Let’s Imagine the World Together: Art in Southeast Asia Opens at National Gallery Singapore

On 5 November 2026, National Gallery Singapore launched the exhibition Let’s Imagine the World Together: Art in Southeast Asia. The exhibition is scheduled to run until 26 September 2027 and is located at the Level 4 Gallery in the City Hall Wing of the gallery.

Supported by United Overseas Bank, the exhibition features works from the National Collection by artists such as Basoeki Abdullah, Juan Luna, and Raden Saleh, among others from Southeast Asia. The exhibition brings together a range of artistic expressions, including expressive portraits and depictions of environments that shape daily life in the region.

Let’s Imagine the World Together is designed to explore Southeast Asia through art, connecting people, stories, and places. Each section of the exhibition offers visitors different ways to encounter art and diverse perspectives across time and place. The exhibition is accessible to all, regardless of prior art experience, and encourages visitors to find connections between the artworks and their own lives.

The exhibition is held at the Level 4 Gallery in the City Hall Wing, making it easily accessible within the National Gallery Singapore. Entry requires a General Admission ticket. Admission is free for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, and Gallery Insider members.

By presenting a broad selection of artworks from across Southeast Asia, the exhibition provides an opportunity for audiences in Singapore to engage with the region’s artistic heritage. It highlights the diversity of Southeast Asian artists and offers multiple perspectives on the region’s cultures and histories.

Let’s Imagine the World Together: Art in Southeast Asia invites visitors to explore the region through the eyes of its artists, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asian art within Singapore’s cultural landscape.