The 5th Singapore Biennale: Talks and Events

Artists Insights
In a series of illuminating talks held during the opening weekend, the Singapore Biennale 2016 artists will be sharing about their practice and how their artworks relate to the title and themes of the Biennale.

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 – Fri, 28 Oct
10.30am – 5pm
Free admission with Singapore Biennale admission
Singapore Art Museum Courtyard

muse@SAM
It returns during the opening weekend of Singapore Biennale. Dive into an evening of art and music as the stellar line-up of local musicians set the Singapore Art Museum courtyards ablaze with original tunes, set against contemporary artworks by Singapore Biennale 2016 artists.

Friday, 28 October 2016
7pm – 11.30pm
Free admission with Singapore Biennale admission
Singapore Art Museum and SAM at 8Q

SB2016 Celebrates: Deepavali
Singapore Biennale 2016 celebrates Deepavali! Experience the exhibition and artworks through a different perspective, and celebrate with all your loved ones with family-friendly activities taking place throughout the Singapore Art Museum. All activities are free with Biennale admission.

Other festival days
SB2016 Celebrates: Christmas
Sunday, 25 December 2016

SB2016 Celebrates: Chinese New Year
Sunday, 29 January 2016

11am – 6pm
Free with Singapore Biennale admission
Singapore Art Museum

Art Market
Wrapping up the Singapore Biennale 2016 opening weekend festivities is the Singapore Biennale Art Market! Take the opportunity to spend your Sunday surrounded by the Biennale artworks, pick up some locally-designed merchandise by artists, designers and craftsmen, and wind down for the evening as you grab a bite or two at the artisanal food and beverage stalls.

Sunday, 30 October 2016
11am – 6pm
Free admission with Singapore Biennale admission
Singapore Art Museum Courtyards and Glass Hall

Daily Guided Tours
Journey into An Atlas of Mirrors and explore the constellation of artistic perspectives with our museum guides. Guided tours are limited to 20 participants per session, on a first come, first served basis.

* Tours in other languages, including Malay and Tamil, are available upon request. 3 weeks’ advance notice is required (see website for schedule).

Creative Director Tour
Don’t miss the rare chance to be taken through An Atlas of Mirrors with Dr Susie Lingham, the Creative Director of Singapore Biennale 2016, as she shares her insights into the nation’s most distinguished platform for international dialogue in contemporary art. Spanning several sites, be prepared for a walking tour under the stars as you make your way through selected artworks which may provide unexpected perspectives of viewing the world.

Saturday, 4 November 2016
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Admission:$15 (20% discount with minimum of 4 tickets purchased). Access to the exhibition only during tour timings.
Singapore Art Museum and other venues