The Gallery Guide Sep–Oct 2020, National Gallery Singapore

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.

Cover image: Proposals for Novel Ways of Being Facing page (top to bottom): Image from Proposals for Novel Ways of Being.

Installation view of Suddenly Turning Visible: Art and Architecture of Southeast Asia (1969–1989) Image from Painting With Light.

Image from Gallery Kids!

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

Exhibitions

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Special Exhibitions

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Special Programmes Tours

24 Gallery Tours 26 Performances & Talks 28 Rotunda Library & Archive

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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 Shareen Khattar Professor Dr Apinan Poshyananda Doris Sohmen-Pao Professor Tan Chorh Chuan Whang Shang Ying 2

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Dear friends, The pandemic has brought the local artistic community closer than ever. The Gallery’s latest exhibition Proposals for novel ways of being, organised in collaboration with Singapore Art Museum, rallies 170 local artists across 12 art institutions, independent art spaces and collectives to present an unprecedented collective response to this changed world we find ourselves in. Opening in September at sites across the island, the series of exhibitions and programmes provides an avenue for artists to express themselves while showcasing works that unite and inspire audiences.

Art has an immense power to heal. Multiple research studies have demonstrated that art has a multitude of therapeutic and restorative benefits, that can improve both physical and emotional health and enhance social well-being. Art can soothe when we are feeling overwhelmed, it can also provide solace, support and encouragement to us and others in our community, especially in this time of need and crisis.

Our variety of programmes—many of which are accessible online, wherever you may be—are also designed to engage audiences in a variety of ways. We started our Art + Live series during Singapore’s circuit breaker, streaming multidisciplinary programmes live on our Facebook page.

Ranging from somatic movement workshops to creative writing, the series encourages all of us to take a moment for self-care. It was also integral that we created safe spaces for members of the public to connect with art and each other, and we are currently exploring how we can do so with two new initiatives: Slow Art @ Home, a facilitated programme that guides participants through the act of slow-looking, and The Care Collection, which supports art therapists and counsellors by providing a thoughtful selection of artworks from our National Collection for reflection and discussion.

The Gallery continues to harness art’s power to create positive impact, be it through creating a space for self-reflection or generating opportunities to connect with friends and family. I warmly invite you to join us at the Gallery to experience these benefits for yourself. Let Art Support SG.

Wishing you and your family good health,

Eugene Tan Director, National Gallery Singapore

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ART WE LOVE

S. Mohdir (Mohamed Abdul Kadir) Dalam 1975 Acrylic on canvas 66 x 92 cm

DID YOU KNOW? Dalam is a compelling example of how artists in Singapore experimented with surrealism.

Here, artist S. Mohdir employs surrealistic visual language, using amorphous and organic shapes to create an imaginary aquatic mindscape. Fishes and fossilised fish bones slip between the natural world that we inhabit and ancient worlds. The work’s title translates to “deep,” referring to the deep seas, a realm that humans have yet to explore and understand fully, and a space of imagination for an artist.

S. Mohdir began his career in teaching in 1960 and worked as a schoolteacher for more than 36 years. One of the founding members of the Association of Artists of Various Resources (APAD), he served as its president from 1984 to 1996.

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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 (From 25 September 2020) 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.

Singaporean photographers were keen to document the emerging nation during this period of rapid political and urban change. At the same time, they were strongly influenced by the photographic Pictorialism movement, which emphasised aesthetic expression over factual depiction.

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

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Chua So Truths &

Proposals for Novel Ways of Being

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Small Big Dream An Artist’s Tropic

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Digital Experience nationalgallery.sg/galleryanywhere

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OR'S TOUR (p. 24)

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ART + LIVE Resonates With Other dates: 31 Oct

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Kampong Tenggelam by Bani Haykal and Bin

EXHIBITION CLOSING (p. 10)

Bani Haykal and Ong Kian Peng.

Kampong Tenggelam. 2020.

Latiff Mohidin. Detail of Pagoda II. 1964. Oil on canvas, 99.4 x 99.2 cm.

This artwork has been adopted by BinjaiTree in memory of Chia Yew Kay and Tan Kim Siew.

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mers 2020 cal Landscape

Latiff Mohidin: Pago Pago CLOSING SOON

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Descendants of the Eunuch Admiral by Kray Chen

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City Hall: If Walls Could Talk

10–11 SAT–SUN PERFORMANCE (p. 26)

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS Proposals for Novel Ways of Being Opening on 4 Sep 2020 | Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery B & C

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Proposals for novel ways of being sees 12 local art institutions, independent art spaces and collectives join forces with over 170 local artists and cultural workers in response to a world irrevocably changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The title references an earlier name of the virus, “2019 Novel Coronavirus” to serve as a sombre yet hopeful reminder that COVID-19 is not the first pandemic or crisis the world has encountered, nor will it be the last—it is a reminder that we need new ways of being.

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.

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Exhibitions

An Exercise of Meaning in a Glitch Season Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery C An exercise of meaning in a glitch season looks at contemporary art practices that embody the processes of poetic contemplation, seeking to tackle difficult questions and issues that are often swept under the rug. Art has long engaged us in these introspections, building muscle memory in bodily intuitions. This exhibition examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted such practices as our bodies are slowly altered during the course of this event, and highlights local articulations that mirror the many undercurrents the world is grappling with now. From proposing new paths of action to subverting the everyday with humour, many of these contemplations reflect collective resonances that unveil extraordinary truths.

Participating Artists: Aki Hassan | Clara Lim | Fajrina Razak | Ila* | Izzad Radzali Shah | Kin Chui | Norah Lea Priyageetha Dia | Sufian Samsiyar | Tini Aliman

Time Passes 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. Its title references the middle chapter in Virginia Woolf’s novel To the Lighthouse which captures a movement in time and feeling, leaping through ten years in 20-plus pages.

Conceptualised during this necessary time apart, this exhibition stages our return to one another and to shared public spaces as the lockdown restrictions that separated us are slowly lifted. It recognises the lingering tenderness of our collective time apart and our time together now but still apart. The works in the exhibition manifest various acts of care-taking through the handling of different materials, and commitment towards uncovering possibilities of living and relating even through difficulty and uncertainty.

Participating Artists: Ashley Yeo | Chong Lii & Christian Kingo | Diana Rahim | Divaagar | Fazleen Karlan | Ila* | Jon Chan | Khairullah Rahim | Mengju Lin | Stephanie Jane Burt | Victor Paul Brang Tun | Yeyoon Avis Ann

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS LATIFF MOHIDIN: PAGO PAGO Closing on 27 Sep 2020 | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery

CLOSING SOON

Discover the formative years of Malaysia’s leading painter-poet Latiff Mohidin as he journeyed across Europe and Southeast Asia, searching to develop a Southeast Asian approach to painting and writing. Coined by Latiff Mohidin, the phrase “Pago Pago” evokes the consciousness that emerged from these travels and is a way of thinking that sought to challenge conventions in art during the 1960s.

After successful presentations in 2018 at the Centre Pompidou, Paris and Ilham Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, the Gallery’s acclaimed international travelling exhibition on this important Southeast Asian artist has returned to Singapore. This latest iteration features rare paintings that the artist created as a child while living in Singapore between 1949 and 1954; it was during this that time that Latiff Mohidin was discovered as a 9-year old artistic prodigy and hailed in the press as a “boy wonder” with “the gift in his hands!”

Presenting over 80 artworks, writings, newspaper clippings, photographs and films, the exhibition explores Latiff Mohidin’s syncretic approach to form alongside his dialogues with other leading avant-garde thinkers in Southeast Asia who sought to define a place for this region in modern art.

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CHUA SOO BIN: TRUTHS & LEGENDS Closing on 6 Sep 2020 | City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery

CLOSING SOON

Chua Soo Bin. Ng Eng Teng 1989 Photograph, inkjet print on paper, 40 x 50 cm Collection of the photographer Image courtesy of Chua Soo Bin

Uncover the rich stories within Singaporean photographer Chua Soo Bin's portraits.

These photographs of revered masters, including a few of local artists that are being exhibited for the first time, reflect Chua's characteristic mix of incisiveness and sensitivity, and often draw on his personal understanding and encounters with his subjects’ artworks. Chua captured this image of Singaporean sculptor Ng Eng Teng with a fisheye lens, echoing the form of the spherical sculpture that Ng is holding.

Chua Soo Bin (b. 1932) is a Cultural Medallion recipient and one of Singapore's most important photographers, with a career spanning over six decades. Featuring over 90 photographs, this exhibition spotlights Chua's portraiture practice alongside Chinese ink paintings by his photographic subjects, as well as images that Chua created while working in advertising.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS NG TENG FONG ROOF GARDEN COMMISSION: CAO FEI Ongoing | City Hall Wing, 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 through a gift by Far East Organization.

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SUDDENLY TURNING VISIBLE: ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (1969–1989) Closing on 29 Nov 2020 | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery

In 1981, the Filipino artist and curator Raymundo Albano adopted the phrase “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.

However, the visibility that Albano was evoking was an aspirational one—the Philippines, along with much of Southeast Asia, had yet to embark on its most ambitious infrastructural projects.

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. This exhibition reflects 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.

The exhibition traces this story through three influential art institutions in Manila, Bangkok and Singapore, presenting artworks from the period alongside archives, and newly commissioned and restaged works.

Presenting Sponsors

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS OUTBOUND Ongoing | Various locations

Haegue Yang Forum for Drone Speech – Singapore Simulations 2019 Laminated plywood; stainless steel wire mesh; powder-coated metal pipe, prints on holographic paper; transparent sticker and loudspeaker; Nadine’s voice: audio, single channel, stereo, approx.

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

An OUTBOUND commission by National Gallery Singapore.

Encounter Forum for Drone Speech – Singapore Simulations as you wander through the City Hall Foyer at Level 2. Inspired by the Gallery’s architecture and its connections to Singapore’s colonial past, this installation by Korean artist Haegue Yang is borne out of intensive research on historical figures and events. Yang employs the sculptural language of visual abstraction, weaving imagery, text and sound together to highlight how museums continually rearrange and reinterpret objects to envision alternative narratives. The illusory qualities of the materials used, including faux marble and holographic prints, express a sense that history and the present are in flux, provoking questions on identity, belonging and engagement.

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

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

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

The on-site experience at the Gallery is closed until further notice.

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 through a gift by 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

Painting with Light returns online this October with a Southeast Asian Shorts selection of stories that reframe the notion of “home"—both material dwelling and lived experience.

In these short films, tangible and intangible aspects of the home interact in a multitude of contexts, revealing the fragility of the concept itself, especially in the face of ever-changing global and local environments. The programme invites us to meditate on the ties that define ideas of the family, community, state and region, and what it means to belong to a shared humanity on a personal level, alone together.

Please refer to www.nationalgallery.sg/paintingwithlight closer to the festival start date for the full programme and film classification ratings.

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HIGHLIGHTS TENEBRAE BY NICOLE MIDORI WOODFORD

On the final day to vacate the Pearl Bank Apartments before demolishment, Iris and her mother have their last moments with their old home. As they drive away, a ray of light pierces through the truck’s dark interior, forming a camera obscura. Surrounded by old belongings, Iris watches the dancing image of the building before it is gradually extinguished into memory.

THE MENTAL TRAVELLER BY TAIKI SAKPISIT Thailand | No dialogue | 2019 | 18 min The Mental Traveller meditates on the passing of time and sensorial realities of five men who call a psychiatric ward home. The film was precipitated by the director’s journey with companions who had suffered through sickness, dementia, grief and mental disorder. Shot in Chanthaburi, this depiction of delirium and trauma echoes the turbulent years of political upheavals in Thailand.

MOM’S HOLIDAY / BABU KAN KE MIRI

BY HARLIF HAJI MOHAMAD AND NURAIN ABDULLAH Brunei | In Brunei Malay with English subtitles | 2017 | 7 min 17 sec Excited about the rare occasion of a trip abroad, a grandmother living in a Bruneian kampong cannot help but tell everyone about it, even if it is just to nearby Miri. But she is not the only one in the family with holiday plans. A charming vignette of the tensions between a woman’s unfulfilled longings and her obligations to the home.

DIARY OF CATTLE BY DAVID DARMADI AND LIDIA AFRILITA Indonesia | In Indonesian with English subtitles | 2019 | 17 min 31 sec Every morning, hundreds of cows are herded to a landfill in Padang, Indonesia. They make it their home—eating, sleeping and mating alongside bulldozers that plough the site. A cow may also lose its life here, killed by machinery or trapped under plastic.

This film employs a poetic observational approach to reveal the absurd and appalling reality of human impact on the environment.

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Special Programmes

Singapore | In Mandarin and English with English subtitles | 2019 | 16 min 30 sec

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

1 Jun 2020–28 Mar 2021 | smallbigdreamers.com This month, we launch Small Big Dreamers at the Gallery too! Visit An Artist’s Tropical Landscape, a physical experience inspired by Georgette Chen’s 1969 painting, Tropical Fruits. You can also experience this biennial children’s festival online with #SmallBigDreamersAtHome and encounter a whole host of fun activities and games for your to play with while learning more about artworks in the Gallery and how artists are inspired to create.

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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 FOUR FUN-FILLED ZONES!

ARTISTS' STU DIO five Singapore Get up close and personal with the red the inspi and Southeast Asian artworks that 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 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!

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!

Sudjana Kerton. Gamelan Orchestra. 1960.

Oil on canvas, 89 x 127.5 cm.

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

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 everyday materials.

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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 Thurs–Sun 11am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 10.30am

DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English Thurs–Sun 1pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun noon

HIGHLIGHTS OF CHUA SOO BIN: TRUTHS & LEGENDS (ENDS 6 SEP) English Sun 2pm | Mandarin Sun 1:30pm

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

HIGHLIGHTS OF LATIFF MOHIDIN: PAGO PAGO (ENDS 27 SEP) English Fri 2pm | Mandarin Sun 1:30pm

UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS English Thurs–Sun 3pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 3:30pm

CURATOR TOURS Join the exhibition curators as they trace the evolution of Chua Soo Bin’s photographic practice through this survey of close to 100 works.

CHUA SOO BIN: TRUTHS & LEGENDS English Sat 5 Sep | 11am–noon | Mandarin Sat 5 Sep | noon–1pm | Free for exhibition ticket holders, registration required

GROUP TOURS COMMUNITY GROUPS The Gallery offers guided tours for community groups at a concessionary rate.

For more information, please email groupenquiries@nationalgallery.sg.

CORPORATE OR OTHER PRIVATE GROUPS Please email groupenquiries@nationalgallery.sg for more information.

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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.

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BACK-OF-HOUSE TOURS FORMER SUPREME COURT: UNSEEN, UNHEARD Sun 4.30pm | $15 per ticket, limited to 5 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.

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:

Ng Chor Guan for Latiff Mohidin: Pago Pago 26 Sep Jia Lim for Siapa Nama Kamu? Art in Singapore since the 19th Century and Between Declarations & Dreams: Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th century 31 Oct

A SOMATIC SERIES WITH VINCENT YONG Sat–Sun 10–11 Oct | 2.30–3pm Movement educator and art therapist Vincent Yong translates the artworks found in the Gallery into a bodily experience.

DESCENDANTS OF THE EUNUCH ADMIRAL, KRAY CHEN Sat 3 Oct | 2.30−3pm In response to Cao Fei’s Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission 浮槎 Fú Chá, artist Kray Chen presents a reimagining of Kuo Pao Kun’s play, Descendants of the Eunuch Admiral.

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Image courtesy of Jörg Singer

TALKS & WORKSHOPS DAN KAU MERANTAU LAGI // AND YOU WANDER ONCE AGAIN Sep 2020 | Digital mixed-format symposium hosted on the Gallery’s website and via Facebook Live Conceived with the poet-painter Latiff Mohidin, this event brings together artists, activists and writers across the spheres of spatial analysis, aural spatialisation and digital surveillance to explore new understandings of liveability in a post-COVID-19 Southeast Asia.

Latiff Mohidin in Laos. 1968.

Image courtesy Latiff Mohidin.

Performances & Talks

Through readings, conversations, performances and film screenings, the gatherings expand the Minangkabau practice of merantau—a concept at the heart of Latiff Mohidin’s Pago Pago series—whereby one willingly leaves the familiar behind in an act of simultaneous construction and destruction.

KAMPONG TENGGELAM BY BANI HAYKAL AND ONG KIAN PENG Sep 2020 | Digital commission at nationalgallery.sg/kampongtenggelam Kampong Tenggelam imagines a Kampong Glam of the near future, where humans are recovering from a massive social catastrophe with the help of machines.

It is created around a hand-drawn map of 1950s Kampong Glam by Latiff Mohidin that chronicles the literary and social life-worlds of the neighbourhood. To envision this future, artists Bani Haykal and Ong Kian Peng layered their 3D visualisation of the area with music, fields notes, and field recordings conducted in the area during Singapore's circuit breaker.

Bani Haykal and Ong Kian Peng.

Kampong Tenggelam. 2020.

Created for our special exhibition Latiff Mohidin: Pago Pago, this commission is the latest artwork in Bani Haykal’s ongoing cryptocartography series. The speculative works revolve around imagining potential futures where humans and machines have developed a kinship, leading to the emergence of cyborgs.

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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 Keppel Centre for Art Education is open with limited capacity with 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!

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

Kids & Schools

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.

For more information, please visit nationalgallery.sg/discover-learn/ keppel-centre-for-art-education.

The Keppel Centre for Art Education is made possible through a gift by Keppel Corporation.

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

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1. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough 2. Wash your hands with soap and water 3. Tell an adult if you are not feeling well and rest at home

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KIDS’ PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES Every weekend, 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/gallerykids.

KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION 4+

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ART PLAYSCAPE

OPENS 9 OCT

Observe what happens as you tiptoe across the space or flail your arms in front of certain objects! In the 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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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM WORKSHOP

At selected timings, watch how the robots come alive and leave ink trailing behind them! Together with other tools on display commonly used by artist Yeo Shih Yun, explore the different possibilities of ink and create your own abstract art painting.

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

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STORIES IN ART

Sat–Sun 12–13, 26–27 Sep, 10–11, 24–25 Oct | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | Free* Listen as our storyteller unravels folklores and tales inspired by the artworks found in our Gallery and join in the fun with a song or rhyme!

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Sat–Sun 5–6, 19–20 Sep, 3–4, 17–18 Oct | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | 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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OPENS 9 OCT

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education with a variety of digital resources.

Museum-based Learning Tours Facilitated by museum educators, our online and on-site school tours allow students to participate in museum-based learning. Bookings are available now, please refer to nationalgallery.sg/discover-learn/schools for our booking FAQs. Click and Play!

Our thematic e-learning slide decks feature artworks and discussion points, helping teachers to facilitate meaningful discussions in classrooms.

EDUCATORS’ PROGRAMMES The Gallery offers a variety of learning journeys and programmes to support educators in connecting students with art. Designed to develop visual literacy, art interpretive skills and museum-based educational strategies, we encourage educators to check out the rich resources at 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 ART City Hall Wing, Level 6 | Tel: 6866 1977 Daily noon–2pm, 6–10pm Art is an elegant contemporary Italian restaurant helmed

by Michelin-star Chef-Restaurateur Beppe De Vito.

Dining at Art is a journey, and the menu is an ever-evolving exploration of rich Italian tradition and top quality produce, elevated with technical innovation.

COURTYARD CAFÉ Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Sat–Thu & Public Holidays 9.30am–7pm Fri & Eve of Public Holidays 9.30am–8pm Specialising in Straits Asian food, Courtyard Café serves authentic and modern interpretations of local dishes alongside a selection of traditional kueh, cakes, toasts and beverages.

COURTYARD LOUNGE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6384 1874 Sat–Thu & Public Holidays 9.30am–7pm Fri & Eve of Public Holidays 9.30am–8pm 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–Fri noon–2.30pm, 6–11pm; Sat 6–11pm Hachi Restaurant continues its 20-year tradition of Japanese seasonal omakase dining with its 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, (afternoon tea) 3–5pm, 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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For the latest updates on our Shopping & Dining outlets, please visit nationalgallery.sg/see-do/shopping-and-dining.

ODETTE Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6385 0498 Mon 7–9pm; Tue–Sat noon–1.30pm, 7–9pm Three-Michelin star Odette reflects Chef-Owner Julien Royer’s respect for seasonality, terroir and 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–Thu 3pm–1am; Fri 3pm–2am; Sat, Eve & Day of Public Holidays noon–2am; Sun noon–1am Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Marina Bay at this destination rooftop bar and indulge in progressive cocktails with imaginative presentations.

THE PUBLIC EIGHT Supreme Court Wing, Level 1 | Tel: 6242 5590 Mon–Sat 5.30pm–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

Shopping & Dining

Discover the heart of authentic Cantonese cuisine.

Serving dishes that resonate with sincerity and nostalgia, the dining experience at Yàn is all about conviviality.

MUSEUM STORE & CAFÉ City Hall Wing, Level 1 Check website for 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.

THE ARTIST SPEAKS: LEE WEN Paperback | 128 pages | $26.75 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-2532-5 One of Singapore’s most prominent performance artists, Lee Wen produced a body of provocative and sharply satirical works, confronting issues of race, society and culture. This third title in The Artist Speaks series presents never-before-seen writings, lyrics and drawings from Lee’s extensive archives, offering personal insight to the rich associations, metaphors and tongue-in-cheek humour found in his imaginative world.

SUDDENLY TURNING VISIBLE: ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (1969–1989) Paperback | 312 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-0652-2 The expression ‘Suddenly Turning Visible’ refers to rapid urban transformation driven by a desire for economic growth in which art had a critical role. This reader traces this story through three influential art institutions: the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Alpha Gallery in Singapore and the Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art in Bangkok. Artworks, primary documents and newly commissioned interviews reveal links between architecture, modern art and the role of institutions in Southeast Asia.

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.

DIGITAL ACCESS ON JSTOR Access digital versions of our catalogues and research titles on JSTOR, a digital library of academic content, wherever you are. Please visit jstor.org/publisher/natlgalsing.

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LATIFF MOHIDIN: PAGO PAGO (1960–1969) Hardback | 214 pages | $58.85 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-11-4517-9 Finalist for best illustrated non-fiction title at the 2019 Singapore Book Awards.

Malaysian artist Latiff Mohidin’s life work has been discussed extensively within national and, to some extent, regional frameworks, yet his contribution to global modernism remains understudied. This publication seeks to address this gap, positioning the artist within Berlin art circles of the 1960s as well as the cultural, political and art historical milieus of Southeast Asia.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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.

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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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Gallery Parking Rates Daily, including Public Holidays 7am–6pm $1.30 per half hour 6pm–1am $3.20 per entry $1.00 per entry for motorcycles

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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.

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