The Gallery Guide Nov–Dec 2020, National Gallery Singapore

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ADVISORY ON COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019) The safety and well-being of our visitors and staff continue to remain our top priority.

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Necessary precautionary measures such as wearing masks,

temperature screening, contact tracing and safe distancing are in place.

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The Gallery, together with its F&B establishments, has been certified SG Clean.

Given the constantly changing COVID-19 situation, 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.

Facing page (top to bottom): Lee Lim. Kampong. c. 1969. Silver gelatin print on paper, 37 x 48.2 cm. Gift of Ho Koon Sang.

Georgette Chen, Self-portrait. c. 1934. Oil on canvas, 35 x 27 cm. Gift of Lee Foundation.

Exhibition view of Proposal for Novel Ways of Being.

Installation view of An Artist’s Tropical Landscape, created for the festival Small Big Dreamers 2020: Fun with our National Art Collection.

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 Nov 2020. All information is correct at time of print.

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About the Gallery

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Director’s Message

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Art We Love

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Highlights Calendar

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Exhibitions

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Special Programmes Tours

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Kids & Schools

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ABOUT THE

GALLERY

U N V E I LI N G M O D E R N S I N G A P O R E A N D SOU TH E A S T A S I A N A R T National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution overseeing the largest public collection of modern art of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments—City Hall and former Supreme Court—that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue.

Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education initiatives, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming.

BOARD MEMBERS Hsieh Fu Hua (Chairman) Jose Isidro N. (Lito) Camacho Chang Hwee Nee Chew Choon Seng Chong Siak Ching Jennie Chua Rosa Daniel Goh Kok Huat Nur Hidayah Peter Ho Shareen Khattar Professor Dr Apinan Poshyananda Doris Sohmen-Pao Professor Tan Chorh Chuan Whang Shang Ying 2

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Dear friends, This November marks five years since the Gallery officially opened its doors in 2015. During these challenging and unprecedented times, we have planned our anniversary programmes around the twin pillars of inclusivity and solidarity. We hope that our line-up in the coming year will not only introduce you to new ways of accessing and engaging with art, but also be a source of relief and comfort.

The Gallery has always aimed to foster and inspire a thoughtful, creative and inclusive society.

To advance this vision even further, we have decided to amplify the voices of our audiences within the museum. One of the more striking initiatives will be artwork labels, penned not by curators but visitors just like yourself: contributors include children, museum volunteers, fellow artists, seniors, and even our security staff. These will be installed alongside our familiar artwork descriptions in our long-term exhibitions, introducing new and diverse perspectives into our gallery spaces.

To help ensure that the Gallery’s offerings are available to everyone, we launched our brand-new Access Guide a couple of weeks ago. Created in collaboration with the Disabled People’s Association, it assembles useful information for people with different access needs.

This document is a work-in-progress, and feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

A key event in our commemorative 5th year line-up is the opening of our latest special exhibition, Georgette Chen: At Home in the World. It features some of her most significant works alongside a wealth of newly discovered archival material, tracing the fascinating story of this key figure in Singapore art.

Throughout a life marked by war, revolution and loss, Chen prioritised “a creative existence.”

She was dedicated to her profession, and was committed to representing the landscapes and peoples of Singapore and the region. In fact, she is noted for her contributions to the development of the well-known Nanyang style, which synthesises Eastern and Western painting techniques and approaches. Please do check out this exhibition when it opens on 27 November, along with the accompanying audio tour on the Gallery Explorer app, which will be available in English, as well as Malay, Tamil and Chinese for the first time.

We hope to welcome you to the Gallery, where you will be able to get a glimpse into what’s in store for the museum, and the opportunity to participate in a dialogue about the future of this institution. Let art embrace you.

Wishing you and your family good health,

Eugene Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore 3

ART WE LOVE

Georgette Chen. Malay Wedding. 1962. Oil on canvas, 65 x 81 cm. Collection of National Museum of Singapore

DID YOU KNOW? Malay Wedding captures a celebration that took place in an open area in front of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, where Georgette Chen was a teacher. Wedding guests mingle under tents, dressed boldly for the occasion. Chen demonstrates her sensitive and confident use of colour by harmonising the disparately vibrant tones of their clothing. Rich in detail, Chen provides multiple areas of interest for the viewer’s eye in this painting, while maintaining a sense of cohesion in the composition. The painting exemplifies the fresh, lively atmosphere of the everyday scenes that Chen depicted following her arrival in this region.

On display in Georgette Chen: At Home in the World exhibition, Level 4 Gallery and Wu Guanzhong Gallery.

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#GALLERYANYWHERE

Lee Lim (b.1931, China; d. 1989, Singapore) Kampong c. 1969 37 x 48.2 cm Silver gelatin print on paper Gift of Ho Koon Sang

The Gallery offers a wide range of art experiences, both in physical spaces as well as on #GalleryAnywhere, a one-stop portal to rich digital content and an array of virtual experiences that will keep you engaged and entertained wherever you are. Refreshed bi-weekly, #GalleryAnywhere offers something for everyone, whether they are looking to browse, watch, listen, or play to explore the Gallery's myriad of offerings.

Explore our first virtual exhibition STORIES IN LIGHT: FOUR MODERN PHOTOGRAPHERS IN SINGAPORE See the the works of four Singapore photographers who were key to the development of modern photography in Singapore. Lee Sow Lim, Lee Lim, Lim Kwong Ling and Tan Lip Seng, contributed much to the recognition of photography as an autonomous art form.

They were influential members of several of Singapore’s many dynamic photography clubs in the 1950s and 1960s, and actively shaped the scene through their roles as educators and mentors, exhibition organisers and salon jurors.

Explore how photography provided a platform to imagine a new Singapore landscape and identity after World War II, as the island nation moved towards independence. These photographers documented the emerging nation during this period of rapid political and urban change.

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HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER

7–8 SAT–SUN

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PERFORMANCE (p. 28)

PERFORMANCE (p. 28)

ART + LIVE An Ekphrastic Series with Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips

ART + LIVE A Somatic Series with Vincent Yong

21 SAT PERFORMANCE (p. 28)

ART + LIVE Resonates With Nita Aartsen for Between Declarations and Dreamers

DECEMBER ONGOING SPECIAL EXHIBITION (p. 12)

Proposals for Novel Ways of Being

2 WED PROGRAMMES (p. 34)

Family Art Tours Every 1st and 3rd Wed, Sat & Sun

11 FRI CURATOR TOURS (p. 26)

An Exercise of Meaning in a Glitch Season

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For the latest updates on exhibitions and programmes, please visit nationalgallery.sg.

GALLERY TURNS 5!

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OPENING

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CLOSING SOON

SPECIAL EXHIBITION (p. 10)

Georgette Chen: At Home in the World

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Suddenly Turning Visible: Art and Architecture in Southeast Asia (1969–1989)

Georgette Chen.

Still Life (Moon Festival Table).

1962. Oil on canvas, 73 x 60 cm.

12 SAT PERFORMANCE (p. 28)

ART + LIVE Resonates With Coke Bolipata for Between Declarations and Dreams

ONGOING KIDS’ PROGRAMME (p. 35)

GalleryKids!

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ART + LIVE Painting the Dance featuring Mariaa Randall Digital Experience

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NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE TURNS 5!

As the Gallery crosses our 5th year milestone, the restorative power of art has never been more needed. Join us in creating art that fosters a thoughtful, creative and inclusive society into the next five years and beyond.

This anniversary year is built upon two pillars—inclusivity and solidarity. We want to amplify the voices of you, our visitors, within the museum; and show how art can be a source of relief and comfort. From innovative initiatives to public engagement drives, we have created opportunities that bring the diverse perspectives and life experiences of Singaporeans from all walks of life into our spaces. Creating art is after all, a two-way conversation that brings society together.

We welcome you to be a member of our community.

Join us in shaping our future in art.

GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Opens 27 Nov | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery and Wu Guanzhong Gallery The first major museum retrospective of the artist in over 20 years kicks off the Gallery’s 5th Anniversary line-up. Having lived and worked all around the world, Chen was deeply interested in the nuances of Singapore’s diverse culture.

She was particularly sensitive to the importance of language in understanding Georgette Chen. Malay Wedding. 1962. Oil on canvas, culture, and became proficient in Malay 65 x 81 cm. Collection of National Museum of Singapore using it in letters and in conversation with her friends. The audio tour for this exhibition will be available in not only English, but now also Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

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Explore a series of programmes that offer comfort, relief and solidarity.

ART THROUGH YOUR EYES From 1 Nov | DBS Singapore Gallery, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, and various public spaces Discover artwork labels written by members of the public of all ages, and from all walks of life alongside our familiar artwork descriptions in our long-term exhibitions and public spaces.

“I am impressed by the artwork Forest Fire, and it inspired me to create a scene with dinosaurs which I call Dino Fire.”

–Yip Jiale, 10 years old, is a student at Zhenghua Primary School.

FOOD x ART PODCAST From 1 Nov | letartembraceyou.sg This podcast promises a fast and funny 20 minutes as writer Shamini Flint and Senior Curator Adele Tan explore how art and daily life in Singapore have evolved through a subject close to the heart of every Singaporean — food!

WORDS THAT COUNT From 13 Nov

BE A MEMBER! From 1 Nov

Create blackout poems with words borrowed from two prominent local writers! Transform their writings into expressions of solidarity, and support for members of our community.

Sign up for your free membership worth up to $120 and enjoy unlimited access to our exhibitions and up to 15% discounts on dining and shopping.

A CULTURE OF GIVING Join us in our efforts to expand our collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian art for future generations. With a simple contribution starting from $50, you can adopt* part of an artwork from our collection and be a recognised member of our community. * Part of the ‘Adopt Now’ initiative. ‘Adopt Now’ by National Gallery Singapore is developed in collaboration with the Gallery’s Innovation Partner Accenture.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

Georgette Chen, Self-portrait. c. 1934. Oil on canvas, 35 x 27 cm. Gift of Lee Foundation.

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Exhibitions

GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD

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Opens 27 Nov | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery and Wu Guanzhong Gallery

Georgette Chen Soochow’s Arched Bridge of Sighs c. 1946 Oil on canvas, 59.2 x 60.1 cm Collection of the Seck Family

Uncover the fascinating story of Georgette Chen (1906−1993), a key figure in the development of modern art in Singapore. The first major museum retrospective of the artist in more than 20 years, Georgette Chen: At Home in the World will feature her most significant works alongside a wealth of newly discovered archival materials.

Born in Zhejiang, China, Chen lived and worked in Shanghai, Paris and New York before arriving in Southeast Asia in the early 1950s. Her exceptional life experiences studying and working around the world shaped her practice in profound ways. While much of her life was marked by war and revolution, she remained dedicated to her profession as an artist. Her academic training and success in the annual salon circuits in Paris translated into significant solo exhibitions in France, China, the USA, and eventually, Malaysia and Singapore. In Singapore, Chen established her name as a painter and teacher. Working for many years at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, she was an active influence in the art community, serving as a mentor and supporter of other artists. A rare opportunity to encounter the range of Chen’s practice, this exhibition critically re-examines her unique contributions to the artistic landscape of her time.

Strategic Partner

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS PROPOSALS FOR NOVEL WAYS OF BEING Ongoing | Various locations How can art imagine new possibilities for the future and inspire hope during these times?

Proposals for Novel Ways of Being brings together 12 local art institutions, independent art spaces and collectives with over 170 local artists and cultural workers to present exhibitions and programmes that explore new ways of living in a world changed by the pandemic.

Through a series of exhibitions and programmes, Proposals for Novel Ways of Being lets art and artists show us possibilities for the future and imagine alternative ways of living.

AN EXERCISE OF MEANING IN A GLITCH SEASON City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery C An Exercise of Meaning in a Glitch Season looks into contemporary art practices that embody the processes of poetic contemplation, highlighting local articulations that mirror the many undercurrents the world is grappling with in light of this pandemic.

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TIME PASSES City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery B

Time Passes is conceived as a corridor of time that echoes the indeterminate passage of our days as we navigate the pandemic that is still to pass, and the detritus that it will leave behind.

Clockwise: Kin Chui. Station 13010. 2020. | Tini Aliman. Pokoknya: Organic Cancellation. 2020. | Khairullah Rahim. Detail of Rendezvous. 2020. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum. | Stephanie Jane Burt. Dressing a Window. 2020. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

Don’t miss your last opportunity to view this exhibition before it closes!

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SUDDENLY TURNING VISIBLE: ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (1969–1989)

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Closing on 29 Nov 2020 | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery Set amidst one of the region’s most transformative periods, Suddenly Turning Visible: Art and Architecture in Southeast Asia (1969–1989) illuminates the lesser-known links between art and architecture, and the role of institutions in the development of art in the region. The title references an expression coined in 1981 by Filipino artist and curator Raymundo Albano, who used “suddenly turning visible” to describe the rapid transformation of Manila’s urban landscape. The driving force behind these changes was a desire for economic development, in which art played a critical role.

Centred around three influential art institutions in Bangkok, Manila and Singapore, the show reflects upon the rapid modernisation of the region during this period; a time when artists and architects articulated new approaches that freely reinvented international art movements such as abstraction, realism and conceptual art in dialogue with folk and vernacular traditions.

It traces this story through a series of artworks from the period alongside restaged works and a plethora of archival materials.

Presenting Sponsors

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

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NG TENG FONG ROOF GARDEN COMMISSION: CAO FEI Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 5, Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery A ship sits amidst the gleaming landmarks of Singapore’s Civic District.

The ocean, which would normally surround this vessel, now fills its interior. The work’s title refers to a Chinese fable about a raft that traverses both the Milky Way and the sea, suggesting distant journeys in uncharted waters.

Bridging reality and fantasy, 浮槎 Fú Chá uses nautical imagery to allude to the historical and contemporary flows of peoples and cultures which have contributed to Singapore’s identity as a port city with numerous diasporic and migrant communities. Cao Fei’s family history is similarly storied with many links to Nanyang, “the southern seas,” a term that may also refer to geographical Southeast Asia as well as its regional art styles and cultural movements. She was born and raised in Guangzhou, a historic centre of foreign trade and commerce and the political and cultural heart of the Pearl River Delta Region.

Cao Fei (b. 1978, China) is one of China’s foremost contemporary artists. Her practice uses moving image, photography, installation and performance to explore the daily lives of people navigating accelerated changes in social, political and technological landscapes.

Series Sponsor

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

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS OUTBOUND Ongoing | Various locations

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Yee I-Lann (b. 1971, Malaysia) with weaving assistance from Bajau Sama DiLaut weavers led by Kak Roziah: Kak Anjung, Makcik Bagai, Makcik Billung, Makcik Braini, Kak Budi, Kak Ebbuh, Makcik Gangah, Kak Ginnuh, Kak Gultiam, Makcik Indah Laiha, Kak Kanuk, Kak Kinnuhong, Makcik Kuluk, Adik Lornah, Kak Norbaya and Kak Sana; and Dusun Murut weavers led by Julitah Kulinting: Lili Naming, Siat Yanau, Mohd Shahrizan Bin Rupin, Juraen Sapirin, S Narty Abd. Hairun, Zaitun Abd. Hairun and Julia Ginasius.

Tikar-A-Gagah. 2019. (front) Pandanus weave with commercial chemical dye; (back) Split bamboo weave with black natural dye; Stitched with bamboo weave. On display at the foyer near the Holding Cells, Level 1, Supreme Court Wing.

Tikar-a-Gagah is the result of an 18-month long collaboration between Yee I-Lann and indigenous weavers in Sabah, a northern Borneo state in Malaysia. Commissioned for the Gallery’s OUTBOUND series, the artwork features both traditional and contemporary motifs that reveal the process of co-invention between Yee and the weavers. The traditional weave motifs are passed down orally from one generation of weavers to the next. Tikar-A-Gagah features abstract, maritime-inspired patterns of the Bajau sea communities as well as graphical motifs of landscapes, fauna, and communal gatherings of the Dusun and Murut land communities. By drawing on traditional weaving techniques and the symbolism of the tikar in indigenous culture, Tikar-A-Gagah generates new conversations about contemporary forms of art in this region.

OUTBOUND is a series of unique commissions that imaginatively transforms transitionary spaces at the Gallery. Each commission is an artistic and temporal landmark that anchors and guides the visitor’s experience while highlighting the Gallery’s iconic architecture. The inaugural season presents projects from artists Gary Carsley (Australia), Jeremy Chu (Singapore), Jane Lee (Singapore), Haegue Yang (South Korea) and Yee I-Lann (Malaysia).

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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS CITY HALL: IF WALLS COULD TALK Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 3, City Hall Chamber

Experience City Hall: If Walls Could Talk online at nationalgallery.sg/cityhall.

City Hall, formerly known as the Municipal Building, has had a rich and colourful history since its completion in 1929. From colony to city-state, the monument has witnessed key moments in the country's history, such as the surrender of the Japanese in 1945 and the swearing-in of Singapore's first cabinet in 1959.

City Hall: If Walls Could Talk presents an immersive multimedia journey that takes visitors through the pivotal moments that happened within the walls of this building. The exhibition brings history to life through captivating multimedia projections, interactive content and rich storytelling. It is complemented by a Social Wall located near the City Hall Chamber, which extends the experience to the DBS Singapore Gallery where visitors can deepen their knowledge of history through an artistic lens.

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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS SIAPA NAMA KAMU? ART IN SINGAPORE SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery The Gallery’s long-term exhibitions feature over 800 Singapore and Southeast Asian artworks, and are constantly evolving. Every year, visitors can discover over 200 new pieces.

These updates to our long-term exhibitions allow us to display our artworks in new and exciting configurations, enabling us to tell different stories and introduce new perspectives.

Each gallery has a distinct focus, which may be a specific medium or subject matter, or tracing an impulse shared by various artists at a particular moment in time.

Refreshing our exhibitions also allows us to showcase works that we have recently acquired alongside our latest research, thereby continually expanding and enriching the narratives of art in the region.

This painting by John Turnbull Thomson, on display in the DBS Singapore Gallery, is an important new acquisition. Thomson was the Government Surveyor and Engineer for Singapore from 1841 to 1853. Several important landmarks are visible beyond the boats in the harbour— these include the Governor’s residence on Government Hill (now Fort Canning Hill) and the Gothic spire of Saint Andrew’s Cathedral.

John Turnbull Thomson, Singapore, 1851. Oil on canvas, 58.8 x 89.3 cm.

On display in DBS Singapore Gallery 1.

A leading artist in Singapore’s contemporary art scene during the 1990s, Suzann Victor is known for her provocative multi-media installations.

This early work by Victor is one of many abstract paintings that she made in her formative years. Smears and drips of paint are combined with an erratic series of numbers on a monochromatic background.

Suzann Victor, Yellow Ochre Digits, c.1988–1989. Oil on canvas, 93.8 x 167 cm. Gift of Yeap Lam Yang.

On display in DBS Singapore Gallery 3.

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

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BETWEEN DECLARATIONS & DREAMS: ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Levels 3–5, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery This is an extremely rare painting of General Aung San, the key architect of Myanmar’s independence from British colonial rule and father of Aung San Suu Kyi. Likely painted from a photograph, this vividly realistic yet heartfelt portrait was painted by U Ngwe Gaing, a leading modernist painter of the period.

On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 6.

U Ngwe Gaing, Portrait of General Aung San, c. 1950−1967.

Oil on cardboard support lined on pre-primed cotton fabric, 50 x 39.5 cm.

Svay Ken, Hotel Le Royal, 1994. Oil on cotton, 72.5 x 131 cm.

Svay Ken is a key figure in Cambodian art.

He began painting at the age of 60 after a lifetime working as a porter at the Raffles Hotel le Royal, a luxury hotel in Phnom Penh. Entirely self-taught, his paintings depict life in Cambodia during its most tumultuous periods. This work draws on Svay Ken’s experiences working at the hotel during the early 1990s when the United Nations occupation widened the social and economic divides between Cambodia’s rich and poor.

On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 13.

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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS LISTENING TO ARCHITECTURE: THE GALLERY’S HISTORIES AND TRANSFORMATIONS Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4, ArchiGallery

Zai Tang. Resident Frequencies: A Brief Aural History of National Gallery Singapore, 2017. Eight-channel sound installation, 36:00 mins Commissioned by National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of the artist.

The architecture of the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings may be imagined as an ongoing conversation between different generations across time. The inaugural exhibition at the ArchiGallery offers insights into the enduring histories and architectural designs of the two national monuments and their dramatic transformations into a home for Southeast Asian art. It also features never-before-seen artefacts excavated from the Gallery’s grounds, and a commissioned sonic artwork by artist Zai Tang that draws on the historical, social and spatial memories created in the buildings.

LAW OF THE LAND: HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGAPORE’S CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Level 3, Chief Justice's Chamber & Office Organised by the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) and the National Library Board (NLB), this exhibition explores the history of Singapore’s constitutional development from a British settlement in 1819 to its emergence as a sovereign republic in 1965. It presents a selection of 23 rare documents from the NAS and NLB's collections, each capturing a key moment in Singapore's legal history and journey to independence.

Third Charter of Justice, 1855 This document affirmed the reception of English law in Singapore and provided the settlement with its own professional judge (then known as a Recorder).

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UNREALISED Ongoing | Accessible only via the Gallery Explorer app

unrealised is a virtual experience, developed in dialogue with three artists—Heman Chong, Ho Tzu Nyen and Erika Tan. It tests the potentials of the digital image within the physical spaces of the Gallery’s long-term displays. To access unrealised, please download the Gallery Explorer app at the App Store and Google Play store or borrow a device from Visitor Services at Level B1.

Made possible with the support of the Gallery’s Innovation Partner Accenture.

For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/unrealised.

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Left to right Courtesy of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board. | Yusof Ishak Collection, courtesy of Please note earphones are required National Archives of Singapore. | Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore. | to experience unrealised.

The Hebblewhite Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

1 Jun 2020–28 Mar 2021 | smallbigdreamers.com

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AN ARTIST’S TROPICAL LANDSCAPE City Hall Wing, Level 1, Outside Keppel Centre for Art Education This installation encompasses a series of fun and engaging activities for kids aged 6 to 12 to unleash their inner artist. They'll get to learn more about Georgette Chen and how she drew inspiration from the world around her by creating their own still life artworks, interacting with augmented reality kinetic games, and more!

Before you visit, make sure to book a time slot at smallbigdreamers.com.

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Development Partner:

Special Programmes

ENJOY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES ACROSS FOUR FUN-FILLED ZONES! You can also experience this biennial children’s festival online with #SmallBigDreamersAtHome and encounter a whole host of fun activities and games for you to play with while learning more about artworks in the Gallery and how artists are inspired to create.

ARTISTS' STU DIO five Singapore Get up close and personal with the red the inspi that and Southeast Asian artworks rience. expe ing view rsive festival through an imme Choy Weng Yang. Horizontals I. 1977.

Gift of the artist.

Oil on canvas, 92 x 92 cm.

PLAY AND DISCOVER

MAKE AND CREATE Unleash little ones' creativity with a selection of downloadable activity sheets, where you'll get to craft your own paint brush, or build a 3D house!

Immerse yourself in interactive games based on featured artworks, where kids can use colours to express their feelings, or learn about how artists use light and shadow in their paintings!

Georgette Chen. Tropical Fruits. 1969. Oil on canvas, 73 x 92 cm. Gift of the artist.

Sudjana Kerton. Gamelan Orchestra. 1960. Oil on canvas, 89 x 127.5 cm.

SBD LIVE! Check out and sign up for performances and programmes!

WATCH AN D LISTEN Enjoy a series of guided videos featuring easy step- By artist Yeo Shih Yun by-step instructions g to make art right at home usin ls. eria mat y everyda

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GALLERY TOURS FREE 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 Level B1 at least 30 minutes before the tour starts. Limited slots are available on a first come, first served basis. Tour participants should obtain or purchase admission tickets prior to joining a tour.

BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS English Thu–Sun 11am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 10.30am

DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS (NEW! GO ON A TOUR WITH TEMI THE AUTONOMOUS ROBOT GUIDE AT DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY 1! ) English Thu–Sun 1pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun noon

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROPOSALS FOR NOVEL WAYS OF BEING English Sat 2pm | Mandarin Sat 1.30pm

HIGHLIGHTS OF SUDDENLY TURNING VISIBLE: ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (1969–1989) (ENDS 29 NOV) English Fri 2pm

UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English Thu–Sun 3.30pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 3pm

CURATOR TOURS AN EXERCISE OF MEANING IN A GLITCH SEASON Fri 11 Dec | 7−8.30pm | Free programme held on Zoom, registration required Join National Gallery Singapore’s guest curator, Syaheedah Iskandar, as she shares more on the artistic process behind selected artworks in this virtual walk-through. An Exercise of Meaning in a Glitch Season is part of the Proposals for Novel Ways of Being initiative.

Registration is from Mon 2 Nov 10am to Thu 10 Dec 12pm. A link to join the programme will be sent to registered participants on 10 Dec.

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.

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

The Gallery Explorer app is developed in collaboration with our Innovation Partner Accenture.

Tours

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BACK-OF-HOUSE TOURS FORMER SUPREME COURT: UNSEEN, UNHEARD Sun 4.30pm | $15 per ticket, limited to 4 per tour | General Admission ticket also required, available at the Gallery website and ticketing counters This exclusive tour offers a glimpse into restricted areas of the former Supreme Court, usually out of bounds to the public. Go behind-the-scenes and find out more about courtroom proceedings and the experience of persons on trial as you: • Traverse a network of hidden passageways • Climb through a trapdoor into a prisoner’s dock • Gain access to the Viewing Gallery where members of the public used to sit during court hearings • Discover stories of some of the highest profile cases in Singapore’s history since 1939, tried in these very courtrooms Note: The tour is not suitable for children below the age of 13 and visitors with limited mobility due to: 1) Steep and narrow stairways 2) High step at Viewing Gallery 3) Murder-related content.

Tour is taken at your own risk. The Gallery does not accept any responsibility.

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PERFORMANCES Please visit nationalgallery.sg for the latest updates on programmes.

ART + LIVE Art + Live is a series of online programmes focusing on movement, music and literature.

All programmes will be streamed on the Gallery's Facebook page.

AN EKPHRASTIC SERIES WITH CHEYENNE ALEXANDRIA PHILLIPS Sat−Sun 7−8 Nov | 2.30−3pm Join writer Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips on this intimate tour of our special exhibition Suddenly Turning Visible: Art and Architecture (1969−1989). Receive a creative writing prompt at the end of the programme to create your own ekphrastic responses to the artworks on display!

Image courtesy of the artist.

A SOMATIC SERIES WITH VINCENT YONG Sat–Sun 14−15 Nov | 2.30–3pm Parents and children (aged 6 and above) are invited to join this special edition of A Somatic Series, held in conjunction with our children’s festival Small Big Dreamers. Movement educator and art therapist Vincent Yong will guide participants in translating Sudjana Kerton’s painting Gamelan Orchestra into a bodily experience.

RESONATES WITH Sat | 2.30–3pm Our monthly concert series invites young and professional musicians to musically respond to the themes found in our artworks and exhibitions. A livestream of the sessions will also be available on our Facebook page.

Upcoming concerts:

Nita Aartsen for Between Declarations and Dreams 21 Nov Yong Siew Toh Conservatory for Wu Guanzhong Gallery 28 Nov Coke Bolipata for Between Declarations and Dreams 12 Dec Composers Society Singapore for Small Big Dreamers 26 Dec Image courtesy of the artist.

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PAINTING THE DANCE FEATURING MARIAA RANDALL Sat 19 Dec | 2.30pm In this performance of her seminal work Painting the Dance, Mariaa Randall will respond to the issues of identity and representation explored in the works featured in our two long-term exhibitions of Singapore and Southeast Asian art.

Image courtesy of the artist.

ART & POETRY THROUGH THE SCREEN: A SPOKEN WORD TOUR Performances & Talks

Fri 13 Nov | 8−8.45pm Tour selected exhibitions from Proposals for Novel Ways of Being through the art of poetry! Presented

by Poetry Festival Singapore, local poets reflect on and respond to selected artworks in the exhibitions Time Passes and An Exercise of Meaning in a Glitch Season. Head to novelwaysofbeing.sg/#exhibition to find out more!

Poems will be presented in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, with English subtitles.

KOPI, TEH AND CONTEMPORARY ART ONLINE Thu 10 Dec | 3–4.30pm | Free programme held on Zoom, registration required In this special edition of Kopi, Teh and Contemporary Art, artiste Edmund Chen will take you on a virtual tour conducted in Mandarin of selected artworks in the exhibition, Time Passes. Participate in a quiz at the end of this tour for a chance to win S$20 GrabFood vouchers! This programme is suitable for the young at heart, aged 50 and above.

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TALKS & WORKSHOPS ART IN 90 SECONDS Every Wed | 6pm | Streamed on the Gallery’s Facebook, Instagram and YouTube page

Art in 90 Seconds brings you personal stories about the works of National Gallery Singapore, told by humans of the Gallery. At times funny, at times raw, and at times maybe even a bit spooky, these vignettes are a heartfelt, present-day take on the Southeast Asian art that hangs on our walls.

DOCENT-LED ONLINE PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALLERY Bi-weekly Thu & Sat until 19 Dec Our friendly docents introduce participants to the Gallery’s architectural features, as well as artworks from our long-term exhibitions. Available in English and Mandarin.

SLOW ART

FOR SENIORS

Every Thu until 17 Dec

By request only

Inspired by the principles of slow looking and mindfulness, Slow Art focuses on one artwork through guided observation exercises and facilitated group discussions.

Available in English.

Created specially for seniors, this conversation-driven programme features artworks from the DBS Singapore Gallery that examine changing urban landscapes and lifestyles. Available in English, Mandarin, and selected dialects.

For more information, please email community@nationalgallery.sg

Visit nationalgallery.sg/whats-on for the full schedule, and to sign up!

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ROTUNDA LIBRARY & ARCHIVE

Situated in the heart of the former Supreme Court, where the legal reference library was once located, the Rotunda Library & Archive offers visitors a gateway to the Gallery’s extensive collection of reference and archival materials focusing on 19th to 20th century art of Singapore and Southeast Asia, and provides a welcoming environment for reading and research.

The Library & Archive collection consists of approximately 20,000 archival and nearly 10,000 reference materials. Of these, the archives consist of artists’ primary resources such as letters, writings, interviews, recordings of performances, sketches and drawings, as well as press clippings and other exhibition-related ephemera. The resources continue to grow thanks to the generous support of artists and their families, collectors and other collaborators.

For assistance or enquiries, please write to library.archive@nationalgallery.sg.

You may also access a large selection of resources from our artwork and Library & Archive collections on our Collections Search Portal at collections.nationalgallery.sg.

OPERATING HOURS: Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm, 2–5pm *The hours may be changed in accordance with the Government’s latest COVID-19 advisory. Please check the Gallery’s website and social media for latest information.

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KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION

The newly revamped Keppel Centre for Art Education is a dynamic space where art inspires new ways of learning. Come experience immersive spaces that encourage imagination, creativity and self-led exploration. The Keppel Centre also provides a lively line-up of programmes for youth, children and families all year round.

Located on Level 1 of the City Hall Wing, the Keppel Centre is easily accessible to schools and families with young children. Admission is free.

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PROJECT GALLERY

Look out for the photo wall showcasing photographs taken by Singapore sculptor Zainuddin Samsuri, who also created the objects you can find in Dayung Sampan: be your own captain on deck. Discover the stories that the photographs tell, and let your imagination soar as you spin your own stories from each image!

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

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The Keppel Centre for Art Education is open with limited capacity and Safe Management Measures in place so that you can enjoy a safe and fun visit with family and friends.

Please check our website for the latest updates on what's happening at the Centre!

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ART PLAYSCAPE

NEW

Observe what happens when you make a sound near the transparent sculptures, wave your arms by the large screens or stomp your feet across the padded floor! In this space inspired by Singapore artist Yeo Shih Yun, revel in the energy of her brush strokes and ink splatters as you embark on your own Ink-credible Adventure!

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SCULPTURE STUDIO

What is sculpture? Step into our Sculpture Studio and learn about the tools, materials and processes of sculpture, while uncovering fun facts about the sculptures found in the National Collection. You can also try making one of your own using the materials provided!

INK STUDIO

NEW

Watch the robots come alive at selected timings everyday! They will move across the studio, leaving trails of ink behind them. Remember to check out the tools used by artists like Yeo Shih Yun, who helped to create this Ink Studio, and explore the different possibilities of ink!

For more information, please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/gallerykids.

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

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1. Keep your mask on at all times 2. Sanitise your hands carefully 3. Inform an adult if you are not feeling well

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Kids & Schools

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KIDS’ PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES Enjoy family programmes that draw on the Gallery’s collection to introduce young ones to art.

Designed in collaboration with artists and art practitioners, our programmes aim to develop a sense of curiosity and imagination in children.

To receive the latest programme information, sign up to our mailing list at the Keppel Centre for Art Education reception counters or visit nationalgallery.sg/families.

FAMILY PROGRAMMES 4+

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DROP-IN ACTIVITY

Daily | 10am–7pm | Free Get creative! Experiment with the different media in the Keppel Workshops to explore themes in the Gallery’s artworks.

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STORIES IN ART

Sat–Sun 14−15 & 28−29 Nov, Wed 2 Dec, Sat−Sun 12−13 & 26−27 Dec | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | Free* Immerse yourself in our galleries as you listen to artful tales spun by our storyteller. Join in the fun by singing or rhyming along to the stories.

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Wed 4 & 18 Nov, 2 & 16 Dec; Sat−Sun 7-8, 21-22 Nov, 5-6, 19-20 Dec | 2.30-3.30pm, 3.30-4.30pm | Free* Join us on a tour to learn more about the treasure trove of artworks in the galleries, guided by an experienced facilitator.

*Register at the Keppel Centre for Art Education reception counter from 10am on the day of the programme.

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OTHER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES THE ALL NEW GALLERYKIDS! WEBSITE Discover an array of online art activities when you join GalleryKids! This online community empowers children to take charge of their learning journey through creative expression and by sharing their artworks. Children can also enjoy benefits when they sign up for the free membership programme. gallerykids.sg Choose Your Own Art Adventure! – Accept the Mission or Time Travel Free | YouTube | Suitable for children aged 7-12 Journey through the two exhibitions in Proposals for Novel Ways of Being in this interactive video adventure! Dive into artworks from An Exercise of Meaning in a Glitch Season and Time Passes, choosing your own experience as you go! Head to novelwaysofbeing.sg/#exhibition to find out more!

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education. Digital resources, such as e-Learning packs, are available for teachers to engage students with the Gallery’s artwork collection.

Museum-based Learning Tours Facilitated by museum educators, our guided tours encourage students to learn more about artworks through close looking and active dialogue. Both on-site and virtual tours in 2021 are now open for registration.

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

EDUCATORS’ PROGRAMMES Be rejuvenated when you join us on a learning journey or explore our online resources for educators. These have been designed to spark ideas on visual literacy, art interpretative skills and museumbased learning. Find them on our website, or request for e-learning packs via email.

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

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SHOPPING & DINING ART City Hall Wing, Level 6 | Tel: 6866 1977 Tue−Sun noon−2pm, 6.30−10pm Art is an elegant contemporary Italian restaurant helmed by Michelinstar Chef-Restaurateur Beppe De Vito. Dining at Art takes one on a journey through an ever-evolving menu exploring rich Italian tradition and top quality produce, elevated with technical innovation. Art is now at the Gallery rooftop, with indoor and alfresco seating available.

GEMMA City Hall Wing, Level 5 | Tel: 8787 0977 Tue–Sun noon−2.30pm, 6.30−10.30pm A contemporary Italian steakhouse in the city; a modern renaissance of Italian fine dining. A concept by Beppe De Vito of Il Lido Group.

COURTYARD CAFÉ Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Sun–Thu 10am−6pm (last order at 5.30pm) Fri, Sat 10am-7pm (last order at 6.30pm) Specialising in Straits Asian food, the Courtyard Café serves authentic and modern interpretations of local dishes alongside a selection of traditional kuehs, cakes, toast and beverages.

COURTYARD LOUNGE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Mon–Thu 1–6pm Fri–Sat 1–7pm Nestled in a cosy corner of the Gallery, Courtyard Lounge serves Asian-fusion tapas in a tranquil ambience with relaxing jazz music.

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.

THE PUBLIC EIGHT Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6242 5590 Mon–Sat 6pm–midnight This bar-cellar by Hachi Restaurant offers a selection of Japanese whisky and spirits from Highball cocktails to fresh beer on tap, complemented by modern Japanese food.

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

NATIONAL KITCHEN BY VIOLET OON SINGAPORE City Hall Wing, Level 2 | Tel: 9834 9935 Daily noon–2.30pm, 3–5pm (afternoon tea, weekends only), 6–10.30pm.

Helmed by local celebrity chef Violet Oon, National Kitchen serves perennial favourites that reflect Singapore’s rich culinary heritage.

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 Wed−Sun 3−11.30pm Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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

YÀN City Hall Wing, Level 5 | Tel: 6384 5585 Daily 11.30am−2.30pm, 6–10.30pm Shopping & Dining

Yàn offers diners the best in Cantonese cuisine. The sophisticated and innovative signature dishes promise to tantalise your taste buds with diverse ingredients and familiar flavours.

THE GALLERY STORE AND THE GALLERY BISTRO City Hall Wing, Level 1 Check our website for the latest updates!

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GALLERY PUBLICATIONS The Gallery publishes books on the visual art of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Our growing range of titles includes children’s books, exhibition catalogues and albums, as well as research titles. Find them at our museum shop and selected stores worldwide, including Select Books and Kinokuniya.

For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/learn/publications or email us at publications@nationalgallery.sg.

MATISSE PICASSO Paperback | 196 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-06-4233-485 The extraordinary relationship between Henry Matisse and Pablo Picasso is one of the most important and eventful narratives in modern art. Between them, they set the course of Western art history in the first half of the 20 th century with their artistic rivalry and collaboration. This publication examines the paths of these two artists over the years and the way they each responded to the other’s work.

THE ASIAN MODERN: VOLUMES I AND II Hardcover | Each approximately 400 pages, $48.15 and $42.80 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-0607-2, 978-981-14-0720-8 John Clark’s magisterial The Asian Modern reconstructs the notion of art and its historiography. Writing the history of the Asian modern through the social life of artists, he generates a new paradigm for the narration of art. Both volumes meticulously chart his analysis of art in Asia from the 1850s to the present day, and are an invaluable resource for the scholar and layman alike.

MODERN ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA: INTRODUCTIONS FROM A TO Z Paperback | 280 pages | $48.15 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-11-4725-8 Featuring 60 concise and accessibly written accounts of key ideas and currents underlying modern art in the region, as well as over 250 beautifully reproduced artworks, this book is a rewarding resource for students and general readers. It offers an informative first encounter with art and refreshing perspectives.

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NG TENG FONG ROOF GARDEN COMMISSION: CAO FEI Paperback | 60 pages | $26.75 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-4941-3 In this artist’s book, short stories by the artist Cao Fei, a curatorial essay and full-colour images spotlight the newly commissioned kinetic installation, 浮槎 Fú Chá.

EAT WITH YOUR EYES Board book | 36 pages | $16.05 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-5544-5 Feast your eyes on 14 yummy, modern Southeast Asian artworks from the Gallery. Designed for children aged 3 to 6, this fully illustrated title introduces the world of art in a fun, catchy and memorable way.

A DAY AT THE GALLERY Board book | 36 pages | $19.25 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-5543-8 Discover wonderful works of modern Southeast Asian art by forming different shapes with a handy tangram. Play along with Cindy and her family or take your tangram with you on your own day at the Gallery!

AWESOME ART PHILIPPINES: 10 WORKS FROM THE ARCHIPELAGO EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW AWESOME ART INDONESIA: 10 WORKS FROM THE COUNTRY OF 7000 ISLANDS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Paperback | 64 pages | $19.30 (inclusive of GST) each | ISBN: 978-981-14-2534-9 | 978-981-14-2533-2 Dive into the world of art history and dip your fingers into paint!

The Awesome Art series introduces young readers to materials, methods and concepts behind ten iconic works of art.

PERSPECTIVES Our online weekly magazine for views, conversations, research and behind-the-scenes insights, Perspectives is a discursive space and resource for Southeast Asian art.

Read more at nationalgallery.sg/magazine.

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TICKETI NG INFORMATION Tickets are required for admission into all exhibition galleries (including Law of the Land in the Chief Justice’s Office & Chamber) except the ArchiGallery and Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery.

Purchase your tickets in advance at tickets.nationalgallery.sg.

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GENER AL ADMISSION TICKET ADMITS ONE TO THE SE GALLERIE S: • DBS Singapore Gallery • UOB Southeast Asia Gallery • Level 4 Gallery • Wu Guanzhong Gallery • The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery • Koh Seow Chuan Concourse Gallery • City Hall Chamber • Chief Justice’s Chamber & Office

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GENERAL INFORMATION For the latest updates on our Venues and Spaces, visit nationalgallery.sg/venue-rental.

VENUES FOR RENT Blending rich history with exciting modernity, the Gallery’s historical neoclassical architecture and unique spaces are ideal for hosting a variety of events from conferences to product launches and cocktail events.

SUPREME COURT TERRACE

THE NGEE ANN KONGSI AUDITORIUM AND FOYER

Built around the former Supreme Court’s Rotunda dome, old and new architecture merge perfectly in this captivating space.

The terrace offers a sophisticated setting for events such as product launches, private receptions and seated dinners.

Nestled in the basement, this space features theatre seating layout with stateof-the-art audio visual equipment. An ideal venue for talks, seminars, screenings and recitals with a spacious foyer to host a cocktail reception.

ROOFTOP STUDIOS

PADANG DECK

Located on the Gallery’s tranquil rooftop, these versatile and air-conditioned rooms are designed to cater to a variety of events —from meetings to training and breakout sessions, or even small workshops.

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

SCAN HERE TO BROWSE ALL VENUES

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

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

here are 200 parking lots on Levels T B2 and B3. Entrance to the carpark is only accessible via St Andrew's Road.

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

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

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ADDRESS: 1 St Andrew’s Road #01-01 Singapore 178957 ENQUIRIES: 6271 7000, info@nationalgallery.sg

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SUPPORT THE G ALLE RY The Gallery offers opportunities for you to enhance and cultivate your love for the arts. Your support helps us to build a world-class collection, pioneer original research, and develop our public programmes to bring art to a wider audience.

BEST FRIEND OF THE GALLERY (BFG) Contribute meaningfully to the Gallery and gain exposure to a wide range of roles in a visual arts institution by joining our BFG family.

ARTWORK DONATIONS Artwork donations are crucial to the Gallery's mission to present Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. All proposed donations will be carefully considered and endorsed by our Acquisition Committee.

Ng Eng Teng. Mother and Child. 1996. Bronze, 350 x 310 x 150 cm. Gift of the family of the late Dr Ng Eng Teng.

ART ADOPTION AND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME Adopt artworks that are on display in our Singapore and Southeast Asian long-term exhibition galleries. We also welcome monetary donations to our acquisition fund. Donations go towards acquiring new artworks that strengthen our collection.

Chua Mia Tee. Epic Poem of Malaya. 1955. Oil on canvas, 112 x 153 cm.

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 giving.sg/national-gallery-singapore.

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

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