What to see in Singapore’s galleries and studios as Art Week 2026 approaches
From karaoke lounges tucked inside malls to living forests in defunct school fields, the Lion City’s art scene is choosing depth over dazzle
One gallery’s bold murals consist of letters twisted into abstract forms, graffiti turned into a language of energy and rhythm. In another, a luminous canvas hums with colour and texture, a quiet riot of abstraction. The energy in the air isn’t the buzz of an opening night but something more permanent and absorbing.
Themed “Pure Intention”, the biennale explores the idea of a city shaped by both planning and unexpected outcomes. According to the curatorial team, “It examines how intentionality informs the city’s urban, cultural and social landscapes, while inviting reflection on the complexities, contradictions and lived realities of transformation.”