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Singapore’s New Cultural Powerhouse | Art News

Singapore’s arts scene is about to get a massive boost with the launch of a sleek, 1,000-seat theatre and a Southeast Asian contemporary art museum in Orchard Road—set for 2030. Designed by famed architect Kengo Kuma, this transformation of the old Tanglin Shopping Centre will also include shops and offices, blending culture with commerce. Backed by the government and developer Pacific Eagle Real Estate—who’s waiving rent for 20 years—the project fills a critical gap for mid-sized performance venues as ticketed shows have doubled in a decade. The Tanoto Art Foundation will lead the museum…

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