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On Cover: Vassily Kandinsky. Detail of Impression V (Park). 1911. Oil on canvas. 106 x 157.5 cm. Collection of Centre Pompidou, Paris. MNAM-CCI. Photo: Š Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI/Bertrand PrÊvost/Dist. RMN-GP.
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CO NTE NT S
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29 2 About the Gallery
17 Gallery Tours
31 School Programmes
3 Director’s Message
Events & Activities
34 Gallery Publications
4 Art We Love
18 Special Event 19 Film & Performance 23 Courses & Workshops 24 Talks & Forums 25 Community & Access 27 Kids & Families
38 Support the Gallery
6 Highlights Calendar 9 Exhibitions 16 Keppel Centre for Art Education
40 Shopping & Dining 43 Ticketing Information 44 General Information
ABOUT THE
GALLERY U N V E I LI N G M O D E R N S I N G A P O R E A N D SOU TH E A S T A S I A N A R T National Gallery Singapore is a visual arts institution which oversees the world's largest public collection of modern art of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Situated in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments—City Hall and former Supreme Court—that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery will feature Singapore and Southeast Asian art from Singapore’s National Collection in its long-term and special exhibitions. The Gallery will also work with international museums to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a regional and international hub for the visual arts.
BOARD MEMBERS Mr Hsieh Fu Hua (Chairman) Mr Jose Isidro N (Lito) Camacho Mr Chew Choon Seng Ms Chong Siak Ching Mrs Rosa Daniel Ms Jane Ittogi
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Mr Kwee Liong Seen Dr Kenson Kwok Ms Kathy Lai Mr Benson Puah Dr Suriani Suratman Mr Wee Sin Tho
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Dear friends, On 31 March, we open Reframing Modernism, our first major exhibition at the Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery. The exhibition has been co-organsied and co-curated with France’s Centre Pompidou and showcases modern masterpieces from its collection alongside major works from Southeast Asia. We have planned a range of accompanying curators’ tours, roundtable discussions and symposiums that provide insight into the making of the exhibition and prompt deeper questions about how we can tell a new story about the history of modern art. Since our Resource Centre opened in November, we have welcomed many researchers interested in Singapore and Southeast Asian art to conduct their study here. We warmly welcome researchers from all over the world to share their findings with us and engage in a dialogue to enrich our appreciation of the nuances of modern Southeast Asian art. Besides our exciting exhibitions and research initiatives, we have not forgotten our mission to make art accessible to everyone. Our regular line-up of school programmes, family-friendly activities, film, music and dance performances and festivals offer you different ways to enjoy what the Gallery, and art, has to offer. We continue our efforts to engage the wider community through various initiatives such as the Coming Home series in the heartlands and involvement in the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Car-Free Sundays. As the Gallery community grows, we welcome all new and returning visitors to actively participate in our wide array of exhibitions and programmes.
Dr Eugene Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore
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E ARTH WORK 1979 Did you know that Gully Curtains was made in a field, which had been cleared in 1979 to build new Housing Development Board flats? See this in Concourse Gallery 2! Tang Da Wu Gully Curtains Ink and mineral pigment on cloth 1979 Collection of the artist Photograph by Joseph Nair
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HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR APRIL 2016
1 FRI • S INGAPORE RHAPSODIES (p. 22) 2.30pm
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• PAINTING WITH LIGHT: SOUTHEAST ASIAN FILM SERIES (p. 19) • CURATORIAL ROUNDTABLE (p. 15) Reframing Modernism 11am–12.30pm
Still from Himala (Miracle) by Ishmael Bernal, 1982.
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• CURATOR’S TOUR (p. 15) Reframing Modernism 7.30pm
• RESONATES WITH (p. 20)
• FAMILY WEEKENDS (p. 27)
• GALLERY SIGNS (p. 25) • FAMILY WEEKENDS (p. 27)
16 SAT •A RT TALK (p. 24) Ong Kim Seng 3pm–4pm
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24 SUN • B UILDING HIGHLIGHTS TOUR SPECIAL EDITION (p. 17)
part of Car-Free Sunday
MAY 2016
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• PAINTING WITH LIGHT: SOUTHEAST ASIAN FILM SERIES (p. 19)
• PAINTING WITH LIGHT: SOUTHEAST ASIAN FILM SERIES (p. 19)
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• CURATOR'S TOUR (p. 15) Reframing Modernism 7.30pm
•R ESONATES WITH (p. 20)
• XU BEIHONG IN NANYANG (p. 24) 3pm–5pm
•G ALLERY SIGNS (p. 25)
21 SAT •A RT TALK (p. 24) Victoria Herrera 3pm–4pm
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• B UILDING HIGHLIGHTS TOUR SPECIAL EDITION (p. 17) part of Car-Free Sunday
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HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR JUNE 2016
4–5 SAT–SUN •P AINTING WITH LIGHT: SOUTHEAST ASIAN FILM SERIES (p. 19)
10 FRI • CURATOR'S TOUR (p. 15) Reframing Modernism 7.30pm
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• COMMON GROUNDS (p. 26) • FAMILY WEEKENDS (p. 27)
18 SAT ART TALK (p. 24) Kartika Affandi 3pm–4pm
26 SUN • B UILDING HIGHLIGHTS TOUR SPECIAL EDITION (p. 17)
part of Car-Free Sunday
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LONG -TERM EXHIBITIONS SIAPA NAMA K AMU? Art in Singapore since the 19 th Century DBS Singapore Gallery
Cheong Soo Pieng Drying Salted Fish 1978 Chinese ink and watercolour on cloth 55.5 × 88 cm Gift of Trans Island Bus Services Ltd
“Siapa Nama Kamu?” means “What is your name?” The inaugural exhibition of the DBS Singapore Gallery poses this question, inviting visitors to consider how art may relate to issues of self and community, and what it means to look at Singapore through its art. Siapa Nama Kamu? weaves together a rich and captivating narrative of artworks in a broadly chronological sequence, covering Singapore’s art history from the 19th century to the present day. Drawing on close to 400 works, it explores the influences and practices that have shaped and transformed Singapore art. Each artwork provides insights into why and how an artist responded to his surroundings and circumstances. Taken as a whole, the wide range of artworks reflects the complexities involved in telling this extensive story. The DBS Singapore Gallery is made possible through a gift by DBS Bank.
EXPLORE Get Interactive: Explore the Gallery’s collection on the multi-touch Social Table. Share artworks with your friends and family, explore artist connections and create a poster of your favourite artworks. Just for Kids: Go on a hunt for striped wall labels written for families and kids. Strike a pose, look for details and use your imagination as you learn and explore together. 9
LONG -TERM EXHIBITIONS BET WEEN DECLARATIONS AND DREAMS: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19 th Century UOB Southeast Asia Gallery
Wakidi Ngarai Sianok c. 1940s Oil on canvas 81 × 145 cm
Housed in the former Supreme Court building, the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery presents an exhibition on the art of Southeast Asia through shared artistic impulses across the region. Starting in the 19th century, the history of Southeast Asian art is characterised by a continuous encounter with the new, inseparably linked to the region’s tumultuous social and political history. The meaning and expression of art was constantly negotiated as artists of Southeast Asia sought to incorporate and reinvent local expressions and aesthetic traditions as they grappled with modernity. The curatorial narrative explores four main themes in a broadly chronological sequence, each one critically examining the shared artistic impulse of the region for each period: Authority and Anxiety, Imagining Country and Self, Manifesting the Nation, and Re:Defining Art. The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is made possible through a gift by United Overseas Bank.
EXPLORE Just for Kids: Look out for striped wall labels crafted specially for children to enjoy a fun day of learning together as a family. Travel Back in Time: Peer through the lens of a stereoscope. This optical instrument will give you a glimpse of life in the 19th century in 3D. Be Inspired: How do artists find inspiration? From an artist’s sketch to a poem, different pieces reveal more about the creative process behind the works. 10
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS WU GUANZHONG: BEAUTY BEYOND FORM 吴冠中：大美无垠 26 Nov 2015–3 May 2016 | Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Wu Guanzhong A Fleet of Boats in Indonesia 1994 Oil on canvas 49.2 × 68.7 cm Gift of the artist
Spanning over 50 years of Wu’s career, this show features both oil and ink works, many of which will be on display for the first time in Singapore. Wu (1919 – 2010) was a major advocate and forerunner of synthesising Chinese art and Western modernism. This show highlights his proficiency in both Chinese and Western art traditions, and his distinctive contribution to the discourse of modern Chinese painting. “To indigenise oil painting and to modernise Chinese painting,” he said, “are two sides of the same face.” The Wu Guanzhong Gallery is named in honour of a significant gift of works by Wu to Singapore. This collection is the largest holding of his works in a public museum, and is one of the most valuable art donations ever presented to Singapore. See p.23 for lectures related to our ink exhibitions.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS CHUA EK K AY: AFTER THE RAIN 蔡逸溪: 雨后 26 Nov 2015–3 May 2016 | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery
Chua Ek Kay Blue Window 1990 Chinese ink and colour on paper 50.5 × 62 cm
Chua Ek Kay (1947 – 2008) was one of Singapore’s leading ink painters. His first show, in 1988, was a success, and within two decades of becoming a full-time artist, he enjoyed a level of acclaim that few other artists in Singapore had. After the Rain is a reflection of Chua’s artistic journey. He had a clear affinity with water, often referring to watery reflections, lotus ponds or rain in his paintings. Water also alludes to the potential for growth and renewal after adversity, which is a reflection of Chua’s artistic journey. It reminds us that although his practice has come to an end, his paintings have an afterlife, inspiring and captivating future audiences. This exhibition commemorates the significant donation of 38 works by the artist’s family to the National Collection in 2010 – 2011. See p.23 for lectures related to our ink exhibitions.
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EARTH WORK 1979 22 Jan–29 May 2016 | Concourse Gallery 2
In 1980, Singaporean artist Tang Da Wu presented his seminal Earth Work exhibition at the National Museum Art Gallery. Featuring land art interventions, earth installations and mineral pigment drawings, it was shut down after three days and moved to the Sin Chew Jit Poh promotion centre. This exhibition revisits that moment in 1980, displaying original artworks and re-creations alongside archival photographs, to explore the conceptual turn in Singapore’s art history. Tang Da Wu. Gully Curtains, 1979. Image courtesy of Tang Da Wu
A FACT HAS NO APPEARANCE: ART BEYOND THE OBJECT 22 Jan–19 Jun 2016 | Concourse Gallery 1
This exhibition investigates the impact of new ideas on Southeast Asian art in the 1970s by focusing on three key artists: Johnny Manahan (The Philippines), Redza Piyadasa (Malaysia), and Tan Teng-Kee (Malaysia/Singapore). Each artist broke new ground in Southeast Asian modern art, challenging the boundaries of painting, sculpture, photography, video and performance. Featuring original artworks, photographs and documents, A Fact Has No Appearance provides an insight into the approaches of three highly innovative artists during a dynamic moment in the region’s art history. Tan Teng-Kee. Fire Sculpture, 1979. “The Picnic”, Normanton Estate, Singapore. Photograph by and courtesy of Tan Teng-Kee
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS REFRAMING MODERNISM: PAINTING FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA , EUROPE AND BEYOND 31 Mar–17 Jul 2016 | Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery
The Gallery’s first international collaboration, this exhibition reframes the existing paradigm of how modernist painting is understood. Drawing on over 200 iconic works by modern artists from Southeast Asia and Europe, it invites us to reconsider how artists working in different global contexts approached modern art and modernism in the 20th century. For the first time, view modern masterworks by Southeast Asian artists such as Le Pho, Cheong Soo Pieng and HR Ocampo, alongside treasures from the Centre Pompidou collection by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse and Vassily Kandinsky. Starting from individual artists’ bodies of work, Reframing Modernism leads visitors through an artistic-centric experience where they are free to explore and examine connections between different bodies of work based on common approaches, ways of working and conceptual orientations to modernism. Reframing Modernism is organised by National Gallery Singapore and the Centre Pompidou, Paris Top Left: Vassily Kandinsky. On White II. 1923. Oil on canvas. 105 x 98 cm. Donated by Mme Nina Kandinsky, 1976. Collection of Centre Pompidou Paris, MNAM-CCI. Photo: © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI/Georges Meguerditchian/Dist. RMN-GP Top Right: Cheong Soo Pieng. Tend Cows. 1951. Oil on canvas. 40.5 x 71.2 cm. Gift of Totalisator Board ORGANISED BY
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CURATOR-LED TOURS
Sat 2 Apr | 11am–12.30pm | Auditorium | Free admission
7.30pm | 75min | $25
How can we tell a new story about the history of modern art? How did modernist artists respond to modernity and its specific socio-political issues? Why does reframing modernism matter? Join our panel of curators Dr Eugene Tan, Lisa Horikawa, Dr Phoebe Scott (from National Gallery Singapore), with Catherine David and Nicolas Liucci-Goutnikov (from Centre Pompidou) as they offer their perspectives on these and other questions, and discuss the collaborative curatorial process used to develop the exhibition.
FRI 8 APR Led by Lisa Horikawa (Senior Curator, National Gallery Singapore), this tour takes you through key highlights of the exhibition, with a focus on its curatorial framework. FRI 13 MAY Walk through the exhibition with Dr Phoebe Scott (Curator, National Gallery Singapore) and discover unexpected connections between the artists on show.
REFRAMING MODERNISM: CONNECTIONS & RUPTURES
FRI 10 JUN Join curators Lisa Horikawa and Dr Phoebe Scott as they share insights about the making of the Gallery’s first internationally co-curated exhibition, Reframing Modernism.
Wed 8 Jun | 11am–6pm | Auditorium | Admission is free but registration is required through register@nationalgallery.sg.
DIRECTOR’S TOUR LED BY DR EUGENE TAN
This symposium brings together international speakers, academics and curators of the exhibition to further explicate and explore the curatorial and conceptual grounding of Reframing Modernism.
Fri 8 Jul | 7.30pm | 75min | $30
See p.18, 24 and 26 for more events and activities to Reframing Modernism.
Tickets available through our website and ticketing counters.
National Gallery Singapore's Director, Dr Eugene Tan, shares his in-depth perspectives on the narrative, artists and artworks in this exhibition.
EXPLORE Play with Puzzles: Explore colours, shapes and visual composition with puzzles created from the artworks from the exhibition. Share your creation at #reframingmodernism #nationalgallerysg. Listen to Music: Art and music often inspired each other. Listen to these music compositions by School of the Arts students inspired by artworks in this exhibition. Take a Peek: Peep into showcases and learn more about the works and artists in this exhibition in a three-dimensional and tactile way. 15
KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
Located on Level 1 of the City Hall Wing, the Keppel Centre is easily accessible to schools and families with young children. Admission is included in your entrance ticket to the Gallery.
Climb a tree house, play with colour and light and work in an artist’s studio. A wonderfully creative environment awaits children at Keppel Centre for Art Education, a dedicated education facility within the Gallery that will stimulate curiosity and the imagination. Inspiring learning in new ways, it features four vibrant spaces conceptualised by artists and inspired by their fantastical ideas and personal stories of what “home” means to each of them. Schools and families will delight in the exciting line-up of programmes on offer here all year round (p. 28–30). The Keppel Centre also presents a changing series of special displays and an interactive area. The Keppel Centre for Art Education is made possible through a gift by Keppel Corporation.
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G ALLE RY TOURS Explore the rich history of our buildings and collections by joining a docent-led tour. These engaging hour-long tours run at different times in English or Mandarin. Registration opens 20 minutes before each tour at the Daily Tours counter located at B1 Concourse. 20 slots are available on a first come, first served basis. Tours are free but admission fees to exhibitions may apply.
GUIDED TOURS BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS English 11am and 3pm daily, Mandarin 11.30am Fri–Sun DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English 10.30am and 2pm daily, Mandarin 2.30pm Fri–Sun UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English 3.30pm daily, Mandarin 4pm Fri–Sun HIGHLIGHTS OF WU GUANZHONG: BEAUTY BEYOND FORM AND CHUA EK KAY: AFTER THE RAIN (UNTIL 3 MAY) English 4.30pm Fri–Sun, Mandarin 2pm Sat–Sun REFRAMING MODERNISM HIGHLIGHTS (FROM 15 APR) English noon Fri–Sun, Mandarin 4.30pm Sat–Sun See p. 15 for more information on ticketed curator-led tours for Reframing Modernism.
© Darren Soh In conjunction with Car-Free Sunday
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS, SPECIAL EDITION ( 户外建筑特点) Sun 24 Apr, 29 May, 26 Jun English, 9.30am and 9.45am Mandarin 10am Every last Sunday of the month, join us for a morning docent-led tour and discover the rich history and architecture of the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings. Tours depart from the Jubilee Walk marker at the Padang Atrium entrance (along St Andrew's Road). 30 slots are available on a first come, first served basis.
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E V E NT S & AC TIV ITI E S SPECIAL E VE NT
GALLERY AFTER HOURS Fri 29 Apr | 6pm–midnight | Padang Atrium Free admission to programme, admission fees to exhibitions may apply
Celebrate the end of your work week with a dose of late night inspiration! This quarter, join us for an invigorating line-up of after-hours programmes inspired by our special exhibition Reframing Modernism, including interactive art activities, gallery tours, culinary pop-ups by Gallery & Co. featuring Cocotte, all-night happy hour and a DJ set till late.
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FILM & PE RFORMANCE
PAINTING WITH LIGHT: SOUTHEAST ASIAN FILM SERIES Auditorium | $10 per ticket (includes booking fee) | Tickets available through our website, ticketing counters and SISTIC channels Date
Time
Film
Sat 2 Apr
7.30pm
HIMALA (MIRACLE) By Ishmael Bernal, Philippines
Sun 3 Apr
3.00pm
HUSTISYA (JUSTICE) By Joel Lamangan, Philippines
Sat 7 May
7.30pm
GÁNH XIẾC RONG (THE TRAVELLING CIRCUS)
Sun 8 May
3.00pm
BI, ÐỪNG SỢ! (BI, DON’T BE AFRAID!)
Sat 4 Jun
7.30pm
CHÉ PHAWA DAW NU NU (TENDER ARE THE FEET)
Sun 5 Jun
3.00pm
RETURN TO BURMA By Midi Z, Myanmar, Taiwan
By Viet Linh, Vietnam
By Phan Dang Di, Vietnam, France, Germany By Maung Wunna, Myanmar
Held on the first weekend of every month, Painting with Light is a film series featuring some of Southeast Asia’s best cinematic stories over the last hundred years. “Something old / something new”. The inaugural edition of Painting with Light pairs a classic and a contemporary film from a national cinema in Southeast Asia each month. Curated by Philip Cheah. Please visit our website for the full programme.
Still from Himala (Miracle), 1983.
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E V E NT S & AC TIV ITI E S FILM & PE RFORMANCE
RESONATES WITH Free admission
Resonates With is a series featuring cross-genre collaborations between musical ensembles and contemporary musicians. Each performance is anchored by elements in the Gallery’s collection, architecture or building space that serve as catalysts for creative dialogue between musicians. SAT 9 APR: YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Join students from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory as they present an eclectic selection of music in various spaces throughout the Gallery, as part of the Pacific Alliance of Music Schools Summit New Music Festival. 7.30pm | Padang Atrium
Treat your senses to a rare performance of Richard Hayman’s Arc of Continuous Sound. 8.05pm | Singapore Courtyard
Conservatory students will present Sciarrino’s II silencio delgli oracoli for wind quintet, excerpts from John Cage’s Six Melodies, and Barber’s Adagio for strings. 8.50pm | Supreme Court Terrace
Join the Conservatory singers as they present a selection of choral works written in the Southeast Asian region. The choir will be conducted by alumnus Chong Wai Lun.
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SAT 14 MAY: YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC WITH SUNTORY HALL CHAMBER MUSIC ACADEMY 2.30pm and 3.30pm | Singapore Courtyard 4.30pm | Supreme Court Terrace
As part of a year-long celebration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations (SJ50), musicians from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music perform alongside their partners from the Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy. Sit back and enjoy as they delve into the music of Beethoven, Takemitsu, Chausson and Dvorak, sure to delight both classical music enthusiasts and first-time audiences. In celebration with
In collaboration with
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E V E NT S & AC TIV ITI E S FILM & PE RFORMANCE
SINGAPORE RHAPSODIES Friday afternoons | 2.30pm | Singapore Courtyard | Free admission 1 Apr
St Joseph Institution Junior
13 Raffles Girls School May (Secondary)
3 Jun
Fuchan secondary school
8 Apr
Bishan Park Secondary School
20 Si Ling Secondary May School
10 Jun
The Rice Company Limited
15 Apr
West View Primary School
27 Yu Neng Primary May School
24 Jun
Gan Eng Seng School
22 Apr
Canberra Primary School
In celebration and expression of Singapore's rich music heritage, this concert series invites school students to showcase original compositions or their interpretations of popular local tunes on our striking red Steinway Concert Grand Piano in the Singapore Courtyard. Singapore Rhapsodies at National Gallery Singapore is a concert series spearheaded by the Sing50 Fund, which is managed by The RICE Company Limited. The series is presented by POSB, and supported by National Gallery Singapore.
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COURSE S & WORKSHOPS
INK MASTERS SERIES
中国水墨纵观：讲谈系列
Various dates | 3pm–5pm | Auditorium | $20 per session, tickets available through our website and ticketing counters.
不同日期 | 3pm–5pm | 礼堂 | 每堂讲课 $20 | 售票可在本馆的网址 或售票处预购
Held in conjunction with our ink exhibitions, these lectures explore influences that have shaped the development of Chinese ink painting through the centuries. Each session will end with an ink painting demonstration.
为配合吴冠中和蔡逸溪的展览， 新加坡国家美术馆将推出一系列 中国水墨讲谈。欢迎报名任何以下 的讲课或者报名整个讲谈系列:
SUN 10 APR: INK DEVELOPMENT IN SINGAPORE The development of Chinese ink painting in Singapore over the last decade has been marked by continuity and change, with artists seeking to draw upon traditional aesthetics through the exploration of regional subject matter as well as experimentation with Western art ideas. This lecture will examine how Chinese ink painting in Singapore has evolved through the years, and consider its impact in a broader context. SUN 17 APR: WU GUANZHONG’S ART & WRITINGS Wu Guanzhong studied in Paris during the 1940s, where he gained a profound understanding of Western modernist art. His proficiency in both Chinese and Western painting afforded him a unique perspective on art, as well as an extensive repertoire of techniques. Today, Wu is highly regarded for his innovative ink paintings and contributions to the discourse of modern Chinese art. This lecture offers insight into Wu Guanzhong’s creative process, and examines the impact of his art and ideas. Lectures are conducted in Mandarin and translated simultaneously into English.
4月10日：新加坡水墨发展 中国水墨画在新加坡的发展，可谓 一个既延续传统、又不断更新的历 程。在20世纪的大部分时期，移居本 地的学者和画家把书法和水墨画技艺 传授给年轻一代。在源源不断的创作 过程中，几代艺术家均致力以水墨画 法表现本土的丰富题材。随之， “新加 坡水墨画”独成一派，其特点是将中 国水墨画的审美传统与西方绘画的表 达手法融为一体。主讲学者将详谈新 加坡水墨发展的启发和影响。 4月17日：吴冠中的绘画与文学创作 吴冠中跟许多同代的中国画家一样， 在20世纪40年代到法国巴黎留学。 他精通中国传统水墨以及西方油画 技巧，并且通过融汇中西以开拓创新 之路。除了绘画，吴冠中在文学也有 卓越的表现。时隔30年之余，其文采 和个人的独特见解，仍受艺术界的广 泛关注。主讲学者将详谈吴冠中的 绘画与文学创作的影响。 注: 讲课将以华语进行，配有英语 同步翻译。
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E V E NT S & AC TIV ITI E S TALKS & FORUMS
ART TALKS SAT 16 APR: ONG KIM SENG, ARTIST 3-4pm | Theatrette | Free admission
Join Cultural Medallion recipient and renowned watercolour artist Ong Kim Seng as he speaks about being a self-taught artist. Gain insights into his works in the exhibition Siapa Nama Kamu? and learn about the Equator Art Society, a Singapore art group in the 1950s and 1960s. SAT 21 MAY: VICTORIA HERRERA, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF CURATOR, ATENEO ART GALLERY 3-4pm | Theatrette | Free admission
Learn about the collection of this prestigious art museum through this engaging talk. Herrara will speak about post-war modernist art in the Philippines, focusing on Fernando Zobel and HR Ocampo. SAT 18 JUN: KARTIKA AFFANDI, ARTIST 3-4pm | Glass Room | Free admission
Widely considered Indonesia’s foremost Expressionist painter, Affandi is a pivotal figure in Indonesian modern art. Join this exclusive talk with his daughter Kartika Affandi, an important artist in her own right, as she discusses his artistic practice.
NEW FORMS: SOUTHEAST ASIA IN THE 1970s Sat 30 Apr | 3–5pm | Glass Room and Theatrette | Admission is free but registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.
To launch the exhibition catalogues of Tang Da Wu: Earth Work 1979 and A Fact Has No Appearance, our curators and guests will talk about the exhibitions and Southeast Asia’s art scenes during the 1970s. A new video interview with participating artist Johnny Manahan will be screened.
XU BEIHONG IN NANYANG Sun 15 May | 3-5pm | Auditorium | Free admission
Trained in Europe, Xu Beihong's influence on Chinese painting is well known. Less documented is his time spent in Southeast Asia in the 1930s and 40s. Join Beijing scholar Dr Hua Tianxue and local cultural historian Han Shanyuan as they shed light on Xu’s artistic practice and works in the exhibition Siapa Nama Kamu?. This lecture is conducted in Mandarin and translated simultaneously into English. Register for Talks and Forums through talks@nationalgallery.sg with your name and contact number. 24
COMMUNIT Y & ACCE S S
GALLERY SIGNS Sat 9 Apr, 14 May | 3.30pm
Experience the Gallery’s collection in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) through intimate conversations about art and history. Each session is led by a docent and Sign Language interpreter from the Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf). This year Gallery Signs focuses on highlights from Siapa Nama Kamu?. 10 slots are available per session with limited spaces for SgSL students to observe. To register, please email nurdiana.rahmat@nationalgallery.sg. For information on community group visits, see p. 45.
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E V E NT S & AC TIV ITI E S COMMUNIT Y & ACCE S S
COMMON GROUNDS Sat 11 Jun–Sun 12 Jun | 11am–6pm
Don't miss these highlights:
Common Grounds community weekend festival takes place, with a quarterly instalment on the theme of “home" for 2016.
• Captivating music performances featuring favourite French compositions at 2pm and 4pm
The June edition features a rich mix of programmes celebrating street food close to our hearts. In conjunction with Reframing Modernism, where experimentation and cross-cultural influences are addressed, audiences can explore the dynamic evolution of street food across generations and enjoy the infusion of French and Southeast Asian flavours in food, art and culture.
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•A rt making and in-gallery conversations to promote mental well-being at 11am, 2pm and 4pm •H ands-on children’s activities as part of the Gallery’s monthly Family Weekends series from 11am–6pm •C rafting your own work of art at the Make and Take stations from 11am–6pm
KIDS & FAMILIE S
FAMILY WEEKENDS Sat 9 Apr–Sun 10 Apr Sat 28 May–Sun 29 May Sat 11 Jun–Sun 12 Jun 11am–6pm (last admission at 5.30pm) Free admission to most programmes but admission fees to exhibitions may apply.
Family Weekends features a line-up of parent-child programmes that use the Gallery's collection as a springboard to introduce little ones to art. Designed in collaboration with artists and art practitioners, the programmes offer interactive experiences to awaken children's natural curiosities and stretch their imagination to a whole new level! Look out for these highlights: • See art from a different perspective as an Art Explorer: Apr 11am, 1.30pm; May 3.30pm; Jun 11am, 1.30pm •S tories in Art will tickle your imagination: Apr and May 3.30pm; various timings in Jun • Learn from artists at Sketch Sundays: Apr and May 3pm; Jun 3pm and 4pm • Make art and interact at our drop-in craft sessions: Apr, May and Jun 11am–6pm (last admission 5.30pm) Visit our website for programme line-up and registration details.
MID-YEAR SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIALS Sat 28 May–Sun 12 Jun
Fuel your creativity this school holiday with a slew of entertaining and educational activities ranging from art workshops to engaging family tours. The young and young at heart can also enjoy a series of culturally diverse and value-affirming films co-presented by the Gallery! Visit our website for more details.
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E V E NT S & AC TIV ITI E S KIDS & FAMILIE S
VOYAGE BY TWARDZIK-CHING CHOR LENG ALL AGES
ART CORRIDOR, KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
Inspired by topographical maps of waterways of Singapore, colours, shapes and lines intersect to create a lively colour scape at the Art Corridor. Move colourful chips over hidden paths in the artwork, discover your favourite colour combinations and travel the longest distance without losing your chip.
THE ENCHANTED TREE HOUSE BY SANDRA LEE 5–12 ART PLAYSCAPE , KEPPEL CENTRE YEARS
FOR ART EDUCATION
A fantastical play area inspired by the idea of “entering a painting”, Sandra Lee's The Enchanted Tree House invites young visitors to Meet Fynn the Fish-on-Sticks and his forest friends as you explore a magical forest and roam through a labyrinth. Join the forest friends at a tea party and help Bandy the monkey escape a treacherous river. Discover mysteries, unexpected surprises and stories of friendship and courage along the way! Children must be less than 100cm tall to enter the tree house.
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HOME-A-SAPIENS BY TAN WEE LIT 7+
YEARS
PROJECT GALLERY, KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
Home-a-Sapiens is an immersive environment that encourages creative thinking through hands-on experience. What might our future homes be like? What if our homes were mobile and could rise to the skies? Be inspired by the floating sculptures at Project Gallery and build your own homes of the future. special activity kits are available at $4/kit
VISUAL DICTIONARY BY MILENKO PRVACKI 7+
YEARS
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
Step into the Children's Museum and enjoy a display of artworks, experiments and art tools that provide insights into the artistic process. Discover a wall of unusual objects created from found materials and create your own mini sculpture or "visual postcard" for the artist. pocket sculpture starter kits are available at $2/kit
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E V E NT S & AC TIV ITI E S KIDS & FAMILIE S
WHO’S IN THE WOODS ALL AGES
CITY HALL WING, LEVEL 1
An interactive platform featuring a day-to-night forest-scape awaits the most curious visitor. Create your own hybrid animals using fantastical colours and patterns and discover how they interact with other animals in the woods. Receive a paper template via email to build your own animal at home.
SOCIAL TABLE ALL AGES
CITY HALL WING, LEVEL 2
Explore over 170 artworks from the exhibition Siapa Nama Kamu? on the multi-touch Social Table. Send an artwork to someone across the table and kick-start a dialogue about art, explore artist connections or create a poster of your favourite artworks.
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SCH OOL PROG R AM M E S Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education. Guided school tours engage students and teacher in active discussions, developing visual observation and interpretation skills. Each tour lasts 70 minutes and slots are available from Mon–Fri between 10am–4pm. Studio workshops develop creative and critical thinking through art-making activities conducted by our Gallery educators. Each workshop lasts 120 minutes and slots are available from Mon–Fri between 10am–3pm. Registration is required 4 weeks in advance. Please email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg to register.
KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL TOURS
STORIES AROUND US Jan–Dec 2016
How do artists use colours, lines and shapes to tell different stories? S TUDIO WORKSHOP
LINES THAT MOVE Jan–Jun 2016
Using only lines, create an artwork that conveys movement and mood (in conjunction with Beauty Beyond Form and After The Rain). LIGHT, COLOUR, PLAY! Jan–Jun 2016
What happens when colours collide, overlap or intersect? COLOURS, SHAPES, PATTERNS Jan–Dec 2016
Explore shapes and patterns in our natural and man-made environment.
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SCH OOL PROG R AM M E S PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL TOURS
STORIES OF HOMES Jan–Dec 2016
Does every artwork tell a story? Can art reveal unexpected twists to familiar stories? S TUDIO WORKSHOP
MAKE YOUR OWN STORYBOOK: MYSTERY & SUSPENSE Jan–Jun 2016
Explore using scale, ratio and proportion to create a sense of mystery in your artworks. FUTURE HOMES & FANTASTICAL CITIES Jan–Dec 2016
Create fantastical cities inspired by nature and architecture using collage and mixed media. THINKING & WRITING ABOUT ART Jan–Dec 2016
Develop interpretive and presentation skills through role-playing as curators, artists and art-writers.
SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOOL TOURS
STORIES OF PAST & PRESENT Jan–Dec 2016
Are there more than two sides to every story? Questions must be asked! S TUDIO WORKSHOP
UNSENT LETTERS, UNSPOKEN WORDS Jan–Dec 2016
Explore the relationship between images and text and create a letter to your past or future self. NARRATIVES AND SYMBOLS Jan–Dec 2016
Create powerful stories using book pages, photographs and found materials.
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JUNIOR COLLEGE & ABOVE SCHOOL TOURS
BEHIND-THE-SCENES Jan–May 2016
Learn about the nuts and bolts of curating and installing ephemeral artworks from the curators and conservator of Earth Work 1979 and A Fact Has No Appearance. Tertiary groups who wish to tour the permanent galleries may go for self-guided tours using the Gallery Explorer App. S TUDIO WORKSHOP
CURATOR’S TOUR AND EDUCATION FACILITATOR-LED WORKSHOP Jan–May 2016
Learn about key curatorial ideas and participate in a conceptual art workshop (in conjunction with Earth Work 1979 and A Fact Has No Appearance). HOMES AS SOLITUDE SPACES Jan–Dec 2016
Explore form, structure and text to create artworks about personal spaces, public spaces and the community.
SCHOOL OUTREACH The Gallery brings art appreciation to schools through art talks and travelling art kits. Students are introduced to artworks in the National Collection through lively presentations, discussions and quizzes delivered by Gallery-trained speakers. Talks are developed for Primary and Secondary schools and can support an audience of 40 to 1,200 persons. There are limited sessions available for 2016, sign up soon! For more information, please email education@nationalgallery.sg.
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GALLERY PUBLICATIONS The Gallery publishes books on the visual art of Singapore and Southeast Asia. We are continually expanding our range of titles and have published to date a collection of children's books, exhibition catalogues and albums, as well as research titles. Our titles are available for purchase at our museum shop. For more information on our books, please contact us at publications@nationalgallery.sg. SIAPA NAMA K AMU? ART IN SINGAPORE SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY: SELECTIONS FROM THE EXHIBITION Paperback | 120 pages | $12 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-7384-1 This album offers an overview of Siapa Nama Kamu? through an inspired selection of 100 works from the exhibition. Beautifully reproduced in full colour, these images tell the story of nearly two centuries of art in Singapore— one of diverse influences, shared impulses and ceaseless flux. Accompanying curatorial texts explain the themes and concerns of the exhibition, making for a compelling look at the most comprehensive survey of art in Singapore to date.
BETWEEN DECLARATIONS AND DREAMS: ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY: SELECTIONS FROM THE EXHIBITION Paperback | 120 pages | $12 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-7385-8 This album presents an overview of Between Declarations and Dreams through 100 works from the exhibition. Carefully chosen and beautifully reproduced, these images speak of points of connection, as well as diversity, in art across Southeast Asia. Accompanying curatorial texts flesh out the themes and sections of the exhibition, constituting a timely, thoughtful look at the art of this region.
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SIAPA NAMA K AMU? ART IN SINGAPORE SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY (EXHIBITION CATALOGUE) Hardback | 312 pages | $75 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-7352-0 Published to accompany National Gallery Singapore’s inaugural exhibition Siapa Nama Kamu?, the catalogue stands on the shoulders of giants to present a survey of Singapore art from the 19th century to the present, charting major themes across broad time periods. Over 400 works of art in a wide range of media are brought together to trace the ebb and flow of the history of Singapore art. Curatorial essays provide insight into the exhibition making, as well as examine the geographical confines of Singapore, the parameters of national identity and margins of time. BETWEEN DECLARATIONS AND DREAMS: ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY (EXHIBITION CATALOGUE) Hardback | 296 pages | $75 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-7349-0 Years in the making, Between Declarations and Dreams is National Gallery Singapore’s inaugural exhibition of the art of Southeast Asia from the 19th century to the present. This handsome catalogue tracks the broad time periods and thematic sections of the exhibition with more than 300 artwork images. These are accompanied by essays that provide curatorial insight to a task as monumental and intricate as the positing an art history of a region as diverse as Southeast Asia. THE MAKING OF NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE Paperback | 168 pages | $75 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-7343-8 The Making of National Gallery Singapore animates the story of the origins and physical transformations of the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings into National Gallery Singapore. Accompanied by stunning photographs, these chapters flesh out details of the colonial past of the buildings, the conception and organisation of the architectural design competition, and the ambitious ten-year envisioning, design and building process. 35
GALLERY PUBLICATIONS CHUA EK K AY: AFTER THE RAIN 蔡逸溪－雨后 Paperback (平裝) | 212 pages | $50 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-7353-7 Chua Ek Kay is regarded as one of Singapore’s leading ink practitioners, celebrated for his distinctive visual vocabulary that bridges Chinese ink painting traditions and Western aesthetics. This catalogue accompanies an exhibition at National Gallery Singapore that gathers a collection of works presenting momentous inflections in over three decades of Chua’s prolific practice. Essays illuminate his approaches to ink painting and underscore his contributions to its development in Singapore. The catalogue also includes a heretofore unpublished manuscript interview by Chua discovered posthumously in his study, as well as reflections by Mrs Chua Ek Kay.
SEEING THE KITES AGAIN: THE WU GUANZHONG DONATION COLLECTION
又见风筝－吴冠中捐赠作品集 Hardback (精裝) | 288 pages | $205 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-7498-5 Wu Guanzhong has gone further than any of his contemporaries in fusing the Western and Chinese art traditions, and stands as one of the greatest artists of 20 th century China. In 2008, he surprised many when he made a generous donation of 113 works to Singapore. It remains the single largest donation made by the Chinese master artist to any public museum. This beautiful volume featuring essays, over 100 artwork images and a detailed biographical timeline, celebrates Wu’s art, life, his remarkable achievements, and his donation to Singapore.
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EARTH WORK 1979 Paperback | 100 pages | $25 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-8282-9 Earth Work, originally staged at the National Museum Art Gallery in 1980 by Singapore artist Tang Da Wu, was one of the earliest exhibitions of land art in Singapore. Key works from the exhibition included Gully Curtains, Product of the Sun and Me and Product of the Rain and Me. Earth Work 1979 is a restaging of selected works from the seminal 1980 exhibition. This catalogue delves deeper into Tang’s practice, the circumstances of the creation of his earth works and the environment of Singapore in the 1970s and 1980s through essays, interviews, newspaper articles and never-before-seen photo documentation. A FACT HAS NO APPEARANCE Paperback | 100 pages | $25 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-09-8433-5 This publication is the catalogue for A Fact Has No Appearance: Art Beyond the Object which makes a nuanced exploration of the impact of new ideas on art in Southeast Asia during the 1970s through the case studies of three artists: Johnny Manahan (Philippines), Redza Piyadasa (Malaysia), and Tan Teng-Kee (Malaysia/Singapore), all of whom have been recognized for breaking new ground in Southeast Asia modern art. It features essays on each artist by the curators, as well as a rich images of the artists’ works, installation views and biographical information.
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SUPPORT THE G ALLE RY The Gallery offers opportunities for you to enhance and cultivate your love for the arts. Your support helps us to build a world-class collection, pioneer original research, and develop our public programmes to bring art to a wider audience. Support the Gallery as a:
DOCENT Be part of a vibrant, growing community of individuals who are passionate about art, history and culture and want to share this with visitors to the Gallery. Our training programme will equip you with an understanding of Singapore and Southeast Asian art, and the history of our buildings. To learn more about becoming a docent, email docent.programme@nationalgallery.sg.
VOLUNTEER Volunteers play an integral role in supporting and fulfilling the Gallery’s mission of inspiring and engaging people through art. If you are passionate about arts, join us as a Best Friend of the Gallery (BFG). Choose from a wide range of opportunities, from engaging with visitors to supporting the research efforts of our curatorial and education departments. For enquiries about becoming a volunteer, email BFG@nationalgallery.sg.
DONOR Your support as a donor is crucial to the future growth of the Gallery’s collection and programmes, and you may be eligible for a generous tax deduction in appreciation of your donation. We will be pleased to advise you on the different ways of contributing to the Gallery. If you are interested in making a cash donation, please contact supportus@nationalgallery.sg. If you are considering donating an artwork to the Gallery, please email collections@nationalgallery.sg.
MEMBER You can enjoy a range of exclusive benefits—including free entry to exhibitions, priority booking for selected programmes, members-only events, discounts at our restaurants and bars, and much more! Sign up as an individual, join with a friend or together as a family. You can also purchase membership as a gift for your loved ones. For more information, email membership@nationalgallery.sg.
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National Gallery Singapore would like to thank our corporate partners for their generous support.
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THE NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE GALA: A FUNDRAISER Fri 7 Oct | Cocktails 6pm, City Hall Chamber | Dinner 8pm till late, Supreme Court Terrace
The inaugural National Gallery Singapore Gala promises to be an evening like none other. Enjoy cocktails in the beautifully restored and historic City Hall Chamber, then cross the breath-taking upper suspension bridge to Supreme Court Terrace for a spectacular dinner. A specially curated surprise also awaits! For enquiries about tickets and tables, please contact zijin.wong@nationalgallery.sg All proceeds raised will support the Gallery’s exhibitions and our efforts to create different avenues to draw both a domestic and global audience. 39
SHOPPING & DINING Beyond exhibitions and programmes, the Gallery houses a range of art-inspired lifestyle venues including a suite of specially curated dining and retail spaces that offer a variety of cuisines and one-of-a-kind museum merchandise.
SHOPPING & DINING GALLERY & CO. City Hall Wing, #01-05–#01-17 Sun–Thu 10am–7pm; Fri–Sat 10am–10pm
This progressive retail and dining destination presents a curation of art and design products alongside the Gallery’s unique and exclusive brand of food and goods to complete your museum experience.
DINING AURA RESTAURANT City Hall Wing, #05-03 | Tel: 6866 1977 Daily noon–2.30pm, 6.30pm–10.30pm Aura Restaurant treats diners to classic Italian cuisine and a world-class contemporary dining experience. The menu is an extensive expression of Italian creativity, showcasing a variety of antipasto, pastas and wholesome mains that feature the finest, freshest ingredients from the land and the sea.
AURA SKY LOUNGE City Hall Wing, #06–02 | Tel: 6866 1977 Daily 11.30am–1am Fronted by the spectacular skyline of the Marina Bay, Aura Sky Lounge is a stylish lounge and bar with a strong Mediterranean focus. Moving from day to night with its Mediterranean lunch and high-tea options in the afternoon, it becomes the ultimate rooftop bar with happy hours in the evenings.
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NATIONAL KITCHEN BY VIOLET OON SINGAPORE City Hall Wing, #02-01 | Tel: 9834 9935 Daily noon–3pm, 6pm–11pm Helmed by local celebrity chef Violet Oon, National Kitchen is a celebration of fine local flavours reflecting Singapore’s colourful culinary heritage. Dine indoors in an elegant dining hall or enjoy sweeping views of Singapore’s skyline with local bar bites and sunset cocktails on the veranda.
ODETTE Supreme Court Wing, #01-04 | Tel: 6385 0498 Mon 7pm–9.30pm; Tue–Sat noon–2pm, 7pm–9.30pm Odette reflects Chef-Owner Julien Royer’s respect for seasonality, terrior and artisanal produce. Using classic French techniques, Royer presents the world’s finest seasonal ingredients in their purest form and flavour.
PADANG CAFE Supreme Court Wing, #01-02 | Tel: 6385 7343 Mon–Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 9am–4 pm Head to this relaxed, cosy spot for an invigorating coffee fix alongside a delicious selection of Asian and Western snacks and sandwiches.
SAHA SIGNATURE INDIAN RESTAURANT & BAR Supreme Court Wing, #01-03 | Tel: 6223 7321 Tue–Sat noon–3pm, 6pm–11pm; Sun 11.30am–3pm Experience modern Indian cuisine with an innovative twist by renowned Chef Patron Abhijit Saha. Saha’s menu offers an array of eclectic flavours inspired by the rich culinary tapestry of various Indian regions.
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SHOPPING & DINING SMOKE & MIRRORS City Hall Wing, #06-01 | Tel: 6384 5595 Sun–Thu 11.30am–12.30am; Fri–Sat 11.30am–1am Enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the Padang and Marina Bay while savouring a drink from a meticulously curated menu including signature cocktails, wines and craft spirits.
YÀN C ity Hall Wing, #05-02 | Tel: 6384 5585 Daily 11.30am–2.30pm, 6pm–10.30pm; Sat–Sun (afternoon tea) 2.30pm–5pm Yàn offers diners the best in Cantonese cuisine. The sophisticated and innovative signature dishes crafted with diverse ingredients alongside familiar flavours promise to tantalise your taste buds.
Opening soon! Look out for the British Raj Lounge serving old school classic cocktails with a molecular twist, with a menu introducing the colours and flavours of Indian street food. (Supreme Court Wing, #01-02).
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TICKETING INFORMATION Tickets are required for admission into all exhibition galleries and Keppel Centre for Art Education, except for the Concourse Galleries and the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery. Singaporeans and PRs Ticket Type
Non-Singaporeans
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Concessions
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General Admission
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$20
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Reframing Modernism
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Combo Ticket
ADMISSION IS FREE FOR CHILDREN 6 YEARS AND UNDER. CONCESSIONS APPLY WITH VALID VERIFICATION TO: • Children 7–12 years • Students (foreign students enrolled locally enjoy the Singaporean and PR concessionary rate) • Teachers • Seniors 60 years and above • Full-time National Servicemen (NSF) excluding foreign personnel
GROUP VISITS COMMUNITY GROUPS The Gallery provides free admission to groups from non-profit community organisations, specifically Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), Non-Govermental Organisations and benificiaries, based on the Gallery’s eligibility criteria. To request an appointment, please email programmes@nationalgallery.sg. SCHOOL GROUPS Refer to p. 31 for more information. CORPORATE OR OTHER GROUPS Please email info@nationalgallery.sg for more information.
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GENERAL INFORMATION EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS Mon–Thu, Sun and Public Holidays 10am–7pm Fri–Sat and Eve of Public Holidays 10am–10pm Sale of tickets and transactions will end 30 minutes before closing time
ENQUIRIES 6271 7000, info@nationalgallery.sg
GETTING TO THE GALLERY We are located at 1 St Andrew’s Road #01-01, Singapore 178957 By bus (stops at Parliament Lane) 195, 961 By MRT 5-minute walk from City Hall MRT station via the Art Connector 10-minute walk from Clarke Quay and Raffles Place MRT stations By taxi Taxi stand is located at Coleman Street entrance of the Gallery. Other taxi stands are located at The Adelphi and Funan DigitaLife Mall. By car Drop-off point for cars is located at Coleman Street entrance. Parking is available at the Gallery on B2 and B3. Entrance to the carpark is on the far right of Coleman Street after you turn in from St Andrew’s Road.
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PARKING RATES AT THE GALLERY Daily, including Public Holidays 7am–6pm $1.30 per half hour 6pm–1am $3.20 per entry $1.00 per entry for motorcycles
LOST & FOUND Please approach the Information Counter or Visitor Services located at B1.
FOOD & BEVERAGE Food and drink (including bottled water) is not permitted in the galleries and public spaces. Food and drink should be consumed at cafés, restaurants and bars only.
PROTECTING THE ARTWORKS Please do not touch the artworks. Even clean hands can damage surfaces. Running, shoving, horseplay or other physical acts that may endanger works of art are prohibited in the galleries. Young children should stay close to their minders and parents at all time. All large bags and bulky items including umbrellas should be stored at our lockers located at B1.
CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS Respect others by speaking in soft tones.
All galleries and most facilities are wheelchair accessible. Standard-size motorised wheelchairs are permitted in the galleries.
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
An accessible path to the Gallery’s Coleman Street entrance is available along the Art Connector at North Bridge Road.
Lifts are located on all levels of both wings of the Gallery for easy access to the galleries. Please seek assistance at the Information Counters or from the Gallery’s security.
The Art Connector begins at City Hall MRT’s Exit B, and can be accessed via an elevator at Exit D. Taxis and other vehicles may use the Coleman Street entrance to drop off and pick-up visitors with disabilities.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING Designated parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities on a first come, first served basis.
Manual wheelchairs are available for loan, free of charge on a first come, first served basis at the Information Counters. Unfortunately the Gallery cannot assist wheelchair users around the museum.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS There are accessible toilets at every level except the Padang and Coleman Decks on Level 6 of City Hall Wing. 45
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