Running from January 21 to 31, 2027, the 15th edition of the festival will feature over 100 events across diverse island venues. Regional showcases include an exhibition of more than 100 works by 22 artists from all ASEAN member states at Artspace@Helutrans, alongside Thai artist Pinaree Sanpitak’s multi-decade survey in a former rice warehouse. Technological and performance elements will also be spotlighted, featuring Ho Tzu Nyen's AI-driven installation *P for Power* and a one-night performance by Dawn Ng narrated by Tilda Swinton. Additionally, public art installations will be accessible in daily transit spaces, including the *Expanded Horizons* showcase spanning 10 MRT stations.
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The 15th edition of the event coincides directly with Singapore's ASEAN Chairmanship and…: The 15th edition of the event coincides directly with Singapore's ASEAN Chairmanship and the regional bloc's 60th anniversary.
High-profile public installations will activate major urban sites, including inflatable f…: High-profile public installations will activate major urban sites, including inflatable figures positioned at the Padang.
Cross-regional collaboration will be showcased through the *Entry Point: Everywhere, Alre…: Cross-regional collaboration will be showcased through the *Entry Point: Everywhere, Already* exhibition, which brings together artists from all ASEAN member states.
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Running from Jan 21 to 31, 2027, the 15th edition of Singapore Art Week will feature various artworks, from a giant melting sun and immersive exhibitions to art displays in a former air raid shelter, MRT stations and hotel suites.
Singapore Art Week (SAW) will return for its 15th edition from Jan 21 to 31, 2027, with more than 100 events spanning major exhibitions, art fairs, interactive installations and public art across the island.
Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC) and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, this edition will place a greater spotlight on Southeast Asian artists and their works, coinciding with Singapore's ASEAN Chairmanship and the regional bloc's 60th anniversary.
Beyond established names, the programme will also highlight emerging artists from across the region, including those working outside major cities and conventional art institutions.
Visitors also won't have to confine themselves to museums and galleries as some experiences will take place in a former air raid shelter, on public buses, at MRT stations and even in a hotel.
Here's what visitors can expect from Singapore Art Week…
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