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On the cover: Filigree metal finish of the veil. ŠFernando Javier Urquijo / studioMilou singapore
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ABOUT THE
GALLERY U N V E I LI N G M O D E R N S I N G A P O R E A N D SOU TH E A S T A S I A N A R T National Gallery Singapore is a new visual arts institution which oversees the largest public collection of modern art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Situated in the heart of the Civic district, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments—former Supreme Court and City Hall—that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery will feature Singapore and Southeast Asian art from Singapore’s National Collection in its permanent and special exhibitions. The Gallery will also work with international museums to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a regional and international hub for the visual arts.
BOARD MEMBERS Mr Hsieh Fu Hua (Chairman) Mr Jose Isidro N. (Lito) Camacho Mr Chew Choon Seng Ms Chong Siak Ching Mrs Rosa Daniel Ms Jane Ittogi
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Mr Kwee Liong Seen Dr Kenson Kwok Ms Kathy Lai Mr Benson Puah Dr Suriani Suratman Mr Wee Sin Tho
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Chen Wen Hsi. The Ferry. c. 1952. Oil on canvas. 112.6 × 85.2 cm. On display in the DBS Singapore Gallery
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DID YOU KNOW? While living in Singapore, Chen Wen Hsi taught art at Chinese High School and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in the 1950s and 60s. 3
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Dear Friends, I am happy to introduce our first issue of the Gallery Guide, a quarterly listing of all the exciting exhibitions and programmes at the National Gallery Singapore. As our inaugural issue, it marks a very special milestone that has been years in the making—on 24 November, the doors of the National Gallery Singapore finally open to the public. As part of our Opening Celebrations, we are offering all visitors free entry until 6 December and invite you to join us for a series of festivities during this time. These include audio and visual projections on the Gallery façade, a family-friendly Art Carnival, art forums, an interactive performance inspired by one of our key artworks, and many more. The Gallery oversees the largest collection of modern art in Southeast Asia, of which more than 800 artworks are on display in our permanent galleries. The DBS Singapore Gallery traces the development of Singapore art from the colonial period to present day, while the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery tells a story of the aesthetic development of Southeast Asian art over the same period. On 26 November, we unveil our two ink exhibitions. The first of these is Wu Guanzhong: Beauty Beyond Form, an exhibition showcasing a significant donation of works by Wu Guanzhong to Singapore, many 4
of which will be on show for the first time in Singapore. The other special exhibition, Chua Ek Kay: After the Rain, examines the artistic developments of one of Singapore’s leading ink painters reflected by his myriad interests in calligraphy, poetry, Chinese ink and Western art. You can look forward to many more exhibitions in the coming months that will give tremendous insight into Singapore and Southeast Asian art in a local, regional and global context. The Gallery is accessible to all audiences, young or old, expert or relatively new to the world of art. Accompanying all our exhibitions is a range of public programmes that offer opportunities for you to experience art in a way that is relevant and exciting for you. We offer daily docent-led tours, film screenings and performances, talks and lectures with experts and curators, children’s and school programmes inspired by our collection, and even art-inspired merchandise and food offerings. An integral part of the Gallery, the Keppel Centre for Art Education, is the first dedicated art education facility of its kind in the region. Four artists were commissioned to design interactive spaces that introduce art to young audiences in playful and surprising ways. As part of our commitment to introduce new digital technology to enhance the museum experience, we have also developed the Gallery Explorer App that is free for all to download. By allowing you to navigate your way around the museum through indoor-wayfinding, listen to stories about the artworks, and even create your own collection and tours to share with friends, we give you the freedom to curate your own journey in the Gallery. We welcome you, your friends and your families to the National Gallery Singapore.
Dr Eugene Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore
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HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2015
24 TUE
26 THU
•D oors open for admission to DBS Singapore Gallery, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery and Keppel Centre for Art Education
•D oors open for admission to Chua Ek Kay and Wu Guanzhong Exhibitions
•A rt Forum: The Exceptional and the Exemplary. Stories from National Gallery Singapore’s Permanent Exhibitions of Southeast Asian and Singapore Art
•A rt Forum: Trends and Points of Collaboration in Museology Today
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•A rt Carnival • Share the Hope Façade Show • Resonates With • National Language Class by spell#7 • Memora(film)ia: Random Acts of Remembering
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•2 6th Singapore International Film Festival
•2 6th Singapore International Film Festival
•A rt Carnival • Share the Hope Façade Show •R esonates With •N ational Language Class by spell#7 •M emora(film)ia: Random Acts of Remembering
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•N ational Language Class by spell#7 •M emora(film)ia: Random Acts of Remembering
Study of a Singaporean Face, 2015.
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1–3 TUE–THU •2 6th Singapore International Film Festival •N ational Language Class by spell#7 •M emora(film)ia: Random Acts of Remembering
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• Panel Discussion: Architecture, Design and Conservation Principles of the Gallery
• The Scroll of Nanyang Ink • In The Name of Red •2 6th Singapore International Film Festival
• The Scroll of Nanyang Ink • In The Name of Red
•N ational Language Class by spell#7
•2 6th Singapore International Film Festival
•M emora(film)ia: Random Acts of Remembering
•N ational Language Class by spell#7
•R esonates With
•M emora(film)ia: Random Acts of Remembering
Photo courtesy of The Arts Fission Company
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11 FRI
12/18 SAT/FRI
•B eginning of daily guided tours at the Gallery
•D irector’s Tour
•A rchitecture Tours
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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY PRESENTS
SIAPA NAMA KAMU? Art in Singapore since the 19th Century 24 Nov 2015 onwards
“Siapa Nama Kamu?” means “What is your name?” The inaugural exhibition of the DBS Singapore Gallery poses this question, inviting visitors to consider how art may relate to issues of self and community, and what it means to look at Singapore through its art.
Georgette Chen. Lotus in a Breeze. c. 1970. Oil on canvas. 81 x 81 cm. Gift of Lee Foundation.
Siapa Nama Kamu? weaves together a rich and captivating narrative of artworks in a broadly chronological sequence, covering Singapore’s art history from the 19th century to the present day. Drawing on close to 400 works, it explores the influences and practices that have shaped and transformed Singapore art. Each artwork taken individually provides insights into why and how an artist responded to his surroundings and circumstances. Taken as a whole, the wide range of artworks reflects the complexities involved in telling this story.
EXPLORE Get Interactive: Explore the Gallery’s Collection on a multi-touch table. The Social Table allows you to share artworks with your friends and family, explore artist connections or create a poster of your favourite artworks. Just for Kids: Look out for striped wall labels next to artworks in the Gallery – these are designed to encourage creative interpretations and lively conversations about the artworks for families. Strike a pose, hunt for details and use your imagination as you learn and explore together.
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UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY PRESENTS
BETWEEN DECLARATIONS AND DREAMS: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century 24 Nov 2015 onwards Raden Saleh Wounded Lion c. 1839 Oil on canvas 88 x 108.5 cm
If one thing characterises Southeast Asia, it is change. A meeting point for major civilisations, religions and colonial powers, it has experienced a tumultuous social and political history, marked by a complex relationship between local traditions and influences from the West. Between Declarations and Dreams looks at Southeast Asian art’s continuous encounter with the new, and how artists negotiated meaning and expression as they grappled with change. A powerful exhibition, it displays close to 400 artworks, as well as rare books and artefacts. EXPLORE Just for Kids: Look out for striped wall labels crafted specially for children to enjoy a fun day of learning together as a family. You may encounter forest animals escaping from a fire! Stereoscope Station: Peer through the lenses of stereoscopes and travel back in time. See 3D images of the sights that explorers encountered during the 19th century. Inspiration Station: Read a poem written by an artist on what drives him to create art and spark a discussion on “what inspires you?” with your family. 9
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS WU GUANZHONG: BEAUTY BEYOND FORM 吴冠中：大美无垠 26 Nov 2015 - 3 May 2016
This inaugural exhibition celebrates the opening of the Wu Guanzhong Gallery at National Gallery Singapore. Spanning over 50 years of Wu’s career, this show features both oil and ink works, many of which will be on display for the first time in Singapore. Wu (1919 – 2010) was a major advocate and forerunner of synthesising Chinese art and Western modernism. This show highlights his proficiency in both Chinese and Western art traditions, and his distinctive contribution to the discourse of modern Chinese painting. “To indigenise oil painting and to modernise Chinese painting,” he said, “are two sides of the same face.”
Wu Guanzhong. Pines Upon the Yulong Mountains. 1997. Chinese ink and colour on paper. 136.9 × 68.9 cm. Gift of the artist.
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The Wu Guanzhong Gallery is named in honour of a significant gift of works by Wu to Singapore. This collection is the largest holding of his works in a public collection, and is one of the most valuable art donations ever presented to a museum in Singapore. Through its exhibitions, the Wu Guangzhong Gallery aims to be a platform for examining Wu’s practice within the broader context of ink aesthetics and world art history.
CHUA EK KAY: AFTER THE RAIN 蔡逸溪: 雨后 26 Nov 2015 - 3 May 2016
Chua Ek Kay (1947 – 2008) was one of Singapore’s leading ink painters. His first show, in 1988, was a success, and within two decades of becoming a full-time artist, he enjoyed a level of acclaim that few other artists in Singapore had. After the Rain is a reflection of Chua’s artistic journey. He had a clear affinity with water, often referring to watery reflections, lotus ponds or rain in his paintings. Water also alludes to the potential for growth and renewal after adversity, which is a reflection of Chua’s artistic journey. It reminds us that although his practice has come to an end, his paintings have an afterlife, inspiring and captivating future audiences. This exhibition commemorates the significant donation of 38 works by the artist’s family to the National Collection in 2010 – 2011.
Chua Ek Kay. After the Rain. 2004. Chinese ink and colour on paper. 244 × 120 cm. Collection of Singapore Art Museum
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G ALLE RY TOURS
GUIDED TOURS From 10 Dec 2015, English tours daily, Mandarin tours Fri–Sun
Explore the rich history of our buildings and collections by joining one of our guided tours led by trained docents. These engaging hour-long tours run at different times in English or Mandarin. 20 slots are available per tour on a first come, first served basis and depart from the information counter at B1. Tours are free but admission fees to exhibitions may apply. Building Highlights English, 11am daily; Mandarin, 11.30am, Fri-Sun
DBS Singapore Gallery Highlights English, 2pm daily; Mandarin, 2.30pm, Fri-Sun
UOB Southeast Asia Gallery Highlights English, 3.30pm daily; Mandarin, 4pm, Fri-Sun
Highlights of Wu Guanzhong: Beauty Beyond Form and Chua Ek Kay: After the Rain English, 4.30pm daily; Mandarin, 2pm, Fri-Sun
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GALLERY EXPLORER APP You may also go on a self-guided tour using the Gallery Explorer App. Choose between a self-guided tour or curate your own. Look out for the Gallery Explorer App at the App Store and Google Play store.
GALLERY SIGNS TOUR Gallery tours are made accessible in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL). Tours take place on the second Saturday afternoons of the month. Please email nurdiana.rahmat@nationalgallery.sg to register. The first tour is on Sat 12 Dec; 2.30pm (with voice interpretation) Accessibility for Groups We also offer tours of the Gallery’s collection with museum volunteers and tailored sign-interpreted talks. If any member of your group requires access provision, please email nurdiana.rahmat@nationalgallery.sg at least six weeks in advance of your visit.
SPECIAL TOURS Director’s Tour Fri 11 Dec; 4pm, 45 minutes. Only 20 spaces available. Tickets available through our website or at the Ticketing Counter on B1.
Join the Gallery’s Director Dr Eugene Tan on an exclusive tour where he shares his insights on a selection of key artworks in the permanent collections. Architecture Tours: A Two-Part Special Tickets available through our website or at the Ticketing Counter on B1. Part 1: Hear from the Gallery, Sat 12 Dec; 11.30 am
Join Sushma Goh, the Gallery’s Director (Project, Facilities and Management) as she shares the design vision and conservation philosophies that shaped the transformation of two major historical monuments into National Gallery Singapore. Part 2: The Architects’ Perspectives, Sat 19 Dec; 11.30 am
Gain insights into the conceptualisation and development of National Gallery Singapore with its architects studioMilou Singapore and CPG Consultants. Information on school tours is available in the ‘Schools’ Section, page 28. For information on corporate or other group tours, please email info@nationalgallery.sg.
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OPENING SPECIAL Fri 27 Nov - Sun 6 Dec Free admission to the Gallery from 10am to 7pm (until 11pm on Fridays to Sundays)
National Gallery Singapore’s Opening Festival and SG50 Celebrations:
SHARE THE HOPE
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To celebrate the opening of the National Gallery Singapore, we invite you to join us for a series of festivities from Tuesday 24 November. From art forums to multi-sensory performances, we present a diverse line-up of activities to kick-start the annual calendar of events the Gallery has to offer.
Photo courtesy of Milosh Luczynski
In conjunction with the nation’s Golden Jubilee, we are marking the Gallery’s official opening with a weekend of stunning audio and visual projection shows on the Gallery’s façade, and family-friendly activities at the Art Carnival on the Padang. Visitors will also be invited to view the official unveiling of the Art Connector, a permanent aesthetic sheltered walkway consisting of self-portraits drawn by communities in Singapore. Largely drawing inspiration from the Gallery’s collection, art encounters and experiential journeys in the Gallery’s programme spaces and exhibition galleries await.
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OPENING SPECIAL Fri 27–Sun 29 Nov
SHARE THE HOPE FAÇADE SHOW 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 10 minutes
Share the Hope is a commissioned production that incorporates moving stories inspired by the Gallery’s collection. For three nights only, be captivated by the stunning displays of light, sound and visual set against the backdrop of the newly transformed National Gallery Singapore.
Fri 27–Sun 29 Nov
ART CARNIVAL 5pm–midnight, Padang
Eat, drink, dance and enjoy some artful frolic at the Civic District’s block party! The Art Carnival gathers a diverse community of artists and art lovers to transform the iconic Padang into thematic landscapes based on the Gallery’s collection. Interactive art installations give the audience the rare opportunity to experience the rich heritage and history of Singapore and Southeast Asian art beyond the walls of the Gallery. Bring your friends and family for a weekend of community art workshops, artisanal treats and handson craft activities!
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Photo courtesy of Milosh Luczynski
Sat 28 Nov–Sun 6 Dec
26th SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Various timings, City Hall Wing, B1, Auditorium Tickets available through authorised SISTIC agents and at www.sistic.com.sg.
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is the largest and longest-running independent film platform in Singapore. Founded in 1987, the Festival has become an iconic event in the Singapore arts calendar that is widely attended by international film critics, and recognised worldwide for its focus on Asian filmmakers and the promotion of Southeast Asian films. This year, National Gallery Singapore is one of the partner venues for the public screening of the Festival’s Asian Vision and Cinema Today films, as well as Silver Screen Awards nominees vying for the Best Asian Feature Film and Best Southeast Asian Short Film. Visit www.SGIFF.com for more details.
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OPENING SPECIAL
Chua Mia Tee. National Language Class. 1959. Oil on canvas. 112 x 153 cm. Gift of Equator Art Society.
Fri 27 Nov–Sun 6 Dec National Gallery Singapore presents
NATIONAL LANGUAGE CLASS BY SPELL#7 Fri 27 Nov–Sun 29 Nov, Fri 4 Dec–Sun 6 Dec; 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm Mon 30 Nov–Thu 3 Dec; 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm 30 minutes, City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard, free admission
Inspired by Chua Mia Tee’s seminal artwork, National Language Class, this installation takes the form of a participatory performance for audiences of up to eight people at a time. Guided by the actors, audience members recreate the painting by taking part in a Malay language lesson, and so encounter an important moment in Singapore’s history as well as the complex relationships between language and power, ethnicity and national identity.
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Fri 27 Nov–Sun 6 Dec
MEMORA(FILM)IA: RANDOM ACTS OF REMEMBERING At the top of each hour from 10am to 11pm daily Last screening at 6pm from Mon 30 Nov–Thu 3 Dec 30 minutes, Supreme Court Wing, Level 5 Theatrette, free admission
Memora(film)ia: Random Acts of Remembering is composed of three short films that realises the Opening Festival’s themes of memory and hope. Accompany three women on their journey from loneliness to new hope following a rendition of Zubir Said’s well-loved composition Semoga Bahagia (May You Achieve Happiness) in Sanif Olek’s musical short, Bila Larut Malam (In the Still of the Night). Catch a glimpse of the human spirit in Kan Lumé’s animated short, Study of a Singaporean Face, which weaves together over 900 hand-drawn portraits of MRT passengers at their most open and unguarded to close up on the inner person. Meditate on the passing of a generation, a sense of home, a way of life and what it means for us who live on in the 21st century in Silent Light, Liao Jiekai’s autobiographical piece documenting the final night of his grandmother’s funeral.
Bila Larut Malam (In the Still of the Night), 2015.
Study of a Singaporean Face, 2015.
Curated by Philip Cheah. Launch of the annual film programme series entitled Readings, which features the world premiere of a collection of Southeast Asian short films on art, specially commissioned by the Gallery.
Silent Light, 2015.
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OPENING SPECIAL Tue 24 Nov
ART FORUM: THE EXCEPTIONAL AND THE EXEMPLARY. STORIES FROM NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE’S PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN AND SINGAPORE ART 2pm–4.30pm, City Hall Wing, B1, Auditorium, free admission
Join our panel of Gallery curators, an artist and a researcher, as they share stories behind five key artworks on display in the Gallery’s permanent exhibitions. Taking a single artwork as an entry point, each speaker expands his or her discussion to touch upon various themes in the development of the region’s art from the 19th century to the present.
Thu 26 Nov
ART FORUM: TRENDS AND POINTS OF COLLABORATION ACROSS MUSEUMS 10am–noon, City Hall Wing, B1, Auditorium, free admission
Low Sze Wee, the Gallery’s Curatorial and Collections Director, will be joined by museum directors and specialists from Hong Kong and China to explore ways that museums in Asia today can enrich art appreciation and scholarship by sharing their collections, expertise and resources. They will discuss the changing role of museums and increasing points of collaboration, inspired by the inaugural exhibition at the Wu Guanzhong Gallery.
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Photo: Historical Corridor at Former Supreme Court
Sun 6 Dec
PANEL DISCUSSION: ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES OF THE GALLERY 2pm–4.30pm, City Hall Wing, B1, Auditorium, free admission
After winning the prestigious international competition to design the National Gallery Singapore, architects from studioMilou Singapore and CPG Consultants were faced with the tremendous task of transforming two of Singapore’s most significant monuments into a gallery. In this session, they share their experiences and insights on the practice of adapting historical buildings into public spaces while respecting their heritage. 21
OPENING SPECIAL
Photo courtesy of The Arts Fission Company
Fri 27–Sun 29 Nov
Fri 4–Sun 6 Dec
RESONATES WITH 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 20 minutes, Padang Atrium, free admission
Resonates With is a creative collaboration between classical music ensembles and contemporary musicians that takes audiences on a journey through the history of Singapore and Southeast Asian art. With the alluring sounds of a Balinese gamelan, be transported to Bali like artists Liu Kang and Chen Wen Hsi were. They travelled there to find inspiration for fresh approaches to their art. Trace the development of ink painting in Singapore with a musical rendition by a traditional string ensemble. Audiences will be invited to take part in a short sharing with performers after this interactive session. 22
Fri 4–Sun 6 Dec
THE SCROLL OF NANYANG INK 8pm, 10pm, 10 minutes, Supreme Court Terrace, Level 4M, free admission
This dance performance by The Arts Fission Company parallels the marrying of historical architecture and modern design in the Gallery’s restoration with original choreography that juxtaposes traditional and contemporary dance styles. Set within Supreme Court Terrace, which beautifully exemplifies the twinned concepts of time and space, this is a visual spectacle of movement and dance on the final weekend of the Gallery’s opening celebrations.
IN THE NAME OF RED 9pm, 10 minutes, Padang Atrium, free admission
This site-specific dance performance by The Arts Fission Company pays homage to the distinct hues of red found in the paintings within the Gallery’s collection, inviting audiences to rediscover the stories behind these paintings. Dressed in shades of maroon, crimson and ruby, dancers perform against the majestic backdrop of a cascading grand staircase at the Padang Atrium. It is a sight not to be missed!
LOOK OUT FOR OTHER HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE OPENING CELEBRATIONS • Sketch workshops with Urban Sketchers Singapore, Mon 30 Nov–Sun 6 Dec; 2pm–6pm • On-the-spot illustration booths with artists from Organisation of Illustrators Council, Sat 28 Nov–Sun 29 Nov; 1pm–4pm • Roving performances around the Gallery, Fri 24 Nov–Sun 6 Dec; 1pm– 9pm • In-Gallery Art Advocates throughout the DBS Singapore Gallery and UOB Southeast Asia Gallery to share insights about the artworks
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KEPPEL CENTRE FOR
ART E DUCATION Climb a tree house, play with colour and light, and work in an artist’s studio. A wonderfully creative environment awaits children at Keppel Centre for Art Education, a dedicated education facility within the Gallery that will stimulate curiosity and the imagination. Children and families will delight in the exciting line-up of programmes on offer here that provide fun and distinctive learning experiences. The Centre features four unique and vibrant art spaces as well as a changing series of special displays.
ART CORRIDOR: EXPLORING COLOURS, SHAPES AND LINES THROUGH TACTILE PLAY ALL Voyage by Twardzik-Ching Chor Leng AGES
From Nov 2015, free admission
Inspired by the waterways of Singapore, Voyage is an interactive artwork where colours, shapes and lines overlap and intersect, creating a colour scape that changes with the natural light of the corridor. Move colourful chips over hidden paths in the artwork, discover your favourite colour combinations and travel the longest distance without losing your chip.
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ART PLAYSCAPE: DEVELOPING CURIOSITY THROUGH IMAGINATIVE PLAY 5–12 YEARS
Adventures of the Enchanted Forest by Sandra Lee From Nov 2015, free admission, activity maps available
Fynn the Fish on Sticks and his forest friends discover a beautiful forest with a magical tree house and a scary labyrinth. Join Fynn on an adventure in search of a new home and discover stories of friendship and courage. Mysteries, unexpected surprises and unique creatures await the most curious visitor. Children must be less than 100cm tall to enter the tree house
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KEPPEL CENTRE FOR
ART E DUCATION PROJECT GALLERY: LEARNING THROUGH MAKING 7+ Home-a-Sapiens by Tan Wee Lit
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From Nov 2015, free admission, activity sheet available
Tan Wee Lit imagines our future homes as creative sustainable individual units that support our different personalities—the explorer, the introvert, the nomad. Find inspiration for your future home and create an artwork to add to the changing landscape at the Project Gallery. Special activity kits are available at $4/kit.
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: ROLE PLAY IN THE ARTIST’S STUDIO 7+ Visual Dictionary by Milenko Prvacki
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From Nov 2015, free admission, postcards available
Step into the Children’s Museum and enjoy a display of artworks, experiments and art tools that provide insights into the artistic process. Explore handling objects, write about your favourite artworks and create a “visual postcard” for the artist. Pocket sculpture starter kits are available at $2/kit.
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SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education. Guided School Tours engage students and teachers in active discussions, developing visual observation and interpretive skills, while Studio Workshops develop creative and critical thinking through art-making activities conducted by our Gallery educators. School Tours run from Jan–Dec 2016. Each tour lasts 70 minutes and slots are available between 10am–4pm. Studio Workshops run from Jan–Dec 2016. Each workshop lasts 120 minutes and slots are available between 10am–3pm. Registration is required 4 weeks in advance; please email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg.
KINDERGARTEN School Tour Stories and Celebrations: How do artists use colours, lines and shapes to tell different stories? Studio Workshops Colours, Shapes, Patterns: Explore shapes and patterns in our natural and man-made environment. Light, Colour, Play!: What happens when colours collide, overlap, intersect? Lines That Move: Create an artwork using only lines to convey movement and mood.
PRIMARY SCHOOL School Tour Stories of Homes: Does every artwork tell a story? Can art reveal unexpected twists to familiar stories? Studio Workshops Future Homes and Fantastical Cities: Create fantastical cities inspired by nature and architecture using collage and mixed media. hinking and Writing about Art: Develop interpretive and presentation skills T through role playing curators, artists and art-writers. Make your own Storybook—Mystery and Suspense: Explore scale, ratio and proportion to create a sense of mystery in your artworks.
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Endeavour Primary School, 2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL School Tour Stories of Past and Present: Are there more than two sides to every story? Questions must be asked! Studio Workshops Unsent letters, Unspoken words: Explore the relationship between images and text and create a letter to your past or future self. Narratives and Symbols: Create powerful stories using book pages, photographs and found materials.
JUNIOR COLLEGE AND ABOVE School Tour Stories in History: Talk about how historical stories are constructed and understood. Self guided with materials provided; use of the Gallery Explorer App is recommended. Studio Workshops Homes as Solitude Spaces: Explore form, structure and text to create artworks about personal spaces, public spaces and the community. 29
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
Bukit View Primary School, 2014
SCHOOL OUTREACH The Gallery brings art appreciation to schools through art talks and travelling art kits. Students are introduced to artworks in the National Collection through lively presentations, discussions and quizzes delivered by Gallery-trained speakers. Talks are developed for primary and secondary schools and can support an audience of 40 to 1,200 persons. There are limited sessions available for 2016, sign up soon! For more information, please email education@nationalgallery.sg.
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SHOPPING & DINING Beyond exhibitions and programmes, the Gallery houses a range of art-inspired lifestyle venues including a suite of specially curated dining and retail spaces that offer a variety of cuisines and one-of-a-kind museum merchandise. Gallery & Co. City Hall Wing, #01-05–#01-17 Sun–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sat 10am–midnight
This progressive retail and F&B destination presents a curation of art and design products alongside the Gallery’s unique and exclusive brand of food and goods to complete your museum experience. Children’s books, exhibition catalogues and research titles published by the Gallery on the visual art of Singapore and Southeast Asia will also be available for purchase.
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SHOPPING & DINING DINING Altimate Gastrobar Supreme Court Wing, #01-02, Sun–Thu 10am–midnight; Fri–Sat 10am–1am A stylish gastrobar that is perfect any time of the day or night, Altimate Gastrobar showcases a selection of wines from all over the world, including Asia, and a range of specially designed Asian-inspired fruit cocktails.
Aura Restaurant City Hall Wing, #05-03 Daily noon–2.30pm, 6.30pm–10.30pm Aura Restaurant treats diners to classic Italian cuisine and a world-class contemporary dining experience. The menu is an extensive expression of Italian creativity, showcasing a variety of antipasto, pastas and wholesome mains that feature the finest, freshest ingredients from the land and the sea.
Aura Sky Lounge City Hall Wing, #06-02 Daily 11am–1am Fronted by the spectacular skyline of the Marina Bay, Aura Sky Lounge is a stylish lounge and bar with a strong Mediterranean focus. Moving from day to night with its Mediterranean lunch and high-tea options in the afternoon, it becomes the ultimate rooftop bar with happy hours in the evenings.
National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore City Hall Wing, #02-01 Daily 11am–11pm Helmed by local celebrity chef Violet Oon, National Kitchen is a celebration of fine local flavours reflecting Singapore’s colourful culinary heritage. Dine indoors in an elegant dining hall or enjoy sweeping views of Singapore’s skyline with local bar bites and sunset cocktails on the veranda. 32
Odette Supreme Court Wing, #01-04 Mon–Sat noon–2pm, 7pm–9.30pm Odette reflects Chef-Owner Julien Royer’s respect for seasonality, terrior and artisanal produce. Using classic French techniques, Royer presents the world’s finest seasonal ingredients in their purest form and flavour.
Saha Signature Restaurant & Bar Supreme Court Wing, #01-03 Daily noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm Experience modern Indian cuisine with an innovative interpretation by renowned Chef Patron Abhijit Saha. Saha’s menu offers an array of eclectic flavours originating from the rich culinary tapestry of various Indian regions, recreated with a twist.
Smoke & Mirrors City Hall Wing, #06-01 Sun–Thu 11.30am–12.30am; Fri–Sat 11.30am–1am Enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the Padang and Marina Bay while savouring a drink from a meticulously curated menu including signature cocktails, wines and craft spirits.
Yàn City Hall Wing, #05-02 Mon–Fri 11.30am–2.30pm, 6pm–10.30pm; Sat–Sun 11.30am–2.30pm; Afternoon tea 2.30pm–5pm, 6pm–10.30pm Yàn offers diners the best in Cantonese cuisine. The sophisticated and innovative signature dishes crafted with diverse ingredients alongside familiar flavours promise to tantalise your taste buds. 33
SUPPORT THE G ALLE RY The Gallery offers opportunities for you to enhance and cultivate your love for the arts. Your support helps us to build a world-class collection, pioneer original research, and develop our public programmes to bring art to a wider audience. Support the Gallery as a:
DOCENT Be part of a vibrant, growing community of individuals who are passionate about art, history and culture and want to share this with visitors to the Gallery. Our training programme will equip you with an understanding of Singapore and Southeast Asian art, and the history of our buildings. To learn more about becoming a docent, email docent.programme@nationalgallery.sg.
VOLUNTEER Volunteers play an integral role in supporting and fulfilling the Gallery’s mission of inspiring and engaging people through art. If you are passionate about arts, join us as a Best Friend of the Gallery (BFG). Choose from a wide range of opportunities, from engaging with visitors to supporting the research efforts of our curatorial and education departments. For enquiries about becoming a volunteer, email BFG@nationalgallery.sg.
DONOR Your support as a donor is crucial to the future growth of the Gallery’s collection and programmes, and you may be eligible for a generous tax deduction in appreciation of your donation. We will be pleased to advise you on the different ways of contributing to the Gallery. If you are interested in making a cash donation, please contact supportus@nationalgallery.sg. If you are considering donating an artwork to the Gallery, please email collections@nationalgallery.sg.
MEMBER From a promotional rate of just $20 a year (available until 31 Mar 2016), you can enjoy a range of exclusive benefits—including free entry to exhibitions, priority booking for selected programmes, members-only events, F&B discounts and much more! Sign up as an individual, join with a friend or together as a family. You can also purchase membership as a gift for your loved ones. For more information, email membership@nationalgallery.sg.
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National Gallery Singapore would like to thank our corporate partners for their generous support.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
INNOVATION PARTNER
DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
For details on sponsorship and partnership opportunities, visit www.nationalgallery.sg/support.
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GENERAL INFORMATION EXHIBITIONS OPENING HOURS Mon–Thu, Sun and Public Holidays 10am–7pm (last admission 6.30pm) Fri–Sat and Eve of Public Holidays 10am–10pm* (last admission 9.30pm) * On 27–29 Nov and 4–6 Dec, the Gallery will stay open till 11pm as part of the Opening Celebrations.
ENQUIRIES 6271 7000, info@nationalgallery.sg
ADMISSION DETAILS Tickets are required for admission into all exhibition galleries. Singapore Citizens/PRs will be issued free tickets, unless otherwise stated. Tickets available through our website or at the Ticketing Counter on B1.
By taxi Taxi stand is located at Coleman Street entrance of the Gallery. Other taxi stands are located at The Adelphi and Funan DigitaLife Mall. By car Drop-off point for cars is located at Coleman Street entrance. Parking is available at the Gallery on B2 and B3. Entrance to the carpark is on the far right of Coleman Street after you turn in from St Andrew’s Road.
PARKING RATES AT THE GALLERY Daily, including Public Holidays 7am–6pm $1.30 per half hour 6pm–7am $3.20 per entry $1.00 per entry for motorcycles
GETTING TO THE GALLERY We are located at 1 St. Andrew’s Road #01-01, Singapore 178957 By bus 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
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LOST AND FOUND Please approach the Information Counter or Visitor Services located at B1.
ACCESSIBILITY WITHIN THE GALLERY The Gallery is committed to making its collection, programmes and facilities accessible to all audiences. Please visit our website to learn more about our access services.
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
An accessible path to the Gallery’s Coleman Street entrance is available along the Art Connector at North Bridge Road.
Lifts are located on all levels of both wings of the Gallery for easy access to the galleries. Please seek assistance at the information counters or from the Gallery’s security.
The Art Connector begins at City Hall MRT’s Exit B, and can be accessed via an elevator at Exit D. Taxis and other vehicles may use the Coleman Street entrance to drop off and pick-up visitors with disabilities.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING Designated parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities on a first come, first served basis.
Manual wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis at the Information Counter at B1. Unfortunately the Gallery cannot assist wheelchair users around the museum.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS There are accessible toilets at every level except the Padang and Coleman Decks on Level 6 of City Hall Wing. 37
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