Art Forum Singapore
82 Cairnhill Road, Singapore, 229684
Art Forum Singapore has been connecting artists with buyers, collectors, and fans of contemporary art since 1971. Even if you’re not shopping for fine art, you’ll find Art Forum worth a visit for its rotating collection of paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, and ceramics from more than 100 artists throughout Asia.
The basics
Art Forum Singapore was founded and continues to be curated by Marjorie Chu, a local art dealer born in 1940. Since its opening in 1971, the gallery has earned a reputation among art-savvy Singaporeans as a place where emerging talent gets discovered; many of the young artists who first showed here went on to display collections at Singapore’s major art museums.
Things to know before you go
Admission to Art Forum Singapore is free, and the art is some of the most affordable you’ll find in the city.
The art on display rotates frequently, making the gallery an excellent option for repeat visitors.
Art Forum's website lists what’s currently on display, so you can check ahead of your visit.
How to get there
The gallery is located just off Orchard Road near the Paragon Shopping Centre. Several public buses stop within walking distance at Scotts Road Station.
When to get there
Visitors are welcome to browse the gallery either by appointment or by dropping by during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday.
More art to discover in Singapore
While Art Forum Singapore is a top spot for showcasing up-and-coming talent, the Singapore Museum of Art shines with its more established contemporary art collection, housed within a 19th-century mission school. The innovative ArtScience Museum explores the intersection of art and science through interactive exhibits, while the National Gallery Singapore offers one of the world’s largest collections of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art.
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