Berny Tan (b. 1990, Singapore) is an artist and curator who explores the tensions that arise when she applies systems to – and unearths systems in – her subjective experiences, complicating the false binary between rational and emotional. Her strategies often reflect a fundamental interest in language as it is read, written, and spoken by her.

As an independent curator, Tan has developed an artist-centred practice built on principles of empathy, sensitivity, and collaboration. Her projects are accompanied by poetic, approachable writing that illuminates the processes and materialities of art-making.

Tan holds an MA (Dist) in Contemporary Art Theory from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a BFA (Hons) in Visual and Critical Studies from the School of Visual Arts. Between 2021 and 2024 – while continuing to present her work in solo and group exhibitions – she organised 8 curatorial projects in Singapore, including a publicly accessible residency that was part of Singapore Biennale 2022. She was awarded the 2022 IMPART Art Prize in the curator category in recognition of her independent practice.

In 2024, Tan joined the Singapore Art Museum as a Curator to oversee its new Design Collection.