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Online courses on Southeast Asian Art
Developed by National Gallery Singapore, Online Courses on Southeast Asian Art introduces audiences to the richness of art from the region.
Journey at your own pace with artists, curators, and researchers as you explore insightful videos, short readings, and a variety of resources.
You are also invited to exchange ideas with our global community of curious learners.
Art and the Environment in Southeast Asia: Environment as Contested Space
Explore how art functions as a form of critique on environmental issues as you look at artists from Southeast Asia in the 1970s. Developed by National Gallery Singapore, you will journey with artists, curators and researchers through insightful videos, short readings, and resources at your own pace in this course.
As We See It: Visual Analysis through Southeast Asian Art
Discover the unique visual details that distinguish Southeast Asian art and learn how to analyse its visual qualities (e.g. composition, perspectives, colour). In this course, you will also learn about the stories behind the artworks and their wider histories – many from our National Collection.
ARText: Experience art differently
Ever received a text message from your favourite artist? Now, you can engage with Southeast Asian art in a new way and enjoy bite-sized experiences over WhatsApp or Telegram. Developed with artist Zarina Muhammad, our latest story Lessons from a Pekaka: On Sensing, Dreaming, Witnessing invites reflection on our connection with nature and the more-than-human.
Start exploring archipelagic waterways and soil horizons in imaginative, sensorial ways — click on your preferred chat icon to begin.
Chuen C.
Art and the Environment in Southeast Asia: Environment as Contested Space
“This is an interesting course to learn about art and the environment in Southeast Asia in the 1970s. It has opened a new understanding of the artists and the stories behind their art. Now, when I revisit National Gallery of Singapore, I will have a deeper appreciation of the art. Thank you for the free course.”
Teresa H.
Art and the Environment in Southeast Asia: Environment as Contested Space
“A very interesting course about a type of art and artists that were unknown to me before. I liked the way the course was structured: focusing on a particular artist for a week then moving on to another artist. The interviews were particularly interesting and helpful; the overall link to the environment was an unusual but compelling perspective.”
Susan S.
Art and the Environment in Southeast Asia: Environment as Contested Space
“This was a really thoughtful introduction to a subject I knew little about. It’s well presented and explains clearly both the background and the artists’ responses. Worth studying at many levels.”
Karen Y.
Art and the Environment in Southeast Asia: Environment as Contested Space
“It was a good introduction to art as part and parcel of life in the local context. It was meaningful for me as I have been more exposed to western art, which is very different. Here, I learnt about peaceful protest via various artforms and symbolism. It's helped me segue into other art courses.”
