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Lose yourself in our art. Find yourself in our stories.
Our vast collection of Southeast Asian art is yours to explore.
The Gallery’s highlights. You’ll love them.
Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?
Celebrate the dynamic and ever-evolving practice of Singaporean artist Teo Eng Seng, along with his invention of paperdyesculp.
Kim Lim: The Space Between. A Retrospective
Trace the evolution of Singapore-born British artist Kim Lim’s practice over four decades.
Becoming Lim Tze Peng
Trace the artistic journey of 103-year-old Lim Tze Peng in this bilingual exhibition, featuring over 50 works from public and personal collections.
Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
The newly revamped DBS Singapore Gallery exhibition presents a layered, ever-changing story of Singapore’s art history. Explore the unique pathways and detours of artists, and see their iconic artworks from the 19th century to present.
Between Declarations and Dreams: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century
Explore over 300 artworks in this exhibition and witness how artists grappled with identity, reinvented traditions, and responded to a tumultuous history.
Building Highlights
Explore the rich stories and decade-long renovation that transformed two national monuments into a majestic home for the arts in this free one-hour guided tour.
Back-of-House Tour: “Former Supreme Court: Unseen, Unheard”
Go behind the scenes and visit restricted areas of the former Supreme Court, usually out of bounds to the public, to learn about courtroom proceedings.
IG Worthy Trail
Bring along your cameras and phones – from the iconic Rotunda Library to the skyline view from the Padang Deck, you’ll find the best views and most aesthetic shots with our recommendations.
Ultimate First-Timer Guide
Take a tour around our impressive national monuments and must-see artworks for your first visit to learn more about Southeast Asian artists.
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City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s–1940s
Explore the groundbreaking exhibition that compares the experiences of Asian artists in Paris in a dynamic time period. It features works by major Asian artists like Foujita Tsuguharu, Georgette Chen, Le Pho, and Liu Kang, alongside lesser-known and hidden figures. These artists encountered cultural “others” and were perceived as “others” themselves, leading to exchanges of aesthetics and ideas between cultures.
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Stories of Art in 90 Seconds
Short on time? Art in 90 Seconds brings you personal stories about artworks in our National Collection, told by Gallery staff, volunteers, and visitors.
As We See It: Looking at Art
Learn how to make sense of art, and grow your own taste and preferences.
Art in the Everyday
Look past the mundane and find beauty in our own surroundings. Learn about painting “en plein air” through this short film featuring local artist Foo Kwee Horng.
Appreciating the Art of ... Art Forms?
Learn about the various art mediums and their development across time.