Singapore's art scene is highlighted by three concurrent exhibitions. At The Private Museum, curator John Tung presents 'Abstraction' featuring works by Goh Beng Kwan, Henri Chen KeZhan, Jane Lee, Choy Weng Yang, Wong Keen, Kumari Nahappan, Lam Fung, and Milenko Prvacki, running through August 23. STPI gallery hosts a major survey of diasporic artist Zarina, showcasing over 50 prints and her printing tools, curated by Sarah Burney, from June 6 to August 1. Opera Gallery offers the final weekend of Spanish artist Lita Cabellut's solo show of large portrait paintings.
These exhibitions matter because they collectively expand the public's understanding of Singapore art beyond traditional motifs like shophouses and samsui women, emphasizing abstraction and international influences. Zarina's show marks her largest in Southeast Asia, bringing attention to themes of borders and migration. The shows are free and accessible, encouraging broader engagement with contemporary visual art in Singapore.