“99 years” presented by Digital Art Week Asia 2026

​Opening Dates: 19 to 26 January 2026
Opening Hours: 11:00AM to 18:00PM (last entry 17:30PM)

​Free entry with registration
༚ Your QR code ("My Ticket") is valid throughout the exhibition period and for multiple re-entries.
༚ One QR code ("My Ticket") admits only one person.
༚ Your full name and email is required for registration, incomplete responses including nicknames are not accepted.
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༚ Due to safety reasons, the organisers seek your kind understanding that in the event of crowds, you may be asked to wait to enter the shelter.

​Presenting Artists
Boedi Widjaja (Indonesia) • Bianca Tse (Hong Kong) • Goh Chun Aik (Singapore) • Jake Tan (Singapore) • Jin Jin Xu (Shanghai/New York City) • Robert Zhao (Singapore) • Samantha Lee (Malaysia) • Sareena Sattapon (Thailand) • Seahee Chang (Seoul)

​Curated by
Warren Wee (Tokyo/Singapore)

​99 years is presented by independent platform Digital Art Week Asia and is held in the historically significant Air Raid Shelter in the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood of Singapore. The exhibition's title has a double meaning; in some countries, the longest practical term of a leasehold property is 99-years without it being considered perpetual. In contrast, the number 9 is considered auspicious in some cultures and has the same sound for the word long-lasting or eternity - an interesting juxtaposition when contextualised in this exhibition. This exhibition examines this reflective and contemplative theme of the temporal nature of life through the various artistic practices presented.

​Venue
The Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter is Singapore's only surviving pre-war civilian shelter built in the 1930s. According to a press report dated 28 June 1939, this shelter was intended as a covered playing ground for children in normal times, but in times of emergency, it could readily be converted into an effective air raid shelter. In the twentieth century, continuing into the 1980s, Singapore had an active brick manufacturing industry and bricks by the now defunct Alexandra Brickworks can be found throughout the interior of the shelter amongst other relics. The shelter is generally closed to the public and this is a unique opportunity to experience a piece of Singapore's history. 

​Access 
The Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter is situated inside the BMTE 13 CARPARK, kindly access via Block 78 Moh Guan Terrace or Block 79 Chay Yan Street. Electronic parking is available onsite.

​Things to expect
༚ Due to the nature of this venue, visitors may encounter pests, water puddles, uneven ground and dim lighting inside the shelter, please walk with caution.
༚ Access to the venue is direct from the carpark's ground level, there are no staircases required.
༚ Covered footwear are highly recommended.
༚ There may be unpleasant smells, facial masks are recommended if you are sensitive to such smells.
༚ Kindly note the organiser is not liable for any claims and/or injuries whatsoever.

​More information, please visit: artweek.asia
IMDA Arts Entertainment Licence AEL/2512/0098 (Rating: General)