Singapore Art Museum (SAM)

SAM’s curatorial ethos focuses on presenting contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective while building a significant public collection to connect art and artists with the public. The museum is committed to responsible practices that contribute to a humane and sustainable future, engaging audiences through diverse exhibitions, educational initiatives, and access programmes.

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore and presents contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective across multiple venues, including its location at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. The institution is building one of the world's most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, aiming to connect artists and artworks with the public and future generations through exhibitions and programmes. SAM operates with a commitment to responsible practices within its processes to work towards a humane and sustainable future.