The 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2026

Step into a celebration of photographic artistry at the 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2026, a photography arts exhibition that is FREE for all to attend!

Marking its 21st edition—a symbolic coming-of-age—NAPE 2026 brings together emerging talents and established photographers under an open theme. Works range from intimate everyday moments and familiar Singapore scenes to striking landscapes, cultural expressions and imaginative visual narratives from across the globe.

Running from 13–23 June 2026 at Gallery 1, LASALLE College of the Arts, highlights of this exhibition include:

•Over 100 selected works from the Open Call for entries: 114 works from the Open Category and 70 from the Student Category

•“Observing Life Through Street Photography”: A free photography talk by Mr Seah Liang Bing PBM, Ngee Ann Photographer of the Year 2026 about how everyday moments, chance encounters and unnoticed details can be transformed into compelling images. Taking place on 13 June, 2pm, at Lecture Theatre F202, LASALLE College of the Arts, the session is open to the public. Sign up via: https://forms.gle/NQgd6wJ5pgRy2msA6

•“Through My Eyes”: A curated series of 20 street photography works by Mr Seah Liang Bing PBM, Ngee Ann Photographer of the Year 2026, that were captured between 2011 and 2025 across Singapore and his travels overseas.

•Works by 27 distinguished local photographers including Cultural Medallion Recipient and Ngee Ann Photographer of the Year 2007, Mr David Tay Poey Cher BBM(L)

•Special Tribute to Three Late Photographers: Twelve selected works by three late photographers, Mr Tan Lip Seng, Mr Foo Tee Jun, Mr Desmond Teo Puay Chuan, will be showcased at the exhibition in commemoration of their legacy and contributions to NAPE over the years