Guided Tour | Human Being Human: Collection of John and Cheryl Chia

In conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2026, The Private Museum is pleased to present ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia’. Drawn from the private collection of John and Cheryl Chia, this collector showcase offers a contemplation of the human condition—the singular, inescapable journey shared by all.

The exhibition frames this contemplation as a moment of possibility: our lives are continually defined by the search for identity, the quiet, persistent aspiration for fundamental purity and goodness, even as we navigate a world characterised by upheaval. This exploration is filtered through works that focus on the human body, or the inescapable bodily experience, recognising it as the most immediate and vulnerable site of our existence.

Kickstarting The Private Museum’s 2026 programming, this exhibition invites contemplation on the human experience. As Cheryl Chia aptly states: “We are drawn to art that reflects our times, that reflects our experiences...(Art) it is an extension of our experiences, our thoughts, our ideas. It comes from somebody else, but it makes up the world that we live in. And we live in the here and now…”, inspiring audiences to explore how art can illuminate the complexities of contemporary existence.

The tour will also include an introduction to The Private Museum and the historical Osborne House.

Guided tours are presented in partnership with Friends of the Museum (FOM).

Registration:

Free of charge. Registration is required.

Meeting Point:

The Private Museum

11 Upper Wilkie Road, Singapore 228120

Getting There:

Nearest MRT Train Station is Little India (Exit A via Mackenzie Rd, 750 metres, 10 mins walk)

Cancelled Tours:

Tours are subject to a minimum number of registered visitors. Please contact us at +65 8068 1151 or info@theprivatemuseum.org if you are unable to join the tour you've registered for.

In case a tour is cancelled, we will notify you as soon as possible.

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• Your personal data may be used and/or disclosed for purposes of data analysis and identity verification and such other related purposes.
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