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Exhibitions

‘Sartorial diplomacy’ on show in expo of late UK queen’s fashion

This unprecedented survey of the late UK monarch’s wardrobe throughout her life, from 1926 to 2022, reveals the important diplomatic role she attached to her outfits.
This unprecedented survey of the late UK monarch’s wardrobe throughout her life, from 1926 to 2022, reveals the important diplomatic role she attached to her outfits.

Singapore Art Book Fair 2026 cancels open call for $150 ‘Walking Exhibitors’ after criticism

The 2025 edition of the Singapore Art Book Fair saw over 120 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors.
The 2025 edition of the Singapore Art Book Fair saw over 120 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors.

Arts Picks

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei shows his Lego brick works at Tang Contemporary in first solo here

The crows in Ai Weiwei's Wheat Field With Crows have been supplanted by the drones of war.
The crows in Ai Weiwei's Wheat Field With Crows have been supplanted by the drones of war.

Art dynasties

Baron of batik Sarkasi Said’s son Ika Zahri prefers to hide connection to late father

Mr Ika Zahri Sarkasi, batik artist and son of the late Sarkasi Said.
Mr Ika Zahri Sarkasi, batik artist and son of the late Sarkasi Said.

Art dynasties

Metal relief pioneer Vincent Hoisington’s daughter Karen returns to art after 30 years

Karen Hoisington, artist and daughter of Vincent Hoisington.
Karen Hoisington, artist and daughter of Vincent Hoisington.

‘True miracle’: Napoleon’s long-lost hat to go on display in France

The black felt bicorne is thought to have been worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on the island of Saint Helena in the Atlantic Ocean.
The black felt bicorne is thought to have been worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on the island of Saint Helena in the Atlantic Ocean.

Arts Picks

Acclaimed Singaporean watercolourist Ong Kim Seng exhibits personal collection

A favourite of Ong Kim Seng's paintings on show is Children Of The Third World (1993).
A favourite of Ong Kim Seng's paintings on show is Children Of The Third World (1993).

Arts Picks

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra plays Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky and a suite inspired by Chinese cuisine

The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Asia’s oldest orchestra, makes its Singapore debut under the baton of music director Long Yu on March 23.
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Asia’s oldest orchestra, makes its Singapore debut under the baton of music director Long Yu on March 23.

Five things to see at ArtScience Museum’s Flesh And Bones exhibition

Flesh And Bones: The Art Of Anatomy opens on March 21.
Flesh And Bones: The Art Of Anatomy opens on March 21.

Exhibition charts landscape architects’ quiet contributions to Singapore’s green city image

(From left) Yvonne Tan, President of the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects, and Tay Bee Choo, an industry veteran, at the Singapore Landscape Architecture Exhibition at The URA Centre, on Mar 16, 2026.
(From left) Yvonne Tan, President of the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects, and Tay Bee Choo, an industry veteran, at the Singapore Landscape Architecture Exhibition at The URA Centre, on Mar 16, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.