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Arts

Discover resources on arts and culture

Last updated 29 July 2026

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Singapore Online Arts Repository

Explore Singapore's arts heritage through SOAR, a joint initiative by the National Arts Council (NAC) and the National Library Board (NLB). Access digitised works from leading local artists online, with more content added progressively.

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Literary arts

Discover Singapore's literary heritage, including various bibliographies and curated archives

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Performing Arts

Explore Singapore's performing arts heritage through profiles of key musicians and collections, including The Substation Donor Collection.

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Visual Arts

Take a look at visual art collections from Singapore and Southeast Asia