The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is Opened in 1996, the SAM is one of the largest collections of 20th-century Southeast Asian art, and houses numerous treasures of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian art that are second to none in showcasing both local and international art features, demonstrating a cutting-edge approach to artistic expression.

Through strategic partnerships with a wide range of international and cultural institutions, the Singapore Art Museum has been a major player in the art world. The 2011 Singapore Biennale was organised by the Singapore Art Museum, which has been a driving force in the arts and cultural scene, promoting visual arts education, exchange, research and development.