THE GALLERY GUIDE J A N – M A R 2020
Cover image: Chua Soo Bin. Legends (Ye Qianyu). 1985-1988. Photograph, digital print on paper mounted on aluminium board, 100 x 71 cm. Gift of the photographer.
Facing page (top to bottom): Cao Fei, the artist behind our latest Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission Installation view of Forum for Drone Speech – Singapore Simulations for OUTBOUND Light to Night Festival 2020: Invisible Cities Rotunda Library & Archive
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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
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Special Exhibitions
21 Long-Term Exhibitions
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Tours
25 Free Guided Tours 26 Curator Tours 26 Group Tours
26 Gallery Explorer Audio Tours 27 Back-of-House Tours 28 Special Events 30 Performances
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33 Talks & Workshops 37 Rotunda Library & Archive
Kids & Schools
38 Keppel Centre for Art Education 40 Kids’ Programmes & Activities 42 Shopping & Dining 46 Gallery Publications
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48 Ticketing Information 50 General Information 52 Support the Gallery
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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 leading visual arts institution overseeing the largest public collection of modern art of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, 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 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education initiatives, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming.
BOARD MEMBERS Hsieh Fu Hua (Chairman) Jose Isidro N. (Lito) Camacho Chang Hwee Nee Chew Choon Seng Chong Siak Ching Jennie Chua Rosa Daniel Goh Kok Huat Nur Hidayah Shareen Khattar Professor Dr Apinan Poshyananda Doris Sohmen-Pao Professor Tan Chorh Chuan Whang Shang Ying 2
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Dear friends, The Gallery capped off 2019 with the opening of the Singapore Biennale, the nation’s foremost international exhibition of contemporary art. The Gallery is a key venue for this year’s edition, titled Every Step in the Right Direction. What all the works—an assemblage featuring more than 70 artists from around the world—have in common is that they encourage us to think about how art and artists can be catalysts for action and positive change. Do catch this stirring show before it closes at the end of the quarter. The new year will kick off with our fourth edition of Light to Night Festival. This edition’s theme is “Invisible Cities,” drawing inspiration from Italian writer Italo Calvino’s novel where explorer Marco Polo describes a series of wondrous, surreal cities through an interplay of reality and imagination. It prompted us to reimagine the Civic District through creative collaboration, and reclaim the narratives of this once-colonial precinct which now houses national monuments and artistic and historical gems from Singapore and beyond. With installations at spaces like the Padang and Esplanade Park, we hope that the Festival makes manifest the elements that make up a city but often remain invisible: shared histories, memories, dreams and discourse. We continue to enrich the public spaces within the Gallery as well, and have just concluded our inaugural OUTBOUND series with two new installations. One is a collaborative woven mat by Yee I-Lann and two groups of weavers from Sabah, Malaysia, that offers a collective representation of the idea of homeland. The other by South Korean artist Haegue Yang responds directly to the Gallery’s architecture and its connections to Singapore’s colonial past and diasporic society. From mid-January onwards, we have the latest Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission by Cao Fei up at our roof garden gallery. The playfulness of a swinging ship and splashing water belie a more serious re-examination of the idea of home in a world of migration and globalisation. Last but not least, you may have noticed a prominent new addition by the City Hall steps. The three-metre tall sculpture is Mother and Child by the late Ng Eng Teng, one of Singapore’s foremost artists and a key figure in the development of the art scene here. It is the Gallery’s privilege to receive this generous donation from the late artist’s family and have it form a part of our façade. We look forward to welcoming you to the Gallery this new year.
Eugene Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore
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ART WE LOVE
DID YOU KNOW? This giant double-sided mat (or tikar in Malay) is a collaboration between artist Yee I-Lann and women weavers from various indigenous communities in Sabah, Malaysia. One side is woven by the Bajau Sama DiLaut community and features colourful ancestral motifs such as lobsters (nekiutan) and houseboats (sambulayang). The other side, woven by the Dusun and Murut communities, features motifs inspired by nature and folk stories, interspersed with silhouettes of common household items such as a table or ceiling fan.
Yee I-Lann (b. 1971, Malaysia) with weaving assistance from Bajau Sama DiLaut weavers led by Kak Roziah: Kak Anjung, Makcik Bagai, Makcik Billung, Makcik Braini, Kak Budi, Kak Ebbuh, Makcik Gangah, Kak Ginnuh, Kak Gultiam, Makcik Indah Laiha, Kak Kanuk, Kak Kinnuhong, Makcik Kuluk, Adik Lornah, Kak Norbaya and Kak Sana; and Dusun Murut weavers led by Julitah Kulinting: Lili Naming, Siat Yanau, Mohd Shahrizan Bin Rupin, Juraen Sapirin, S Narty Abd. Hairun, Zaitun Abd. Hairun and Julia Ginasius
Tikar-A-Gagah 2019 (front) Pandanus weave with commercial chemical dye; (back) Split bamboo weave with black natural dye; Stitched with bamboo weave. On display at the foyer near the Holding Cells, Level 1, Supreme Court Wing. This work is part of OUTBOUND, a series of unique commissions for the Gallery's public spaces.
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HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR JANUARY
10 FRI FESTIVAL (p. 28)
Light to Night Festival 2020: Invisible Cities G NIN OPE OR F OR E G AP K S I N T WE EN AR 19 JA 11– 020 2
FEBRUARY ONGOING EXHIBITION (p. 14)
Suddenly Turning Visible: Art and Architecture in Southeast Asia (1969–1989)
15–16 SAT–SUN PERFORMANCE (p. 30)
A Somatic Series by Vincent Yong
MARCH
6–7 FRI–SAT
ONGOING EXHIBITION (p. 12)
SINGAPORE BIENNALE 2019 SYMPOSIUM (p. 35)
Chua Soo Bin: Truths & Legends
Right Here, Right Now: Constellating Worlds in the Contemporary Chua Soo Bin. Wu Guanzhong. 1992. Photograph, inkjet print on paper, 40 x 50 cm. Image courtesy of the photographer.
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OPENING
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GALLERY KEYNOTE (p. 33)
Reimaging the Modern: The Museum and the 21st Century by Glenn D. Lowry
EXHIBITION (p. 8)
Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission: Cao Fei
Photo by Peter Ross.
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TEDxSingapore Salon: Why Art Matters Now
Photo by Myrzik and Jarisch.
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TALK (p. 34)
Writing The Asian Modern: Conversations with John Clark
OPENING
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EXHIBITION (p. 10)
Latiff Mohidin: Pago Pago Latiff Mohidin. Pagoda II. 1964. Oil on canvas, 99.4 x 99.2 cm. This artwork has been adopted by BinjaiTree in memory of Chia Yew Kay and Tan Kim Siew.
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PROGRAMME (p. 30)
PERFORMANCE (p. 32)
Embrace the World x Karung Guni Boy | Pip & Pop
Other date: 29 Mar
Resonates With
27–28 FRI–SAT PERFORMANCE (p. 31)
Performing Spaces 2020 | TOGETHER by Maria Hassabi
Photo by Virginia Harold.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS NG TENG FONG ROOF GARDEN COMMISSION: CAO FEI 17 Jan–25 Oct 2020 | City Hall Wing, Level 5, Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery
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Photo by Myrzik and Jarisch.
Cao Fei is one of China’s foremost contemporary artists, primarily known for her work in video and film. For the fourth Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission, the artist has created a large sculptural installation that marks an exciting departure in her practice while retaining a strong cinematic quality. A swinging ship is suspended from a frame in the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery, surrounded by the gleaming landmarks of the Civic District. It brings to mind theme parks and their synthetic pleasures, drawing on the idea of Singapore as a construct where any variety of experiences can be readily obtained. The sea, which would normally surround the ship, now fills its interior, with the water splashing out as it swings back and forth. This installation weaves references from Cao Fei’s own family narrative with Singapore’s identity as a port city, shaped by its numerous diasporas as well as the broader histories of migration and movement in East and Southeast Asia. The shifting relationship between the ship and the sea, and pragmatism and play, reflects Cao Fei’s ongoing exploration of the surreal sense of alienation within today’s rapidly globalising world. Series Sponsor
The Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery is made possible through a gift by Far East Organization. 8
Exhibitions
OUTBOUND Ongoing | Various locations
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Haegue Yang. Forum for Drone Speech – Singapore Simulations. 2019. Laminated plywood, stainless steel wire mesh, powder-coated metal pipe, prints on holographic paper, transparent sticker and loudspeakers Nadine’s voice: audio, single channel, stereo, approx. 12 min Birdsong: audio, single channel, stereo, 29 min 58 sec.
OUTBOUND features a series of unique commissions that playfully transform for reflection, meaningful encounters and curiosity. Each commission will be displayed for at least three years, acting as an artistic landmark to guide visitors through otherwise transitory spaces spaces while highlighting the Gallery’s iconic architecture. This inaugural season presents leading artists Gary Carsley (Australia), Jeremy Chu (Singapore), Jane Lee (Singapore), Haegue Yang (South Korea) and Yee I-Lann (Malaysia), among others. Haegue Yang's Forum for Drone Speech – Singapore Simulations and Yee I-Lann's Tikar-A-Gagah were unveiled in November 2019. Check them out at the City Hall Foyer (outside National Kitchen), Level 2, City Hall Wing and the foyer near the Holding Cells, Level 1, Supreme Court Wing respectively. Forum for Drone Speech – Singapore Simulations is inspired by the Gallery’s neo-classical architecture and its connections to Singapore’s colonial past and diasporic society. Conceived for the City Hall Wing (former Municipal Building) where Singapore’s selfgovernance was declared, the installation evokes multiple realities through sculpture, print and sound, expressing a sense that history and the present are in flux. For information on Tikar-A-Gagah, see p.4 9
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Latiff Mohidin. Pagoda II. 1964. Oil on canvas, 99.4 x 99.2 cm. This artwork has been adopted by BinjaiTree in memory of Chia Yew Kay and
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LATIFF MOHIDIN: PAGO PAGO 27 Mar–16 Aug 2020 | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery
Latiff Mohidin is Malaysia’s leading modernist painter and poet. This exhibition traces a formative period in his practice during the 1960s as he journeyed across Europe and Southeast Asia. After successful presentations in 2018 at Centre Pompidou, Paris and Ilham Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, National Gallery Singapore’s first international travelling exhibition returns to Singapore. The phrase “Pago Pago” was coined by Latiff Mohidin to evoke the consciousness that emerged from his travels. It refers to a way of thinking and working that sought to challenge the dominance of Western modernism at the time. The Pago Pago series was born out of this new approach. Presenting artworks, writings, archival photographs and films, the exhibition explores Latiff Mohidin's syncretic approach to form alongside his dialogues with other avant-garde thinkers in Southeast Asia.
Tan Kim Siew.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS CHUA SOO BIN: TRUTHS & LEGENDS 6 Dec 2019–28 Jun 2020 | City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Chua Soo Bin (b. 1932) is one of Singapore’s most important photographers, with a career that has spanned over six decades. The Cultural Medallion recipient is celebrated for his incisive portraits, distinguished by their ability to tell complex stories about his subjects. Discover Chua’s rich body of work in the Gallery’s first photography exhibition featuring close to 100 photographs.It is anchored by Chua’s Legends series, comprising iconic portraits of 14 Chinese ink masters, and includes his earlier pictorial and commercial photographs to expand our understanding of Chua’s photographic practice.
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The viewing of portraits can be an intimate experience, offering a close encounter with the subject. Meet Chinese ink masters such as Ye Qianyu in this show. This glimpse into Ye’s interior life is accompanied by reflections from renowned Chinese art historian Liu Xilin, who knew him personally. Liu’s notes offer an alternative narrative to our individual impressions of these painters.
The stage is where his beloved wife displayed her talent and is the source of his inspiration. He still feels excited when dancers come to visit.
Remembering old times, he sets aside his brush. Quoted from a poem written when Ye was 80.
Talk to Ye about his comic books, Mr Wang and Little Chen in the Capital, and this is the laugh you will see.
The figure painter Ye Qianyu has painted many landscapes while the landscape artist Lu Yanshao cannot resist drawing a portrait; Ye does make a good model.
Top: Chua Soo Bin. Legends (Ye Qianyu). 1985-1988. Photograph, gelatin silver print on paper, 40 x 50 cm. Gift of the photographer. Bottom, left to right: Chua Soo Bin. Legends (Ye Qianyu). 1985-1988. Photograph, gelatin silver print on paper, 50 x 40 cm. Gift of the photographer.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
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SUDDENLY TURNING VISIBLE: ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (1969–1989) 19 Nov 2019–15 Mar 2020 | Level B1, Concourse Galleries
Suddenly Turning Visible: Art and Architecture in Southeast Asia (1969–1989) illuminates the lesserknown links between art and architecture, and the role of institutions in the development of art in Southeast Asia. It reflects the rapid modernisation of the region during this period, at a time when artists and architects articulated new approaches that freely reinvented international art movements such as abstraction, realism and conceptual art in dialogue with folk and vernacular traditions. The exhibition traces this story through three influential art institutions in Manila, Bangkok and Singapore, presenting artworks from the period alongside archives, and newly commissioned and restaged artworks.
Presenting Sponsors
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Laurie Anderson and Hsin-Chien Huang, La camera Insabbiata (The Chalkroom), 2017. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum, 2019
Titled Every Step in the Right Direction, the Singapore Biennale features more than 70 artists and art collectives from around the world. This international contemporary art exhibition can be viewed at venues across Singapore, including the Gallery, Gillman Barracks, de Suantio Gallery at Singapore Management University, Asian Civilisations Museum and more. Visit singaporebiennale.org for more information.
Admission charges apply for the exhibition at Gallery. Please visit the Singapore Biennale website for more information or enquire at the ticketing counters.
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SB2019 PROGRAMMES AT NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE CURATOR TOUR Fri, 14 Feb 7.30–8.30pm KOPI, TEH AND CONTEMPORARY ART Fri, 21 Feb 3.30–4.00pm VESTIGIOS, A PERFORMANCE BY LILIBETH CUENCA RASMUSSEN Sat to Sun, 18 to 19 Jan 1.00–3.00pm
Join us for a series of tours, talks, and artwork activations conducted by curators, artists, and seniors — there’s something for everyone! SINGAPORE BIENNALE 2019 SYMPOSIUM — RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW: CONSTELLATING WORLDS IN THE CONTEMPORARY Fri to Sat, 6 to 7 Mar ARTWORK ACTIVATIONS & PERFORMANCES Various Locations and Timings
Alfonso Ossorio, Circled Face from Congregations; image courtesy of the Robert U. Ossorio Foundation and Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, New York
Even more events, workshops, and performances await!
DAILY GUIDED TOURS National Gallery Singapore and Gillman Barracks Free Admission Join our guided tours in English, Mandarin, and Japanese, and gain greater insight into the artworks and artists featured! Visit singaporebiennale.org for more information. Haifa Subay working on Child of Bones (from War and Humans); photography by Sabreen Al Mahjali; image courtesy of the Artist and Sabreen Al Mahjali
Visit singaporebiennale.org/whatson to find out more about SB2019 programming, further details and ticketing information. Information is correct at the time of printing
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 3, City Hall Chamber City Hall, formerly known as Municipal Building, has had a rich and colourful history since its completion in 1929. From colony to city-state, the monument has witnessed key moments in the country's history, such as the surrender of the Japanese in 1945 and the swearing-in of Singapore's first cabinet in 1959. City Hall: If Walls Could Talk presents an immersive multimedia journey that takes visitors through the pivotal moments that happened within the walls of this building. The exhibition brings history to life through captivating multimedia projections, interactive content and rich storytelling. It is complemented by a Social Wall located near the City Hall Chamber, which extends the experience to the DBS Singapore Gallery where visitors can deepen their knowledge of history through an artistic lens. 18
Left to right Courtesy of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board. | Yusof Ishak Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore. | Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore. | The Hebblewhite Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS 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.
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Third Charter of Justice, 1855 This document affirmed the reception of English law in Singapore and provided the settlement with its own professional judge (then known as a Recorder).
LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS SIAPA NAMA KAMU? Art in Singapore since the 19th Century Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery
Lim Mu Hue Self Portrait 1963 Oil on board, 34 x 29.5 cm Gift of Koh Seow Chuan © Estate of Lim Mu Hue Recent Acquisition
On display at DBS Singapore Gallery 2.
“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 featuring artworks in a broadly chronological sequence, tracing Singapore’s art history from the 19th century to the present day. Drawing on almost 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.
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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS BETWEEN DECLARATIONS & DREAMS: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Levels 3–5, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery
Ismail Mustam. Three Horizons. 1965. Oil on masonite board, 123.7 x 185 cm. Recent Acquisition On display at UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 8.
Housed in the former Supreme Court building, the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery presents over 300 artworks that trace the shared artistic impulses across Southeast Asia since the mid-19th century. The exhibition navigates the art history of Southeast Asia as one that is characterised by a continuous engagement with global artistic concerns as the region’s artists negotiated the meaning of art and sought to reinvent vernacular traditions. Displayed in a largely chronological sequence, the exhibition is punctuated by key turning points in artistic sensibilities, demonstrating that art is inseparably linked to the region’s tumultuous social and political histories.
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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.
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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS UNREALISED Ongoing | Accessible only via the Gallery Explorer app
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, please visit nationalgallery.sg/unrealised.
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GALLERY TOURS DAILY TOURS Tours
FREE GUIDED 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. 20 slots are available on a first come, first served basis. Visitors should obtain or purchase an admission ticket before joining a tour.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALLERY English Sat–Sun 4pm I Japanese Sat 25 Jan, 29 Feb, 28 Mar 1.30pm
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS English daily 11am & Sat–Sun 3pm | Mandarin Fri–Sun 10.30am
DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English daily 1pm & Sat–Sun 2.30pm | Mandarin Fri–Sun noon
UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English daily 3.30pm | Mandarin Fri–Sun 3pm
LAW OF THE LAND HIGHLIGHTS English Sat 4 & 18 Jan, 1 & 15 Feb, 7 & 21 Mar 4.30pm
HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGAPORE BIENNALE: EVERY STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION English Mon–Wed, Sat 2pm | Mandarin Sun 11am | Japanese Mon–Thu 10.30am
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GALLERY TOURS CURATOR TOURS Join the exhibition curators as they take you through the curatorial narrative, artwork highlights and behind-the-scenes processes of these shows.
SUDDENLY TURNING VISIBLE: ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (1969–1989) Sat 11 Jan | 11am–noon | Level B1, Concourse Galleries | Free for exhibition ticket holders, registration required through our website
GROUP TOURS COMMUNITY GROUPS The Gallery offers guided tours for community groups at a concessionary rate. For more information, please email groupenquiries@nationalgallery.sg.
CORPORATE OR OTHER PRIVATE GROUPS Please email groupenquiries@nationalgallery.sg for more information.
GALLERY EXPLORER AUDIO TOURS Download our free Gallery Explorer app to enjoy rich audio commentary on our special exhibitions. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 devices and headphones are available for loan from Visitor Services at Level B1. The Gallery Explorer app is developed in collaboration with our Innovation Partner Accenture.
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BACK-OF-HOUSE TOURS FORMER SUPREME COURT: UNSEEN, UNHEARD Fri 5.30pm, Sat 2pm & 3:30pm, Sun 3.30pm | $15 per ticket, limited to 20 per tour | General Admission ticket also required, available at the Gallery and SISTIC websites and ticketing counters
This exclusive tour offers a glimpse into restricted areas of the former Supreme Court, usually out of bounds to the public. Go behind-the-scenes and find out more about courtroom proceedings and the experience of persons on trial as you: • Traverse a network of hidden passageways • Climb through a trapdoor into a prisoner’s dock • Gain access to the Viewing Gallery where members of the public used to sit during court hearings • Discover stories of some of the highest profile cases in Singapore’s history since 1939, tried in these very courtrooms Note: The tour is not suitable for children below the age of 13 and visitors with limited mobility due to: 1) Steep and narrow stairways 2) High step at Viewing Gallery 3) Murder-related content. Tour is taken at your own risk. The Gallery does not accept any responsibility. 27
SPECIAL EVENTS
LIGHT TO NIGHT FESTIVAL 2020: INVISIBLE CITIES The Light to Night Festival returns to the heart of Singapore’s Civic District this January! For two weeks, art will extend beyond the walls of the Civic District's cultural institutions into the precinct's public spaces, transforming them with light, sound and movement. The Festival is a marquee event of Singapore Art Week, where art, innovation and ideas intersect. This fourth edition of the Festival is based on the theme “Invisible Cities”. The line-up of programmes—which spans from day to night—draws us into the rich imaginary worlds of artists, writers, musicians, designers, filmmakers, performers and many other creative talents. The Festival will be celebrated across five of the Civic District’s most iconic cultural institutions: National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall and Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay. 28
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PERFORMANCES A SOMATIC SERIES BY VINCENT YONG Sat−Sun 15−16 Feb | 2.30pm and 4.30pm | City Hall Wing, Level 5, Rooftop Studios 1 and 2 | Free, registration required through our website Movement educator and art therapist Vincent Yong translates the works featured in Chua Soo Bin: Truths & Legends into a unique, body-led experience. This participatory workshop consists of a 30-minute introduction to somatic movement, followed by a 45-minute in-gallery experience that culminates in a group performance.
EMBRACE THE WORLD X KARUNG GUNI BOY | PIP & POP Sat 22 Feb | Free | City Hall Wing, Level 1, outside Keppel Centre for Art Education Discover the latest response to the Karung Guni Boy installation by Australian artist Pip & Pop (also known as Tanya Schultz). Pip & Pop is known for her colour-saturated dreamscapes made of candy, which have been exhibited in museums, festivals and storefronts all around the world.
PICTURES AT AN (SG) EXHIBITION BY ROBERT CASTEELS Sat−Sun 21−22 Mar | 2pm and 4pm | DBS Singapore Galleries 1 & 2 | Free with a General Admission ticket Inspired by the works in our long-term exhibition Siapa Nama Kamu?, ten composers under the charge of world-renowned conductor Robert Casteels created 10 original pieces that combine the classical and contemporary. Back by popular demand, join us for a unique tour and be enthralled by musicians performing alongside some of the Gallery’s most beloved artworks. 30
Maria Hassabi. TOGETHER. 2019. Presentation at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 4 Apr 2019; performers: Maria Hassabi and OisĂn Monaghan. Photo by Virgina Harold.
PERFORMING SPACES 2020 | TOGETHER BY MARIA HASSABI Fri 27 Mar | 7.30pm | Padang Atrium | Free, registration required through our website Sat 28 Mar | 3pm | Padang Atrium | Free, registration required through our website Witness this intimate duet by the international performance luminary Maria Hassabi. Two figures stand close to one another, and decelerate their movement until they resemble sculptures. The Southeast Asian premiere of TOGETHER is the second commission for the Gallery's annual programme Performing Spaces, which creates encounters between performers and the public by conceiving of space as a living organism. The session on Saturday 28 March, will be followed by a postshow dialogue at 5pm with Vanini Belarmino (Assistant Director, Programmes) at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, Level B1, City Hall Wing. 31
PERFORMANCES RESONATES WITH On the last weekend of the month, enjoy music concerts inspired by the Gallery’s collection and special exhibitions.
THE OPERA PEOPLE Sat 25 Jan | 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | Padang Atrium | Free, registration required through our website Catch these contemporary opera performances that integrate technology and accessibility. The Opera People is a collective of multi-disciplinary performers and innovative industry professionals founded in 2018.
GENDANG AKUSTIKA Sat 29 Feb | 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | Padang Atrium | Free, registration required through our website Enjoy a concert of traditional and modern Malay songs, as well as Western tunes performed in the Malay style. The Malay music ensemble Gendang Akustika is joined by singer Farish Jasni from Artyfakt Singshui and musicians from ITE West Unplugged.
ROBERTO ALVERAZ & KEVIN LOH Sun 29 Mar | 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | Padang Atrium | Free, registration required through our website This concert brings together the celebrated musicians, Roberto Alvarez (flute) and Kevin Loh (classical guitar). Their selection of musical numbers responds to the artworks and artists on display in the Gallery. 32
TALKS & WORKSHOPS GALLERY KEYNOTE | REIMAGING THE MODERN: THE MUSEUM AND THE 21ST CENTURY BY GLENN D. LOWRY Fri 17 Jan | 6.30–7.45pm | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium | Refer to our website for registration information
Talks & Workshops
Photo by Peter Ross.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has just concluded its latest expansion—the institution’s ninth major construction project in less than 90 years—and is poised to engage with the challenges of the 21st century. But what does it mean to be modern today? How does a museum of the 20th century transform into a museum for the 21st century? Can a museum and its collections, programmes and audiences be both global and local at the same?
Join Glenn D. Lowry, MoMA’s Director since 1995, as he tackles these questions by delving into how MoMA has rethought its collection, research and audience strategies over the last decade.
TEDxSINGAPORE SALON: WHY ART MATTERS NOW Sat 18 Jan | 2–5pm | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium | Ticketed, more information available on our website Join the Gallery for a TEDxSingapore salon that celebrates a decade of "Ideas Worth Spreading." This programme brings together TED alumni and TEDx speakers who boldly look to the future while examining today’s leading ideas and inspirations on "Why Art Matters Now."
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TALKS & WORKSHOPS WRITING THE ASIAN MODERN: CONVERSATIONS WITH JOHN CLARK Sat 15 Feb | 11am-3.30pm | Various locations | Free, registration required through our website This public programme anticipates the launch of John Clark's visionary work The Asian Modern. Writing the history of the Asian modern using in-depth case studies of individual artists, John Clark generates a new paradigm for the narration of art and its historiography. These two volumes meticulously chart the development of art in Asia from the 1850s to the present day and are an invaluable resource for the scholar and layman alike. The programme opens with an In-Gallery Session with John Clark and Gallery Curator Phoebe Scott in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 2 about artists featured in Clark's book. The talk further expands on broader issues such as why Clark begins his discussion of the modern in the 19th century - a position which has also been influential for the Gallery. In the afternoon, Clark and fellow art historian T.K. Sabapathy engage in a conversation on writing about art.
Juan Luna. EspaĂąa y Filipinas (Spain and the Philippines). 1884. Oil on canvas, 229.5 x 79.5 cm. Luna is one of the primary artists discussed in detail in Vol. I.
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SINGAPORE BIENNALE 2019 SYMPOSIUM | RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW: CONSTELLATING WORLDS IN THE CONTEMPORARY Fri−Sat 6−7 Mar | Free, registration required
This symposium builds on the Biennale’s title Every Step in the Right Direction to explore ways of confronting and reworking the world through contemporary art. Art has long provided a platform to investigate the circumstances of our times. However, its ability to bring people together has become more uncertain in the face of changing global politics, especially as different interests appropriate art as a means to advance ideological interests. Evermore, art is a common, though contested, space to discover opportunities and address predicaments. This two-day gathering brings together artists, curators, critics, historians, advocates and cultural workers who have sought more active roles in engaging with urgent social conditions, and whose work cannot be narrowly framed within the art world and its systems of presentation, validation and circulation. With the ethical imperatives of art and action in mind, this symposium will examine how action and rightfulness can enable us to move in the right direction, together. For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg.
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TALKS & WORKSHOPS ARTIST TALK | KHOO SUI HOE Sat 14 Mar | 11am−noon | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery | Free, registration required through our website Hear from artist Khoo Sui Hoe about his painting Children of the Sun, a work that is closely intertwined with Singapore's architectural history. It was commissioned in 1965 for the Singapore Conference Hall by Lim Chong Keat—the building's architect and a staunch supporter of the Alpha Gallery—and was the largest and most significant public painting commission at the time. This talk is held in conjunction with our exhibition Suddenly Turning Visible: Art and Architecture in Southeast Asia (1969−1989).
MONTHLY IN-GALLERY SESSIONS Third Saturday of every month | Free, registration required through our website Held within the DBS Singapore Gallery and UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, these small group sessions encourage closer examination of the artworks in our long-term exhibitions. Led by our curators—sometimes joined by artists and regional experts—audiences will gain insight into the processes and narratives behind the works on display. Upcoming talks: Sat 11 Jan 2020 | Sat 15 Feb 2020 | Sat 21 Mar 2020 Locations and timings vary. Please visit nationalgallery.sg for more details. 36
ROTUNDA LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE
Now known as the Rotunda Library and Archive, the Gallery's former Resource Centre has been expanded and relocated to the Rotunda of the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Level 3, Supreme Court Wing. Situated in the heart of the former Supreme Court, where the legal reference library was once held, the Rotunda Library and Archive offers visitors easier access to the Gallery's extensive collection of reference materials, and provides a welcoming environment for reading and research. To contact the Rotunda Library & Archive, please email library.archive@nationalgallery.sg or call +65 66979180. To browse our collections and resources, please visit https://collections.nationalgallery.sg. OPERATING HOURS Mon–Fri: 10am–12.30pm, 2–5pm
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KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
The Keppel Centre is a dynamic space where art inspires new ways of learning. Come experience 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.
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The Keppel Centre for Art Education won the 2018 Children in Museums Award in recognition of excellence in international children’s museums.
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What do sculptures feel and smell like? Step into our sculpture studio and let the creative juices flow as you make a virtual sculpture at our digital station. You can also create sculptures with recycled materials and exhibit them!
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KIDS’ PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES Discover an array of fun-filled family programmes that introduce art to young ones. Inspired by the Gallery’s exhibitions, our programmes are designed in collaboration with artists and art practitioners to develop a sense of curiosity and imagination in children. To receive the latest programme information, sign up to our mailing list at the Keppel Centre for Art Education reception counters or visit nationalgallery.sg/families.
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Selected Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays | 10am–6pm | Free
Drop by the Keppel Centre for Art Education workshops to discover new art-making activities that draw on the Gallery’s current exhibitions.
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Sat 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 7 Mar | 2–2.45pm | Free* Gather round and listen to fascinating stories of people, animals, and places being read in different nooks around the Gallery.
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Sat–Sun 11–12 Jan, 8–9 Feb, 14–15 Mar | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | Free* Be enthralled by our veteran storyteller as you listen to tales inspired by the Gallery’s treasure trove of art. YEARS
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Sat 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 14 Mar | 1.30–3pm | Ages 7 and up | $20 per adult-child pair or $30 per adult-child trio | Tickets available through SISTIC and the Gallery’s website and ticketing counters Pick up new art-making skills under the guidance of an experienced facilitator, then make your own creation inspired by artworks in the galleries. YEARS
GALLERY CART Look out for the roving Gallery Art Carts! Stop by for an activity inspired by the Gallery’s exhibitions, and get tickets to explore the show with your family and loved ones.
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OTHER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES SOCIAL TABLE City Hall Wing, Level 2 Featuring over 170 artworks from our long-term exhibition Siapa Nama Kamu?, the multi-touch Social Table allows you to explore art with family and friends. Send an artwork to someone across the table to kickstart a conversation, explore artist connections or create a poster of your favourite works. For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/discover-learn/gallery-kids.
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education. Guided school tours and studio workshops are available from Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm.
EDUCATORS’ PROGRAMMES The Gallery offers a variety of programmes to support the professional development of educators and promote greater curricular connection. They are designed to develop visual literacy, art appreciation and interpretive skills through museum-based educational strategies. For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/discover-learn/schools.
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SHOPPING & DINING
City Hall Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6385 6683 Sat–Thu 10am–7pm; Fri 10am–9pm
MUSEUM STORE Gallery & Co. is a progressive retail and F&B concept with a bookstore, cafeteria, bar and store in a continuous space. It applies a global perspective to inspirations taken from Southeast Asian art and culture, fusing art and design into a curated retail experience. Gallery & Co.’s limited edition exhibition capsule collections are created exclusively for the Gallery. Each product is thoughtfully designed to capture the essence of an artwork, extending it into the rhythms of everyday life.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Brooch $24.90 | Plate $39.90 | Adobo Beef Rice Bowl $17 | Trio $12
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CAFETERIA Complementing Gallery & Co.’s retail ethos, the Cafeteria features a mash-up of vibrant Asian influences with classic favourites, and a dynamic list of collaborations with guest chefs inspired by the Gallery’s exhibitions.
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SHOPPING & DINING ART City Hall Wing, Level 5 | Tel: 6866 1977 Daily noon–2pm, 6–10pm Art is an elegant contemporary Italian restaurant helmed by Michelin-star Chef-Restaurateur Beppe De Vito. Dining at Art is a journey, and the menu is an ever-evolving exploration of rich Italian tradition and top quality produce, elevated with technical innovation. AURA City Hall Wing, Level 6 | Tel: 6866 1977 Daily 11.30am–1am Fronted by the spectacular skyline of Marina Bay, Aura is the ultimate rooftop bar with a stunning selection of refreshing cocktail classics, wines, spirits and bites.
COURTYARD CAFÉ Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Sat–Thu & Public Holidays 9.30am–7pm Fri & Eve of Public Holidays 9.30am–8pm Specialising in Straits Asian food, Courtyard Café serves authentic and modern interpretations of local dishes alongside a selection of traditional kuehs, cakes, toasts and beverages. COURTYARD LOUNGE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Sat–Thu & Public Holidays 9.30am–7pm Fri & Eve of Public Holidays 9.30am–8pm Nestled in a cosy corner of the Gallery, Courtyard Lounge serves Asian-fusion tapas in a tranquil ambience with relaxing jazz music.
HACHI RESTAURANT Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6734 9622 Mon–Fri noon–2.30pm, 6–11pm; Sat 6–11pm Hachi Restaurant continues its 20-year tradition of Japanese seasonal omakase dining with its flagship at the Gallery. Expect new creations and techniques that showcase the best ingredients from the land and seas of Japan. 44
NATIONAL KITCHEN BY VIOLET OON SINGAPORE City Hall Wing, Level 2 | Tel: 9834 9935 Daily noon–2.30pm, (afternoon tea) 3–5pm, 6–10.30pm Helmed by local celebrity chef Violet Oon, National Kitchen serves perennial favourites that reflect Singapore’s rich culinary heritage.
ODETTE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6385 0498 Mon 7–9pm; Tue–Sat noon–1.30pm, 7–9pm Three-Michelin star Odette reflects Chef-Owner Julien Royer’s respect for seasonality, terroir and artisanal produce. Using classic French techniques, Royer presents the world’s finest seasonal ingredients in their purest form and flavour. SMOKE & MIRRORS City Hall Wing, Level 6 | Tel: 9380 6313 Mon–Thu 3pm–1am; Fri 3pm–2am; Sat, Eve & Day of Public Holidays noon–2am; Sun noon–1am Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Marina Bay at this destination rooftop bar and indulge in progressive cocktails with imaginative presentations.
THE PUBLIC EIGHT Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6242 5590 Mon–Sat 5.30pm–midnight This bar-cellar by Hachi Restaurant offers a selection of Japanese whisky and spirits, from Highball cocktails to fresh beer on tap, complemented by modern Japanese food.
YÀN City Hall Wing, Level 5 | Tel: 6384 5585 Daily 11.30am–2.30pm, 6–10.30pm Discover the heart of authentic Cantonese cuisine. Serving dishes that resonate with sincerity and nostalgia, the dining experience at Yàn is all about conviviality.
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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. For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/learn/publications or email us at publications@nationalgallery.sg.
SUDDENLY TURNING VISIBLE: ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (1969–1989) Paperback | 312 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-0652-2 In 1981, Filipino artist and curator Raymundo Albano adopted the expression “Suddenly Turning Visible” to describe the rapid transformation of Manila’s urban landscape. The visibility that Albano evoked was aspirational, driven by a desire for rapid economic growth in which art had a critical role. This catalogue traces this story through three influential art institutions: the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Alpha Gallery in Singapore and the Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art in Bangkok. Through artworks, primary documents, and interviews with curators, artists and architects, it reveals the links between architecture, modern art and the role of institutions in Southeast Asia.
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MODERN ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA: INTRODUCTIONS FROM A TO Z Paperback | 280 pages | $48.15 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-11-4725-8 Modern Art of Southeast Asia: Introductions from A to Z features 60 concise and accessibly written accounts of the key ideas and currents underlying modern art in the region. These are accompanied by over 250 beautifully reproduced artworks from the collection of National Gallery Singapore, and other public and private collections in Southeast Asia and beyond. The book offers an informative first encounter with art as well as refreshing perspectives, and is a rewarding resource for students.
AYATANA Paperback | 84 pages | $23.54 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-2215-7 Edwin Thumboo, one of Singapore’s pioneering literary voices, brings his incisive awareness of sociocultural history to this volume of poetry. With a humanist’s eye, narratives spanning the domestic, the politic and the mythic form intertextual responses to the works of art hanging on the walls of National Gallery Singapore. This volume is the second title in the Gallery’s Words on Art series: books dedicated to examining the intersections between visual and literary art.
LATIFF MOHIDIN: PAGO PAGO (1960–1969) Hardback | 214 pages | $58.85 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-11-4517-9 Finalist for best illustrated non-fiction title at the 2019 Singapore Book Awards. Malaysian artist Latiff Mohidin’s life work has been discussed extensively within national and, to some extent, regional frameworks, yet his contribution to global modernism remains understudied. This publication seeks to address this gap, positioning the artist within Berlin art circles of the 1960s as well as the cultural, political and art historical milieus of Southeast Asia. Besides presenting in full colour and rich detail 81 works from Latiff Mohidin’s critically acclaimed Pago Pago series, it also features an anthology of texts that discuss the artist’s painterly and poetic practice. These are further accompanied by an extensive interview with Latiff Mohidin that took place over a two-year period.
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GALLERY INSIDER MEMBERSHIP With the annual Gallery Insider membership, you get: • Access to the priority queue • Priority booking and discounts for selected programmes • Shopping and dining privileges • Invitations to members-only events • Rewards programme to earn points and redeem vouchers
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GENERAL INFORMATION VENUES FOR RENT Blending rich history with exciting modernity, the Gallery’s historical neoclassical architecture and unique spaces are ideal for hosting a variety of events from conferences to product launches and cocktail events.
SUPREME COURT TERRACE
THE NGEE ANN KONGSI AUDITORIUM AND FOYER
Built around the former Supreme Court’s Rotunda dome, old and new architecture merge perfectly in this captivating space. The terrace offers a sophisticated setting for events such as product launches, private receptions and seated dinners.
Nestled in the basement, this space features theatre seating layout with stateof-the-art audio visual equipment. An ideal venue for talks, seminars, screenings and recitals with a spacious foyer to host a cocktail reception.
ROOFTOP STUDIOS
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Located on the Gallery’s tranquil rooftop, these versatile and air-conditioned rooms are designed to cater to a variety of events —from meetings to training and breakout sessions, or even small workshops.
Located on the rooftop, these open-air spaces offer spectacular, panoramic views of Singapore’s skyline.
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OPENING HOURS Sat–Thu 10am–7pm; Fri 10am–9pm General ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing time.
GETTING TO THE GALLERY BY BUS (Stops at Parliament Place) 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 CAR Drop-off point for cars is located at Coleman Street entrance. here are 200 parking lots on Levels T B2 and B3. Entrance to the carpark is only accessible via St Andrew's Road.
BY TAXI The nearest taxi stands are located at Coleman Street entrance of the Gallery and The Adelphi.
Gallery Parking Rates Daily, including Public Holidays 7am–6pm $1.30 per half hour 6pm–1am $3.20 per entry $1.00 per entry for motorcycles
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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. ART ADOPTER The Gallery offers the opportunity to adopt works of historical and artistic significance in our permanent galleries. Donations will go towards acquiring new artworks that strengthen our collection. Chua Mia Tee. Epic Poem of Malaya. 1955. Oil on canvas, 112 x 153 cm.
BEST FRIEND OF THE GALLERY (BFG) The BFG volunteer programme offers passionate individuals the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Gallery, and gain exposure to the workings of a major visual arts institution in a range of roles.
ARTWORK DONATIONS The Gallery accepts donations of art that enrich our collection. Donations are crucial to our mission to present Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art for generations to come. All proposed donations will be given careful consideration and gifts must be endorsed by the Gallery’s Acquisition Committee. Ng Eng Teng. Mother and Child. 1996. Bronze, 350 x 310 x 150 cm. Gift of the family of the late Dr Ng Eng Teng.
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