Art Takes
21 – 31 Jan 2027
Debuting during Singapore Art Week 2027, Art Takes brings together artists and cultural voices through exhibitions and cultural encounters inspired by what it takes to create art.
PERSPECTIVE, 1
EXPRESSION, 2
EXCHANGE, 3
ENCOUNTERS, 4
THE CITY, 5
YOU IN, 6
REFLECTION, 7
Art Takes
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OUR ARTIST, UNVEILED
AN ARTIST’S TAKE: JOVIAN LIM
For Art Takes 2027, Singapore-based photographer Jovian Lim explores the destination's corners and contours, uncovering moments of beauty hidden in plain sight. Known for a practice that hovers between realism and romance, his work spans art, architecture, design and luxury, and has been recognised by Wallpaper* and Design Anthology, with works held in the Singapore Art Museum collection.
Art Takes
{Expression}
NEW WORLDS & POSSIBILITIES
Expression takes on new forms at ArtScience Museum, from Es Devlin’s visionary solo exhibition to More than Human, presented in collaboration with Design Museum.
Art Takes
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THE ART WORLD GATHERS
A world of perspectives unfolds at ART SG, where leading galleries, artists and cultural voices converge in a dynamic showcase of contemporary art from Southeast Asia and around the world.
Art Takes
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SEE ART IN EVERY CORNER
There’s always more than meets the eye. Across Marina Bay Sands, landmark installations and public artworks invite discovery in the most unexpected places.
Art Takes
{The City}
SEE THE CITY DIFFERENTLY
Venture beyond Marina Bay Sands and discover the exhibitions, installations and cultural happenings shaping Singapore Art Week across the city.
Art Takes
{You In}
STAY CLOSER TO ART
With a series of Art Takes experiences alongside many of the city's defining exhibitions, cultural events and dining just moments away, every day offers new perspectives to discover.
Stay & Dine
Art by day. Dinner by night. Pair a stay at Marina Bay Sands during Art Week with dining privileges at selected restaurants and make the most of a week filled with exquisite exhibitions and unexpected encounters.
Art Takes
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026
Art filled exhibitions, conversations flowed into restaurants, and cultural encounters emerged around every corner. Revisit the moments that shaped Singapore Art Week 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, as Where Art Takes Shape drew to a close.
For over four years, Where Art Takes Shape brought artists, ideas and audiences together, inviting fresh perspectives and unexpected encounters. In 2027, a new chapter begins with Art Takes.
