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The article examine the art scene in Singapore as of March 2014. Particular focus is given to museums, galleries and art studios that are located in the city-state. Additional topics discussed include Singapore's Centre for Contemporary Art, the collaborative artist duo Ken + Julia Yonetani and Susie Lingham, the director of the Singapore Art Museum.

Reviews the art exhibition `The Portrait of a Lady: Sargent and Lady Agnew,' which was held at the National Gallery of Scotland.

The article reviews the exhibition "To Be a Lady," featuring works by various women artists including Louise Nevelson, Helen Frankenthaler and Niki de Saint Phalle, on view at the Sundaram Tagore gallery in Singapore.

Reports on the cancellation of the proposed redevelopment of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, New South Wales. Impact of Mayor Frank Sartor's decision to back out from the planned redevelopment; State government's announcement of an increase in its financial support for the museum; Background on preservationists' opposition to the redevelopment plan.

Critiques the exhibition, titled 'Biennale of Sydney 2000,' at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Galley of New South Wales, Artspace and Australian Centre for Photography in Sydney. Artists featured in the exhibition; Art medium; Titles and descriptions of notable art works presented in the exhibition.

Focuses on developments related to the Sydney, New South Wales-based Museum of Contemporary Art as of October 2000. Sydney city government's plan to invest in the museum; Background on the museum's financial problems.

Reports that the Australian Senate is reviewing the leadership of Australian National Gallery director Brian Kennedy. Negative impact of the policies implemented by Kennedy on the art museum; Australian Senate's questioning of Kennedy's decision to cancel a major loan art show; Contentions of Kennedy in defense of himself amidst the criticisms directed against him.

Reports that the city of Melbourne in Victoria has canceled its art-biennial program because of the financial losses incurred in `Signs of Life,' the first Melbourne Biennial event. Lack of initiative from the city and the University of Melbourne as the main reason for the losses incurred by the art-biennial program; Comment by Juliana Engberg, director the art program.

Reports on the International Olympic Committee's cancellation of its agreement with Melbourne artist Kerrie Poliness to design a sculpture for the facade of an Olympic stadium parking garage in Sydney. Reasons for the cancellation of the public artwork, as cited by the committee; Complaints of Poliness against the construction company that executed her design.

Focuses on the art `Noodle Boy and Noodle Girl,' by Japanese artist Majima, which also established the centerpiece of the Sydney Museum of Contemporary Art's culinary extravaganza entitled `Eat! The Food Exhibition.' Details on other art pieces featured at the exhibition.

Focuses on the art exhibition 'Pictura Britannica' at Te Tapa - Museum of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand. Presentation of artist, Catherine Yass's 'Corridor: Chaplaincy'; Subject of artist, Nicky Hoberman;s portrait; Success of the exhibit.

Presents an interview with Julian Spalding, head of the Glasgow's museums and Colin Donald, senior trustee of the Burrell will regarding Glasgow's major arts benefactors, Sir William Burrell.