6 great art shows to catch before they close

There are a bunch of great art exhibitions around town. Here are the ones you should catch before they close.

Being There (Through Jul 19)

An impressive group show featuring works by some of the international art scene’s biggest names, including painter/sculptor Fernando Botero, and photographers Steve McCurry and Sebastiao Salgado. Their works reinterpret the effect travels have on the artist’s psyche.

, 6 great art shows to catch before they close
The Price of Neglect

The Price of Neglect (Through Jul 4)

Chinese photographer Lu Guang confronts viewers with tortured landscapes of his hometown and its effects on cityfolks, which explore the environmental costs of industrialization. 

, 6 great art shows to catch before they close
Transition

Transition (Through Jul 5)

Sri Lanka’s emerging contemporary artists are featured in this group show, with works spanning a varied range of paintings and sculptures. Some of the outstanding pieces include Gayan Prageeth’s surrealistic paintings and Pramith Geekiyanage’s college-inspired canvas works.

, 6 great art shows to catch before they close
In The Shadows of Trees

In The Shadows of Trees (Through Jul 11)

Local filmmaker Chen-Hsi Wong’s first solo art exhibition explores the various landscapes through photographs drawn from her various processes inspired by her debut film Innocents.

, 6 great art shows to catch before they close
Paper

Paper (Through Jul 19)

A group show featuring 11 established and upcoming Chinese artists who explore the various possibilities of works on paper, including applied pastels and installation. Featured names include Li Shan, Ding Yi, Chen Xiaoyun and Geng Jianyi. 

, 6 great art shows to catch before they close
Art Places

Art Places (Through Jul 19)

Well-known local art researcher and photographer Koh Nguang How documents a series of significant art exhibitions and events that have taken place in Singapore over the past few decades, offering rare, behind-the-scene glimpses into artists and their surroundings. There are 90 photography works on show.