THE GALLERY GUIDE OC T– D EC 2017
On cover: Claude Monet Detail of Le bassin aux nymphéas, harmonie rose 1900 Oil on canvas 90 x 100.5 cm Collection of Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France Gift of Count Isaac de Camondo, 1911 RF 2005 Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski
Copyright in the content in this brochure may also reside in persons and entities other than, and in addition to the Gallery. The Gallery seeks to share our artworks with as many people as we can. We are fully committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and always use our best efforts to obtain permission for artwork images used. Please contact us should you have any queries about this. Unless otherwise mentioned, all artwork images have been provided through the courtesy of National Heritage Board and artworks featured are National Gallery Singapore collection. The Gallery Guide is published by National Gallery Singapore. All rights reserved. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent of the Gallery. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information within this brochure. However, changes are sometimes unavoidable and the Gallery reserves the right to make modifications to the programmes and ticketing policy without prior notice. Please visit www.nationalgallery. sg for the most updated information. The views and opinions expressed by speakers, facilitators and docents at the workshops and tours do not necessarily represent the position of the Gallery. Published in October 2017. All information is correct at time of print.
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OCT–DEC 2017
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About the Gallery
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Director’s Message
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Art We Love
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Highlights Calendar
Exhibitions 8
Long-Term Exhibitions
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Tours
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16 Daily Tours 17 Special Tours 17 Group Tours 17 Gallery Explorer Audio Tours
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Special Events
20 Film 21 Performances
Adult Learning
22 Talks and Panels
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Kids & Schools
26 Keppel Centre for Art Education 28 Kids’ Programmes
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Publications
Visit Us
32 Ticketing Information 33 General Information 34 Shopping and Dining
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Support the Gallery
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 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 features Singapore and Southeast Asian art from Singapore’s National Collection in its long-term and special exhibitions. The Gallery also works 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 Hsieh Fu Hua (Chairman) Jose Isidro N. (Lito) Camacho Chang Hwee Nee Chew Choon Seng Chong Siak Ching Rosa Daniel Shareen Khattar-Harrison Kwee Liong Seen Dr Kenson Kwok Dr Apinan Poshyananda Dr Suriani Suratman Wee Sin Tho
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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Dear friends, During a recent trip to Germany, I visited several museums and exhibitions. They were always filled with people, and seeing art being embraced as part of everyday life in this way was inspiring. Returning to the Gallery, I noticed that the Gallery Children’s Biennale and Yayoi Kusama: Life is the Heart of the Rainbow continued to be abuzz with visitors. While some were first timers, many were returning to visit the exhibitions again. As we approach our second anniversary, this strong continued support is an encouraging sign that the art we display resonates with the public. Gallery Children’s Biennale was designed for both the young and young at heart. Many multi-generational families spent quality time exploring the installations together, with adults unleashing their inner child as well. Similarly, the snaking queues and storm of social media surrounding the Yayoi Kusama exhibition testified to her infectious appeal. One visitor shared that the exhibition took her on an emotional journey with the artist and showed her how vulnerability can create magic. While last quarter marked the closing of two very special exhibitions, we will present two new exhibitions in November, under the theme “Century of Light.” Between Worlds and Colours of Impressionism focus on art in the 19th century and offer a rare opportunity to view masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Juan Luna, Raden Saleh and more. These shows, and their accompanying programmes, are part of our larger vision to connect the public with art. We look forward to welcoming you to National Gallery Singapore.
Eugene Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore
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ART WE LOVE
This is one of four Javanese landscapes that Raden Saleh was commissioned to paint for a Scottish trader based in Java in the late 1850s. It depicts two Javanese gentlemen and their four retainers hunting deer on the Bandung Plain. This was a popular pastime among the local elite and their European guests at the time. 4
View this work, on public display for the first time, in Between Worlds at Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery C from 16 November.
Raden Saleh Six Horsemen Chasing Deer 1860 Oil on canvas mounted on fiberboard 106 x 188 cm Gift of Sally Burbank Swart Collection of Smithsonian American Art Museum
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HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR OCTOBER
6−8 FRI−SUN
SPECIAL EVENT (p. 18) Gallery Children's Biennale Closing Performance: The White World of Siwa and Malini
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FILM (p. 20) Painting with Light− International Festival of Films on Art
By Papermoon Puppet Theatre
Yu Haibo and Kiki Tianqi Yu's China's Van Goghs
NOVEMBER
10 FRI
PERFORMANCE (p. 21) Things to bring on a boat to nowhere and everywhere By Vivian Wang and Cyril Wong
16 THU
OPENING OF SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS (p. 12) Century of Light− Between Worlds: Raden Saleh and Juan Luna and Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay
Juan Luna. Les Ignorés (The Unknown Ones), also know 1890–1891. Collection of Biblioteca Museu Víctor Bala
DECEMBER
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SPECIAL TOUR (p. 17) The Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay By Russell Storer (Deputy Director, Curatorial & Collections Development) Claude Monet. La pie. 1868-1869. Oil on canvas. 89 x 130 cm. Collection of Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France. State purchase, 1984. RF 1984 164. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski.
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SPECIAL TOUR (p. 17) Strokes of Life: The Art of Chen Chong Swee
ART TALK (p. 22) Memories of War and the Motherland
By Dr Cai Heng (Curator, National Gallery Singapore)
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OPEN HOUSE (p. 18) Deepavali Open House
14−15 SAT−SUN
PERFORMANCE (p. 21) Resonates With
Free admission to all exhibitions
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By Paul Perrin (Curator of Paintings, Musée d’Orsay, Paris)
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ART TALK (p. 23) The Impressionists and Colour: Another History
wn as Héroes Anónimos (Anonymous Heroes). aguer, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain.
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FAMILY WEEKENDS (p. 28) Family Art Workshop
By Hafiz Syed Muhammad (Assistant Curator, National Gallery Singapore)
PANEL (p. 24) Raden Saleh and Juan Luna: Between Worlds
ART TALK (p. 24) Raden Saleh's Four Views of Java By Marie-Odette Scalliet
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ART TALK (p. 25) From History to the Real: Two Sides of Juan Luna By Clarissa Chikiamco (Curator, National Gallery Singapore)
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OPEN HOUSE (p. 19) Christmas Open House Free admission to all exhibitions
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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS SIAPA NAMA KAMU? Art in Singapore since the 19 th Century Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery
Liu Kang Artist and Model 1954 Oil on canvas 84 x 124 cm Gift of Shell Group Companies On display at DBS Singapore Gallery 1.
“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. Liu Kang Gallery Located within the DBS Singapore Gallery, this space commemorates pioneer artist Liu Kang’s role in the development of modern art in Singapore. In 2003, Liu Kang (1911–2004) and his wife Chen Jen Pin (1913–2009) generously donated close to 1,000 paintings and works on paper to the National Collection, forming the largest donation of a single artist’s work to the Collection to date. The DBS Singapore Gallery is made possible through a gift by DBS Bank.
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Exhibitions
BETWEEN DECLARATIONS AND DREAMS: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19 th Century Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Levels 3–5, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery
Chuah Thean Teng. Morning. c. 1960−1963. Batik on cloth. 112 x 173 cm. On display at UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 8.
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, and is 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 UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is made possible through a gift by United Overseas Bank.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS WU GUANZHONG: A WALK THROUGH NATURE 吴冠中：风景哪边好
Until 22 Apr 2018 | City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Wu Guanzhong. A Dream in the Daytime. Chinese ink and colour on paper, 69 x 139 cm. Donation of Wu Guanzhong. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
Wu Guanzhong. Gulang Islet. 1977. Oil on canvas. 70 x 90 cm. Gift of the artist and his family.
Wu Guanzhong travelled widely across China in his lifetime, covering numerous cities and drawing inspiration from the rivers, mountains and towns that he encountered. This exhibition explores 16 works which Wu painted of China from the 1960s until the 2000s. Join Wu on his search for beauty—not only in the landscape, but also within the painted forms in his work. This is the first in a series of exhibitions at the Wu Guanzhong Gallery. On an annual rotation basis, this dedicated space showcases works donated by Wu and his family, within the wider context of ink aesthetics and art history. The most valuable donation ever made to a Singapore museum to date, this is the largest holding of his work in a public museum in the world.
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REDISCOVERING TREASURES: INK ART FROM THE XIU HAI LOU COLLECTION 袖中有东海：袖海楼水墨藏珍
Until 22 Apr 2018 | City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Ye Qianyu. Performance for a Sage. 1978. Hanging scroll, Chinese ink and colour on paper. 68 × 47 cm. The Xiu Hai Lou Collection.
The Xiu Hai Lou Collection is the largest and most established private collection of Chinese painting and calligraphy in Singapore today. Founded by the late Yeo Khee Lim, it encompasses a rich variety of styles and genres, including works from different regional schools and esteemed masters. Drawing on close to 100 works from the Collection, this exhibition offers visitors a rare insight into the evolution of modern Chinese painting from tradition to modernity.
STROKES OF LIFE: THE ART OF CHEN CHONG SWEE 生机出笔端：陈宗瑞艺术特展
Until 20 May 2018 | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery
Chen Chong Swee. Ice Kachang Vendor. 1950s–1960s. Chinese ink and colour on paper. 51.4 x 53.5 cm. Gift of the artist's family. © Family of Chen Chong Swee.
Chen Chong Swee was an important early Singapore artist and educator who contributed significantly to the development of the Singapore and Malaya art scenes. He was amongst the first artists in Singapore to incorporate local subjects in his works, depicting Malay village scenes in his ink paintings from as early as the 1930s. This show features key works from his six-decadelong career. It highlights his proficiency in both Chinese and Western art traditions as well as his exploration and experimentation with Chinese painting techniques. 11
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS CENTURY OF LIGHT Century of Light features two exciting exhibitions on art from the 19th century, a postEnlightenment era of innovation and change. Together, they demonstrate the range of painting styles and art movements that emerged in Europe during this formative period, which has been and continues to be influential to the development of art in Southeast Asia and around the world.
BETWEEN WORLDS: RADEN SALEH AND JUAN LUNA 16 Nov 2017–11 Mar 2018 | City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery C
Raden Saleh. Six Horsemen Chasing Deer. 1860. Oil on canvas mounted on fiberboard. 106 x 188 cm. Gift of Sally Burbank Swart. Collection of Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Between Worlds features the works of Indonesian artist Raden Saleh (c.1811–1880) and Philippine artist Juan Luna (1857– 1899), two leading painters from Southeast Asia who achieved wide acclaim in Europe. This will be the first major survey to bring their works together, drawing from important collections around the world. The exhibition explores how Raden Saleh and Juan Luna developed their work living between two diverse cultures and societies; and how the European experiences of these extraordinary artists have shaped the art history of this region.
Juan Luna. Cleopatra. 1881. Oil on canvas. 250 x 340 cm. Collection of Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, Spain. © Museo Nacional del Prado. LEAD SPONSOR
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Claude Monet. Le bassin aux nymphéas, harmonie rose. 1900. Oil on canvas. 90 x 100.5 cm. Collection of Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France. Gift of Count Isaac de Camondo, 1911. RF 2005. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski.
COLOURS OF IMPRESSIONISM: MASTERPIECES FROM THE MUSÉE D’ORSAY 16 Nov 2017–11 Mar 2018 | City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery A & B
Colours of Impressionism tells the story of Impressionism through the colours that painters used at different stages in their careers. From the deep blacks of Manet's Spanish-influenced paintings, to the green and blue landscapes that Cézanne and Monet painted outdoors, to the soft pinks of Renoir's classical female figures, the exhibition traces the importance of colour to the Impressionists' radical reshaping of painting in the 19th century. The exhibition features over 60 masterpieces from the renowned collection of the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, including key works by Monet, Renoir, Manet, Pissarro and Cézanne. 13
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS LISTENING TO ARCHITECTURE: THE GALLERY’S HISTORIES AND TRANSFORMATIONS Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4, ArchiGallery
The architecture of the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings may be imagined as an ongoing conversation between different generations across time. The inaugural exhibition at the ArchiGallery offers insights into the enduring histories and architectural designs of the two national monuments and their dramatic transformations into a home for Southeast Asian art. It also features never-before-seen artefacts excavated from the Gallery’s grounds, and a commissioned sonic artwork by artist Zai Tang that draws on the historical, social and spatial memories created in the buildings.
LAW OF THE LAND: HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGAPORE’S CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Level 3, Chief Justice's Chamber & Office
Organised by the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) and the National Library Board (NLB), this exhibition explores the history of Singapore’s constitutional development from a British settlement in 1819 to its emergence as a sovereign republic in 1965. It presents a selection of 23 rare documents from the NAS and NLB's collections, each capturing a key moment in Singapore's legal history and journey to independence. Royal warrant assigning Armorial Ensigns for the Colony of the Straits Settlements, 1948. Image courtesy of National Library Board.
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UNREALISED Ongoing | Accessible only via the Gallery Explorer App
Ho Tzu Nyen's Timelines.
unrealised is a virtual experience, developed in dialogue with three artists—Heman Chong, Ho Tzu Nyen and Erika Tan. It tests the potentials of the digital image within the physical spaces of the Gallery’s long-term displays. To access unrealised, please borrow a Samsung tablet from Visitor Services at Level B1 or download the Gallery Explorer app at the App Store and Google Play store. Made possible with the support of the Gallery’s Innovation Partner Accenture. For more information, visit www.nationalgallery.sg/unrealised.
SCAN TO DOWNLOAD APP
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GALLERY TOURS
DAILY TOURS Explore the rich history of our buildings and collections by joining one of our guided tours led by trained docents. To reserve a slot, please register at least 20 minutes before the tour starts at the Daily Tours Desk on Level B1 (for opening hours, see p. 33). 20 slots are available per tour on a first come, first served basis. Visitors should obtain or purchase an admission ticket before joining a tour. BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS English daily 11am & Sat–Sun 3pm | Mandarin Fri–Sun 11.30am DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English daily 2pm & Sat–Sun 10.30am | Mandarin Fri–Sun 2.30pm UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English daily 3.30pm | Mandarin Fri–Sun 4pm HIGHLIGHTS OF INK FLOWS THROUGH English Fri – Sun 5.30pm | Mandarin Sat-Sun 5pm (8 Dec–22 Apr) HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALLERY English Sat–Sun 5pm (From 7 Oct) HIGHLIGHTS OF CENTURY OF LIGHT English daily 2.30pm & Sat–Sun 4pm | Mandarin Fri–Sun 4.30pm (From 4 Dec) 3-IN-30: HIGHLIGHTS OF CENTURY OF LIGHT English daily 1pm (18 Nov–3 Dec) Discover 3 masterpieces from the exhibition in 30 minutes. 16
SPECIAL TOURS Tours
Tickets available through the Gallery and SISTIC websites and ticketing counters. STROKES OF LIFE: THE ART OF CHEN CHONG SWEE Fri 13 Oct | 7–8.15pm | $25 Led by Dr Cai Heng (Curator, National Gallery Singapore) THE COLOURS OF IMPRESSIONISM: MASTERPIECES FROM THE MUSÉE D'ORSAY Fri 8 Dec | 7–8.15pm | $25 Led by Russell Storer (Deputy Director, Curatorial & Collections Development, National Gallery Singapore)
GROUP TOURS COMMUNITY GROUPS The Gallery offers guided tours for community groups at a concessionary rate. For more information, please email community@nationalgallery.sg. CORPORATE OR OTHER PRIVATE GROUPS Please email groupenquiries@nationalgallery.sg for more information.
GALLERY EXPLORER AUDIO TOURS You may also go on a self-guided tour or discover unrealised using the Gallery Explorer app. Download the app onto your mobile device from the App Store or Google Play store. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 devices are available for loan from Visitor Services at Level B1.
INNOVATION PARTNER
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SPECIAL EVENTS GALLERY CHILDREN’S BIENNALE CLOSING PERFORMANCE: THE WHITE WORLD OF SIWA AND MALINI BY PAPERMOON PUPPET THEATRE
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Fri 6 Oct | 2pm, 4pm Sat–Sun 7−8 Oct | 11am, 2pm, 4pm | 45 min | Supreme Court Wing, Level 4, Theatrette | $20 per adult-child pair or $30 per adult child trio
This production about appreciating the differences amongst people invites audiences to experience how creatures in a completely white world live their lives. It tells the story of a little girl named Malini, and an old man named Siwa. They live in a world where everything is white, flat and cold. However, one day, Malini discovers that her chick has been born a different colour. Once the adults find out that other colours have appeared, they begin to take action.
DEEPAVALI OPEN HOUSE Wed 18 Oct | 10am–7pm | Free admission to all exhibitions
Celebrate the Festival of Lights by participating in a fun hands-on art activity or enjoying the exhibitions with friends and family.
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SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL: EYE / FEEL / WRITE II Sat 4 Nov, 11 Nov | 1–3pm | City Hall Wing, Level 4, ArchiGallery
The first weekend features readings by Desmond Kon, Aaron Maniam, Clara Chow, Daryl Lim Wei Jie, Josephine Chia, Heng Siok Tian, Nuraliah Norasid. The second weekend continues with readings by Desmond Kon, Amanda Chong, Eric Valles (on behalf of Aaron Lee), Kirpal Singh, O Thiam Chin, Toh Hsien Min and Tse Hao Guang. Please register at www.singaporewritersfestival.com by 6pm on 3 November. 30 slots are available per tour on a first come, first served basis. Please note that you will be required to present your Singapore Writers Festival Pass before the start of the tour.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Mon 25 Dec | 10am–7pm | Free admission to all exhibitions
Get into the festive spirit and spend quality time with loved ones through a creative art-making activity.
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Special Events
How do writers look at the history and architecture of a building, and render it in poetry and fiction? Commissioned by the National Arts Council, the anthology Eye/Feel/Write: Building Architectonics features 12 Singapore authors, who penned pieces inspired by the Supreme Court Wing. These tours take participants through the spaces that inspired the writers.
SPECIAL EVENTS FILM PAINTING WITH LIGHT: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FILMS ON ART 7–29 Oct | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium and Auditorium Anteroom | Auditorium films: $10 (concessions apply), Anteroom films: Free
Manifesto by Julian Rosefeldt
An expanded edition of Painting with Light debuts with over 30 feature-length and short films that look at how people live and work with art around the world. The films are presented under four themes: HOLDING SPACE:
WAYS OF SEEING:
Films on the institutions of art and their communities
Films on artists and their interventions in society
SPECIAL FOCUS —THE ART COMMISSION: Commissioned works by master filmmakers, now restored classics
SOUTHEAST ASIAN SHORTS: Short films on the art and culture of Southeast Asia
Tickets available from the Gallery and SISTIC websites and ticketing counters. For a full schedule, please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/paintingwithlight.
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PERFORMANCES THINGS TO BRING ON A BOAT TO NOWHERE AND EVERYWHERE VIVIAN WANG X CYRIL WONG X DANH VO Fri 10 Nov | 7–7.45pm | City Hall Wing, Level 5, Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery | Free
Sound artist Vivian Wang and poet Cyril Wong respond to Danh Vo’s rooftop commission in this performance, against the backdrop of sunset. Wang takes reference from the fragmented psyche inherent in Vo’s exploration of place and belonging, drawing on the transitional nature of dusk to evoke feelings of dislocation. Wong then continues with a reading of Things to bring on a boat to nowhere and everywhere. The poem re-imagines the migrant's travel by ocean in terms of dreamlike objects, a surrealist inventory inspired by Vo's metallic ocean and wooden sculptures. This programme is organised in collaboration with Singapore Writers Festival 2017.
RESONATES WITH Saturdays and Sundays | 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | Padang Atrium | Free
This series features performances by musical ensembles and contemporary musicians. The monthly line-ups are inspired by the Gallery’s collection, exhibitions and architecture. On 14 and 15 October, performances will take place at City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard. There will also be an additional performance at 5pm.
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ADULT LEARNING TALKS & PANELS MEMORIES OF WAR AND THE MOTHERLAND Sat 21 Oct | 5–5.45pm | Supreme Court Wing, Level 3, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 6 | Free*
S. Sudjojono. Kami Present, Ibu Pertiwi (Stand Guard for our Motherland). 1965. Oil on canvas. 176 x 300 cm.
S. Sudjojono was at the forefront of the postwar cultural scene in Indonesia— not only as an artist, but also a prolific writer and leading figure in several art collectives known locally as sanggar (studios). Take a closer look at his work Kami Present, Ibu Pertiwi (Stand Guard for our Motherland) with Syed Muhammad Hafiz (Assistant Curator, National Gallery Singapore), in this short talk about the painting’s meaning and historical significance. *Admission is free for ticket holders. A limited number of seats are available on a first come, first served basis.
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THE IMPRESSIONISTS AND COLOUR: ANOTHER HISTORY Fri 17 Nov | 7.30–8.30pm | Supreme Court Wing, Level 5, Glass Room | Free*
Adult Learning
Paul Cézanne. Le golfe de Marseille vu de l’Estaque. 1878-1879. Oil on canvas. 59.5 x 73 cm. Collection of Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France. Gift of M. Gustave Caillebotte, 1894. RF 2761. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée d'Orsay) / Thierry Le Mage.
The Impressionists are often seen as liberators of colour, celebrated for depicting the world in new ways by simplifying the varied effects of light in nature. Their close links to pictorial tradition and science, however, are less known. This talk by Paul Perrin (Curator of Paintings, Musée d’Orsay, Paris) examines the Impressionists’ use of colour and diverse sources of influence. It also explores the nuances of Impressionism as a movement in relation to fields such as drawing, colour theory and Neo-Impressionism. 23
ADULT LEARNING TALKS & PANELS RADEN SALEH AND JUAN LUNA: BETWEEN WORLDS Sat 18 Nov | 3–4.30pm | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium | Free (registration required)**
Join distinguished scholars Werner Kraus, Ambeth Ocampo and Marie-Odette Scalliet as they discuss the lives, practices and reception of artists Raden Saleh and Juan Luna in Europe and Southeast Asia. This panel will be moderated by art historian, curator and critic T.K. Sabapathy.
RADEN SALEH'S FOUR VIEWS OF JAVA Sat 25 Nov | 5–6pm | City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery C | Free*
From 1859 to 1860, Raden Saleh undertook a commission to paint four Javanese landscapes for the Scottish trader Alexander Fraser. Two of them are now being displayed for the first time in Between Worlds: Raden Saleh and Juan Luna. Join eminent art historian Marie-Odette Scalliet as she traces the journey of these key works from Java to Washington DC, and discusses their significance to Saleh’s artistic practice.
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FROM HISTORY TO THE REAL: TWO SIDES OF JUAN LUNA Sat 16 Dec | 5–6pm | City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery C | Free*
Juan Luna. Les Ignorés (The Unknown Ones), also known as Héroes Anónimos (Anonymous Heroes). 1890–1891. Collection of Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain.
Learn about the different sides of Filipino painter Juan Luna’s artistic practice in this short afternoon talk by Clarissa Chikiamco (Curator, National Gallery Singapore). By comparing two of the artist’s masterpieces—La Muerte de Cleopatra (The Death of Cleopatra) and Les Ignorés (The Unknown Ones)—this talk examines Luna’s stylistic shift from history painting to realism during his time in Paris. *Admission is free for ticket holders. A limited number of seats are available on a first come, first served basis. **To register, please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/learn/adult-learning.
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KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION The newly revamped Keppel Centre is an exciting place where art inspires new ways of learning. Visitors can enjoy immersive spaces that encourage imagination, creativity and self-led exploration. The Keppel Centre also provides a lively line-up of programmes for youth, children and families all year round. Located on Level 1 of the City Hall Wing, the Keppel Centre is easily accessible to schools and families with young children. Admission is free. The Keppel Centre for Art Education is made possible through a gift by Keppel Corporation.
PROJECT GALLERY Hug soft sculptures, climb into giant rocks and observe a shimmering display of colours as you explore The Blue Who Swims All This Way by artist Betty Susiarjo.
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ART CORRIDOR Discover shapes and forms inspired by Han Sai Por’s sculpture Tetrahedron-tetrahedron Interpenetration.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM WORKSHOP Explore basic print-making processes and create your own print inspired by artworks in our National Collection.
Kids & Schools
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Take a peek into an artist's studio and learn how ceramics are created. Unleash your creativity by designing a clay creation at the interactive station.
ART PLAYSCAPE Explore a magical forest and roam through a labyrinth at Sandra Lee’s The Enchanted Tree House, a fantastical play area inspired by the idea of “entering a painting.” 27
KIDS’ PROGRAMMES FAMILY WEEKENDS Enjoy a line-up of family programmes at the Keppel Centre for Art Education that use the Gallery’s collection as a springboard to introduce children 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 new levels. Please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/learn/families for information or to register.
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DROP-IN ACTIVITY Selected Saturdays and Sundays | 10am–6pm | Free
Get creative as a family through art-making or puzzle-solving. Pick up an art kit and start crafting or explore the Gallery with a fun activity guide.
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STORIES IN ART Sat–Sun 14–15 Oct, 11–12 Nov, 9–10 Dec | 2.30–3pm, 3.30–4pm | Free (registration required)
Dive into a world of stories that make artworks come alive! Listen and imagine along with storytellers as you journey through a treasure trove of art in the galleries.
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ART EXPLORERS Sat–Sun 14–15 Oct, 11–12 Nov, 9–10 Dec | 1.30–2pm | Free (registration required)
Gain a new perspective on an artwork in the Gallery’s collection. Learn more about the artist and the art-making process through close-looking and hands-on exploration.
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FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS Sun 15 Oct, 12 Nov, 10 Dec | 1.30–3pm | $20 per adult-child pair or $30 per adultchild trio | Tickets available through www.sistic.com.sg
Get creative as a family in these fun, hands-on workshops! Pick up new skills for art-making under the guidance of artists, then create your own masterpieces inspired by works in the Gallery.
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FOR KIDS
GALLERY CART Look out for the roving Gallery Cart! Stop by and participate in an interesting activity related to one of our special exhibitions. Then, get a ticket and explore the exhibition with your family.
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES WHO’S IN THE WOODS City Hall Wing, Level 1
An interactive platform featuring a day-tonight 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 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.
SCHOOL & EDUCATORS’ PROGRAMMES For more information, please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/content/learn-schools.
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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 to date published a collection of children’s books, exhibition catalogues and albums, as well as research titles. Our books are available for purchase at our museum shop.
BETWEEN WORLDS: RADEN SALEH AND JUAN LUNA Paperback | $53.50 inclusive of GST | ISBN: 978-981-11-4684-8
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National heroes as well as enigmatic figures, Raden Saleh and Juan Luna traversed the colonial territories of Southeast Asia and the imperial cities of Europe, creating dramatic paintings that have been read as allegories of anti-colonialism in their respective homelands of Indonesia and the Philippines. Together, their works trace stylistic shifts in painting through the 19th century, while reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of this turbulent period. COLOURS OF IMPRESSIONISM: MASTERPIECES FROM THE MUSÉE D’ORSAY Paperback | $53.50 inclusive of GST | ISBN: 978-981-11-4515-5 Using colour as the lens to offer a new perspective on Impressionism, this catalogue sweeps us from Manet’s rich blacks, through the green and blue landscapes of Monet and Cézanne, to the sensuous pinks of late Renoir. Along this journey, scientific discoveries and emerging definitions of modernity are explored, illuminating the radical innovations of the Impressionists and shifting preconceptions of their art.
ARTSY: FUN WITH SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART Paperback | 48 pages | $29.96 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-11-2803-5 Inspired by artworks in the National Collection, this fun activity book introduces Southeast Asian artworks and art techniques. It encourages young artists to observe and explore the world around them.
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AWESOME ART: THE NEXT 20 WORKS FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Hardback | 92 pages | $36.38 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-11-2927-8 Following on the heels of the National Gallery Singapore’s first Awesome Art book, this title presents 20 more works that speak of the diversity and richness of art in the region. Perfect for the young and young at heart!
STROKES OF LIFE: THE ART OF CHEN CHONG SWEE
生机出笔端：陈宗瑞艺术特展 Paperback | 212 pages | $53.50 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-11-2373-3 This exhibition catalogue provides an overview of Chen Chong Swee's practice. Chen is celebrated as one of Singapore’s foremost artists, noted for his distinctive incorporation of local subject matter into the medium of traditional Chinese ink painting.
REDISCOVERING TREASURES: INK ART FROM THE XIU HAI LOU COLLECTION
袖中有东海：袖海楼水墨藏珍 Paperback | 192 pages | $53.50 inclusive of GST ISBN: 978-981-11-2374-0
and includes an interview with the Yeo family, who continue to oversee the collection today.
For more information, please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/learn/publications or email us at publications@nationalgallery.sg.
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Publications
The Xiu Hai Lou Collection, founded by the late Yeo Khee Lim, is feted as one of the most extensive ink collections in Singapore. This exhibition catalogue showcases the breadth of the collection
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