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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. •
Necessary precautionary measures such as wearing masks,
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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.
Wu Guanzhong with students from the Central Academy of Art and Design’s Department of Graphic Design 1977 class, on one of their outdoor drawing trips to Shanhai Pass, October 1978. Image courtesy of Zhang Peng.
Facing page (top to bottom): Notebook #4 (Handwritten notes by Zhao Tianxin, a student from the 1977 class of the Department of Graphic Design at the Central Academy of Art and Design), 1980. Carbonic ink and pen on paper. Collection of the artist. Installation view of Georgette Chen: At Home in the World Installation view of An Artist’s Tropical Landscape, created for the festival Small Big Dreamers 2020: Fun with our National Art Collection. Image of the Collection Search Portal
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U N V E I LI N G M O D E R N S I N G A P O R E A N D SOU TH E A S T A S I A N A R T National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution overseeing the largest public collection of modern art of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments—City Hall and former Supreme Court—that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education initiatives, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming.
BOARD MEMBERS Hsieh Fu Hua (Chairman) Jose Isidro N. (Lito) Camacho Chang Hwee Nee Chew Choon Seng Chong Siak Ching Jennie Chua Rosa Daniel Goh Kok Huat Nur Hidayah Peter Ho Shareen Khattar Professor Dr Apinan Poshyananda Doris Sohmen-Pao Professor Tan Chorh Chuan Whang Shang Ying 2
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Dear friends, In the year that has passed since the Gallery briefly closed its doors, art institutions across the world have weathered a number of challenges. We have been confronted with the postponement or cancellation of exhibitions, and the urgent need to digitise or create virtual museum experiences while trying to find new ways of engaging audiences safely. However this reset has also afforded us the opportunity to self-reflect and look more closely within our own borders, where art continues to thrive and respond to our immediate surroundings. Two of our new exhibitions presented by Singapore Art Museum are prime examples of how artists have been inspired by the locales closest to us. In Escape Velocity V, Singapore-based artist Zai Tang spotlights our rich ecological landscape, bringing its rhythms and sounds into stark relief. This immersive installation, set in the dark, invites us to listen keenly to nature, and more importantly, to consider its importance as urban development continues at a relentless pace around us. Meanwhile, Wikiclicki: SAM Collects features six local artists. The exhibition goes beyond showcasing their works and offers deeper insights into their practices and modes of working. Through varied artistic perspectives, the show reveals the issues faced by contemporary Singapore artists. The Gallery has always strived to not only shed light on these rich stories of Singapore and Southeast Asia, but also continually find new pathways to share them. We’re excited to introduce our first multilingual special exhibition audio tour for Georgette Chen: At Home In The World, a comprehensive retrospective of one of Singapore’s most prolific artists. Available on the Gallery Explorer app in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, we hope more of our visitors from all walks of life will come to learn more about Chen’s intriguing life and connect with her work through this self-guided exploration. As change continues to remain the only constant around us, we hope you continue to reflect and find deeper meaning by embracing and experiencing the art all around us. Wishing you and your family good health,
Eugene Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore
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ART WE LOVE
Din Daeng Dump Site. 1957, printed 2017. Gelatin silver print on paper, 25.5 x 25.5 cm. This acquisition was made possible with donations to the Art Adoption & Acquisition Programme.
DID YOU KNOW? Din Daeng Dump Site is a series of black-and-white photographs taken by the photographerwriter ’Rong Wong-Savun of street children in the Din Daeng neighborhood of Bangkok. The dump site is the children’s home, playground, and scavenging area. In this image, Wong-Savun’s deliberate use of stark tonal contrasts underscores their difficult living conditions. The horizon is depicted by contrasting the expansive skies against endless piles of garbage, while the barefoot children appear unconcerned by the photographer’s presence. ’Rong Wong-Savun began taking photographs as a teenager. In the 1950s, he was hired by the magazine Siam Rath Weekly Review to cover the Din Daeng dump site, which revealed the harsh living conditions of the urban poor in Bangkok. In 1995, he was honored with Thailand’s National Artist in Literature award. See ’Rong Wong-Savun’s iconic photographs in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 6. 4
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The Gallery offers a wide range of art experiences, both in physical spaces and on #GalleryAnywhere, a one-stop portal to rich digital content, and an array of virtual 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. New on #GalleryAnywhere Explore the Gallery’s first virtual exhibition, Stories in Light: Four Modern Photographers in Singapore wherever you are.
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NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE TURNS 5!
Join us as we commemorate our fifth anniversary with a slew of programmes and initiatives designed to enable all to access the power of art to heal and provide respite. Curated for people of all ages and from all walks of life, regardless of mother tongue, interests and needs, everyone can look forward to innovative, engaging and meaningful experiences with art. Stay connected to the latest offerings at galleryturns5.sg.
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Let our audio guides take you on a tour of Georgette Chen: At Home in the World. Available in four languages. Visit this exhibition at the Level 4 Gallery and Wu Guanzhong Gallery. Download our free Gallery Explorer app to access the audio tours. Available in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
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Art Through Your Eyes
Discover quirky, thought-provoking and insightful responses to key artworks in our galleries penned by members of the public.
Choo Keng Kwang, Foo Chee San, Lim Mu Hue, Lim Yew Kuan, See Cheen Tee and Tan Tee Chie. Seascape. 1966. Woodblock print on paper, 77 x 122 cm. Gift of 6-Men Woodcut Artists.
View Seascape at DBS Singapore Gallery 2.
If the Covid-19 virus has taught us anything, it’s that anything is possible— you can even hold a world-wide concert from your living room. How does one hold a concert when everyone is in isolation? It becomes a project to stitch everything together like this artwork. Made by six artists, Seascape is an amalgation of creativity. Think a mashup between Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, or LV and Yayoi Kusama. Each artist brings a different sensitivity to the artwork—the focal tree, the atmospheric waves... They carved it straight into the block like any YOLO millenial would. In the past, staying at home was called being lazy. Now, it’s called saving the nation. Similarly, in another situation, this approach may have been called poor planning but here, it showcases a very successful woodblock print collaboration. Magdalene Lim is 32 years old but remains a child at heart. She used to find galleries boring but is now a docent at the Gallery.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS WU GUANZHONG: LEARNING FROM THE MASTER Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Wu Guanzhong with students from the Central Academy of Art and Design’s Department of Graphic Design 1977 class, on one of their outdoor drawing trips to Shanhai Pass, October 1978. Image courtesy of Zhang Peng.
Wu Guanzhong (1919–2010) is one of the most significant Chinese painters of the 20th century, renowned for his innovative fusion of Chinese aesthetic elements with Western modernism. He is also acclaimed as an educator, sharing his artistic practices and philosophies with students at leading art educational institutions in China over a teaching career that spanned more than 40 years.
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Wu Guanzhong: Learning from the Master invites you into the intimate dialogues held between Wu and his students at the Central Academy of Art and Design on their creative journeys, as they explored techniques, aesthetic sensibilities and more. The exhibition investigates for the first time Wu’s philosophies of art and pedagogy through manuscripts, art journals, sketchbooks, photographs and drawings by the master and his students. This is the fifth exhibition in the Wu Guanzhong series, launched in 2015. It continues the explorations into Wu’s life and practice undertaken in the previous exhibitions Beauty Beyond Form (2015), A Walk through Nature (2017), Expressions of Pen & Palette (2018), and Art Nurtures Life (2019).
Wu Guanzhong with students from the Central Academy of Art and Design’s Department of Ceramics 1977 class, on one of their outdoor drawing trips to Juyong Pass and Badaling, September 1978. Digital Collection of National Gallery Singapore Library & Archive with kind permission of Wu Keyu. RC-CH1-WGZ1-121.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery and Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Georgette Chen. Boats and Old Shophouses. 1960. Oil on canvas, 59 x 72 cm. Collection of National Museum of Singapore. Courtesy of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board. Georgette Chen Rohani 1963 Oil on canvas 66 x 55 cm Gift of the artist’s estate
Uncover the fascinating story of Georgette Chen, a key figure in the development of modern art in Singapore. Born in Zhejiang, China, Chen lived and worked in Shanghai, Paris and New York before arriving in Southeast Asia in the early 1950s. Her academic training and success in the annual salons in Paris translated into significant solo exhibitions in France, China, the USA, and eventually, Malaysia and Singapore. In Singapore, Chen also taught for many years at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, and was an active influence in the art community. A rare opportunity to encounter the range of Chen’s practice, this exhibition critically re-examines her unique contributions to the artistic landscape of her time, through her most significant works, alongside a wealth of archival materials.
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Get the most out of your visit Access additional content to enhance your experience. 1. Multilingual audio tours To mark its fifth anniversary, National Gallery Singapore is extending the positive impact of art to diverse communities. Audio tours of the exhibition are available in Singapore’s four national languages – English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Download the Gallery explorer app or visit nationalgallery.sg/georgettechen to access the audio tours. 2. Converse with a chatbot Gain a deeper insight into the artist and her works by engaging in a dialogue with Chatbot Arthena. Combining artificial intelligence with guided conversations, the chatbot is accessible before, during and after your visit. Search for “Chatbot Arthena” in Facebook Messenger or visit m.me/chatbotarthena to chat with Arthena.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS WIKICLIKI: SAM COLLECTS Organised by the Singapore Art Museum Opens 22 Apr | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery
Heman Chong. Everything (Wikipedia) (2019). Collection of Singapore Art Museum. Image courtesy of the artist and Rockbund Art Museum
Wikicliki: SAM Collects presents recently acquired works and potential future acquisitions from Singapore-based artists Chua Chye Teck, Heman Chong, Debbie Ding, Bani Haykal, Amanda Heng and Charles Lim. The exhibition is a dynamic site for surveying the artists’ processes as unique but interrelated entry points into a range of issues that affect contemporary practitioners. The show’s six artist-curator pairings will drive the discussion around their modes of working through examining selected works and associated readings.
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Zai Tang. Escape Velocity V. 2021. Sound and video installation, approx. 20 min. Image courtesy of the artist.
“What does it mean to listen to nature in a time of ecological crisis?” Artist Zai Tang poses this question in Escape Velocity V, a surround sound installation that builds upon his longstanding exploration of sites threatened by urbanisation and hyper-development. In this presentation, voices of the Singaporean wild allude to the rhythms and dynamics of the city, while conjuring sonic imaginaries that accelerate towards the eventuality of extinction. Here, in the artificial night of the gallery, visitors are invited to adjust their senses to dwell in darkness and make room for spectres of the creaturely and non-human.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS OUTBOUND Ongoing | Various locations
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(L-R): Kak Julitah, Yee I-Lann, and Kak Roziah. 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, whose traditional motifs are passed down orally from one generation 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). 16
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.
Tham Sien Yen Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.
City Hall, formerly known as the Municipal Building, has had a rich and colourful history since its completion in 1929. From colony to city-state, the monument has witnessed key moments in the country’s history, such as the surrender of the Japanese in 1945 and the swearing-in of Singapore’s first cabinet in 1959. City Hall: If Walls Could Talk takes visitors through the pivotal moments that happened within the walls of this building. The exhibition brings history to life through captivating multimedia projections, interactive content and rich storytelling.
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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.
Chen Wen Hsi Returning from Market 1960s Oil on canvas 91.3 x 106.6 cm
Yusman Aman Structure l 1972 Batik 114.8 x 89.5 cm
Drawing from his study of Chinese ink painting and influences from Cubism, Chen Wen Hsi uses a mixture of bold lines and geometric blocks of contrasting colours to depict a scene of women with their children. The women appear to be having a conversation as they return from the market, clothed in colourful dresses with intricate patterns. Chen is known for his experimental ways of painting depicting local subject matters—like the ubiquitous market—with painting styles from diverse art movements.
Yusman Aman was a self-taught artist who was known for his inventive approach to batik. Structure l demonstrates the artist’s innovative use of the medium to develop abstract forms. In this painting, Yusman exploits the opacity of dyes to create a complex composition of interlocking angular shapes. Yusman practiced actively in Singapore, and this work was exhibited at the seminal artist-run space Alpha Gallery as part of his solo show there in 1973.
On display in DBS Singapore Gallery 1.
On display in DBS Singapore Gallery 2.
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BETWEEN DECLARATIONS & DREAMS: ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Levels 3–5, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery
Nhek Dim Village Scene 1960 Oil on canvas 55 x 75.5cm
Nhek Dim was the most celebrated painter in Cambodia during the 1960s, when the nation became embroiled in Cold War conflicts. Village Scene was featured in a 1961 exhibition organised by the United States Information Service in Phnom Penh, and subsequently reproduced in Free World, a magazine published by the United States in several Southeast Asian languages and distributed widely. The warm colours and flattened forms are typical of Nhek Dim’s work. The work evokes a sense of tropical abundance, a trope often employed by modern artists in Southeast Asia to describe peasant life. On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 13.
This is an extremely rare painting of General Aung San, the key architect of Myanmar’s independence from British colonial rule and father of Aung San Suu Kyi. Likely painted from a photograph, this vividly realistic yet heartfelt portrait was painted by U Ngwe Gaing, a leading modernist painter of the period. On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 6. U Ngwe Gaing. Portrait of General Aung San, c. 1950−1967. Oil on cardboard support lined on pre-primed cotton fabric, 50 x 39.5cm. This acquisition was made possible with donations to the Art Adoption & Acquisition Programme.
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LONG–TERM EXHIBITIONS LISTENING TO ARCHITECTURE: THE GALLERY’S HISTORIES AND TRANSFORMATIONS Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4, ArchiGallery
Zai Tang. Resident Frequencies: A Brief Aural History of National Gallery Singapore, 2017. Eight-channel sound installation, 36:00 mins Commissioned by National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of the artist.
The architecture of the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings may be imagined as an ongoing conversation between different generations across time. The inaugural exhibition at the ArchiGallery offers insights into the enduring histories and architectural designs of the two national monuments and their dramatic transformations into a home for Southeast Asian art. It also features never-before-seen artefacts excavated from the Gallery’s grounds, and a commissioned sonic artwork by artist Zai Tang that draws on the historical, social and spatial memories created in the buildings.
LAW OF THE LAND: HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGAPORE’S CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS Ongoing | Supreme Court Wing, Level 3, Chief Justice's Chamber & Office Organised by the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) and the National Library Board (NLB), this exhibition explores the history of Singapore’s constitutional development from a British settlement in 1819 to its emergence as a sovereign republic in 1965. It presents a selection of 23 rare documents from the NAS and NLB's collections, each capturing a key moment in Singapore's legal history and journey to independence.
Third Charter of Justice, 1855 This document affirmed the reception of English law in Singapore and provided the settlement with its own professional judge (then known as a Recorder).
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UNREALISED Ongoing | Accessible only via the Gallery Explorer app
unrealised is a virtual experience, developed in dialogue with three artists—Heman Chong, Ho Tzu Nyen and Erika Tan. It tests the potentials of the digital image within the physical spaces of the Gallery’s long-term displays. To access unrealised, please download the Gallery Explorer app at the App Store and Google Play store or borrow a device from Visitor Services at Level B1. Made possible with the support of the Gallery’s Innovation Partner Accenture. For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/unrealised.
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Left to right Courtesy of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board. | Yusof Ishak Collection, courtesy of Please note earphones are required National Archives of Singapore. | Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore. | to experience unrealised. The Hebblewhite Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
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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!
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ENJOY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES ACROSS FIVE 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.
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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. c. 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.
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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 GUIDED TOURS Explore the rich history of our buildings and collections by joining one of our guided tours led by trained docents. To reserve a slot, register online or proceed to Visitor Services at Level B1 at least 30 minutes before the tour starts. Limited slots are available on a first come, first served basis. Tour participants should obtain or purchase admission tickets prior to joining a tour.
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS English Thu–Sun 11am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 10.30am
DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English Thu–Sun 1pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun noon
HIGHLIGHTS OF GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD AND WU GUANZHONG: LEARNING FROM THE MASTER English Thu–Sun 11.30am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 2pm
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALLERY English Fri–Sun 1.30pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 4pm
UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English Thu–Sun 3.30pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 3pm
CURATOR TOURS Delve behind the scenes of our current exhibitions with their curators, and learn more about our artwork highlights and curatorial narratives.
GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Sun 7 Mar | 4–5.15pm | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery | Free for exhibition ticket holders, registration required
WU GUANZHONG: LEARNING FROM THE MASTER (MANDARIN) Sat 24 Apr | 11–11.45am | City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery | Free for exhibition ticket holders, registration required
GROUP TOURS COMMUNITY GROUPS The Gallery offers guided tours for community groups at a concessionary rate. For more information, please email groupenquiries@nationalgallery.sg.
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SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOURS Download our free Gallery Explorer app to enjoy rich audio commentary on our long-term and special exhibitions. The Gallery Explorer app is developed in collaboration with our Innovation Partner Accenture.
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BACK-OF-HOUSE TOURS FORMER SUPREME COURT: UNSEEN, UNHEARD Sun 4.30pm | $15 per ticket, limited to 10 per tour | General Admission ticket also required, available at the Gallery website and ticketing counters This exclusive tour offers a glimpse into restricted areas of the former Supreme Court, usually out of bounds to the public. Go behind-the-scenes and find out more about courtroom proceedings and the experience of persons on trial as you: • Traverse a network of hidden passageways • Climb through a trapdoor into a prisoner’s dock • Gain access to the Viewing Gallery where members of the public used to sit during court hearings • Discover stories of some of the highest profile cases in Singapore’s history since 1939, tried in these very courtrooms Note: The tour 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. 25
PERFORMANCES 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.
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. The sessions will also be available on our Facebook page after the livestream. Upcoming Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music for concerts: Siapa Nama Kamu?: Art in Singapore since the 19th Century 21 Mar Uma Bunnag for Between Declarations and Dreams: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century 17 Apr Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music for Georgette Chen: At Home in the World 24 Apr
PERFORMANCES ON FILM PAINTING THE DANCE FEATURING MARIAA RANDALL Sat, 10 Apr | 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.
HUNDREDS + THOUSANDS BY DANIEL KOK AND LUKE GEORGE Sat–Sun, 24–25 Apr | 2.30pm Hundreds + Thousands is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by Singaporean artist and choreographer Daniel Kok and Australian performance maker, Luke George. It will also feature live and interactive sound design and light design by Alice Chang and Matt Adey respectively, and sculptures by Leeroy New. Please visit nationalgallery.sg for the latest updates on programmes. 26
ROTUNDA LIBRARY & ARCHIVE
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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, Fri 2 Apr: Closed *The hours may be changed in accordance with the Government’s latest COVID-19 advisory. Please check the Gallery’s website and social media for latest information.
ACCESS OVER 4,000 ARTWORKS AND 7,000 ARCHIVAL MATERIALS
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KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
The newly revamped Keppel Centre for Art Education is a dynamic space where art inspires new ways of learning. Come experience the immersive spaces that encourage imagination, creativity and self-led exploration. The 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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Can robots replace artists? After observing robots with brushes amble across surfaces and make brushstrokes at random, children are invited to think about whether robots can be considered artists. They can also explore the tools used by artist Yeo Shih Yun to create her abstract ink paintings. What type of ink marks would you expect to see next?
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The Keppel Centre for Art Education is open with limited capacity and Safe Management Measures in place so that you can enjoy a safe and fun visit with family and friends. Please check our website for the latest updates on what's happening at the Centre!
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Run across the padded floor, clap your hands as loud as you can, or move your arms in each of the specific zones! What will happen next? Revel in the energy of ink splatters by artist Yeo Shih Yun’s swirling brushstrokes, as you embark on your own Ink-credible Adventure in this lively space.
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What does the yellow cage-like structure remind you of? What about the large wooden installation? In this space filled with larger-than-life objects, artist Zainudin Samsuri invites children to explore and go on a journey of imagination and wonder.
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What is a sculpture? What tools does a sculptor need to create one? Enter our Sculpture Studio to discover the processes behind sculpture-making and create a virtual sculpture of your own at our interactive kiosks! For more information, please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/gallerykids.
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KIDS’ PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES Enjoy family programmes that use the Gallery’s collection to introduce young ones to art. Designed in collaboration with artists and art practitioners, our programmes aim to develop a sense of curiosity and imagination in children. To receive the latest programme information, sign up to our mailing list at the Keppel Centre for Art Education reception counters or visit www.nationalgallery.sg/families.
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Daily | 10am–7pm | Free Get creative! Experiment with the different media in the Keppel Workshops to explore themes inspired by our artworks.
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Sat–Sun 13–14 & 27–28 Mar, 10–11 & 24–25 Apr | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | Ages 4 and up | Free* Listen as our storyteller paints a picture worth a thousand words while telling the stories behind the artworks found in our Gallery, and join in the fun with a song or rhyme.
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Sat–Sun 6–7 & 20–21 Mar, 3–4 & 17–18 Apr | 2.30–3.20pm, 3.30–4.20pm | Ages 5 and up | Free* Learn about different artworks and enjoy engaging conversations with your family as our facilitator brings you on a tour to discuss art and themes relevant to the world we live in.
*Register at the Keppel Centre for Art Education reception counter.
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OTHER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES GALLERYKIDS! WEBSITE www.gallerykids.sg Take part in an array of online art activities by joining the GalleryKids! today! Children are empowered to take charge of their journey on this platform where they can submit and share their artworks and engage in creative expression at National Gallery Singapore.
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education. Resources such as E-Learning Packs are available for teachers who wish to continue engaging students about our artwork collection in the classroom. Museum-based Learning Tours Facilitated by museum educators, guided tours are now available for students, where they can learn more about the artwork collection through active discussions. On-site guided tours and virtual tours will be available for registration. For more information, please email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg.
EDUCATORS’ PROGRAMMES The Gallery offers a variety of programmes to support educators in connecting students with art. These programmes are designed to develop visual literacy, art interpretive skills and museum-based educational strategies. To continue our support for educators during the current situation, we encourage you to check out the rich resources on our website https://www.nationalgallery.sg/discover-learn/schools or request for e-learning packs via email. For more information, please email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg.
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SHOPPING & DINING
For the latest updates on our Shopping & Dining outlets, please visit nationalgallery.sg/see-do/shopping-and-dining.
ART City Hall Wing, Level 6 | Tel: 6866 1977 Tue−Sun noon−2pm, 6.30−10pm
Art is an elegant contemporary Italian restaurant helmed by Michelin-star Chef-Restaurateur Beppe De Vito. Dining at Art takes one on a journey through an ever-evolving menu exploring rich Italian tradition and top quality produce, elevated with technical innovation. Art is now at the Gallery rooftop, with indoor and alfresco seating available. COURTYARD CAFÉ Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Sun–Thu 10am−6pm (last order at 5.30pm) Fri, Sat 10am-7pm (last order at 6.30pm)
Specialising in Straits Asian food, the Courtyard Café serves authentic and modern interpretations of local dishes alongside a selection of traditional kuehs, cakes, toast and beverages. COURTYARD LOUNGE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Mon–Thu 1–6pm Fri–Sat 1–7pm
Nestled in a cosy corner of the Gallery, Courtyard Lounge serves Asian-fusion tapas in a tranquil ambience with relaxing jazz music. GEMMA City Hall Wing, Level 5 | Tel: 8787 0977 Tue–Sun noon−2.30pm, 6.30−10.30pm
A concept by Beppe De Vito of Il Lido Group, this contemporary Italian steakhouse in the city is a modern renaissance of Italian fine dining. HACHI RESTAURANT Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6734 9622 Mon–Sat noon–2.30pm, 6–11pm
Hachi Restaurant continues its 20-year tradition of Japanese seasonal omakase dining with its new flagship at the Gallery. Expect new creations and techniques that showcase the best ingredients from the land and seas of Japan. NATIONAL KITCHEN BY VIOLET OON SINGAPORE City Hall Wing, Level 2 | Tel: 9834 9935 Daily noon–2.30pm, 3–5pm (afternoon tea, weekends only), 6–10.30pm
Helmed by local celebrity chef Violet Oon, National Kitchen serves perennial favourites that reflect Singapore’s rich culinary heritage.
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Patrons to our F&B establishments are reminded to adhere to the prevailing Safe Management Measures, and that the consumption of alcohol is prohibited after 10.30pm.
ODETTE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6385 0498 Mon−Sat noon−1.15pm (last seating), 7−8.15pm (last seating). Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
This modern French restaurant reflects Chef-Owner Julien Royer’s respect for seasonality, terroir and the finest artisanal produce. Using classic French techniques, Royer presents the world’s finest seasonal ingredients in their purest form and flavour. SMOKE & MIRRORS City Hall Wing, Level 6 | Tel: 9380 6313 Mon−Sun 3−11.30pm
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the Padang and Marina Bay while savouring a drink from a meticulously curated menu that includes signature cocktails, wines and craft spirits. THE GALLERY BISTRO City Hall Wing, Level 1 Daily 10am–10.30pm (Breakfast available until noon, last order at 9.30pm)
The Gallery Bistro by Saveur Group is an atypical museum cafe where you can eat, drink and discover. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with an aromatic coffee while admiring the Singapore skyline, or wind down in the evening with cocktails over a casual dinner while watching our magical cityscape. THE GALLERY STORE City Hall Wing, Level 1 Daily 10am–7pm
The Gallery Store offers an exciting and innovative range of museum and art-related merchandise and publications. It is operated by Abry Pte Ltd, an award-winning distributor and retailer of luxury, premium lifestyle and fashion brands. THE PUBLIC EIGHT Shopping & Dining
Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6242 5590 Mon–Sat 6pm–midnight
This bar-cellar by Hachi Restaurant offers a selection of Japanese whisky and spirits, from Highball cocktails to fresh beer on tap, complemented by modern Japanese food. YÀN City Hall Wing, Level 5 | Tel: 6384 5585 Daily 11.30am−2.30pm, 6–10.30pm
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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, Kinokuniya and Amazon.sg. For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/learn/publications or email us at publications@nationalgallery.sg.
THE ASIAN MODERN Paperback | Approximately 440 pages | $58.85 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-0607-2 John Clark’s magisterial the Asian Modern reconstructs the notion of art and its historiography. Writing about the history of The Asian Modern through the social life of artists, he generates a new paradigm for the narration of art. The Asian Modern meticulously charts his analysis of art in Asia from the 1850s to the present day, and is an invaluable resource for the scholar and layman alike. Khrua In Khong’s Allegory of Dharma Showing Horse Racing, a mural in Wat Borom Niwat, Bangkok, dated c. 1850s–1860s, is one of many works discussed in the book. Photographed by Pairin Kankaew for National Gallery Singapore, with the kind permission of Wat Borom Niwat.
MATISSE PICASSO Paperback | 196 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-06-4233-485 The extraordinary relationship between Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso is one of the most important and eventful narratives in modern art. Between them, they set the course of Western art history in the first half of the 20 th century with their artistic rivalry and collaboration. This publication examines the paths of these two artists over the years and the way they each responded to the other’s work.
PERSPECTIVES Our online weekly magazine for views, conversations, research and behind-the-scenes insights, Perspectives is a discursive space and resource for Southeast Asian art. Find out more at nationalgallery.sg/magazine. 34
AWESOME ART THAILAND: 10 WORKS FROM THE LAND OF THE SMILING ELEPHANT THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Paperback | 64 pages | $19.30 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-8425-4 From painting and sculpture to photography and installation, Thailand has an array of art ready for you to discover! Follow Chang the elephant through the art history of this rich and diverse country, and have your pen and paper at the ready for crafts and activities along the way. For readers aged 9 and up, the Awesome Art series represents the Gallery’s continued commitment towards presenting and advancing the art historical discourse of Southeast Asia. AWESOME ART VIETNAM: 10 WORKS FROM THE LAND OF THE CLEVER TURTLE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Paperback | 64 pages | $19.30 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-8424-7 The art history of Vietnam is one of great innovation and daring, primed for exploration. Are you ready to dive in? Join Tai the clever turtle on this escapade through Vietnam’s art history. Through 10 fascinating works of art, learn about materials such as lacquer and silk while creating your very own works of art with this colourful installment of the Awesome Art series. 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!
FREE-TO-DOWNLOAD ZINES Check out our new zine series, Another Initial Impetus, which explores the legacies of the seminal Alpha Gallery. The first three issues feature pioneering architect Datuk Sri Lim Chong Keat, culinary doyenne Violet Oon and interdisciplinary artist Michael Lee. Visit nationalgallery.sg/zines to download these new mobile-friendly zines to read on the go, or print and bind them at home. 35
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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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
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Built around the former Supreme Court’s Rotunda dome, old and new architecture merge perfectly in this captivating space. The terrace offers a sophisticated setting for events such as product launches, private receptions and seated dinners.
Nestled in the basement, this space features theatre seating layout with stateof-the-art audio visual equipment. An ideal venue for talks, seminars, screenings and recitals with a spacious foyer to host a cocktail reception.
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Located on the Gallery’s tranquil rooftop, these versatile and air-conditioned rooms are designed to cater to a variety of events —from meetings to training and breakout sessions, or even small workshops.
Located on the rooftop, this open-air space offers spectacular panoramic views of Singapore’s skyline.
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GETTING TO THE GALLERY BY BUS (Stops at Parliament Place) 195, 961
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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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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. Raden Saleh. Wounded Lion. c. 1838. Oil on canvas, 88 x 108.5cm.
[ADOPT NOW] From just $50, you can “own” an artwork together with a group of like-minded art enthusiasts and build our National Collection for future generations. In addition to being acknowledged online for your contributions in perpetuity, you will also receive a digital artwork digital badge for every contribution made. Chua Mia Tee. Epic Poem of Malaya. 1955. Oil on canvas, 112 x 153cm.
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