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The article explores cultural conditions and the art community in Singapore. The author reflects on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and government censorship of the arts. Other topics include exhibitions exploring Malaysian history and post-colonial identity, diplomatic ties with Vietnam, the presence of international art, and Singaporean artists working abroad.

The article focuses on the art scene in Singapore. Particular attention is given to Singapore's commitment to the arts, which is facilitated through the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts. The Singapore Biennale and city-wide installation project by the Mori Art Museum are both discussed. Information related to government-sponsored art initiatives is provided. Singaporean artists Lim Tzay-Chuen, Ho Tzu Nyen, and Eric Chan are also discussed.

The article discusses the issue of commemorating golden jubilee of Singapore's independence by cultural shows, its history & paying respect to its founding father Lee Kaun Yew, former Prime Minister who passed away in March 2015.

In this article, the author reflects on Southeast Asian art throughout 2013 and 2014. She discusses the development of the art institution the Nanyang Technological University Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore (NTU CCA) in Singapore, explores biennials in Southeast Asia, including the Singapore Biennale, the Jakarta Biennale in Kakarta, Indonesia, and the Biennale Jogja in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and examines the Thai art scene.

The article presents news briefs on museums and art galleries in Singapore as of 2015. The Singaporean Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth was created in 2012. The Visual Arts Cluster (VAC) consists of the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the National Gallery Singapore (NGS), and the Singapore Tyler Print Institute. The Singapore Art Fair was held in November 2014.

The article examines the art scene in Singapore as of February 2014. Particular focus is given to state funding for the arts in Singapore and to art programs in the region. Additional topics discussed include the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the National Arts Council (NAC) in Singapore, and the Singapore Art Museum (SAM).

The article provides information on the art scene in Singapore. The author briefly comments on the controversial decision by the National Arts Council to withdraw Singapore's participation in the 2013 Venice Biennale. Also briefly discussed is the continuing censorship imposed on artistic expression. Mention is made of the many art exhibitions held in the country's galleries and museums. In addition, mention is also brief made of several Singaporean artists active on the international scene including Heman Chong and Ming Wong.

The article provides information on the art scene in Singapore. Particular focus is paid to the country's strict censorship laws, which led to the removal of an installation by British-Japanese artist Simon Fujiwara at the Singapore Biennale art festival. It is also noted that despite limits on freedom of expression, the government does provide generous funding for the growing artistic community. Mention is made of the many art exhibitions held in the country's galleries and museums. The participation of Singaporean artists in exhibitions held abroad is also discussed.

The article presents information on Singapore's art community. It is reported that Singapore exports about $190,067,526 worth of art each year. Details of the 2007 Singapore Art Show are offered. The presence of Singaporean artists such as Tang Da Wu, Vincent Leow, and Jason Lim at international art events in 2007 is noted.

In this article, the author expresses his opinions on the status of contemporary art in Singapore. He comments that art is a special activity that is nonconformist in nature and that locates itself at the margins. He reflects on the lack of informed and critical coverage of the arts in the press. In addition, he comments on the removal of an installation by Simon Fujiwara at the 2011 Singapore Biennial, an act of censorship that he argues reflects a misunderstanding of art.

A photograph by Singaporean artist Simryn Gill is presented.

The article discusses several controversial incidents in the art world. In China, the Communist Party has withheld the passport of artist Ai Weiwei and has rejected the artist's appeal against a $2.4 million tax fine. In Singapore, 200 members of the arts community signed a petition protesting the government's decision to withdraw Singapore's participation in the Venice Biennale. The government of India demanded that the film "I Love My India," by filmmaker Tejal Shah, be removed from an exhibition at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, China.