BRANDON TAY | SINGAPORE BIENNALE 2025: PURE INTENTION TRANSFORMS THE CITY INTO A PLATFORM FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

Sinagpore Art Museum, October 27, 2025

Over 100 artworks, multi-location projects and public programmes invite audiences to experience Singapore through art.

Singapore, 27 October 2025 – Opening this Friday, 31 October, Singapore Biennale 2025 (SB2025) transforms everyday spaces into vibrant platforms for contemporary art. Commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC), supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), and organised by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the SG60 Signature Event spans five key locations—the historic Civic District, lush Wessex Estate, iconic Tanglin Halt, bustling Orchard Road, and SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Guided by the theme of pure intention, the eighth edition of the Singapore Biennale invites audiences to experience Singapore through immersive, participatory, and site-responsive works that reflect the rituals, histories, lived experiences and aspirations that have shaped our environments.

 

These encounters encourage the public to discover different layers of the city’s rhythms and evolving identity, opening new ways of seeing, feeling, and connecting through art. As an SG60 Signature Event, SB2025 will also play a vital role in celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary. The Biennale's expansive reach across diverse locations—from historic sites to modern commercial districts—creates a collective experience, inviting Singaporeans and residents to reflect on the nation's journey, transformation, and shared future.