- The signature graduation show of the academy is held from 6 to 29 May
- Highlighting a curated selection of exhibited works by more than 500 graduating students from the Faculty of Art & Design, and Fashion Studies
The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), is proud to present The Grad Expectations (TGE) 2025, its signature graduation showcase, from 6 May to 29 May 2025. This year’s exhibition showcases a curated selection of over 500 original works created by graduating students from the Faculty of Art & Design across the disciplines of Fine Art, Design & Media, and Fashion Studies.
The event kicks-off on 6 May 2025 at 6:30pm, featuring five durational performances by graduating Fine Art students. These performances will take place from 7:00pm to 8:15pm across multiple venues, including the Ngee Ann Kongsi Gallery (NAKS), Skylight Studios, and Lim Hak Tai Gallery (LHT), offering an immersive experience for visitors to the venue space. Visitors can also look forward to the opening of the Fine Art exhibition that features a glimpse into the diverse artistic practices and creative journeys of the graduating cohort.
The Fine Art exhibition will be available for viewing until 13 May, after which the Design Show takes the spotlight from 22 to 29 May 2025. Visitors can look forward to the themed Fashion for Dementia, fashion show which features a collaboration between four groups of final-year NAFA Fashion Business Management students and SingHealth Community Hospitals, taking place on 29 May.
“TGE 2025 celebrates the innovative spirit of our graduates from Fine Art, 3D Design, Design & Media, and Fashion Studies. This year, we are particularly proud of the Fashion for Dementia initiative, which demonstrates how fashion can serve as a platform for social advocacy. It serves as a powerful reminder of art’s role in shaping discussions and promoting understanding within our community,” said Sabrina Long, Dean of Faculty of Art & Design, NAFA.
Fashion for Dementia features a “Down the Lane” collection which explores themes of memory and nostalgia through fashion, shedding light on the importance of support for those living with dementia. Besides the Fashion for Dementia showcase, students from NAFA Fashion Studies will also present a runway show that showcases culture, identity, and personal transformation. These works underscore the diverse creative approaches of NAFA’s emerging fashion designers as they embark on their professional journeys.
Key Highlights
Fine Art Exhibition
6 May to 13 MayVenues: Ngee Ann Kongsi Gallery (NAKS), Skylight Studios, and Lim Hak Tai Gallery
Featuring a collection of diverse expression of thought-provoking visual art, the showcase offers visitors a glimpse into the original artworks that challenge contemporary themes of fine art collection.
Fine Art Performances
6 May and 10 May, 630pm
Venues: Ngee Ann Kongsi Gallery (NAKS), Skylight Studios, and Lim Hak Tai Gallery
Experience powerful performances where traditional art forms blend with contemporary creativity, featuring performances that include:
- "Woman of Other: I Carry My Mother" by Shana Selvan: A journey of strength and identity across generations.
- "i need (you) to do this (for me)" by Mikail Islam: An exploration of co-dependency and its emotional weight.
- "3456" by Ng Jia Xi: A meditative exploration of impermanence through an interactive puzzle performance.
- "Words of Thread" by Amirah Zahirah Binte Abu Bakar: A powerful commentary on the subtle harm of online misogyny.
- "Paglaho Sa Anyo" by Dara Gabrielle Go Lo: A dissolution of self, as the body, object, and memory interweave in an ongoing unravelling of identity.
Design Show
22 to 29 May
Venues: Ngee Ann Kongsi Gallery (NAKS) and Lim Hak Tai Gallery, National Design Centre
Be inspired by intriguing design concepts and 3D creations that explore the intersections of art, technology, and culture. Featuring designs that challenge traditional boundaries and unique creations.
Fashion Show
29 May, 630pm
Venues: NAFA Foyer, Level 1 Campus 1
In partnership with SingHealth Community Hospitals, Fashion for Dementia features a thoughtful collection by NAFA Fashion Business and Management (FBM) final-year students, using fashion to raise awareness and empathy for those affected by dementia. The second segment will showcase NAFA final-year Fashion Studies (FS) students presenting collections inspired by culture, nature, history, and personal transformation.
For more information, please visit the TGE 2025 website
Images can be downloaded here
ANNEX 1 – Fine Art Performance Highlights
ANNEX 2 – Fashion for Dementia – Final four teams
For more information, please contact:
Karen Chang
Head, Strategic Communications Office
Email: [email protected]
Ashton Chong
Assistant Manager, Strategic Communications Office
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