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Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush
National Gallery Singapore's exhibition on ink artist Fan Chang Tien (1907–1987), 16 Oct 2026–31 Jan 2027, with over 80 works; free for locals.
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- S$20
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Key facts
- When
- Where
- National Gallery Singapore · Civic District & City Hall 1 St Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957
- Price
- S$20
- Ticket availability
- Tickets on saleas of 8 Nov 2026
- Organiser
- National Gallery Singapore
Overview
Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush looks at the career of Fan Chang Tien (1907–1987), a key figure in Singapore's Chinese ink art. It runs at National Gallery Singapore from 16 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. (National Gallery Singapore, accessed 8 Nov 2026)
About the exhibition
Over 80 paintings, poems and archival items trace Fan's move south from China through Thailand to Singapore in 1956, in five sections: Moving South, Nurturing the Self, Rejoicing in the Everyday, Wandering through Nature and Tending the Garden. The show presents him as a scholar-artist and teacher in the Chinese literati tradition, beyond his reputation as the 'Gardener' who nurtured local ink painters. (National Gallery Singapore, accessed 8 Nov 2026)
Where and when
City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery. The Gallery is open daily 10am–7pm, with last admission at 6.30pm (Gallery visitor information, accessed 8 Nov 2026).
Tickets and how to buy
A general admission ticket is required: S$20 for visitors other than Singapore Citizens and PRs, with S$5 off for children aged 7–12, seniors aged 60 and above, full-time National Servicemen and overseas students and teachers; Singapore Citizens and PRs enter free, as do children aged 6 and under and students and teachers based in Singapore (price from the Gallery's visitor information page, accessed 8 Nov 2026). (National Gallery Singapore, accessed 8 Nov 2026)
Good to know
- Where
- City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery
- Dates
- 2026-10-16 to 2027-01-31
Tickets
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| General admission (non-citizen/PR) | S$20 |
Prices in SGD, excluding booking fees unless stated. Confirm on the official ticketing site.
Getting there
Nearest MRT
- NS25/EW13 City Hall · 5 min walk
Walk from City Hall MRT (NS25/EW13) across the Padang side of St Andrew's Road.
Parking
Parking is at Basements 2 and 3. ([National Gallery Singapore, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.nationalgallery.sg/plan-your-visit))
Sources
- Fan Chang Tien: Rhythm of the Southern Brush — National Gallery Singapore · accessed 8 Nov 2026
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