It’s Art Month here in Singapore, a celebration of creativity, expression and innovation. We’ve curated a list of the most captivating art events happening across the city, from immersive exhibitions, to thought-provoking installations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So whether you’re an art enthusiast, or simply looking to explore Singapore’s dynamic cultural scene, these extraordinary experiences promise to inspire, engage and spark your imagination.
1. Watch brush strokes come to life at Van Gogh Inside: Love, Vincent
Prepare to immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s art in an entirely new way at this exhibition, coming to Singapore on January 24th. Watch as the renowned artist’s most iconic pieces dance around you in a display of light and color that will have you feeling as though you’ve dove directly into the frame. It’s among the most relaxing art events for those looking to spend their day (literally) surrounded by Van Gogh’s brush strokes. The accompanying classical music only further adds to the experience, leaving your senses enchanted as you take in your surroundings.
📍Ground Seesaw, Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, 188778
🎟️ $25 per person
2. Indulge in the rebellious at The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits”
Banksy’s boundary-defying work has taken the world by storm since his first “appearance” in the 90’s. Now you’ll get to see the artists’ thought-provoking work all in one place, right here in Singapore. From the kaleidoscopic “Infinity Room” to the astounding “Ukraine Zone” there’s bound to be an exhibit here that will leave you pondering the socio-political issues surrounding our modern society. It’s among the most anticipated art events that are taking Orchard Road by storm!
📍Fever Exhibition Hall, 25 Scotts Road, Singapore, 228220
🎟️$36 per adult, $25 per child
3. Embrace the whimsical with a visit to The World of Studio Ghibli
The World of Studio Ghibli is the first-official licensed Studio Ghibli exhibition to be showcased here in Singapore. It features 16 large theatrical sets, specially crafted by Japanese artists to recreate iconic scenes from Studio Ghibli films. Be captivated by the magic of “Spirted Away” or “Howl’s Moving Castle”, and get swept up by the world of Studio Ghibli. Whether you’re a complete Ghibli fanatic or simply an admirer of Japanese animation, you won’t want to miss this exhibition. It’s the perfect whimsical weekend escape the whole family can enjoy.
📍ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
🎟️ From $29 per person
4. Watch intricate beauty dance around you at Klimt Inside: Timeless Beauty
Take in the intricate and extravagant details as Gustav Klimt’s work is projected around you in a spectacular showcase of shimmering golds and unique patterns. Feel as though you’re swimming in his masterpieces as you’re surrounded by a performance of a specially-curated classical soundtrack. If you’re a fan of fine designs and details, or looking for the perfect snap for Instagram, then we’d definitely recommend a visit to this dazzling art event making its way to Singapore on January 24th.
📍Ground Seesaw, Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, 188778
🎟️ $25 per person
5. Challenge socio-political issues with Yee I-Lann: Mansau-Ansau’s woven works
Centered around themes of power, identity and community, Malaysian artist, Yee I-Lann showcases two decades of her work right here at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum. Yee I-Lann: Mansau-Ansau invites audiences on an adventure in cultural discovery. The exhibit uses woven art, performative videos and collaborations with local community projects to tackle historical and contemporary issues from social hierarchies to colonial legacies. Her work emphasizes the importance of connection, resilience and and the integrity of the human experience. Highlights from the exhibit include Sulu Stories, exploring shared histories between Sabah and the southern Philippines, and Picturing Power which challenges and critiques colonial governance.
📍Singapore Art Museum, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065
🎟️Free for Singaporeans and PRs, $10 for other adults
6. Watch as traditional filmmaking is challenged with Altered States: Experiments in Moving Image
This cinematic showcase is brought to you by both international and local filmmakers and artists. It uses experimental filmmaking techniques like chemical processes and camera-less filming. This boundary-pushing method of storytelling offers audiences a new outlook by blending science and art together to redefine the traditional cinematic experience. One of the highlights of this innovative exhibit includes the vivid colors of soap film, where light and surface tension are used to create mesmerizing patterns, or the slow melting of wax to symbolize the passage of time.
📍Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
🎟️$5 or free with the ArtScience Friends Annual Membership
7. See Singapore’s monuments illuminated thanks to Light to Night Singapore 2025
This is one of Singapore’s most unique art events, turning iconic monuments into works of art with light projections created by talented visual artists. For 9 years, this experience has “lit up” the city with it’s displays of color and striking art work. The theme for 2025 is “Do You See Me?” offering a refined look at identity and the layers of diversity around our city.
📍National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957, with installations around the Civic District
8. Ponder the state of value systems thanks to Pratchaya Phinthong: No Patents on Ideas
This is the first solo exhibition in Singapore by Bangkok-based artist Pratchaya Phinthong. Focusing on themes of labour, value and exchange, this exhibit uses photography and animation, to explore how cultural and economic systems shape our daily lives. The exhibit also incorporates observations of Singapore, connecting local stories to the artist’s global perspective.
📍Singapore Art Museum, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065
🎟️Free for Singaporeans and PRs, $10 for other adults
9. Traverse through the Seeing Forest by Robert Zhao
“Seeing Forest” showcases the expanded works of Robert Zhao Renhui using video installations, sculptures, photography and more to uncover the hidden richness of Singapore’s secondary forests and explores human-nature connections. Highlights of this exhibition include the scaled-up “Trash Stratum”, which features a sculpture of deconstructed wooden boxes stacked among various screens depicting footage from Zhao’s research. It’s one of the must-visit art events this January!
📍Singapore Art Museum, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065
🎟️Free during Singapore Art Week (January 17 – 26)