Opening on 2 October 2026 at Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable is the third in a series showcasing artworks from the SAM’s Collection and marks a new phase in how the Museum brings its collection into public view, through a more dynamic and responsive approach to collection display. 

Exhibition view of SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.

Rather than remaining in a fixed configuration, the display will change over time as works are introduced, removed and brought into new relationships with one another. Through these changing configurations, new connections and readings can emerge over time, inviting visitors to return and encounter the Collection differently.

Following the first display iteration, the space will gradually transform from the end of 2026, introducing works by artists from the region and beyond. Audiences can follow SAM’s social media platforms to keep up to date with the changes, and look out for opportunities to witness artworks in transit.

To mark the opening of SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable, artist Hao Jingban will be in conversation with Han Nefkens and Shabbir Hussain Mustafa, exploring the development of I Witness, commissioned by Han Nefkens Foundation, Mori Art Museum, M+, Hong Kong and SAM. The conversation will revolve around the work’s themes of history, memory, mourning and collective experience, as well as the process behind the commission. Visitors can also join a curator-led tour for a closer look at the exhibition’s evolving format and the relationships between the works on view. Both programmes take place as part of the SAM30 Festival Weekend, celebrating SAM’s 30th anniversary with a weekend of art, music, food and experiences. A range of programmes, including guided tours, lectures, panel discussions and workshops will continue throughout the exhibition’s run, deepening engagement with its artworks and ideas as the display evolves. Exhibition-inspired merchandise will also be available at SAM’s café, SIP AT SAM, offering visitors a way to take a piece of the exhibition home.

SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable runs from 2 October 2026 to 18 July 2027 at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Level 3, Gallery 4. General admission fees apply, with free entry for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. More information about the exhibition and its accompanying programmes is available on SAM’s website.

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Singapore Art Museum 挑战传统馆藏展陈方式，以 SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable 探索变化中的当下

SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable 将于2026年10月2日在 Singapore Art Museum 位于 Tanjong Pagar Distripark 的展馆开幕。这是 SAM 馆藏系列展的第三次呈现，也标志着博物馆在向公众展示馆藏作品的方式上进入了一个新阶段，通过更加动态且能够及时回应变化的方式，探索馆藏展陈的可能性。

展览不会长期维持固定的展陈形式，而是会随着时间推移不断变化：不同作品将陆续加入、撤下，并与其他作品建立新的关联。随着展陈配置不断变化，新的联系与解读也会逐渐浮现，邀请观众再次到访，以不同的方式与馆藏相遇。

在首个展陈版本之后，展览空间将从2026年底开始逐步转变，并陆续呈现来自本地区及其他地区艺术家的作品。观众可以关注 SAM 的社交媒体平台，及时了解展览的变化，并留意亲眼见证艺术作品在运输及更换过程中的机会。

为庆祝 SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable 开幕，艺术家 Hao Jingban 将与 Han Nefkens 及 Shabbir Hussain Mustafa 展开对谈，共同探讨 I Witness 的发展历程。该作品由 Han Nefkens Foundation、Mori Art Museum、M+、Hong Kong 及 SAM 委约创作。

对谈将围绕作品所探讨的历史、记忆、哀悼以及集体经验等主题展开，同时深入探讨这项委约创作背后的过程。观众还可以参加由策展人带领的导览，更深入了解展览不断变化的呈现方式，以及展出作品之间所形成的关系。

以上两个活动均为 SAM30 Festival Weekend 的一部分。该周末活动旨在庆祝 SAM 成立30周年，并通过艺术、音乐、美食及各类体验，与公众共同庆祝这一重要里程碑。

在整个展览期间，还将持续推出一系列活动，包括导览、讲座、座谈会及工作坊等。通过这些活动，观众可以随着展陈不断变化，更深入地了解展出作品及其背后的理念。

此外，SIP AT SAM 咖啡馆也将推出以展览为灵感的商品，让访客能够把一份展览体验带回家。

SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable 将于 2026年10月2日至2027年7月18日 在 SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Level 3, Gallery 4 举行。

展览需支付一般入场费用；Singaporeans 和 Permanent Residents 可免费入场。

有关展览及相关活动的更多信息，可浏览 SAM 的官方网站。