Singapore Art Museum

How do we keep going in the face of life’s challenges?  Discover 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 where daily routines are transformed into powerful expressions of resilience and endurance. Inspired by performance artist Tehching Hsieh’s iconic 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 1978–1979, where he spent a year in solitude, this exhibition showcases bold and thought-provoking artworks from 19 artists and 1 collective across Asia. Each artist examines themes of “everyday,” “repetition,” and “endurance” through their unique lens.  Experience how the simplest acts can reveal incredible strength and creativity. Don’t miss this chance to connect with 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 that mirror your own daily journey.  Free admission for all! Plan your trip to SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark today. Visit https://lnkd.in/g4FjV9tq to learn more about the exhibition. #SingaporeArtMuseum #EverydayPractices #SAMCollection —— 📷: Works featured (in order of appearance):  * Tehching Hsieh, 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 1978-1979, 1978-1979  * Maria Taniguchi, 𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥, 2017  * Wong Hoy Cheong, 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦, 1999–2004  * Htein Lin, 𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘱 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥, 2016  * Minstrel Kuik, 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, 2015  * Kawita Vatanajyankur, Wet Rag, 2012  * Jerome Kugan, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧 (Atlas), 2018  * Jerome Kugan, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧 (𝘎𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘦), 2018  * Jerome Kugan, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧 (Icarus), 2018  * Imhathai Suwatthanahasilp, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 2012

We shared a heartfelt and memorable townhall earlier this week, bidding farewell to our exceptional Deputy Chair, Siak. As Siak gracefully steps into her next chapter, we came together to honor her remarkable leadership and countless contributions. One of the highlights of the townhall was celebrating our dedicated team members with long service awards, a testament to the incredible culture Siak has cultivated. Siak, thank you for guiding us with grace, kindness and inspiration. Wishing you the brightest of futures ahead, you will be dearly missed! 🌟🎉

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Eugene Tan, current Director of National Gallery Singapore (the Gallery) and Singapore Art Museum (SAM), as Chief Executive Officer of the Gallery and SAM from 1 April 2024. He will also take on the role of Head of the Visual Arts Cluster (VAC), which comprises the Gallery, SAM and STPI. He succeeds Ms Chong Siak Ching, who is retiring from her roles. Dr Tan brings over a decade of transformative leadership to shaping Singapore’s visual arts landscape. His dedication and passion for the arts have not only propelled SAM and the Gallery but also elevated our region’s visual arts to global prominence. We would also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Ms Chong for her visionary stewardship over the past decade. Under Dr Tan's new leadership, SAM will continue to inspire through thought-provoking and meaningful everyday encounters with art of our times. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g75WibRm

This week, we celebrated Lunar New Year with lohei, games and lucky draw! We're filled with gratitude for the team who played a pivotal role in bringing the joy and traditions of the Lunar New Year to life. 🍊✨ As we wrap up this event, we invite you to stay engaged with our community and explore the opportunities awaiting you. Explore our open roles today and be part of our journey in promoting the appreciation and education of contemporary art to everyone: https://lnkd.in/dKw8Rga8

We celebrated our 28th anniversary this week! 🥳🎈 As we commemorate this milestone, we invite passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of art and culture in Singapore. Explore career possibilities with us and become an integral part of the Singapore Art Museum family here: https://lnkd.in/gSGdhEB 🎨

At SAM, we believe that art knows no boundaries. It’s a universal language that welcomes everyone, no matter your background or abilities. From exhibition tours with Sign Language Interpretation to cater to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community to the SAM Touch Collection designed for the visually impaired, and Kopi, Teh and Contemporary Art multilingual guided tours for seniors by seniors—the museum continues our efforts in making art accessible to all. Find out more about some of our ongoing programmes at bit.ly/SAM-Access #SingaporeArtMuseum #AllAboutSAM

Join us to observe, feel and learn about these artworks; 𝘜𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘢’𝘴 𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘺 by David Chan and 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 by Ezzam Rahman, as part of the SAM Touch Collection activity that is presented in solidarity with The Purple Parade. 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦 Sat, 4 Nov 1–5pm SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Level 1 Free This activity is part of A Weekend with SAM. Find out more at: bit.ly/AWeekendWithSAM #SingaporeArtMuseum #AWeekendWithSAM

What truly counts as genuine in the face of artificial intelligence (AI)? 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 explores the boundaries between original and DeepFake—a technology that digitally alters faces to create uncanny resemblances. Rethink your perception of authenticity with this video installation featuring a painter, a pop star and a young Tamil artist. Reflect on what it means to be “human” in 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥– on view from now till 25 Feb 2024 on Level 3, Gallery 3 at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Admission is free for all! Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gUczsWft #SingaporeArtMuseum #ProofOfPersonhood #SAMArtBites Image 1-3: Installation views of Christopher Kulendran Thomas & Annika Kuhlmann’s 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 (2019, 2022).

Do these shadows belong to the trees along the pavement? Take a closer look to find out. While 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘜𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦-𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 seamlessly merges the surrounding tree shadows with its inverted graphic counterparts to illustrate the interconnected nature of all things, 𝘓4𝘕𝘋𝘧33𝘭𝘻 integrates archival patterns and images of Bras Basah into a dynamic urban canvas that pays homage to its location. Experience renewed landscapes of the city through these artworks that engage with their environment—evoking movement and dimension to what is typically seen as a static display. Now on view on SAM’s hoardings along Bras Basah Road and Queen Street till 29 Oct 2023 as part of 𝘚𝘈𝘔 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘦𝘴 & 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘴. Visit the link in our bio to plan your art-itinerary. #SingaporeArtMuseum #SAMContemporaries #SAMArtBites Image 1-2: Installation views of Yeyoon Avis Ann’s 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘜𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦-𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 (2023). Image 3: Installation view of Fyerool Darma’s 𝘓4𝘕𝘋𝘧33𝘭𝘻 (2023) featuring Aleezon, Lé Luhur, Manni Wang, mr. jalee, rawanXberdenyut and Taufiq Rahman. Image 4: Installation view of Fyerool Darma’s 𝘓4𝘕𝘋𝘧33𝘭𝘻 (2023) featuring Aleezon, Lé Luhur, Manni Wang, mr. jalee, rawanXberdenyut and Taufiq Rahman; photography by Jonathan tan.

#Didyouknow that SAM has a new space at Tanjong Pagar Distripark? Spanning across two levels, including the newly unveiled Gallery 3 on level 3, discover a rotating array of distinctive contemporary art experiences from a Southeast Asian perspective. And of course, no visit is complete without a stop at our cosy coffee bookshop overlooking the historic port for a cuppa brew! We are here every day, welcoming you from 10 am to 7 pm! General admission (free for Singaporeans and PRs) applies. Plan your visit today at https://lnkd.in/g-RZyXjJ. #SingaporeArtMuseum #AllAboutSAM