The Gallery Guide Oct–Dec 2022, National Gallery Singapore

ADVISORY ON COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019)

The safety and well-being of our visitors and staff continue to be our top priority. The Gallery, together with its F&B establishments, has been certified SG Clean.

Please visit nationalgallery.sg for the latest updates on tours, events and programmes (including talks and lectures, workshops and courses, children's and family activities at the Keppel Centre for Art Education, performances and film screenings).

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we keep the Gallery safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Wawi Navarroza May in Manila/Hot Summer (After Balthus, Self-Portrait) 2019

Archival pigment print on paper, 135.89 × 101.6 cm Michelangelo and Lourdes Samson Collection

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Wawi Navarroza. May in Manila/Hot Summer (After Balthus, Self-Portrait). 2019. Archival pigment print on paper, 135.89 × 101.6 cm. Michelangelo and Lourdes Samson Collection

S. Chandrasekaran. (Earth) #04. 1994. Terracotta, 21 × 20 × 4.5 cm. Collection of the artist.

Wu Guanzhong. A Fleet of Boats In Indonesia. 1994. Oil on canvas, 48.2 × 68 cm. Gift of the artist.

Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan + The Fruitjuice Factori Studio. Head/Home. 2021. Cardboard, scaffold and transport palette. Created for Gallery Children's Biennale 2021: Why Art Matters.

Copyright in the content in this brochure may also reside in persons and entities other than, and in addition to, the Gallery. The Gallery seeks to share our artworks with as many people as we can. We are fully committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and always use our best efforts to obtain permission for artwork images used. Please contact us should you have any queries about this. Unless otherwise mentioned, all artwork images have been provided through the courtesy of National Heritage Board and artworks featured are National Gallery Singapore collection. The Gallery Guide is published by National Gallery Singapore. All rights reserved. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent of the Gallery. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information within this brochure. However, changes are sometimes unavoidable and the Gallery reserves the right to make modifications to the programmes and ticketing policy without prior notice. Please visit www.nationalgallery.sg for the most updated information. The views and opinions expressed by speakers, facilitators and docents at the workshops and tours do not necessarily represent the position of the Gallery. Published in Sep 2022. All information is correct at time of print.

ABOUT THE GALLERY

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

Peter Ho (Chairman)

Chang Hwee Nee

Chong Siak Ching

Rosa Daniel

Goh Kok Huat

Maimoonah Hussain

Shareen Khattar

Lee Tung Jean

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi

Doris Sohmen-Pao

Professor Tan Chorh Chuan

Whang Shang Ying

Danny Yong

DIRECTOR’S

MESSAGE

Dear friends,

Now that Singapore has almost fully emerged from the pandemic, we at the Gallery are grateful to see so many of you returning to experience art in person.

We welcomed kids and families back to the Gallery for onsite activations of the Gallery Children’s Biennale, the first with physical installations in almost two years. The hybrid Children’s Biennale gives children and the young at heart the opportunity to learn and play both at home and in the Gallery, truly exemplifying the Biennale’s theme, “Why Art Matters.”

Also in the Gallery is Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia , a landmark exhibition that offers a rare and comprehensive look at Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture. Works on display have been drawn from the collections of the National Gallery of Australia and Wesfarmers Collection of Australian Art, highlighting the deep interconnections between past and present, between peoples of the region and the extraordinary artistic innovation that we have the privilege of appreciating in the Gallery today.

Another window to the world around us is Wu Guanzhong: Travelling with the Master, our firstever exhibition co-created by curators and docents, and the sixth edition of the Wu Guanzhong exhibition series. Through a selection of 47 artworks from the National Collection and rare archival materials, the exhibition sheds light on the journeys that inspired Wu’s practice and invites audiences to access his artworks through recollections of their own travels. Chua Mia Tee: Directing the Real brings us back home to Singapore, for audiences to connect with the Singapore of yesteryear through art.

Nothing is Forever: Rethinking Sculpture in Singapore also gives us a reflexive look back—this time, on seminal sculptures from art museums and public spaces in Singapore since the 19 th century. This extensive survey of sculpture-making practices explores how artists have broken the mould of expectations surrounding the medium and how their innovations have impacted our artistic landscape.

A new exhibition in December likewise focuses on a medium known to us all: photography. Highlighting photography’s power to shape how we see the world and ourselves, Living Pictures: Photography in Southeast Asia charts the history and evolution of photography in the region. From its use as a tool for exploration to its functions within social media and virtual reality, as well as its new and emerging forms in 3D art installations and more, expect to encounter photography through a new and refreshing lens.

We are excited to have audiences coming back our spaces and thank you all once again for another enriching year of art. We look forward to welcoming you in 2023 for many more surprising encounters. Here’s wishing you and all your loved ones a wonderful festive season.

Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore

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Emiria Sunassa (1894–1964) was one of the earliest female modern artists in Indonesia. In her adventurous life, she traveled widely across Indonesia, and her paintings often presented diverse peoples of the archipelago. Emiria claimed to be descended from the former Sultan of Tidore in the Maluku Islands. Because Tidore had historically exercised control over areas of Papua, Emiria argued that this made her the rightful “Queen of Papua,” although her claim was never officially accepted. This political and personal history casts a new light on Emiria’s paintings of Papuan subjects in the collection of National Gallery Singapore.

Visit the exhibition Familiar Others to see how Papuan artists and academics today respond to this artwork.

“The name Emiria Sunassa is new to me. I am astounded to know that there was a great Indonesian woman artist during a time that was difficult for women—the colonial period— when women and nature were objects to yearn after, conquer, and control. Emiria managed to give life to the objects in this painting depicting the bird of paradise, turning the objects into subjects.”

Dr Els Tieneke Rieke Katmo, Lecturer in Socio Economics of Agriculture, Universitas Papua, Manokwari, Indonesia.

The exhibition Familiar Others: Emiria Sunassa, Eduardo Masferré and Yeh Chi Wei, 1940s–1970s is on display at Supreme Court Wing, Level 3, Dalam Southeast Asia Gallery.

Emiria Sunassa. Orang Irian dengan Burung Tjenderawasih (Irian Man with Bird of Paradise). 1948. Oil on canvas, 67.2 × 54.5 cm.

NEED HELP PLANNING YOUR VISIT?

If you are looking for an itinerary to guide your visit, there are several curated Art Journeys to choose from. Whether it's your first time at the Gallery, planning a romantic date or even just here for the ’gram, there is always something for everyone! The Art Journeys function can be synced with our new digital touchpoints like the Activity Cube and Self-Service Kiosks. If you find an activity that piques your interest, simply scan the corresponding QR code to add it into your journey. Navigating around the Gallery has never been easier!

Complementing the various new touchpoints at the Gallery, the Gallery Explorer mobile app (iOS & Android) remains available for visitors to build a deeper relationship with art. Listen to audio tours, adopt an artwork or play art games through the app!

YOUR GALLERY, YOUR WAY

BROWSE & PLAN YOUR VISIT ANYWHERE!

For ultimate flexibility, you can now search for what’s on at the Gallery, plan and pay for your visit wherever you are. Pre-plan your visit and purchase your passes before stepping into the building or choose from a range of self-service options on arrival at any of our entrances.

Upon arrival at our main Coleman Entrance, you will be greeted by our Arrival Landmarks that introduce our latest exhibitions and programmes. Scan the respective QR codes to get passes and quick-start your visit.

Use our Self-Service Kiosks located around the building to select or curate your own Art Journey, and print your Gallery Passes on the spot!

Unsure of what to do at the Gallery? Look for inspiration at our new Activity Cube. If you see something you like, simply add them to your personal Art Journey on your mobile device by scanning the activity’s QR Code.

FREE AND EASY ART ENCOUNTERS

Artist Joseph Beuys famously said: “Everything is art: every aspect of life can be approached creatively and, as a result, everyone has the potential to be an artist.” Inspired by this theory of Social Sculpture, the Galley has re-designed the basement concourse to bring out the creative spirit in everyone! The entire basement concourse level is free for all visitors, including non-Singaporeans, to enjoy.

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Start off your art journey with multi-disciplinary and multi-generational exhibitions and programmes at The Spine Hall, The Imagination Gallery, Ngee Ann Kongsi and Koh Seow Chuan Galleries or check out innovative, tech-enabled art experiences at the Y-Lab Art Tech Showcase and Work Space.

The Spine Hall is a new space within the basement concourse at the City Hall Wing that features large-scale artworks and programmes. The Spine Hall is a key venue for the first major sculpture survey in 30 years, Nothing is Forever: Rethinking Sculpture in Singapore.

Explore art installations from the Gallery Children's Biennale, such as Voices from the Centers by Dinh Q. Lê, at The Imagination Gallery in the Supreme Court Wing. The artworks and programmes in these spaces will be refreshed frequently to continue to let art inspire you.

#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.

Spine Hall. Dinh Q. Lê. Voices from the Centers . 2021. Mixed media –Plywood, prints on vinyl, computers, camera, microphones, paper and found media images. Created for Gallery Children's Biennale 2021: Why Art Matters.

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

LIVING PICTURES: PHOTOGRAPHY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Opening on 2 Dec | City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery

Photographs surround us every day and everywhere. They shape the way we see the world and the way we see ourselves. Explore the changing roles of photography in Southeast Asia—from its beginnings as a tool of European exploration to the “performance” of studio portraits; from the incomplete realities of war to the rise of fine art; and finally to the memes and selfies that saturate social media today. Discover the power of photography.

Dinh Q. Lê. Crossing the Farther Shore. 2014. Found photographs, cotton thread, linen tape, steel rods, dimensions variable.

Amanda Heng

Another Woman

1996–1997

C-print, 101.5 × 71.5 cm

Collection of Singapore Art Museum

Miti Ruangkritya

Thai Politics no. 2, vol. 1 2010

Collection of Miti Ruangkritya

Yip Cheong Fun Tough Job II 1948

Gelatin silver print on paper 34.6 × 42.1 cm

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

NOTHING IS FOREVER: RETHINKING SCULPTURE IN SINGAPORE

Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery and The Spine Hall

Tan Teng-Kee Fire Sculpture 1979 Metal, wood and newspaper, dimensions variable. Normanton Estate, Singapore Digitised by National Gallery Singapore Library & Archive with kind permission from Tan Teng-Kee RC-M2-TTK1.1-3

What defines sculpture?

Step into a world of three-dimensional art in Nothing is Forever: Rethinking Sculpture in Singapore —the first exploration of Singaporean sculpture in three decades. Tracing its history since the 19th century, the exhibition presents over 70 surprising works spanning religious, participative, installative and even performative forms. The exhibition reveals the ever-changing nature of sculpture and how ideas around making and thinking about this medium have shifted. Nothing is Forever entrenches sculpture as an essential practice as it highlights how sculpture drove new ways of thinking about art in Singapore, and the lasting impacts it has made on our artistic landscape.

Jimmy Ong. Seamstress Raffles. 2016. Cotton and dacron stuffing, 120 × 45 × 30 cm. Collection of the artist.

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

WU GUANZHONG: TRAVELLING WITH THE MASTER

Closing on 30 Oct | City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery

Wu Guanzhong. Pandas. 1992. Chinese ink and colour on paper, 122 × 247 cm. Gift of the artist.

Wu Guanzhong: Travelling with the Master is the first exhibition at the Gallery to be co-created by long-serving docents and the Gallery. Applying their knowledge of Wu Guanzhong’s art and biography, together with personal stories about works by this modern ink master, a selection of works that were generously donated by the artist and his family to Singapore’s National Collection is featured alongside a compilation of archival materials.

Organised into four thematic sections—Daydreaming, Exploring, Beyond the Horizon and Rhapsodies —this exhibition explores Wu’s conceptual, physical and emotional journeys. Visitors are invited to approach and understand this master’s works with their own senses and be inspired by his art and spirit, just like how the docent-curators have through their individual experiences as docents and museum volunteers.

CHUA MIA TEE: DIRECTING THE REAL

Closing on 20 Nov | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery

Chua Mia Tee (b. 1931) is widely regarded as one of Singapore's leading realist artists. According to Chua, “The painter assumes the role of scriptwriter, director and actor to freely shape the subject's image.” Through the lens of film and his writings, this exhibition focuses on Chua’s practice from the 1950s to 1980s, a period of contention in Singapore as the young nation developed and strove for economic success. Chua's depictions of the city and its inhabitants offer insight into Singapore’s ambition for progress and the diverse groups of people who have contributed to its story.

A virtual Curator Tour led by Lim Shujuan and Clarissa Chikiamco explores how Chua carefully constructed some of his most recognisable artworks. This video is available on our website: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/directingthereal

Chua Mia Tee. Singapore—A Growing Nation. 1981. Oil on canvas, 94.5 x 161 cm. Collection of Lim and Tan Securities.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

NG TENG FONG ROOF GARDEN COMMISSION: ANTONY GORMLEY

Ongoing | Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery

Antony Gormley (b. 1950, United Kingdom) is internationally renowned for his sculptures, installations and public artworks that investigate the relationship between the human body and space. The fifth Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission, Horizon Field Singapore, invites visitors into an immersive experience exploring space and form.

A virtual Curator Tour led by Russell Storer and Qinyi Lim introduces Gormley's evolving practice and invites visitors to consider the relationship between our bodies, nature and the cosmos. The video is available on our website: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/exhibition/ antony-gormley.

The Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery is made possible with the support of Far East Organization.

Antony Gormley. Horizon Field Singapore, 2021. 47 rings of 23 mm square section aluminium tube and stainless steel spigots. Ring diameter varying from 2 to 5.5m. Image credit: Joseph Nair/ Memphis West Pictures. © the artist

ANTONY GORMLEY

Ongoing | Various locations

Three of Gormley’s earlier sculptures—Close V, Sense and Ferment—will also be on display in the Gallery’s public spaces, activating and engaging with the architecture of the buildings.

Antony Gormley

Close V 1998 Cast iron 27 × 201 × 174 cm

Image credit: Joseph Nair/ Memphis West Pictures © the artist

Antony

Gormley

Sense 1991 Concrete 74.5 × 62.5 × 60 cm

Image credit: Joseph Nair/ Memphis West Pictures © the artist

Antony Gormley

Ferment

2007

2 mm square section stainless steel bar 273 × 177 × 211 cm

Image credit: Joseph Nair/ Memphis West Pictures © the artist

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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

Georgette Chen ( 张荔英 ) Hakka Family 1939 Oil on canvas 162 × 130 cm Private collection

Hakka Family is one of Georgette Chen’s most significant works due to its impressive scale and reflection of Chen’s artistic philosophy that the purpose of art is to elevate everyday subjects. Painted while Chen was in Hong Kong, she applied the techniques that she had honed as a student in Paris in the 1920s to depict the people in and context of her surroundings—something that she would continue to develop after her move to Malaya in 1951.

On display in DBS Singapore Gallery 1.

The DBS Singapore Gallery is made possible with the support of DBS Bank.

BETWEEN DECLARATIONS & DREAMS: ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY

Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Levels 3–5, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery

F.X. Harsono

What Would You Do If These Crackers Were Real Pistols? 1977–2019 Crackers, table, chair, instructions and notebook, dimensions variable

F.X. Harsono was a key figure in Indonesia’s New Art Movement, a group that emerged in 1975 and sought change through new art forms and contemporary practices. He created this work in 1977 as a political statement against Indonesia’s then-President Suharto’s authoritarian New Order regime. Harsono provokes the viewer to consider the infiltration of violence into everyday life with a simple question: What would you do if these crackers were real pistols?

On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 12.

In this painting, a familiar urban scene appears streamlined and modern. The shapes of two ships and the silhouettes of workers are simplified such that the image appears to be almost abstract. It was painted by Lai Foong Moi, the first graduate from Singapore’s Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) to study in Paris, where she also exhibited in salon exhibitions.

On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 7.

Lai Foong Moi. Ship. 1960.

Oil on canvas, 81.5 × 65.9 cm.

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UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is made possible with the support of UOB.

LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS

FAMILIAR OTHERS: EMIRIA SUNASSA, EDUARDO MASFERRÉ

AND YEH CHI WEI, 1940s–1970s

Ongoing | Dalam Southeast Asia, Level 3, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery

Yeh Chi Wei Drummer c. 1965 Oil on canvas, 104.5 × 91.5 cm

© Yeh Toh Yen

Who is “the Other”? What does it mean to represent peoples who are different from one’s own?

Familiar Others explores these issues through the works of three Southeast Asian modern artists. Emiria Sunassa (1894–1964) painted images of peoples from throughout the Indonesian archipelago but had a special interest in Papua. Eduardo Masferré (1909–1995) photographed the peoples of the Cordillera region of the Philippines, where he spent his life. Yeh Chi Wei (1913–1991) travelled throughout Southeast Asia but was especially inspired by the Indigenous peoples of Sarawak and Sabah.

To open up a discussion about the contemporary implications of these works, this exhibition includes commissioned responses from artists, writers, musicians and scholars who have community ties to the people represented in the artworks.

Dalam Southeast Asia is an experimental project space located within the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery. Projects presented here ask critical questions and explore lesser-known narratives in Southeast Asian art while rethinking what a collections-based display is and what it may seek to achieve.

The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is made possible with the support of UOB.

UNREALISED

O ngoing | 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 potential of the digital image within the physical spaces of the Gallery’s long-term displays. To access unrealised, please download the Gallery Explorer app from the App Store and Google Play store.

For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/unrealised

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Please note earphones are required to experience unrealised.

LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS

OUTBOUND

Ongoing | Various locations

nationalgallery.sg/outbound #outboundsg

single channel, stereo, approx. 12 min; birdsong: audio, single channel, stereo, 29 min 58 sec.

Encounter Forum for Drone Speech – Singapore Simulations as you wander through the City Hall Foyer on Level 2. Inspired by the Gallery’s architecture and its connections to Singapore’s colonial past, this installation by Korean artist Haegue Yang is born 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).

Haegue Yang with her work 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,

LISTENING TO ARCHITECTURE: THE GALLERY’S HISTORIES AND TRANSFORMATIONS

O ngoing | 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, which draws on the historical, social and spatial memories created in the buildings.

LAW OF THE LAND: HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGAPORE’S CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS

O ngoing | 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).

Zai Tang. Resident Frequencies: A Brief Aural History of National Gallery Singapore. 2017. Eight-channel sound installation, 36 min. Commissioned by National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of the artist.

Ignite your child's curiosity by exploring participatory works while learning about the four themes—Home, Environment, Diversity, Time—in our first-ever hybrid edition!

DON'T MISS THESE HIGHLIGHTS!

A Day’s Book

by Joyce Ho

This curious library of daily diaries is filled with intriguing stories penned by children all over the world. Pick up a book to read or contribute your own stories to the library!

Voices from the Centers by Dinh Q. Lê

It’s time for our little musicians and actors to let their creative juices flow! Record unique videos here in response to a selection of artworks. Remember to check out the spectacular accompanying display at the Padang Atrium!

BEHOME by Speak Cryptic and ADDADDADD

Explore the world of BB Cool Bee and his bee friends. Immerse yourself in the interactive installation or play some arcade games inspired by the process of honey-making!

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GALLERY TOURS

DAILY TOURS

Explore the rich history of our buildings and collections by joining one of our guided tours led by trained docents.

To reserve a slot, register online or proceed to Visitor Services at Padang Atrium Level 1 at least 30 minutes before the tour starts. Limited slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour participants should purchase a Pass before joining a tour with the exception of Building Highlights Tour, which does not require any passes.

BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS—FREE!

English Thu–Sun 11am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 11.30am

DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS

English Thu–Sun 1pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 12pm

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALLERY

English Fri–Sun 1.30pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 4pm | Japanese 1st & 3rd Thu 1.30pm

UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS

English Thu–Sun 3.30pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 3pm

HIGHLIGHTS OF CHUA MIA TEE: DIRECTING THE REAL (CLOSING 20 NOV)

English Thu–Sun 11.30am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 2pm

HIGHLIGHTS OF LIVING PICTURES: PHOTOGRAPHY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Starts 16 Dec | English Thu–Sun 2pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 1.30pm

HIGHLIGHTS OF WU GUANZHONG: TRAVELLING WITH THE MASTER (CLOSING 30 OCT)

English Thu–Sun 1pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 11am

HIGHLIGHTS OF NOTHING IS FOREVER: RETHINKING SCULPTURE IN SINGAPORE

English Fri–Sat 12pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 3.30pm

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.

NOTHING IS FOREVER: RETHINKING SCULPTURE IN SINGAPORE

Sat 5 Nov | 11am | Free for exhibition ticket holders, registration required

LIVING PICTURES: PHOTOGRAPHY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Sat 3 Dec | 11am | Free for exhibition ticket holders, 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 .

CORPORATE OR OTHER PRIVATE GROUPS

Please email groupenquiries@nationalgallery.sg for more information.

SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOURS

Download our free Gallery Explorer app to enjoy rich audio commentary on our long-term and special exhibitions.

ART X COCKTAILS TOUR

Sat 4pm, Sun 6pm | $45 per ticket, limited slots | General Admission ticket also required

Add a touch of culture to happy hour with the perfect pairing of art and cocktails at the Gallery! Go on a 60-minute docent-led tour to discover the artworks that inspired craft cocktails from Smoke & Mirrors and learn about the evolution of cocktails throughout history.

Note: The tour is not suitable for visitors below the age of 18. Tour ticket comes with one (1) complimentary cocktail from “The Real Art of Drinking” menu at Smoke & Mirrors, or a mocktail if desired.

BACK-OF-HOUSE TOURS

FORMER SUPREME COURT: UNSEEN, UNHEARD

Sat 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.15pm, Sun 2.30pm, 4.30pm | $15 per ticket, limited slots | General Admission ticket also required

This 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. Please wear comfortable footwear and attire. Wearing high heels is strongly not recommended due to safety reasons.

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PERFORMANCES

RESONATES WITH RESIDENCY

BY CHOWK PRODUCTIONS

Drawing on contemporary expressions of the classical dance Odissi, itself inspired by temple sculptures in the Eastern Indian state of Orissa, Chowk Productions responds to Nothing is Forever: Rethinking Sculpture in Singapore. Through a series of performances, workshops and engagements, they explore the nuances that connect movement and the body to stillness.

Image credit: Crispian Chan

ABOUT RESONATES WITH RESIDENCY

The Resonates With Residency is a three-month programme that invites local artists to respond to works and themes from the Gallery’s long-term and special exhibitions.

Each Resident Artist will explore a theme—inspired by an ongoing exhibition—through a series of performances, public workshops and online content. With interdisciplinary, intercultural and international collaboration at its core, the Resonates With Residency aims to establish deep and meaningful connections between artists, audiences and art from Singapore and the region.

Performances:

Sat 29 Oct | 2.30pm, 4pm | Level B1, Padang Atrium

Sat 26 Nov | 2.30pm, 4pm | Level B1, Padang Atrium

Sat 17 Dec | 2.30pm, 4pm | Level B1, Padang Atrium

To find out more about the full listings of performances, workshops and talks, please scan this QR code.

SIAPA KITA

BY TEATER EKAMATRA

Sat 1 Oct onwards

Siapa Kita is an interactive audio promenade theatre work, which explores Malay identity through artworks found in the DBS galleries. With a focus on Malay representations and Malay artists, this work investigates the “Malay Self” in Singapore art since the 19th century.

Mia Tee Singapore River 1978 Oil on canvas 67 x 80 cm Collection of Lim and Tan Securities Pte Ltd

A WALK THROUGH TIME — A WALKING TOUR OF THE SINGAPORE RIVER

Sat–Sun 29–30 Oct | 10.30am, 4.30pm | Meet at the Level 1, Padang Atrium

Join us for a walk down memory lane as we journey along the Singapore River and other spaces depicted in the works of Chua Mia Tee, in conjunction with the special exhibition, Chua Mia Tee: Directing the Real.

OFF THE CHART BY PAT TOH

Sat 26 Nov | 4–7pm | Supreme Court Wing, Level 5, Ng

Teng Fong Roof Garden

Off the Chart is a live performance that centres on how the body stages the poetics of time. In conversation with Antony Gormley’s use of the human form as his main subject, Toh attempts to align her body in space and time—by point, line and surface—manifesting the elusive in-between of exterior and interior worlds. This durational performance is structured around drawing, erasing and recharting encounters.

Chua

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

OCTOBER GATHERING

7 to 16 Oct | Various timings and locations

October Gathering is a major programme that charts critical issues in the field of Southeast Asian art. It brings together exciting minds in the region to collectively unpack perennial difficulties with regard to thinking, writing, curating and exhibiting art, and to dream of new systems and structures that can define and advance decolonial aims. Join us for performance lectures, tours, readings of texts, panel discussions and film screenings, and explore our mini-exhibition and temporary library. For more information please visit nationalgallery.sg/ octobergathering

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IN-GALLERY SESSIONS

In-Gallery Sessions is a programme, which prompts closer examination of the artworks on display in the Gallery's long-term exhibitions. The series offers a platform for Gallery curators, artists and practitioners to delve into the processes and narratives behind the artworks in our collection in an intimate setting. For updates and registration details, please visit nationalgallery.sg

PODCAST: NO FLASH

Welcome to our official unofficial podcast, NO FLASH. These are impossible interviews, tall tales and the strangest stories never told. This is the Gallery like you’ve never heard it. Season 1, Unstill Life, is available now on your favourite podcast platforms.

PODCAST: THE PADANG SESSIONS

Join us as we chart the art of Southeast Asia and beyond, one dialogue at a time. Follow The Padang Sessions on your favourite podcast platforms to access our audio archive of lectures, panels and conversations recorded live in the Gallery, whenever and wherever you are.

ACTIVITY GUIDES

HOW TO ART WITH FRIENDS

Available at Visitor Services Counter

How To Art With Friends takes you on a quirky adventure around the Gallery, on your own terms and in your own time! Have a blast with with ten fun activities that guide you to look at artworks in an unexpected and personal way. From creating music playlists and taking expressive portraits of your friends to writing simple poetry, connect with visual art through shared experiences. This is the perfect museum companion for anyone looking to creatively connect with themselves and others!

THE HONEST GUIDE TO SEEING ART #1 AND #2

Available at Visitor Services Counter

Packed with questions you have always wanted to ask in a gallery but just never did. The Honest Guide series is written by regular people to help other regular people navigate the murky depths of art appreciation.

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 20 th-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–12.30pm, 2–5pm

Closed Mon 24 Oct & Mon 26 Dec

*The hours may change in accordance with the Government’s latest COVID-19 advisory. Please check the Gallery’s website and social media for latest information.

Photograph by Joseph Nair

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 for Art Education is easily accessible to schools and families with young children. Admission is free.

5+ YEARS ART IN EVERY CORNER!

Immerse yourself in and fuel your creativity in Mural Play! and hands-on activities inspired by the Gallery's artworks! Imagine if the artworks came alive and started roaming freely about our Gallery. Play detective and help us find our artworks or create new compositions with magnetic elements as a storyteller!

BECAUSE IT MAKES ME FEEL...

Home is a relationship between people, a feeling of belonging. Artist Nandita Mukand invites you to imagine different worlds, discover different homes and explore what gives you a sense of belonging.

INK STUDIO

If robots could create anything, what would you want them to make and why? Express your creativity and think about whether robots could be considered artists. You can also explore the tools used by Singapore artist Yeo Shih Yun to create her abstract ink paintings.

MY INK-CREDIBLE ADVENTURE

Run across the padded floor, clap your hands as loud as you can or move your arms in each zone! 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!

For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/gallerykids

The Keppel Centre for Art Education is open 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!

Let’s keep the Centre clean and safe for everyone to enjoy, with just 3 steps!

Keep your mask on at all times.

Sanitise your hands carefully. Inform an adult if you are not feeling well.

The Keppel Centre for Art Education is made possible with the support of Keppel Corporation.

Kids & Schools

KIDS’ PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES

Enjoy family programmes specially designed and conducted by artists and museum facilitators to develop children’s sense of curiosity, imagination and appreciation of art. To receive the latest programme information, visit nationalgallery.sg/gallerykids

FAMILY PROGRAMMES

DROP-IN ACTIVITY

Daily | 10am–7pm | City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education | Free

Get creative! Experiment with different media in the Keppel Workshops to learn more about the themes explored in our artworks.

S TORIES IN ART

Every 2nd Sat & Sun of the month | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education | Free*

Listen as our storyteller narrates stories inspired by the artworks found in our Gallery. Why not join in the fun with a song or rhyme?

FAMILY ART TOURS

Every 1st Sat & Sun of the month | 2.30–3.20pm, 3.30–4.20pm | City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education | 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 life today.

GALLERYBABIES!

Every 4th Sat of the month | 10–10.40am | City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education | $10 per parent-child pair

Experience art with your baby through facilitator-led conversations and sensory activities inspired by artworks at the Gallery, which dive into different themes each month.

GALLERYTODDLERS!

Every 4th Sat of the month | 11–11.40am | City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education | $10 per parent-child pair

Want to engage your toddlers in the Gallery but don’t know where to start? Let you and your toddler’s imaginations take flight through our creative activities, which are inspired by a different artwork each month!

OTHER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES

GALLERYKIDS! WEBSITE

Online , www.gallerykids.sg

Watch a storytelling session or create an artwork inspired by our art tutorials—there is always something for your children to explore at GalleryKids! Don’t forget to join us as a member to track your journey in learning about art and for updates.

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education. Resources such as Click and Play Packs are available for teachers who wish to engage students in hybrid learning with our artwork collection.

For more information, please email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg

Museum-based Learning Tours

Facilitated by museum educators, guided tours where students can learn more about the artwork collection through active discussions are now available, both virtually and on-site.

For more information, please email school.outreach@nationalgallery.sg

Travelling Art Programme

The Travelling Art programme is an outreach programme, which consists of a series of mobile art education stations that will be loaned to schools to foster curiosity and learning about art in school settings. Inspired by artworks created by Singapore and Southeast Asian artists, these stations provide teachers with opportunities to engage students with activities such as role-playing and imaginative dialogue.

For more information, please email school.outreach@nationalgallery.sg

Educators’ Programmes

Looking for meaningful programmes for your professional development? The Gallery offers a variety of programmes to support educators in learning and teaching about art. These programmes are designed to develop visual literacy, art interpretive skills and museum-based educational strategies.

For more information, please email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg

*Registration required.

NAFA students' performance in response to the second Ng Teng Fong Rooftop Garden Commission, untitled 2018 (the infinite dimensions of smallness) by Rirkrit Tiravanija, in 2018.

SHOPPING & DINING

For the latest updates on our Shopping & Dining outlets, please visit nationalgallery.sg/see-do/shopping-and-dining

THE GALLERY STORE BY ABRY

City Hall Wing, Level 1 Daily 10am–7pm

The Gallery Store by Abry 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.

ART

City Hall Wing, Level 6 | Tel: 6866 1977 Tue−Sun noon−2pm, 6−10pm, Alfresco Bar: 5pm till late

Art is an elegant contemporary Italian restaurant helmed by Michelin-star Chef-Restaurateur Beppe De Vito. Dining at Art will take you on a journey through an ever-evolving menu that brings together Italian tradition, topquality produce and innovative culinary techniques. Art is located at the Gallery rooftop, with indoor and alfresco seating available.

COURTYARD CAFÉ & LOUNGE

Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Daily (Café) 10am−7pm Mon−Sat (Lounge) 5−10.30pm

Nestled in a cosy corner of the Gallery, relax in a tranquil ambience with soothing jazz at Courtyard Café & Lounge. Specialising in Straits Asian delights and Asian fusion tapas, dig in to authentic and modern interpretations of local dishes including a selection of traditional kueh, cakes, toast and beverages.

GEMMA

City Hall Wing, Level 5 | Tel: 8787 0977 Tue–Sun noon−2.30pm, 6−11pm

Buzzy, sophisticated and classy, GEMMA is an upscale social dining destination with a vibe-driven focus that redefines fine dining. With its contemporary Italian food and beverages, old-world charms and a trendy, festive atmosphere, the 68-seater restaurant puts a modern spin on the classic Italian steakhouse.

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.

Patrons of our F&B establishments are reminded to adhere to the prevailing VaccinationDifferentiated Safe Management Measures.

NATIONAL KITCHEN BY VIOLET OON SINGAPORE

City Hall Wing, Level 2 | Tel: 9834 9935 Daily noon–3pm, High Tea 3–5pm, Dinner 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−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−Wed 6pm−midnight

Thu−Sat 6pm−1am Sun 3−11pm

Enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the Padang and Marina Bay while savouring a drink from a meticulously curated menu that includes signature cocktails, wines and craft spirits.

THE GREAT MISCHIEF

City Hall Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 8721 3150 Daily 10am–10pm

Inspired by Catalan culture, The Great Mischief offers a multisensory dining experience, with strong visual influences from Antoni Gaudí’s distinctive Art Nouveau and Modern style in the furniture, and even in the plating of food.

THE PUBLIC EIGHT

Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6242 5590

Thu–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.

GALLERY PUBLICATIONS

LIVING PICTURES: PHOTOGRAPHY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Paperback | approx. 300 pages | $54 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-18-4044-9

This richly illustrated catalogue considers the power of photography and its mobilisation within systems of knowledge and representation. More than what photographs show, Living Pictures asks: what do photographs do? It acknowledges that photographs have lives—they move and they act, and in the process, they affect the world around them. This catalogue accompanies the world’s first-ever survey of the medium’s histories across Southeast Asia, from its earliest beginning in the 19 th century until its diverse contemporary manifestations. In addition to curatorial essays and artist interviews, the catalogue presents new research by leading international scholars focusing on the intersections between photography and art history, archaeology and cultural theory.

NOTHING IS FOREVER: RETHINKING SCULPTURE IN SINGAPORE

Paperback | 274 pages | $54 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-18-2152-50

How can we understand sculpture and its developments in Singapore? Today, sculpture encompasses any time-based and spatial activity. It has expanded far beyond the conventional parameters that used to define this medium, such as volume, mass and presence. The discourses surrounding sculpture have also evolved to address a larger sociocultural environment, art world and time scale. Featuring a curatorial essay, and new interviews with artists and historians, this publication traces the evolution of sculpture in Singapore from the 19 th century to the present, and broadens the story by including works that are not conventionally thought of as being sculpture, such as religious works, funerary artefacts, ceramics and sculptural reliefs as well as performance and installation art.

CHUA MIA TEE: DIRECTING THE REAL

Paperback | 240 pages | $54 (inclusive of GST) | English and Chinese | ISBN: 978-981-18-0622-3

Through character, narrative and composition, visionary artist Chua Mia Tee goes beyond mere representation to construct iconic images of Singapore� s changing landscapes and its inhabitants. Alongside full-colour plates and an essay are Chua�s writings collected together for the first time, bringing revelatory insight to a prolific artistic practice that started in the 1950s.

Rong Wong-Savun. Rama I Bridge. c. 1958, printed 2017. Silver gelatin print, 25.6 × 25.7 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. This acquisition was made possible with donations to the Art Adoption & Acquisition Programme.

ANTONY GORMLEY

Hardback | 100 pages | $32 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-18-1544-7

This catalogue for Antony Gormley�s most recent showing in Singapore features stunning full-colour plates of the installations, including the fifth Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission, Horizon Field Singapore. This publication also contains an artist�s interview, a curatorial essay and a text by Ackbar Abbas, who continues his study into the situatedness of Gormley�s practice.

THE MODERN IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART: A READER

Paperback | 2 volumes | $91 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-0664-5

Who spoke of the modern in Southeast Asia? When and where was the modern written? How was it written? How was it received? This collection brings together more than 300 texts that were originally published between the late 19 th to late 20 th centuries, produced chiefly in various locations in the region, selected by a group of scholars as responses to questions such as these. The texts were written by artists, critics, historians and curators in 13 languages, many of which had never before been translated into the English language. Years in the making, this publication is the first to present such breadth and depth of art writing in the region of Southeast Asia, and will be a valuable resource to students, teachers and scholars of Southeast Asian studies and art history.

WORDS ON ART: THE WORLD ANEW

Written by Koh Buck Song | Paperback | approx. 80 pages | $24 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: ISBN: 978-981-18-4045-6

Responding to the National Gallery Singapore’s exhibitions, writer Koh Buck Song sees the world anew through the Covid-19 pandemic, and reflects on life and the human spirit. The collection includes a selection of haiga (a 16 th -century style of Japanese painting often accompanied by a haiku), in which he blends word and image to elegant effect.

PERSPECTIVES

Our online weekly magazine for views, conversations, research and behind-thescenes insights. Visit nationalgallery.sg/magazine

ANOTHER INITIAL IMPETUS

Our new mobile-friendly zine series explores the legacies of the Alpha Gallery in Singapore, an arbiter of its time. Visit nationalgallery.sg/zines

FAMILIAR OTHERS: EMIRIA SUNASSA, EDUARDO MASFERRÉ AND YEH CHI WEI, 1940S –1970S

This digital exhibition publication is the second in a series covering our new project space, Dalam Southeast Asia (see p. 22).

Entry is free for everyone at:

• Basement Concourse (The Ngee Ann Kongsi and Koh Seow Chuan Galleries)

• ArchiGallery

• Law of the Land: Highlights of Singapore Constitutional Documents

• Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery

• Keppel Centre for Art Education

• Gallery Children's Biennale

• Padang & Coleman Deck

• Children aged 7–12

• Seniors aged 60 and above

• Full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) excluding foreign personnel

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• Chua Mia Tee: Directing the Real

• Living Pictures: Photography in Southeast Asia

• Gallery Insiders

• Children aged 6 and below

• Local/locally-based students and teachers^ • Persons with disabilities (PWD) and their caregivers

• Siapa Nama Kamu? Art in Singapore Since the 19 th Century

• Wu Guanzhong: Travelling with the Master

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GENERAL INFORMATION

For the latest updates on our Venues and Spaces, please 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

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.

ROOFTOP STUDIOS

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.

Nestled in the basement, this space features theatre seating with state-of-theart audiovisual equipment. An ideal venue for talks, seminars, screenings and recitals with a spacious foyer to host a cocktail reception.

PADANG DECK

Located on the rooftop, this open-air space offers spectacular panoramic views of Singapore’s skyline.

OPENING HOURS

Daily 10am–7pm

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 TAXI

The nearest taxi stands are located at Coleman Street entrance of the Gallery and The Adelphi.

BY CAR

Drop-off point for cars is located at Coleman Street entrance.

There are 200 parking lots on Levels B2 and B3. Entrance to the carpark is accessible via St Andrew's Road and Coleman Street.

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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ADDRESS: 1 St Andrew’s Road #01-01 Singapore 178957

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THE ARTS HOUSE

SUPPORT THE GALLERY

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 × 310 × 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 × 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, 107 × 125.5 cm. This work has been collectively adopted by [Adopt Now] supporters. © Chua Mia Tee and family

PATRONS PROGRAMME

Become part of a community of like-minded individuals who are looking for sustained engagement with the arts and want to support the Gallery. Our Patrons enjoy a year-long calendar of exclusive tours, artist dinners, opening receptions and behind-the-scenes access.

EXHIBITION AND PROGRAMME PARTNERSHIPS

Our exhibition and programme partners make art more accessible to the community while also increasing their brand awareness. Partnership packages can be tailored to your needs and include privileges like private viewings that are perfect for engaging clients and staff.

To find out more, please visit nationalgallery.sg/join-give or scan the QR code to contribute to https://donate.nationalgallery.sg/

All gifts made are eligible for tax deductions in accordance with IRAS guidelines.

National Gallery Singa pore would like to thank our corporate partners for their gener ous support.

For details on partnership opportunities, visit nationalgallery.sg/support

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