Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7-8:30 pm

This first in a two-part talk explores Xuanzang’s legacy through historical records, images he brought from India, and evolving representations of Xuanzang as the archetypal pilgrim. It invites us to reflect on the many ways he has shaped – and continues to shape – ideas about inter-Asian connectivity.

31 July 2025, 7-8PM

Sunday, 27 Jul 2025

Visit the Islamic Art Gallery and see if you can spot a tile panel decorated with not one – but several types of flowers!

29 July to 17 August 2025

In collaboration with the National Library Board's Book Bugs reading programme and NLB30 celebrations, ACM is proud to co-create Empress – the latest Book Bug card, inspired by our butterfly-shaped inkwell!

Thursday, 17 July 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM SGT

Friday, 4 July 2025, 6-7 PM

The recent discovery of a group of Christian objects in Japan, an ivory crucifix in particular, raises important questions of attribution, circulation, and appreciation.