piece The Journey earned a place in the Kampong Glam Hall of Fame, marking a key milestone in his career. Through his art, Boon aims to spread peace and love, using creativity to inspire and connect communities.

The mural - Tan Sri P. Ramlee, The Multi-Talented, honors Tan Sri P. Ramlee, a legendary figure in Singapore’s Malay entertainment industry. An actor, director, composer, and singer, he was instrumental in shaping the golden age of Malay cinema in the 1950s. Located on the very street where a scene from his iconic 1957 comedy Bujang Lapok was filmed, the artwork pays tribute to his lasting influence on Malay art and culture.

Title: Project Cheeep: Visualising Collective Emotional States in Public Art
Venue: Somerset Youth Park Pavillion
Artist: Victor Emmanuel
Project Manager: Stellah Lim
Video Artist: Marcel Gaspar
Project Assistants: Zul Zaufishan (Zee Fish), Jade (JXDE) & Mina Choo (Soup)

Victor Emmanuel is a Singapore-based artist specializing in painting, having graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts. His work has been featured in major local exhibitions, including Oceanfest ’23 at Resorts World Sentosa’s S.E.A. Aquarium, You Other; I Another at The Private Museum (2019), A Home for the Arts at The Substation (2016), and Geometry at CANVAS Singapore (2015). Beyond his own artistic practice, Victor collaborates as an expert fabricator, providing technical and creative support to fellow artists.

Project Cheeep is a site-specific installation that explores emotional responses as a measurable aspect of human experience. At its core are handcrafted birds inspired by the common mynahs found in Singapore’s Orchard and Somerset areas. These birds, known for their habit of gathering in the evenings to create a chorus of chatter, serve as a metaphor for collective expression.

The installation reimagines the mynahs' nightly ritual—often chaotic and noisy—as a reflection of how humans process and share daily experiences, whether through conversations, art, or social interactions. Acting as silent witnesses to urban life, the mynahs mirror our routines and emotions, capturing the unnoticed poetry of everyday existence. By incorporating these birds as both visual and symbolic elements, Cheeep highlights the dual nature of city living—balancing solitude and connection, chaos and harmony, individuality and community.

Title: TRI-dora (Collaboration between TRIFECTA and *SCAPE)
Venue: TRIFECTA
Artist: Tobyato

TRI-dora is a floor mural that pays tribute to both the legendary three-headed kaiju, Ghidorah, and the dynamic spirit of TRIFECTA within Somerset. As the name suggests, TRI-dora is built around three key concepts:

• The Elements of Board Sports - Representing water, wind, and rock, the artwork symbolizes the three board sports that define TRIFECTA: surfing, snowboarding, and skateboarding.
• Creative Flow & Expression - The flowing design of the mural reflects the movement of board sports, evoking the flow state in traditional creative pursuits like art and music.
• A Natural Guide - Following the flow of the artwork brings one through the different sections of TRIFECTA’s space.

The murals will be on display until November 2025 as part of Somerset Threads. Feel free to come explore the murals outside of the experience.

The Greater Somerset Simulation: Somerset Threads Live Theatrical Experience

Venue: Around Somerset Belt District

Dates & Time: 17, 18, 24, 25 January 2025

7.30pm - 9.00pm (Registration at 7.15pm)

Registration Location: Somerset Skate Park (Next to Trifecta)

Ticketing Details: General $35. Youth (Below 35): $25

Website: http://scape.sg/greater-somerset-simulation

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First Look at Light to Night 2025: Giant Ferns at the Padang, Mirror Mazes & Mesmerising Projections

Hi Huneybees,

The annual arts festival that truly comes alive after sunset is back and the Civic District is glowing once again! ✨ Light to Night 2025 returns with its biggest edition yet, transforming our familiar cultural landmarks into luminous playgrounds filled with art, music, and moments that make you pause and reflect.

This year’s festival features over 70 artworks and programmes, stretching across the Padang, National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, The Arts House, Esplanade, Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall, and even nearby malls. Whether you’re planning a romantic night stroll, a creative catch-up with friends, or a solo wander with your camera, there’s something waiting around every corner.

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A Theme That Asks You to Look Closer

The 2025 theme: “Do You See Me?”, is a deeply reflective one. It invites us to think about what it really means to see... ourselves, others, and the communities we’re part of. As Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday, many of the works explore identity, visibility, and how we understand one another in an increasingly complex world.

Beyond the installations, the festival atmosphere is elevated with live DJ sets, music, dance, theatre performances, and of course, food. You won’t go hungry thanks to Art X Social: Festival Street along St Andrew’s Road, where food stalls and live entertainment keep the vibes going late into the night.

Organised by National Gallery Singapore, which is also marking its 10th anniversary, Light to Night 2025 shines a spotlight on both veteran and emerging artists from Singapore and Southeast Asia. Best of all? Admission is completely free, with the Gallery extending its weekend opening hours until 11pm from Friday to Sunday, alongside complimentary entry to all exhibitions.

Running for three weeks only from 17 January to 6 February 2025, time is limited, so here's what you the event highlights to help you plan your visit.

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Installations at Light to Night 2025

Travelling Through the Tropical Rainforest
By Han Sai Por
📍 Padang

If you’ve been to Light to Night before, you’ll know the Padang is where the festival’s most iconic centrepieces live. This year is no exception. Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por presents six colossal sculptural forms inspired by tropical ferns.

Towering yet elegant, these organic structures quietly remind us of the natural world that exists alongside Singapore’s urban landscape; often unnoticed, yet deeply rooted in our everyday lives. It’s one of those installations that feels especially magical when viewed against the night sky.

Art Skins on Monuments
The Perception of Beauty by Jaafar Latiff
Spirit of Resilience by Chng Seok Tin
Imprinted Memory by Goh Beng Kwan
📍 National Gallery Singapore, Façade

Look up as you cross the road from the Padang and you’ll be treated to a stunning visual spectacle. The National Gallery’s façade becomes a living canvas, animated with bold colours and hypnotic patterns inspired by works from three late Cultural Medallion recipients.

Created in collaboration with a Bandung-based multimedia design studio, these projection mappings are especially meaningful, marking the Gallery’s first collaboration with the estates of late artists, celebrating their legacy through contemporary digital storytelling.

Blades, Shrapnel
By Ang Song Nian
📍 National Gallery Singapore, Former Supreme Court Foyer

What seems mundane — grass-cutting — becomes strangely mesmerising in this performative installation. Featuring laser-emitting grass cutters, the work mimics synchronised maintenance routines while questioning our relationship with nature and control.

Live performances:
17, 18, 24 & 25 January, 7.30pm at the Padang and Empress Lawn
(Performance remnants remain on display throughout the festival.)

Through The Looking Glass

By Claire Teo
📍 National Gallery Singapore, Level B1 – Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer

This quietly powerful installation explores the heart of the festival’s theme. Inspired by artist Claire Teo’s lived experience as a visually impaired individual, the work brings together voices from people with disabilities and underserved communities.

Visitors are invited to answer intimate questions and add their responses to the artwork using silver stickers, turning personal reflections into a collective conversation about visibility, inclusion, and empathy.

Adding another layer to the experience are live performances by five artists living with disabilities, each sharing deeply personal narratives through movement, sound, and expression.

Performance times:

• 17 Jan: 6.30pm & 8pm

• 18 Jan: 6pm & 8pm

• 1 Feb: 6pm & 8pm

kālacakra (a clock for progress)

By Kapilan Naidu
📍 National Gallery Singapore, Rotunda Library

This interactive generative art installation invited visitors to take part through a QR-code quiz, which created unique AI-generated artworks drawn from the National Gallery’s archives. Each personalised piece was then woven into an ever-evolving collective projection on the Rotunda’s dome ceiling, merging individual reflections with shared memory. Doubling as a timepiece, the projection featured glowing rings and a sweeping line that marked the passing hours, minutes, and seconds.

Performance times:

• Fri - Sun: 5.30pm - 11pm

• Mon - Thu: 5.30pm  - 7pm

Photo Credits: National Gallery

Return to Paradise
By Beverley Ng
📍 National Gallery Singapore, Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 – Padang Atrium Corridor

Imagine a personal scrapbook gently unravelled across the floor. Through collages, handwritten notes, old photographs, and fragments of thought, Beverley Ng invites us into an intimate space of memory and vulnerability.

It’s a quiet, contemplative work that encourages you to slow down and appreciate the beauty found in reflection, creation, and moments of emotional honesty.

Return to Paradise (Play)
By Beverley Ng
📍 Funan B2 Underground Link

This installation serves as an extension of her work at the National Gallery, bringing together illustrations and imagery inspired by life in Singapore during the 2000s — from arcades and theme parks to pasar malams. Designed to evoke a sense of carefree nostalgia, the piece invites viewers to reconnect with the simple joys and shared memories of that era.

A Little Bead of Work
By Kray Chen
📍 The Arts House at the Old Parliament – Outdoor Lawn

Feeling crafty? This hands-on installation is part of VERSE and invites everyone to create glow-in-the-dark word bracelets using alphabet beads.

Simply grab a string and start beading — or join the guided sessions happening every Friday to Sunday, 6pm to 10pm during festival weekends. It’s playful, creative, and perfect for couples or friends looking to make something meaningful together.

We’ll Make Heaven a Place on Earth
By Arterly Obsessed
📍 Asian Civilisations Museum – ACM Green

Step into a glowing pagoda made of two-way mirrors and lose yourself in endless reflections. This immersive installation feels almost dream-like, amplified by an atmospheric soundtrack that makes it impossible not to linger (and take photos or even show off soe dance moves).

Now You See Us? 
by Singaporean street artist TraseOne (Sufian Hamri)
📍 The Arts House at the Old Parliament

TraseOne transforms the historic façade of The Arts House at the Old Parliament into a striking visual canvas, responding to Light to Night Singapore 2025’s theme, “Do You See Me?”

Now You See Us? delves into the essence of graffiti as an art form rooted in visibility and self-expression. Charting the journey of Singapore’s graffiti scene from its underground beginnings to mainstream recognition — and hinting at its future possibilities — the multimedia projection combines layered visuals with an immersive soundscape. Projected onto the iconic building, the installation bursts with bold colours, playful characters, and rhythmic beats, offering a fresh lens on street art as cultural storytelling and artistic identity.

Unsung Threads
by SOTA Students

📍  Asian Civilisations Museum's facade

Featuring student-created animations projected onto the Asian Civilisations Museum’s façade, this installation celebrated Singapore’s layered history through stories of river life - from coolies and hawkers to artists and everyday communities. Drawing visual motifs from the museum’s artefacts, such as fish dishes and rattan covers, the vibrant projections highlighted often untold narratives that form the foundation of Singapore’s success.

By weaving together art, history, and community spirit along the river, the work connected diverse voices through colour, movement, and shared heritage, offering a fresh and heartfelt perspective on the lives that shaped the nation.

Words
By Song-Ming Ang
📍 Victoria Theatre

This installation featured abstract words flashing across the space, mirroring emotions and everyday anxieties in a way that felt eerily familiar, much like scrolling through endless digital feeds of text, visuals, and sound. Offering a contemporary commentary on identity and perception, the work aligned seamlessly with the festival’s broader aim of encouraging introspection and inviting audiences to see themselves — and others — from new perspectives.

Photo Credits: National Gallery Singapore

Our Migrants’ Leisure

In collaboration with Ministry of Manpower, ACE Group
📍 National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level B1, Auditorium Anteroom

This moving exhibition offers a heartfelt glimpse into everyday joy beyond the workplace. Featuring over 80 photographs submitted by migrants and locals, it captures moments of fishing trips, football games, and quiet connection — stories that are often overlooked but deeply human.

Angin Cloud

by Art Labor
📍 National Gallery Singapore – Padang Atrium

Spanning multiple floors, Angin Cloud draws inspiration from Vietnam’s Central Highlands. From suspended pillars referencing peppercorn farming structures to hammocks in the basement, the installation blends tradition with modern architectural space,  inviting you to pause, lie back, and breathe.

Scarce City

by Rainshadow Studios
📍 Basement 1, Concourse Gallery, Supreme Court Wing

This interactive installation invites visitors to work together — quite literally. By moving your hands across the surface, glowing sparks light up, symbolising collective action and environmental responsibility. It isn't just a game, it is a powerful exploration of our relationship to resources and what it means to have enough in a world obsessed with scarcity.

*Available until 2 February 2025 only.

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Eat, Chill & Hang Out at Art X Social

On selected weekends — 17–18 Jan, 24–25 Jan, and 31 Jan–1 Feb — St Andrew’s Road transforms into Art X Social: Festival Street, featuring Mediterranean bites, live music, and games.

Prefer something more laid-back? Head indoors to The Living Room at National Gallery Singapore’s Courtyard. Open throughout the festival, it offers colourful cardboard furniture, DJ sets, workshops, artist talks, and identity-driven activities, perfect for winding down after a night of art hopping.

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Don't Miss Light to Night 2025

With luminous installations, meaningful performances, and spaces that invite both play and reflection, Light to Night 2025 is more than just an art festival,  it’s an experience!  Whether you’re here for the visuals, the conversations, or simply a beautiful way to spend an evening in the city, this is one event worth lingering for.

Light to Night 2025

📍 Civic District
📅 17 January – 6 February 2025
🕕 6.00pm – 12.00am
🎟 Free admission (ticketed programmes apply)

*Things to note:

• Timings vary by programme

• Exhibits span multiple locations across the Civic District

For full details, visit lighttonight.sg.

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