One doesn’t have to look too hard to find artistic gems nestled within our vibrant cultural landscape. Here’s a guide to some of the top art galleries Singapore has to offer
From groundbreaking contemporary exhibitions, to timeless classics and thought-provoking installations, art is made accessible to one and all whether you’re the hardest culture vulture or someone looking for a unique weekend diversion. Join us on a curated journey through some of the island’s most captivating art galleries, where creativity flourishes and inspiration is just a gallery visit away.
Gajah Gallery
Gajah Gallery is a tireless proponent of Southeast Asian art since 1996. Its most recent showcase, Customised Posture, (De)colonising Gestures, features historical photographs that explores political, economic and social conditions of colonial relations.
39 Keppel Road, Tanjong Pagar Distripark
#03-04, Singapore 089065
Art Works Gallery
Founded in 2011, the Art Works Group is a leading fine arts consultancy that offers comprehensive strategies and expert opinion on investing and collecting fine art. Its Holland Village gallery showcases art pieces from both regional and international artists that reflect its commitment to quality and diversity.
One Holland Village, 7 Holland Village Way
#01-10/11, Singapore 275748
Mizuma Gallery
Mizuma Sueo, the eponymous founder of the gallery, is a strong advocate of emerging Japanese and Asian artists. The gallery is currently staging a solo exhibition by Malaysian artist Zulkifli Lee, Consonance & Dissonance; expect to see abstract paintings and sculptures crafted largely from natural materials, characteristic of Lee’s material-based visual language.
Gillman Barracks, 22 Lock Road
#01-34, Singapore 108939
artcommune
Dedicated to nurturing up-and-coming talents, artcommune is a space that transcends beyond a mere gallery, staging creative workshops, talks, and collaborative projects. This August, look forward to Ong Kim Seng’s upcoming solo exhibition, Roof of the World – Journeys, which illuminates Ong’s evolving engagement with watercolour used in depicting his fascination with the Himalayan region and Tibetan plateau.
Carlton Hotel, 78 Bras Basah Street
#01-01, Singapore 189558
Sundaram Tagore Gallery
Sundaram Tagore Gallery champions artists from underrepresented cultures, with an eye on the impact of cross-cultural exploration. Representing both esteemed and aspiring artists from all over the world, the gallery is currently staging Seeing Is Believing, featuring a collection of paintings, photography and sculpture by gallery artists such as Miya Ando, Karen Knorr, Jane Lee, Zheng Lu, and more.
Gillman Barracks, 5 Lock Road
#01-05, Singapore 108953
Opera Gallery
The Singapore outpost of the Opera Gallery network with locations in major global cities houses works by some of the world’s most celebrated artists. Expect a varied selection of artworks across different mediums. Its most recent exhibition, New School of Paris: 1950s – Present, features works from leading contemporary artists like Karel Appel, Jean Dubuffet, and Zao Wou-ki.
ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn
#02-16, Singapore 238801
This not-for-profit organisation collaborates with international curators, collectors, and gallerists to present cutting-edge contemporary art. From now till 25 August, STPI’s Annual Special Exhibition is hosting Helen Frankenthaler: Prints 1977-2004, showcasing paintings from the prominent American expressionist artist with a spotlight on her woodcut works.
41 Robertson Quay
Mucciaccia Gallery
Established by renowned art patron Massimiliano Mucciaccia, this gallery commands an international footprint with prestigious locations in Rome, London, and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Mucciaccia Gallery Singapore is currently hosting the largest and most in-depth collection of works from one of Britain’s foremost pop artist, Peter Blake, which is available for viewing from now till early September.
Gillman Barracks, 6 Lock Road
#02-10, Singapore 108934
