Unveiling In Our Own Frame — an exploration of how images hold memory, movement, and the quiet conversations between people and place. Curated by Benjamin Tan and Gwen Lee, the exhibition traces how photography becomes a vocabulary of its own: sometimes personal, sometimes restless, always searching.

Bringing together 22 photographers, the exhibition unfolds through many ways of looking — featuring invited artists Donna Chiu (@donnachiu1225) and Kantaya New (@kantaya_new), alongside participants from WiSSG and POV: Photowalk. Each image carries traces of lived experience, shaped by where we stand, who we walk with, and what we choose to frame.

Spanning intimate encounters, fleeting observations, and experiments with form, In Our Own Frame invites you to see how emerging photographers define their own perspectives — tender, curious, and unapologetically their own.

🗓️ Opening: 8 January 2026, Thursday (7PM)
📍 Guoco Midtown Public Art Wall, 128 Beach Rd, S189773

RSVP for the opening of In Our Own Frame via the link in our bio!
📸 Photo Featured: Kantaya New (@kantaya_new), Invited Artist of In Our Own Frame

The adventure continues! We’re thrilled to kick off the next chapter of our Italo-Singaporean artist residency, an ongoing artist residency collaboration between DECK, Fotografia Calabria Festival (@fotografiacalabriafestival), and the Embassy of Italy in Singapore (@italyinsingapore).

First up, a sneak peek at what our very own Alvin Ng (@alvinnzh) has been creating during Residenza Radicale, a photographic artist residency in Calabria! Alvin’s latest work reinterprets the landscapes of Southern Italy as liminal spaces inhabited by the myth of Faunus, the rustic god of forests. Journeying through ancient woods and among liquorice roots, he has shaped a fragmented, dreamlike portrait where nature, myth, and memory beautifully intertwine.

As part of Singapore Art Week 2026, you can expect to see a curated selection of his shots at Shop–House by DECK from 17th January to 28th February 2026.

And stay tuned! We`ll soon be welcoming Italian Photographer Camilla Marrese (@camillamarrese) for her artist residency right here in Singapore at Shop–House. We can`t wait!

📸 Photo credits to featured Artist, Alvin Ng @alvinnzh

Planning your visit to Shop–House? Here’s what you need to know!



From this Wednesday till 13 December, we’re opening our doors for you to step inside our new space! Explore DECK’s photobook library, browse special publications, and experience our two ongoing exhibitions, A Home Away From Home and Untitled Edition.



Slots are limited, so if you’re curious about what we have in store, now’s the time to come by.



Opening Hours: Wed – Sat, 1pm to 7pm (last entry at 6pm)

Location: 4 & 6 Lorong 24 Geylang, Singapore 398616



Stay tuned for updates on exhibitions, workshops and artists talks. We can’t wait to see you! Plan your visit via the link in our bio.

Hot on the heels of our benefit dinner, 8 November 2025 saw Shop–House by DECK come to life with our Launch Party. The back-to-back celebrations brought even more of our cherished community, friends (old and new), and supporters together, carrying the energy and excitement from the previous evening straight into this gathering. The party also welcomed artists, including those from 𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, curated by Robert Zhao (@robert_zhao), many of whom were part of DECK’s Undescribed programme.

We were honoured to have MP Cai Yinzhou (@yinzhoucai) as our Guest of Honour, joining us in the symbolic ringing of the gong to officiate the opening of Shop–House. The festivities continued with guided tours of the new space led by Co-Founder and Director, Ms Gwen Lee (@gwenleegimlay), soulful music performances by Claire Javier, Jeyes, DJ Hojyn, and a lively sake sharing session with Larry (@larry.peh) from Normat.

Shop–House exists because of the generosity of our patrons. Gifted to DECK, this interim space is built on years of belief in our mission and serves as a temporary home for everyone who has supported our journey. Thank you to all who celebrated with us and helped make this opening truly special. 🫶🏼

Our fundraising efforts are ongoing as we continue working towards an international photography arts centre. To contribute, please visit the donation portal linked in our bio.

Partners:
AVS Printing @avsprinting
Analogue Anonymous @ananonymous.space
City Music @citymusicsg
Heineken Singapore @heinekensg
Normat @normat.official

A memorable evening was shared by guests present at Framing Tomorrow: DECK Benefit Dinner 2025 last Friday, 7 November 2025, for the official launch of Shop–House by DECK. We were heartened to welcome our cherished patrons and supporters in celebrating this significant milestone with us.



The evening began with two symbolic Shop–House traditions which marked a meaningful new chapter for our community. A highlight of the night also involved an art tour of Shop–House by John Tung (@johnsavage.fromthewoods), curator of 𝘈 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦, allowing guests to explore our new space and connect with artists behind the works.



We were treated to stirring jazz performances by the talented Vocalise (@vocalise.sg) and Four-Tissimo Ensemble (@fourtissimo.quartet), creating the perfect backdrop for heartfelt speeches. In a moving address by DECK’s Co-Founder and Director, Ms Gwen Lee (@gwenleegimlay) shared honestly about the hardships faced in our fundraising journey and reflected on how far we’ve come in developing DECK’s fundraising efforts towards our permanent build, a reminder of the collective determination and support that continues to drive us forward. The warmth in the room grew as long-term supporters joined us in celebrating the opening of Shop–House, a generous gift from our dedicated patrons.



As we look towards the future, our fundraising efforts are still ongoing. Your support helps us continue our mission to build an international centre for photography arts. To contribute, please visit the donation portal linked in our bio.



Your generosity helps us build DECK’s next chapter, a space where photography and visual arts continue to thrive. From all of us at DECK, we would like to thank our partners and supporters for Framing Tomorrow with us! 🖤

Partners:
AVS Printing @avsprinting
Analogue Anonymous @ananonymous.space
City Music @citymusicsg
Hip Xiong Photo Studio @hipxiongphotostudio
Mondrian Singapore Duxton @mondriansingapore
Normat @normat.official