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Empowering Southeast Asian Women Artists at National Gallery

1/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

The National Gallery Singapore will host Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise from January 9 to November 15, featuring 45+ works by five pioneering Southeast Asian women artists.
Co-curators Joleen Loh and Qinyi Lim aim to highlight each artist's voice rather than classify them as feminists.
The show addresses women's invisible labor and political struggles, including Amanda Heng's "Home Service" and Dolorosa Sinaga's "Fear No Power," and underscores collective empowerment.

History

Historical Context

The Women's Liberation Movement (WLM) gained traction in the 1960s, emerging from civil rights activism and challenging societal norms. By 1970, organizations like the National Organization for Women (NOW) had over 40,000 members, advocating for gender equality. Today, an exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore highlights the legacy of this movement through the works of five Southeast Asian women artists, addressing themes of labor and political struggles.

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Story summary

The National Gallery Singapore will host Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise from January 9 to November 15, featuring 45+ works by five pioneering Southeast Asian women artists.
Co-curators Joleen Loh and Qinyi Lim aim to highlight each artist's voice rather than classify them as feminists.
The show addresses women's invisible labor and political struggles, including Amanda Heng's "Home Service" and Dolorosa Sinaga's "Fear No Power," and underscores collective empowerment.

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