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INSTINC has embarked on a transformative journey, finding its new home at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. This strategic relocation marks a pivotal moment in INSTINC's evolution, positioning it amidst a vibrant arts community alongside esteemed institutions like the Singapore Art Museum and Whitestone Gallery. The move to Tanjong Pagar Distripark heralds a new chapter in INSTINC's legacy, offering a dynamic space for artistic exploration and cross-disciplinary collaboration. With its rich history and innovative spirit, INSTINC continues to redefine the boundaries of contemporary art, inspiring creativity and fostering cultural exchange in its new surroundings.

As INSTINC settles into its new locale, the stage is set for exciting new ventures and groundbreaking exhibitions that will captivate audiences and enrich Singapore's cultural landscape. Stay tuned as INSTINC continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression and make its mark in the heart of Tanjong Pagar Distripark.

Founded in 2004 by artist Yeo Shih Yun, INSTINC stands as a leading artist-run-institution based in Singapore. With a distinguished presence in the arts ecosystem, INSTINC diligently sustains the growth of contemporary art through exhibitions, residency programs and curations. Their esteemed Artist-in-Residence program has cultivated invaluable regional and international networks since 2009. INSTINC is celebrated for producing immersive, large-scale exhibitions that encompass installation, new media, performance, painting and sculpture, showcasing the diverse range of artistic expressions.

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“We learned the value of maintaining a focus on the main purpose of INSTINC, which is to maintain independence as an artist-run space and be a catalyst for collaborations. We learned that we were attempting to become part of a scene that is dominated by large commercial art galleries. We learned that we are different as we put artists and art as the top priority. After almost 20 years, there are still challenges, but people we met along the way inspires us and energize us. Work is not work as many people refer to it, but something that is fun and interesting and exciting. It’s not a “job”, its a passion."

Yeo Shih Yun, Founder of INSTINC (2004- present)

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Upcoming Events

白DAY/NIGHT夜 POP UP

The artistic process knows no bounds of time, extending beyond the constraints of a fixed schedule. Inspiration can illuminate the artist's path at any given moment, be it the radiant afternoon or the tranquil pre-dawn hours. Embracing this notion, INSTINC proudly presents "白DAY/NIGHT 夜," an ephemeral exhibition showcasing the talents of fourteen artists.

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INSTINC D:Art Festival 2022 Residency Collaboration

The exhibition title “Meta-Moments”, inspired by research psychologist Marc Brackett, refers to a pause, a small window of time that helps us to step back to see a situation in a new light. Displayed in this space is a new series of works made by three artists Wyn-Lyn Tan, SEOHYO, and Chan Wan Kyn during their residencies at INSTINC D:Art Fest.

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Dark Was The Night We Found Light

INSTINC and 1PROJECTS present a joint exhibition: Dark Was the Night We Found Light. As we the world over embark on a different and unknown future. Yet to overcome the remnants of a disquieting upstart to the second decade of the millennium. More often than not, the imminent reality of what is now and to come seems dark, uncertain and perhaps even fearsome.

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Otherworlds 2021

Otherworlds: non/digital realities is a mixed-reality exhibition responding to the new challenges faced by the art world, where the usual mode of presenting and viewing art is disturbed by the recent global situation. Through the incorporation of Virtual Reality (VR) technology, artists, cultural practitioners and computer engineers collectively experiment with new ways to create, collaborate and experience artworks in the face of this new reality.

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