The Other Singaporeans: Stories of Home and Identity

Opening reception: Sat, 4 pm - 7 pm, 16 Aug 2025

JW Projects is set to premiere The Other Singaporeans: Stories of Home and Identity, a new exhibition curated by Desmond Mah.

The exhibition examines the complex and shifting notions of home, belonging, and identity through The Other Singaporeans. Within the context of SG60, Singapore’s 60th anniversary of independence, this exhibition rethinks Singaporean identity by featuring artists who are naturalised Singaporeans, former Singaporeans, foreigners residing in Singapore, and Singaporeans living overseas. Instead of reinforcing a singular, state-driven narrative of progress and identity, The Other Singaporeans delivers the experiences of artists at the periphery, those who have navigated displacement, migration, orientation, and cultural hybridity.

In this dynamic landscape, artists engage in a complex interplay of personal histories, cultural influences, and societal dynamics. Their works illuminate alternative perspectives on migration, belonging, and cultural identity, challenging conventional understandings of what it means to be Singaporean. The exhibition provides a platform for these voices, offering new dialogues that reflect the ever-evolving, pluralistic nature of Singapore’s cultural landscape.

The Other Singaporeans rethinks Singaporean identity beyond territorial boundaries, expanding the notions of home and belonging. By amplifying voices shaped by displacement, orientation, cultural hybridity, and transnationalism, the exhibition presents Singaporean identity as fluid, evolving, and inclusive.

Emi Avora, Leo Liu Xuanqi, Milenko Prvački, Desmond Mah, Faris Nakamura, Cynthia Delaney Suwito, Moses Tan, Weixin Quek Chong

For further enquiries, please contact info@jwprojects.art