Singapore art week
Singapore Art Week (SAW) is one of Southeast Asia’s leading visual arts events, bringing together artists, curators, galleries, museums and independent art spaces for an ambitious programme of exhibitions, installations, performances and public events across Singapore. Organised by the National Arts Council, the annual event offers an opportunity to discover the diversity of Singapore’s contemporary art scene, its connections to the wider region and the increasingly international conversations shaping artistic practice.
What interests me about Singapore Art Week is the breadth of its programme and the opportunity it offers to discover artists and artistic perspectives that remain underrepresented in international media. Beyond Singapore’s major cultural institutions, the event provides a platform for independent initiatives, experimental practices and emerging voices, reflecting the city's distinctive position as a meeting point for different cultures, histories and ideas. It also offers an introduction to the wider Southeast Asian art scene, challenging the tendency of international arts coverage to focus predominantly on Europe and North America.
Since the 2024 edition, I have worked with Pickles PR in partnership with Singapore-based communications agency Tate Anzur, supporting the National Arts Council with international media strategy and outreach for Singapore Art Week. Our involvement has continued through the 2025, 2026 and 2027 editions.
My role has combined strategic communications counsel with the development of international editorial opportunities, identifying stories that connect Singapore’s contemporary art scene to wider conversations. This has included researching artists and exhibitions, developing editorial narratives, and supporting the planning and coordination of international media visits. An important part of this approach has been looking beyond individual shows to communicate the broader significance of Singapore’s artistic landscape, while encouraging journalists to explore the city’s cultural life and develop relationships with its artists and institutions.
One of the things I’ve most enjoyed about this ongoing partnership is the opportunity to spend time in Singapore and develop a deeper understanding of the country’s social and political landscape. Working alongside the knowledgeable local team has been such an important part, offering new perspectives and insights into the artists, institutions and wider contexts that shape Singapore’s cultural life.