UOB and The National Gallery
UOB is committed to nurturing the future of ASEAN in its stable of artistic talent uncovered across the region and making art accessible to everyone through a diverse range of initiatives, partnerships, outreach and volunteerism to leverage art for good and to uplift communities.
As a founding partner of National Gallery Singapore, UOB established the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, an expansive space that houses the world’s largest permanent display of modern Southeast Asian art. With over 300 curated pieces exhibited from their 8,000-strong collection that traces the region’s artistic evolution, the gallery promotes dialogue about Southeast Asia’s complex identity and rich cultural tapestry.
Our partnership with Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts champions Southeast Asian art through the Artist-in-Residence programme in Paris and Singapore for four winning artists, a Southeast Asian Arts Forum, an online arts module which would enrol more than 700 students yearly, overseas exchanges for some 150 disadvantaged students, amongst other initiatives.
UOB is also the lead partner of Art Central in Hong Kong and Art Jakarta in Indonesia. UOB Art Spaces at these regional art fairs provide a global platform for past UOB Painting of the Year winning artists to showcase their works to collectors, galleries and the broader art community in addition to commission and networking opportunities provided by the Bank.
Our art programmes reflect our commitment to honouring cultural legacies and underscores the transformative role of art in fostering community connections and understanding for good.