Paris engineer wins Picasso painting at charity auction

An art-loving engineer from Paris was the lucky winner of an original Picasso painting worth over a million euros at a charity raffle in Paris on Tuesday.The 12 million euros raised will be donated to...

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

Laura Chia and Daniel Lai The Straits Times April 9, 2026

Ai Weiwei solo show in Singapore

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei showcases his Lego brick works at Tang Contemporary in his first Singapore solo show. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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

It features 160 artefacts and artworks to do with the body, from anatomical drawings to a preserved head. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

‘May have no choice but to cancel’: Singapore Fringe Festival 2027 donations short of target

It has raised about $18,800 of its aim of $80,000, two weeks from the crowdfunding campaign’s close. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Here's The Deal With Banksy's Identity Allegedly Being Revealed

No, it's not who you were thinking of.

teamLab museum to be built in Gardens by the Bay

A new teamLab museum with a pedal kayak experience is coming to Gardens by the Bay's Wetlands by the Bay, an area that will open in stages from late 2028. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

No horsing about: Turning 84, artist Wong Keen continues to upset bourgeois taste

The Singaporean was born seven Chinese zodiac cycles ago and will not relinquish the reins of his art. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The 7 Southeast Asian Artists You’re About to See Everywhere

From Malaysian indie band Hawa to Singaporean filmmaker Seth Cheong, discover the 7 new Southeast Asian artists and cultural changemakers to watch in 2026.