Maya Gallery

Maya Gallery
Established12 April 2012
Location57 Genting Lane, #05-00, Singapore
TypeContemporary art gallery
Websitemayagallery.com.sg

Maya Gallery is a contemporary, artist-run gallery in Singapore, founded in April 2012 by artist couple Jeffrey Wandly and Masturah Sha’ari,[1] with programming that highlights Singapore’s multicultural heritage—including a focus on Malay artists—and regional contemporary art through exhibitions, publications, and community outreach.[2]

History

Maya Gallery opened its first space in Kampong Glam in April 2012,[3] officiated by actor and Nominated Member of Parliament Janice Koh,[4] and later relocated to Oxley Bizhub 2 in Ubi in 2015, before moving to its current space at Genting Lane in MacPherson/Potong Pasir during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.[5]

Artists

The gallery represents Singapore pioneers such as Hadiah Warisan recipient Idris Mohamed Ali, and Sarkasi Said, and the estates of Mohamed Abdul Kadir (S. Mohdir), and Sulaiman Suhaimi. It has also exhibited works by Cultural Medallion recipients Iskandar Jalil and Chng Seok Tin. It currently features works by Idris Ali, Terence Tan, Suriani Suratman, Hiroko Mita, P. Gnana, Aziza Ali, Teena Raju, Yeo Jian Long, and co-founders Jeffrey Wandly and Masturah Sha’ari, as part of its programming that includes established and emerging artists.[2]

Exhibitions and programmes

The gallery curates solo, group, thematic, heritage-focused, collaborative, and open-call exhibitions. With more than 100 showcases presented, notable ones include:[6]

  • Time and Space (2021), an exhibition that explores our built environment from the past, present, and into the future, through the eyes of three Singaporean architecture-trained professionals.[7]
  • Reflection (2021; 2024; 2025), a Ramadan-season series on introspection and relationships, including an edition featuring three artist couples.[8][9][10][11]
  • Serba Serbi (2022), a collaboration with Core Design Gallery, Malaysia, featuring Malaysian contemporary artists.[12]
  • Small Matter (2023; 2024), an open-call presentation of miniature artworks.[13][14]
  • Idris Ali: Hitam Putih (2023), a focused showcase by the Singapore pioneer artist.[15][16]

International exhibitions

  • Hữu Nghị: Singapore & Vietnam 50–10 (2023), at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (Hanoi), marking diplomatic ties.[17]
  • Creative Journeys / Những Hành Trình Sáng Tạo (2025), a commemorative exhibition in Hanoi with the Vietnam University of Fine Arts.[18]

International art fairs

Maya Gallery has participated in various international art fairs:

  • Affordable Art Fair Singapore (2014; 2015; 2016; 2023; 2024; 2025)[19]
  • Singapore Contemporary (2016; 2017), Art Expo Malaysia (2016; 2017), Art Busan (2014), and Bank Art Fair Hong Kong (2014)

Community and education

The gallery organises public talks, artist conversations, and hands‑on workshops as part of its year‑round programmes, including sessions such as Art & the Built Environment, Art & Social Harmony, Kopi Talk, masterclasses, and life‑drawing/workshop activities.[20] It also runs open calls to engage broader participation, including initiatives like “Small Matter,” and provides opportunities for Singapore‑based and international artists to present work.[21] The gallery has also participated in fund‑raising projects and community initiatives alongside cultural partners and associations.[2]

Recognition

Maya Gallery was listed among the “Top 10 Art Galleries in Singapore” by TallyPress (2018).[22]

References

  1. ^ "Masturah Sha'ari & Jeffrey Wandly". FAB! LUXE. February 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "About – Maya Gallery". Maya Gallery. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Maya Gallery Opens". Asian Art News (May/June). 2012.
  4. ^ "Maya Gallery". Time Out Singapore. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Maya Gallery pindah minda dan lokasi dalam pandemik". Berita Harian (in Malay). 23 June 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Exhibitions – Maya Gallery". Maya Gallery. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  7. ^ "A Group Exhibition: 'Time and Space' – Maya Gallery". Aura Asia Art Project. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Karya pusaka seniman Melayu di pameran 'Refleksi' Maya Gallery". Berita Harian (in Malay). 31 March 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Reflection 3 – Exhibition". Maya Gallery. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Reflection 3". ArtRabbit. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Art Picks". The Straits Times. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  12. ^ "'Serba-Serbi' perkukuh jambatan seni SG-M'sia". Berita Harian (in Malay). 15 March 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Small Matter – An Exhibition of Small Works". Singapore Art Gallery Guide. 18 March 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Pameran 'Small Matter 2024' papar bakat berbilang negara". Berita Harian (in Malay). 4 December 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Kembara seni 'Hitam Putih' pelukis Idris Ali". Berita Harian (in Malay). 13 January 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  16. ^ "Art Picks". The Straits Times. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  17. ^ "Painting exhibition gets underway to mark Vietnam-Singapore friendship". Voice of Vietnam. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  18. ^ "'Creative Journeys' art exhibition connects Việt Nam and Singapore". Viet Nam News. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  19. ^ "Maya Gallery". Affordable Art Fair. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  20. ^ "Programmes – Talks and Workshops". Maya Gallery. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  21. ^ "Opportunities – Open calls". Maya Gallery. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  22. ^ "Top 10 Art Galleries in Singapore". TallyPress. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2025.

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