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Image from Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 Facing page (top to bottom): Image from Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 Installation view of Wu Guanzhong: Learning from the Master Tham Sien Yen Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore. Image from Gallery Children's Biennale 2021: Why Art Matters
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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 Peter Ho Shareen Khattar Professor Dr Apinan Poshyananda Doris Sohmen-Pao Professor Tan Chorh Chuan Whang Shang Ying 2
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Dear friends, Art has always been a way in which artists both respond to and shape the contexts in which they live and work, revealing facets of society and culture most poignantly expressed through aesthetic means. Our new exhibition, Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965, opens on 7 May, and features six different artists—Chng Seok Tin, Goh Beng Kwan, Jaafar Latiff, Lin Hsin Hsin, Mohammad Din Mohammad and Eng Tow—whose practices are united by a desire to construct a uniquely Singaporean cultural identity in a time of immense social, political, and artistic changes. The works of these six artists not only pushed the boundaries of modern art then, but expand our understanding of this period in Singapore’s history now. Our ongoing Art + Live: Resonates With series similarly foregrounds responses, albeit to the contemporary, by young and professional musicians to the world in which we find ourselves today through personal interpretations of artworks and exhibitions in the Gallery. Over the course of the next two months, Art + Live performances will draw on the Gallery’s longterm exhibitions, Siapa Nama Kamu?: Art in Singapore since the 19th Century and Between Declarations and Dreams: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century, as well as the Gallery Children’s Biennale 2021. These performances will be streamed online, allowing you to enjoy them wherever you are. The theme of the Gallery Children’s Biennale 2021, “Why Art Matters,” reminds us that this engagement with the wider world can begin at any age. Designed to take families on a shared and wondrous journey of discovery, the Biennale presents nine artists from Singapore and Southeast Asia whose works center on themes of home, environment, time, and diversity. The Biennale’s new hybrid format will first kick off online, then onsite with the launch of physical artworks in the Gallery later in the year. Both thematic focus and hybrid format of the Biennale truly underscore the concerns of the day. Whether you are experiencing our exhibitions and festivals in person or online, we hope you and your loved ones continue to enjoy and discover art with the Gallery. Wishing you and your family good health,
Eugene Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore
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ART WE LOVE
Khairul Anwar Salleh. A Study of 3 Thermos Flasks. 1991. Mixed media on canvas, 100 x 100 cm.
A Study of 3 Thermos Flasks was first shown in Khairul Anwar Salleh’s solo exhibition at the Substation in October 1990. As a painting, it was instrumental as the inspiration behind Faizal Fadil’s readymade sculpture of the same title. The sculpture was made out of thermos flasks purchased from Sungei Road Flea Market and later exhibited at the National Sculpture exhibition at the National Museum in November 1991, provoking questions about what constitutes an original work of art and determines its value.
On display at DBS Singapore Gallery 3.
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#GALLERYANYWHERE www.nationalgallery.sg/galleryanywhere The Gallery offers a wide range of art experiences both in physical spaces and on #GalleryAnywhere, a one-stop portal to rich digital content and an array of virtual explorations that will keep you engaged and entertained wherever you are. Browse, watch, listen, or play to discover the Gallery’s myriad offerings. STORIES IN LIGHT: FOUR MODERN PHOTOGRAPHERS IN SINGAPORE The Gallery's first virtual-only exhibition Explore how photography provided a platform for artists to imagine a new Singapore landscape and identity after World War II. NEW
Featured Artists: Lee Sow Lim (b. 1930, Malaysia): Lee Sow Lim is celebrated for his contributions to photography as an artist, presenter, writer and educator. He was the first and only photographer to receive the Public Service Medal in 1978, and later chaired the photography selection panel for the Cultural Medallion, Singapore’s annual award for artistic achievement. Lee Lim (b. 1931, China; d. 1989, Singapore): Lee Lim is one of the most important and influential modern photographers in Singapore. He is particularly admired for his flawless technique in composite photography. Lee continued to experiment and innovate throughout his life. His final body of work features abstract images which appear to be landscapes, but are actually the distressed exterior walls of old buildings. Lim Kwong Ling (b. 1932, Singapore): Lim Kwong Ling learnt photography from Lee Sow Lim at the Adult Education Board. Later, his pursuit of naturalism led him to reject the conventional practice of staging scenes, as he sought to depict more meaningful images of daily life. Tan Lip Seng (b. 1942, Singapore): Tan Lip Seng developed his own distinct style and method of colour photography in the 1960s. Self-taught and originally a medical photographer by profession, Tan counts Lee Lim as one of his major influences. This can be clearly seen in Tan’s experiments with photo montages. His semi-abstract and brightly-coloured landscapes of Singapore have become a trademark of his style.
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Small Big Dreamers: Fun with our National Art Collection
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NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE TURNS 5!
Join us as we commemorate our fifth anniversary with a slew of programmes and initiatives designed to enable all to access the power of art to heal and provide respite. Curated for people of all ages and from all walks of life, regardless of language, interests and needs, everyone can look forward to innovative, engaging and meaningful experiences with art.
Get your hands on limited edition merchandise! Georgette Chen's Self Portrait Tote Bag Greeting Card Set of 8 cards Georgette Chen's Self Portrait EZ-Link Card Georgette Chen's Singapore Waterfront Facemask 5th Anniversary Facemask These products are all available at The Gallery Store.
BE PART OF THE PEOPLE’S MUSEUM [Adopt Now] to collectively own a piece of art and help us expand our collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian art for future generations.
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Let our audio guides take you on a tour of Georgette Chen: At Home in the World. Available in four languages. Visit this exhibition at the Level 4 Gallery and Wu Guanzhong Gallery. Download our free Gallery Explorer app to access the audio tours. Available in English, 中文, Bahasa Melayu and தமிழ்
Go on a fun and intriguing journey with author Shamini Flint as she explores food and art!
Georgette Chen. Self Portrait. c. 1934. Oil on canvas, 35 x 27 cm. Gift of Lee Foundation.
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Art Through Your Eyes
Discover quirky, thought-provoking and insightful responses to key artworks in our galleries penned by members of the public. Lee Man Fong’s self-portrait is a serve. I would like to imagine that Me Lee was a hipster back in the day, with his thick black rimmed glasses, gently tousled hair and little moustache. What a cool guy! Self-Portrait reminds of the of the modern-day selfie, but with a little more thought and artistic direction. After all, self-portraits take a lot of effort to create, don’t they? The carefully positioned flowers and sculptures doused in a slight sepia-toned colour palette make me believe that Lee Man Fong was the coolest hipster on the block, period.
Lee Man Fong. Self-Portrait. 1958. Oil on canvas, 99 x 102 cm. Gift of Mr and Mrs Putra Masagung.
Shevon Leck has a deep love for the local arts scene. She enjoys reading art books, watching crime documentaries and wondering when she can attend a local gig again. Shevon is a volunteer with Kolektif, an experimental youth programme at the Gallery for 17 to 25 year olds.
View Self-Portrait at DBS Singapore Gallery 1.
LET ART HEAL YOU Express solidarity and encouragement through Words that Count, an online platform that allows you to compose blackout poems!
Stay connected to the latest offerings at galleryturns5.sg.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS SOMETHING NEW MUST TURN UP: SIX SINGAPOREAN ARTISTS AFTER 1965 Opens 7 May | City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 is a joint exhibition of six solo presentations that explore and compare the artistic practices of Singaporean artists Chng Seok Tin (莊心珍), Goh Beng Kwan (吴珉权), Jaafar Latiff, Lin Hsin Hsin (林欣欣), Mohammad Din Mohammad ( ) and Eng Tow (杜瑛). Each of them actively expanded the boundaries of art in post-independence Singapore by striving to be continuously new. They all undertook explorations in diverse media, ranging from collage, printmaking and installation to batik, textiles and digital art.
Chng Seok Tin. Variations on I-Ching. 1982–1992. Twine, stones, wire and paint fixed on card and mounted on canvas. 174 × 174 cm.
Goh Beng Kwan. Urban Renewal (Sun and Moon)《市区重建: 太阳与月亮》, c. 1970s. Acrylic on canvas. 103 × 103 cm. Collection of the artist.
Jaafar Latiff. Batik 17 - 87/ 88. 1987. Batik. 81 × 81 cm. Image courtesy of Jaafar Latiff family.
CHNG SEOK TIN: Drawn Through a Press
GOH BENG KWAN: Nervous City
JAAFAR LATIFF: In the Time of Textile
Chng Seok Tin (1946–2019) was extremely prolific over the last six decades, and has become synonymous with printmaking in Singapore, in spite of the loss of clear vision due to an accident in 1988. She lived in various cities across Europe and North America, before returning back to Singapore and was involved in numerous group exhibitions both abroad and at home.
Goh Beng Kwan (1937–) was one of the earliest post-war artists in Singapore to travel to the United States to pursue an art education at the Art Students League of New York. Today, Goh is recognised for his contributions in collage, particularly for his incorporation of a wide range of cultural materials and motifs used to explore issues around cultural representation, urbanism, and identity.
Jaafar Latiff (1937–2007) was an abstract artist known for his trailblazing approach in renewing the batik medium. A self-taught artist, he was also a lifelong art educator teaching in institutions such as Baharuddin Vocational Institute, LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He integrated the conventional techniques of batik with his abstract style, invigorating the medium for a contemporary audience.
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Lin Hsin Hsin. Ahead of Time. Time Series. 1991. Oil on canvas, 138 × 178 cm. Collection of Singapore Art Museum.
Mohammad Din Mohammad. Talking About Birds. 2000. Acrylic on canvas. 90 × 90 cm. Collection of the Estate of Mohammad Din Mohammad.
Eng Tow. Images of Bali. 1982. Acrylic ink on stitched cloth relief. 63 x 79 cm. Collection of United Overseas Bank.
LIN HSIN HSIN @speed of thought
MOHAMMAD DIN MOHAMMAD: The Mistaken Ancestor
ENG TOW: the sixth sense
Lin Hsin Hsin is an awardwinning interdisciplinary artist, IT visionary and inventor who worked across a wide range of media and made early groundbreaking forays into digital techniques for visual and performing art. Deeply rooted in mathematics and computer science, she is also a poet and composer. Ahead of her own time, she launched the first virtual museum in the world in 1994 and made the decisive move to discard traditional ways of painting by creating new technological paradigms since 1994.
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Mohammad Din Mohammad (1955–2007) studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He was an artist, traditional healer, guru silat (Malay martial arts master), writer and collector of Southeast Asian objects. Above all he was a Sufi mystic. This mystical form of Islam deeply informed all aspects of his life and art. His artworks harnessed the different facets of Sufi mysticism for the rejuvenation of the human body and spirit in contemporary Singapore.
Eng Tow (1947–) is an interdisciplinary artist whose works span diverse media from cloth, paper to bronze. Her knowledge and dexterity with these materials stems from the experiences she has accumulated through a life of extensive travel–from her studies in the United Kingdom where she gained a firm grounding in the Bauhaus praxis, to her overseas residencies. Drawn to the ever-changing character of nature, many of her works manifest and channel the metaphysical beauty and inexplicable forces around us.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS WU GUANZHONG: LEARNING FROM THE MASTER Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Wu Guanzhong with students from the Central Academy of Art and Design’s Department of Graphic Design 1977 class, on one of their outdoor drawing trips to Shanhai Pass, October 1978. Image courtesy of Zhang Peng.
Wu Guanzhong (1919–2010) is one of the most significant Chinese painters of the 20th century, renowned for his innovative fusion of Chinese aesthetic elements with Western modernism. He is also acclaimed as an educator, sharing his artistic practices and philosophies with students at leading art educational institutions in China over a teaching career that spanned more than 40 years.
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Wu Guanzhong: Learning from the Master invites you into the intimate dialogues held between Wu and his students at the Central Academy of Art and Design on their creative journeys, as they explored techniques, aesthetic sensibilities and more. The exhibition investigates for the first time Wu’s philosophies of art and pedagogy through manuscripts, art journals, sketchbooks, photographs and drawings by the master and his students. This is the fifth exhibition in the Wu Guanzhong series, launched in 2015. It continues the explorations into Wu’s life and practice undertaken in the previous exhibitions Beauty Beyond Form (2015), A Walk through Nature (2017), Expressions of Pen & Palette (2018), and Art Nurtures Life (2019).
Wu Guanzhong with students from the Central Academy of Art and Design’s Department of Ceramics 1977 class, on one of their outdoor drawing trips to Juyong Pass and Badaling, September 1978. Digital Collection of National Gallery Singapore, with kind permission from Wu Keyu. RC-CH1-WGZ1-121.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery and Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Georgette Chen. Satay Boy. 1964–1965. Oil on canvas. 135 x 161 cm. Collection of National Museum of Singapore. Courtesy of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board.
Uncover the fascinating story of Georgette Chen, a key figure in the development of modern art in Singapore. Born in Zhejiang, China, Chen lived and worked in Shanghai, Paris and New York before arriving in Southeast Asia in the early 1950s. Her academic training and success in the annual salons in Paris translated into significant solo exhibitions in France, China, the USA, and eventually, Malaysia and Singapore. In Singapore, Chen also taught for many years at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, and was an active influence in the art community. A rare opportunity to encounter the range of Chen’s practice, this exhibition critically re-examines her unique contributions to the artistic landscape of her time, through her most significant works, alongside a wealth of archival materials.
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Get the most out of your visit Access additional content to enhance your experience. Listen to an audio tour To mark its fifth anniversary, National Gallery Singapore is extending the positive impact of art to diverse communities. Audio tours of the exhibition are available in Singapore’s four national languages – English, 中文, Bahasa Melayu and தமிழ். Download the Gallery explorer app or visit nationalgallery.sg/georgettechen to access the audio tours. Converse with a chatbot Gain a deeper insight into the artist and her works by engaging in a dialogue with Chatbot Arthena. Combining artificial intelligence with guided conversations, the chatbot is accessible before, during and after your visit. Search for “Chatbot Arthena” in Facebook Messenger or visit m.me/chatbotarthena to chat with Arthena.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS WIKICLIKI: COLLECTING HABITS ON AN EARTH FILLED WITH SMARTPHONES
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Organised by the Singapore Art Museum Closing on 11 Jul | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery
Heman Chong. Everything (Wikipedia) (2019). Collection of Singapore Art Museum. Image courtesy of the artist and Rockbund Art Museum
Wikicliki: Collecting Habits on an Earth Filled with Smartphones presents recently acquired works and potential future acquisitions from Singapore-based artists Chua Chye Teck, Heman Chong, Debbie Ding, bani haykal, Amanda Heng and Charles Lim. The exhibition is a dynamic site for surveying the artists’ processes as unique but interrelated entry points into a range of issues that affect contemporary practitioners. The show’s six artist-curator pairings will drive the discussion around their modes of working through examining selected works and associated readings.
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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 loudspeaker; Nadine’s voice: audio, single channel, stereo, approx. 12 min; birdsong: audio, single channel, stereo, 29 min 58 sec. An OUTBOUND commission by National Gallery Singapore.
Encounter Forum for Drone Speech — Singapore Simulations as you wander through the City Hall Foyer at Level 2. Inspired by the Gallery’s architecture and its connections to Singapore’s colonial past, this installation by Korean artist Haegue Yang is borne out of intensive research on historical figures and events. Yang employs the sculptural language of visual abstraction, weaving imagery, text and sound together to highlight how museums continually rearrange and reinterpret objects to envision alternative narratives. The illusory qualities of the materials used, including faux marble and holographic prints, express a sense that history and the present are in flux, provoking questions on identity, belonging and engagement. OUTBOUND is a series of unique commissions that imaginatively transforms transitionary spaces at the Gallery. Each commission is an artistic and temporal landmark that anchors and guides the visitor’s experience while highlighting the Gallery’s iconic architecture. The inaugural season presents projects from artists Gary Carsley (Australia), Jeremy Chu (Singapore), Jane Lee (Singapore), Haegue Yang (South Korea) and Yee I-Lann (Malaysia).
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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS CITY HALL: IF WALLS COULD TALK Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 3, City Hall Chamber
Experience City Hall: If Walls Could Talk online at nationalgallery.sg/cityhall.
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City Hall, formerly known as the 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 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.
Aneka Ragam Rakyat at City Hall Steps. Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore. SCAN TO VIEW THE ONLINE EXHIBITION
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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS SIAPA NAMA KAMU? ART IN SINGAPORE SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery The Gallery’s long-term exhibitions feature over 800 Singapore and Southeast Asian artworks, and are constantly evolving. Every year, visitors can discover over 200 new pieces. These updates to our long-term exhibitions allow us to display our artworks in new and exciting configurations, enabling us to tell different stories and introduce new perspectives. Each gallery has a distinct focus, which may be a specific medium or subject matter, or tracing an impulse shared by various artists at a particular moment in time. Refreshing our exhibitions also allows us to showcase works that we have recently acquired alongside our latest research, thereby continually expanding and enriching the narratives of art in the region.
Yusman Aman Structure l 1972 Batik 114.8 x 89.5 cm
Chen Wen Hsi Returning from Market 1960s Oil on canvas 91.3 x 106.6 cm
Chen Wen Hsi draws on his study of Chinese ink painting and influences from Cubism in his scene, composed of a mixture of bold lines and geometric blocks of contrasting colours. The women appear to be having a conversation as they return from the market, clothed in colourful dresses with intricate patterns. Chen is known for his experimental ways of depicting local subject matters—like the ubiquitous market—with painting styles from diverse art movements. On display in DBS Singapore Gallery 1.
Yusman Aman was a self-taught artist who was known for his inventive approach to batik. Structure l demonstrates the artist’s innovative use of the medium to develop abstract forms. In this painting, Yusman exploits the opacity of dyes to create a complex composition of interlocking angular shapes. Yusman practiced actively in Singapore, and this work was exhibited at the seminal artist-run space Alpha Gallery as part of his solo show there in 1973. On display in DBS Singapore Gallery 2.
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BETWEEN DECLARATIONS & DREAMS: ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Levels 3–5, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery
Nhek Dim Village Scene 1960 Oil on canvas 55 x 75.5 cm
Nhek Dim was the most celebrated painter in Cambodia during the 1960s, when the nation became embroiled in Cold War conflicts. Village Scene was featured in a 1961 exhibition organised by the United States Information Service in Phnom Penh, and subsequently reproduced in Free World, a magazine published by the United States in several Southeast Asian languages and distributed widely. The warm colours and flattened forms are typical of Nhek Dim’s work. The work evokes a sense of tropical abundance, a trope often employed by modern artists in Southeast Asia to describe peasant life. On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 13.
This is an extremely rare painting of General Aung San, the key architect of Myanmar’s independence from British colonial rule and father of Aung San Suu Kyi. Likely painted from a photograph, this vividly realistic yet heartfelt portrait was painted by U Ngwe Gaing, a leading modernist painter of the period. On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 6. U Ngwe Gaing. Portrait of General Aung San, c. 1950−1967. Oil on cardboard support lined on pre-primed cotton fabric. 50 x 39.5 cm. This acquisition was made possible with donations to the Art Adoption & Acquisition Programme.
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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS LISTENING TO ARCHITECTURE: THE GALLERY’S HISTORIES AND TRANSFORMATIONS Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4, ArchiGallery
Zai Tang. Resident Frequencies: A Brief Aural History of National Gallery Singapore, 2017. Eight-channel sound installation, 36:00 mins. Commissioned by National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of the artist.
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.
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).
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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 download the Gallery Explorer app at the App Store and Google Play store or borrow a device from Visitor Services at Level B1. Made possible with the support of the Gallery’s Innovation Partner Accenture. For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/unrealised.
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Left to right Courtesy of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board. | Yusof Ishak Collection, courtesy of Please note earphones are required National Archives of Singapore. | Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore. | to experience unrealised. The Hebblewhite Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.
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Gallery Children’s Biennale 2021 kicks off its first ever hybrid edition with an online edition from 22 May 2021. In these ever-changing times, empower your child with a renewed sense of empathy and confidence through the imaginative power of art and play. Interact with the nine digital artworks which explore the themes of home, environment, time and diversity while igniting curiosity, building character and having a whole lot of fun! Explore now at www.childrensbiennale.com! For twice the fun, don't forget to visit the Gallery in September 2021 when the on-site festival opens! The whole festival will run till December 2022.
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AN ARTIST’S TROPICAL LANDSCAPE City Hall Wing, Level 1, Outside Keppel Centre for Art Education This installation encompasses a series of fun and engaging activities that inspire kids aged 6 to 12 to unleash their inner artist. They'll get to learn more about Georgette Chen and how she drew inspiration from the world around her by creating their own still life artworks, interacting around augmented reality kinetic games, and more!
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GALLERY 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, register online or proceed to Visitor Services at Level B1 at least 30 minutes before the tour starts. Limited slots are available on a first come, first served basis. Tour participants should obtain or purchase admission tickets prior to joining a tour.
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS Tours
English Thu–Sun 11am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 10.30am
DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English Thu–Sun 1pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun noon
HIGHLIGHTS OF GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD AND WU GUANZHONG: LEARNING FROM THE MASTER English Thu–Sun 11.30am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 2pm
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALLERY English Fri–Sun 1.30pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 4pm
UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English Thu–Sun 3.30pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 3pm
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOMETHING NEW MUST TURN UP: SIX SINGAPOREAN ARTISTS AFTER 1965 (STARTS 21 MAY) English Thu–Sun 2pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 1.30pm
CURATOR TOURS Join exhibition curators and discover artwork and archival highlights, curatorial narratives and behind-the-scenes processes that went into the making of our current exhibitions.
GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD (MANDARIN CURATOR TOUR) Sun 13 Jun | 4–5.15pm | Level 4 Gallery, City Hall Wing | Free, registration required
GROUP TOURS COMMUNITY GROUPS The Gallery offers guided tours for community groups at a concessionary rate. For more information, please email groupenquiries@nationalgallery.sg.
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GALLERY TOURS SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOURS Download our free Gallery Explorer app to enjoy rich audio commentary on our long-term and special exhibitions. 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 Sun 4.30pm | $15 per ticket, limited to 10 per tour | General Admission ticket also required, available at the Gallery website 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 involves walking on steep and narrow stairways, standing on a high step at a viewing gallery and includes content related to murder. It is not suitable for children below the age of 13 and visitors with limited mobility. It is taken at your own risk. The Gallery does note accept any responsibility.
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PERFORMANCES ART + LIVE Art + Live is a series of online multidisciplinary artistic programmes. All programmes will be streamed on the Gallery’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
RESONATES WITH Sat | 2.30–3pm and 4pm (if performed live) Our monthly concert series invites young and professional musicians to respond to the themes found in our artworks and exhibitions. The sessions will also be available on our Facebook page after the livestream. Upcoming Melvyn Tan for Between Declarations and Dreams: concerts: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century 22 May Performances
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts for Gallery Children's Biennale 2021: Why Art Matters 29 May
Margaret Leng Tan for Siapa Nama Kamu?: Art in Singapore since the 19th Century, Between Declarations and Dreams: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century and Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 19 June
Fauxe for NG TENG FENG ROOF GARDEN COMMISSION: ANTONY GORMLEY (live) 26 June
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TALKS
ARTIST TOUR: GOH BENG KWAN Sat 29 May | 11am–noon | City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery | Free, registration required Join this special tour of the exhibition Nervous City, guided by artist Goh Beng Kwan himself. Hear directly from the esteemed artist on how his works were shaped by the epochal era during the 1960s–1980s, when New York and Singapore were rapidly modernising and artists were pushing boundaries of concept, discipline, medium and materials. Nervous City is part of Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965.
IN-GALLERY SESSIONS Join us every third Saturday of the month at 11am and listen to Gallery curators, artists, and practitioners discuss the processes and narratives behind selected works in an intimate setting. This series is held within the DBS Singapore Gallery and the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, and prompts closer examination of artworks that are on display.
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ROTUNDA LIBRARY & ARCHIVE
Situated in the heart of the former Supreme Court, where the legal reference library was once located, the Rotunda Library & Archive offers visitors a gateway to the Gallery’s extensive collection of reference and archival materials focusing on 19th to 20th-century art of Singapore and Southeast Asia, and provides a welcoming environment for reading and research. The Library & Archive collection consists of approximately 20,000 archival and nearly 10,000 reference materials. Of these, the archives consist of artists’ primary resources such as letters, writings, interviews, recordings of performances, sketches and drawings, as well as press clippings and other exhibition-related ephemera. The resources continue to grow thanks to the generous support of artists and their families, collectors and other collaborators. For assistance or enquiries, please write to library.archive@nationalgallery.sg. You may also access a large selection of resources from our artwork and Library & Archive collections on our Collections Search Portal at collections.nationalgallery.sg. OPERATING HOURS: Mon–Fri 10am–2.30pm, 2–5pm, Wed 12 & 26 May Closed *The hours may be changed in accordance with the Government’s latest COVID-19 advisory. Please check the Gallery’s website and social media for latest information.
ACCESS OVER 4,000 ARTWORKS AND 7,000 ARCHIVAL MATERIALS
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KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
The Keppel Centre for Art Education is a dynamic space where art inspires new ways of learning. Come experience the immersive spaces that encourage imagination, creativity and self-led exploration. The 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.
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Can robots be artists? After observing robots with brushes amble across surfaces and make brushstrokes at random, children are invited to think about whether robots can be considered artists. They can also explore the tools used by artist Yeo Shih Yun to create her abstract ink paintings. What type of ink marks would you expect to see next?
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The Keppel Centre for Art Education is open with limited capacity and Safe Management Measures in place so that you can enjoy a safe and fun visit with family and friends. Please check our website for the latest updates on what's happening at the Centre!
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Run across the padded floor, clap your hands as loud as you can, or move your arms in each of the specific zones! What will happen next? Surrounded by swirling brushstrokes created by artist Yeo Shih Yun, revel in the energy of ink splatters in this lively space as you embark on your own Ink-credible Adventure!
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What does the yellow cage-like structure remind you of? What about the large wooden installation? In this space filled with larger-than-life objects, artist Zainudin Samsuri invites children to explore and go on a journey of imagination and wonder.
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What is a sculpture? What tools does a sculptor need to create one? Enter our Sculpture Studio to discover the processes behind sculpture-making and create a virtual sculpture of your own at our interactive kiosks! For more information, please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/gallerykids.
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KIDS’ PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES Enjoy family programmes that use the Gallery’s collection to introduce young ones to art. Designed in collaboration with artists and art practitioners, our programmes aim 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 www.nationalgallery.sg/families.
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Every day | 10am–7pm | Ages 3 and up | Free Get creative! Experiment with the different media in the Keppel Workshops to explore themes inspired by our artworks.
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Sat–Sun 8–9 & 22–23 May, 12–13 & 26–27 Jun | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | Ages 4 and up | Free* Listen as our storyteller paints a picture worth a thousand words and tells the stories inspired by the artworks found in our Gallery. Why not join in the fun with a song or rhyme?
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Sat–Sun 1–2 & 15 –16 May, 5–6 & 19 –20 Jun | 2.30 –3.20pm, 3.30–4.20pm | Ages 5 and up | Free* Learn about different artworks and enjoy engaging conversations with your family as our facilitator brings you on a tour to discuss art and themes relevant to the world we live in.
*Register for our programmes at the entrance of Keppel Centre for Art Education.
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OTHER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES GALLERYKIDS! WEBSITE Virtual, www.gallerykids.sg Watch a storytelling session or create an artwork inspired by our art tutorials—there is always something for your children to engage in at GalleryKids! Become a member and track your journey in learning about art as well as receive updates on our latest activities on-site.
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education. Resources such as E-Learning Packs are available for teachers who wish to continue engaging students about our artwork collection in the classroom. Museum-based Learning Tours Facilitated by museum educators, guided tours are now available for students, where they can learn more about the artwork collection through active discussions. On-site guided tours and virtual tours will be available for registration. For more information, please email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg.
EDUCATORS’ PROGRAMMES The Gallery offers a variety of programmes to support educators in connecting students with art. These programmes are designed to develop visual literacy, art interpretive skills and museum-based educational strategies. For the convenience of educators, we are now emailing out a selection of programmes through eDM for you to catch up with the latest happenings in the Gallery. Email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg to receive periodic updates from us.
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SHOPPING & DINING
For the latest updates on our Shopping & Dining outlets, please visit nationalgallery.sg/see-do/shopping-and-dining.
ART City Hall Wing, Level 6 | Tel: 6866 1977 Tue−Sun noon−2pm, 6.30−10pm
Art is an elegant contemporary Italian restaurant helmed by Michelin-star Chef-Restaurateur Beppe De Vito. Dining at Art takes one on a journey through an ever-evolving menu exploring rich Italian tradition and top quality produce, elevated with technical innovation. Art is now at the Gallery rooftop, with indoor and alfresco seating available. COURTYARD CAFÉ Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Sun–Thu 10am−6pm (last order at 5.30pm) Fri, Sat 10am-7pm (last order at 6.30pm)
Specialising in Straits Asian food, the Courtyard Café serves authentic and modern interpretations of local dishes alongside a selection of traditional kuehs, cakes, toast and beverages. COURTYARD LOUNGE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Mon–Thu 1–6pm Fri–Sat 1–7pm
Nestled in a cosy corner of the Gallery, Courtyard Lounge serves Asian-fusion tapas in a tranquil ambience with relaxing jazz music. GEMMA City Hall Wing, Level 5 | Tel: 8787 0977 Tue–Sun noon−2.30pm, 6.30−10.30pm
A concept by Beppe De Vito of Il Lido Group, this contemporary Italian steakhouse in the city is a modern renaissance of Italian fine dining. HACHI RESTAURANT Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6734 9622 Mon–Sat noon–2.30pm, 6–11pm
Hachi Restaurant continues its 20-year tradition of Japanese seasonal omakase dining with its new flagship at the Gallery. Expect new creations and techniques that showcase the best ingredients from the land and seas of Japan. NATIONAL KITCHEN BY VIOLET OON SINGAPORE City Hall Wing, Level 2 | Tel: 9834 9935 Daily noon–2.30pm, 3–5pm (afternoon tea, weekends only), 6–10.30pm
Helmed by local celebrity chef Violet Oon, National Kitchen serves perennial favourites that reflect Singapore’s rich culinary heritage.
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Patrons to our F&B establishments are reminded to adhere to the prevailing Safe Management Measures, and that the consumption of alcohol is prohibited after 10.30pm.
ODETTE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6385 0498 Mon−Sat noon−1.15pm (last seating), 7−8.15pm (last seating). Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
This modern French restaurant reflects Chef-Owner Julien Royer’s respect for seasonality, terroir and the finest 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−Sun 3−11.30pm
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the Padang and Marina Bay while savouring a drink from a meticulously curated menu that includes signature cocktails, wines and craft spirits. THE GALLERY BISTRO City Hall Wing, Level 1 Daily 10am–10.30pm (Breakfast available until noon, last order at 9.30pm)
The Gallery Bistro by Saveur Group is an atypical museum cafe where you can eat, drink and discover. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with an aromatic coffee while admiring the Singapore skyline, or wind down in the evening with cocktails over a casual dinner while watching our magical cityscape. THE GALLERY STORE City Hall Wing, Level 1 Daily 10am–7pm
The Gallery Store offers an exciting and innovative range of museum and art-related merchandise and publications. It is operated by Abry Pte Ltd, an award-winning distributor and retailer of luxury, premium lifestyle and fashion brands. THE PUBLIC EIGHT Shopping & Dining
Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6242 5590 Mon–Sat 6pm–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
Yàn offers diners the best in Cantonese cuisine. Their sophisticated and innovative signature dishes promise to tantalise your taste buds with diverse ingredients and familiar flavours. 37
GALLERY PUBLICATIONS
CHNG SEOK TIN: DRAWN THROUGH A PRESS ENG TOW: THE SIXTH SENSE GOH BENG KWAN: NERVOUS CITY JAAFAR LATIFF: IN THE TIME OF TEXTILE LIN HSIN HSIN @ SPEED OF THOUGHT MOHAMMAD DIN MOHAMMAD: THE MISTAKEN ANCESTOR Paperback | 80 pages | $26.75 (inclusive of GST) each Published on the occasion of the Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 exhibition, each standalone catalogue traces the individual journeys that these artists undertook as they strove to be continuously “new.” By bringing together essays, interviews, full-coloured plates and archival material, the series offers a comparative perspective of how artists critically engaged with the conditions of multiculturalism, developmentalism and modernisation in post-independence Singapore. MATISSE PICASSO Paperback | 196 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-06-4233-485 The extraordinary relationship between Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso is one of the most important and eventful narratives in modern art. Between them, they set the course of Western art history in the first half of the 20 th century with their artistic rivalry and collaboration. This publication examines the paths of these two artists over the years and the way they each responded to the other’s work.
PERSPECTIVES Our online weekly magazine for views, conversations, research and behind-the-scenes insights, Perspectives is a discursive space and resource for Southeast Asian art. Find out more at nationalgallery.sg/magazine. 38
The Asian Modern
John Clark
THE ASIAN MODERN Paperback | 494 pages | $58.85 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-0607-2 In this expansive study, John Clark draws on decades of his research on modern art cultures across Asia from 1850 to the present day. The Asian Modern uses an artist-focused approach, by way of meticulous case studies, to create a new comparative paradigm for the narration of art.
Lin Hsin Hsin. Ode to Reality. 1978. Oil on canvas, 102 x 88 cm.
GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Hardback | Approx. 208 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-4922-2 Paris, Shanghai and New York: Georgette Chen, one of Singapore’s foremost artists, once counted these cultural capitals as home and cut her teeth as a painter there. Chen eventually found in Singapore “a veritable paradise,” enchanted by its tropical climes and unexpected forms. These remarkable and cosmopolitan life experiences have informed Chen’s uniquely syncretic artistic practice and aesthetic style. With over 100 full-colour image plates and archival material, along with critical essays, this monograph brings new perspectives on her independent artistic voice and vital role as an educator in the development of modern art in Singapore.
Georgette Chen. Self Portrait. c. 1946. Oil on canvas, 22.5 × 17.5 cm. Gift of Lee Foundation.
AWESOME ART VIETNAM: 10 WORKS FROM THE LAND OF THE CLEVER TURTLE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Paperback | 64 pages | $19.30 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-8424-7 The art history of Vietnam is one of great innovation and daring, primed for exploration. Are you ready to dive in? Join Tai the clever turtle on this escapade through Vietnam’s art history. Through 10 fascinating works of art, learn about materials such as lacquer and silk while creating your very own works of art with this colourful installment of the Awesome Art series. AWESOME ART THAILAND: 10 WORKS FROM THE LAND OF THE SMILING ELEPHANT THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Paperback | 64 pages | $19.30 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-8425-4 From painting and sculpture to photography and installation, Thailand has an array of art ready for you to discover! Follow Chang the elephant through the art history of this rich and diverse country, and have your pen and paper at the ready for crafts and activities along the way. For readers aged 9 and up, the Awesome Art series represents the Gallery’s continued commitment towards presenting and advancing the art historical discourse of Southeast Asia.
FREE-TO-DOWNLOAD ZINES Check out our new zine series, Another Initial Impetus, which explores the legacies of the seminal Alpha Gallery. The first three issues feature pioneering architect Datuk Sri Lim Chong Keat, culinary doyenne Violet Oon and interdisciplinary artist Michael Lee. Visit nationalgallery.sg/zines to download these new mobile-friendly zines to read on the go, or print and bind them at home. 39
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GENERAL INFORMATION For the latest updates on our Venues and Spaces, visit nationalgallery.sg/venue-rental.
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.
SUPREME COURT TERRACE
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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.
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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, this open-air space offers spectacular panoramic views of Singapore’s skyline.
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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. BEST FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY (BFG) Contribute meaningfully to the Gallery and gain exposure to a wide range of roles in a visual arts institution by joining our BFG family. ARTWORK DONATIONS Artwork donations are crucial to the Gallery's mission to present Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. All proposed donations will be carefully considered and endorsed by our 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.
ART ADOPTION AND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME Adopt artworks that are on display in our Singapore and Southeast Asian long-term exhibition galleries. We also welcome monetary donations to our acquisition fund. Donations go towards acquiring new artworks that strengthen our collection. Raden Saleh. Wounded Lion. c. 1838. Oil on canvas, 88 x 108.5 cm.
[ADOPT NOW] From just $50, you can “own” an artwork together with a group of like-minded art enthusiasts and build our National Collection for future generations. In addition to being acknowledged online for your contributions in perpetuity, you will also receive a digital artwork digital badge for every contribution made. Chua Mia Tee. Epic Poem of Malaya. 1955. Oil on canvas, 112 x 153 cm.
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