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J U L–S E P 2021
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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,
temperature screening, contact tracing and safe distancing are in place.
• 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.
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Image from Gallery
Children's Biennale
2021: Why Art Matters
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Antony Gormley, Close V, 1998. Cast iron. 27 × 201 × 174 cm. © the artist. Photograph by Stephen White
Exhibition view of Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965.
Film still from Talking the Pictures / Katsuben! by Suo Masayuki.
Image from Gallery Children's Biennale 2021: Why Art Matters
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2 About the Gallery
3 Director’s Message
4 Art We Love
5 #GalleryAnywhere
6 Highlights Calendar
8 National Gallery Singapore Turns 5
Exhibitions
10 Special Exhibitions
12 20 Long-Term Exhibitions
26 Special Programmes
Tours
30 Gallery Tours
32 Performances
35 Rotunda Library & Archive
Kids & Schools
26 36 Keppel Centre for Art Education
40 Shopping & Dining
42 Gallery Publications
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44 Ticketing Information
46 General Information
48 Support the Gallery
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Digital Experience
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 Peter Ho (Chairman) Chang Hwee Nee Chew Choon Seng Chong Siak Ching Jennie Chua Rosa Daniel Goh Kok Huat Maimoonah Hussain Shareen Khattar Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi Doris Sohmen-Pao Professor Tan Chorh Chuan Whang Shang Ying Danny Yong 2
DIRECTOR’S
MESSAGE
Dear friends,
As we move into the third quarter of the year, the Gallery continues to bring compelling art
experiences to you whether you’re at home or in our building.
Painting with Light, the Gallery’s annual festival of international films on art, kicks off in July
in a hybrid format. For the first time, audiences can enjoy screenings both online and on-
site. This year’s edition celebrates the idea of innovation, with over 50 films that speak to
the experimental nature of artists and filmmakers. This spirit of originality is embodied in the
festival’s first-ever film commission—an anthology of six works by local filmmakers in response
to the artists featured in our exhibition, Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists
After 1965.
In August, we invite you to experience an exciting collaboration with renowned British artist
Antony Gormley, who is best known for sculptures and installations that investigate the
relationship between the human body and space. His latest work, Horizon Field Singapore, is
our new commission for the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden. This vast installation, spanning the
entire length of the roof terrace, is an open metal matrix that seems to morph as one moves
through it. Additionally, three of Gormley’s key earlier sculptures—Sense (1991), Close V
(1998), and Ferment (2007)—will be on display within the Gallery’s public spaces, framed by
the architecture of these historical buildings.
Finally, the Gallery Children’s Biennale returns in September, just in time for the school
holidays. The festival aims to empower children with a renewed sense of empathy and
confidence through the imaginative power of art and play. Children can freely explore nine
installations inspired by the themes of home, environment, time, and diversity. Alongside these
physical works, the festival will present a plethora of engaging online content for kids and
families alike to enjoy from the comfort of home.
We welcome you to the Gallery to experience these offerings and connect with art in different
ways. While doing so, we will continue to take all necessary steps to protect your health, and
ensure that the Gallery remains a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place for all.
Wishing you and your family good health,
Eugene Tan
Director, National Gallery Singapore
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ART
WE LOVE
Kim Lim (林真金)
(b. 1936, Singapore; d. 1997, United Kingdom)
Day
1966
Steel
216 × 106.5 × 106.5 cm
Gift of Lim Koon Teck
In Day, flat, hard steel is used to create a form of soft curves. This sculpture was originally
exhibited on the roof of the now demolished Malaysia-Singapore Airlines building in
Singapore. The building’s architect, Lim Chong Keat, installed Day there as a way to
introduce public art to the construction when it was completed in 1967.
Artist Kim Lim initially made sculptures in wood before becoming interested in how one
could suggest form without expressing mass. She thus began experimenting with industrial
materials such as steel, aluminium and fibreglass, and even took up an attachment
with a fibreglass factory in Singapore to learn more about the material. Lim used these
contemporary materials to explore the relationships between space, light and rhythm,
expanding the possibilities of her practice.
On display at UOB Southeast Asia Gallery Level 3 corridors outside UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 6.
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#GALLERYANYWHERE
www.nationalgallery.sg/galleryanywhere
The Gallery offers a wide range of art experiences
both in physical spaces and on #GalleryAnywhere,
a one-stop portal to rich digital content and an array
of virtual explorations that will keep you engaged and
entertained wherever you are. Browse, watch, listen,
or play to discover the Gallery’s myriad offerings.
STORIES IN LIGHT: FOUR MODERN PHOTOGRAPHERS IN SINGAPORE
The Gallery's first virtual-only exhibition
Explore how photography provided a platform for artists to imagine a new Singapore
landscape and identity after World War II.
NEW
Featured Artists:
Lee Sow Lim (b. 1930, Malaysia): Lee Sow Lim is celebrated for his contributions to photography as an artist, presenter,
writer and educator. He was the first and only photographer to receive the Public Service Medal in 1978, and later
chaired the photography selection panel for the Cultural Medallion, Singapore’s annual award for artistic achievement.
Lee Lim (b. 1931, China; d. 1989, Singapore): Lee Lim is one of the most important and influential modern photographers
in Singapore. He is particularly admired for his flawless technique in composite photography. Lee continued to
experiment and innovate throughout his life. His final body of work features abstract images which appear to be
landscapes, but are actually the distressed exterior walls of old buildings.
Lim Kwong Ling (b. 1932, Singapore): Lim Kwong Ling learnt photography from Lee Sow Lim at the Adult Education
Board. Later, his pursuit of naturalism led him to reject the conventional practice of staging scenes, as he sought to
depict more meaningful images of daily life.
Tan Lip Seng (b. 1942, Singapore): Tan Lip Seng developed his own distinct style and method of colour photography
in the 1960s. Self-taught and originally a medical photographer by profession, Tan counts Lee Lim as one of his major
influences. This can be clearly seen in Tan’s experiments with photo montages. His semi-abstract and brightly-coloured
landscapes of Singapore have become a trademark of his style.
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HIGHLIGHTS
CALENDAR
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International Films on Art
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EXHIBITION (p.18)
(p.10) The Gift: Collecting
Antony Gormley Entanglements and
embodied histories
Gabriel Barredo. One. 1999.
Mixed media, 69.5 ×
57.7 × 17.4 cm. Collection of
Singapore Art Museum
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GALLERY TURNS 5! (p. 8)
31 SAT
MES (p.39) PERFORMANCE
Art (p.32)
s: Every 2nd ART + LIVE
Sun Resonates With
17 SAT Jeremy Monteiro
TALKS (p.35) for Something New
In Gallery Sessions Must Turn Up: Six
Other dates: Singaporean Artists
Every 3rd Sat of the month After 1965
EXHIBITION CLOSING CLOSING
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Something New Must Turn Up: 29 SUN
Six Singaporean Artists After City Hall: If Walls
1965 (p.12) Could Talk (p.20)
EXHIBITION CLOSING
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Paik,
19 SUN At Home
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our, sound,
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of Electronic
mix (EAI), At Home in the Georgette Chen. East Coast Vendor.
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World 1960. Oil on canvas. 92 × 73 cm.
Digital Experience nationalgallery.sg/galleryanywhere 7
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 language, interests and needs, everyone can
look forward to innovative, engaging and meaningful experiences with art.
Get your hands on limited edition merchandise!
Georgette Chen's Self Portrait tote bag
Greeting cards (set of 8)
Georgette Chen's Self Portrait EZ-Link card
Georgette Chen's Singapore Waterfront facemask
5th Anniversary facemask
These products are all available at The Gallery Store.
BE PART OF THE PEOPLE’S MUSEUM
For the first time ever, you can
now own a work from the National
Collection from as little as $50. This
initiative aims to cultivate a long-
term culture of giving to the arts,
while allowing current and future
generations of Singaporeans to
develop a deeper understanding of
the region's art, culture, heritage and
history. All art adopters will be SCAN TO DOWNLOAD
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acknowledged for their contributions. APP TO [ADOPT NOW]
8ART FOR ALL
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Let our audio guide be your Go on a fun and
companion as you explore intriguing journey
Georgette Chen: At Home in the with author
World. Available in four languages. Shamini Flint
Visit this exhibition at the Level 4 Gallery
as she chats
and Wu Guanzhong Gallery. Download about food and
our free Gallery Explorer app to access art in our very
the audio tours. Available in English, 中文, first podcast!
Bahasa Melayu and தமிழ்
Georgette Chen. Self Portrait. c. 1934. Oil on canvas, 35 × 27 cm.
Gift of Lee Foundation.
3 Art Through Your Eyes
Discover quirky, thought-provoking and insightful responses to key artworks in our galleries
penned by members of the public.
Lee Man Fong’s self-portrait is a serve. I would like to
imagine that Mr Lee was a hipster back in the day, with
his thick black rimmed glasses, gently tousled hair and
little moustache. What a cool guy! Self-Portrait reminds
of the of the modern-day selfie, but with a little more
thought and artistic direction. After all, self-portraits
take a lot of effort to create, don’t they? The carefully
positioned flowers and sculptures doused in a slight
sepia-toned colour palette make me believe that Lee
Man Fong was the coolest hipster on the block, period.
Shevon Leck has a deep love for the local arts scene. She
enjoys reading art books, watching crime documentaries and
wondering when she can attend a local gig again. Shevon is
Lee Man Fong. Self-Portrait. 1958. Oil on canvas, a volunteer with Kolektif, an experimental youth programme
99 × 102 cm. Gift of Mr and Mrs Putra Masagung. at the Gallery for 17 to 25 year olds.
View Self-Portrait at DBS Singapore Gallery 1.
LET ART HEAL YOU
Express solidarity and encouragement
through Words that Count, an online
platform that allows you to compose
blackout poems!
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VIEW 5TH YEAR
ANNIVERSARY
Stay connected to the latest offerings at galleryturns5.sg. OFFERINGS
9SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS NG TENG FONG ROOF GARDEN COMMISSION: ANTONY GORMLEY Opens 6 Aug | Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery and various locations Antony Gormley, Horizon Field Singapore. Work in progress at Hexham studio, May 2021. Antony Gormley (b. 1950, United Kingdom) is internationally renowned for his sculptures, installations and public artworks that investigate the relationship of the human body to space. The fifth Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission, Horizon Field Singapore, invites visitors into an immersive experience exploring space and form. Series Partner The Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery is made possible with the support of Far East Organization. 10
Exhibitions
NEW
ANTONY GORMLEY
Opens 6 Aug | Various locations
Three of Gormley’s earlier sculptures — Close V, Sense and Ferment will also be on display
in the Gallery’s public spaces, activating and engaging with the architecture of the buildings.
Antony Gormley
Ferment
2007
2 mm square section
stainless steel bar
273 × 177 × 211 cm
© the artist
Photograph by Stephen White
Strategic Partner
11SPECIAL
EXHIBITIONS
SOMETHING NEW MUST TURN UP:
SIX SINGAPOREAN ARTISTS AFTER 1965
Closing on 22 Aug | City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery
Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 is a joint exhibition of six solo
presentations that explore and compare the artistic practices of Singaporean artists
Chng Seok Tin (莊心珍), Goh Beng Kwan (吴珉权), Jaafar Latiff, Lin Hsin Hsin (林欣欣),
Mohammad Din Mohammad ( ) and Eng Tow (杜瑛). Each of them actively expanded
the boundaries of art in post-independence Singapore by striving to be continuously new. They
all undertook explorations in diverse media, ranging from collage, printmaking and installation to
batik, textiles and digital art.
Installation view of Chng Seok Tin: Installation view of Goh Beng Kwan: Installation view of Jaafar Latiff: In the
Drawn Through a Press. Nervous City. Time of Textile.
CHNG SEOK TIN: GOH BENG KWAN: JAAFAR LATIFF:
Drawn Through a Press Nervous City In the Time of Textile
Chng Seok Tin (1946–2019) Goh Beng Kwan (1937–) was Jaafar Latiff (1937–2007)
was extremely prolific over one of the earliest post-war was an abstract artist
the last six decades, and has artists in Singapore to travel known for his trailblazing
become synonymous with to the United States to pursue approach in renewing the
printmaking in Singapore, in an art education at the Art batik medium. A self-
spite of the loss of clear vision Students League of New York. taught artist, he was also
due to an accident in 1988. Today, Goh is recognised for a lifelong art educator
She lived in various cities his contributions in collage, teaching in institutions such
across Europe and North particularly for using cultural as Baharuddin Vocational
America, before returning materials and motifs to Institute, LASALLE
back to Singapore and was explore issues around cultural College of the Arts and
involved in numerous group representation, urbanism, Nanyang Academy of Fine
exhibitions both abroad and and identity. Arts. He integrated the
at home. conventional techniques of
batik with his abstract style,
invigorating the medium for
a contemporary audience.
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Installation view of Lin Hsin Hsin @ Installation view of Mohammad Din Installation view of Eng Tow–the sixth
speedofthought. Copyright © 2021. Mohammad: The Mistaken Ancestor. sense.
Lin Hsin Hsin. All Rights Reserved.
Mobile~tainment®, Frog®.
LIN HSIN HSIN MOHAMMAD DIN ENG TOW–the sixth sense
@speed of thought MOHAMMAD: Eng Tow (1947–) is an
Lin Hsin Hsin (林欣欣) is The Mistaken Ancestor interdisciplinary artist whose
an IT visionary and inventor Mohammad Din Mohammad works span diverse media
as well as an artist, poet (1955–2007) studied at from cloth, paper to bronze.
and composer. She has the Nanyang Academy Her knowledge and dexterity
explored diverse media in of Fine Arts. He was an with these materials stems
her five-decade-long career, artist, traditional healer, from the experiences she
and is most noted for her guru silat (Malay martial has accumulated through a
ground-breaking forays into arts master), writer and life of extensive travel–from
media tools and techniques. collector of Southeast Asian her studies in the United
Ahead of her own time, she objects. Above all he was Kingdom where she gained a
launched the first virtual a Sufi mystic. This mystical firm grounding in the Bauhaus
museum in the world in 1994 form of Islam deeply praxis, to her overseas
and made the decisive move informed all aspects of his residencies. Drawn to the
to discard traditional ways life and art. His artworks ever-changing character of
of painting by creating new harnessed the different nature, many of her works
technological paradigms facets of Sufi mysticism manifest and channel the
since 1994. for the rejuvenation of the metaphysical beauty and
human body and spirit in inexplicable forces around us.
contemporary Singapore.
Lead Partner Strategic Partner
13SPECIAL 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. Wu Guanzhong: Learning from the Master invites you into the intimate dialogues 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. 14
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,
with kind permission from Wu Keyu. RC-CH1-WGZ1-121.
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).
Strategic Partner
15SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Closing 26 Sep | City Hall Wing, Level 4 Gallery and Wu Guanzhong Gallery Georgette Chen. East Coast Vendor. 1960. Oil on canvas. 92 × 73 cm. Uncover the fascinating story of Georgette Chen, a key figure in the development of modern art in Singapore. The first museum retrospective of the artist in more than 20 years, this exhibition features her most significant works alongside a wealth of newly discovered archival materials. 16
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Get the most out of your visit
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Listen to an audio tour
To mark its fifth anniversary, the Gallery is extending the positive impact of art to diverse
communities. Audio tours of the exhibition are available in Singapore’s four national
languages – English, 中文, Bahasa Melayu and தமிழ். Download the Gallery explorer app
or visit nationalgallery.sg/georgettechen to access the audio tours.
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.
Strategic Partner
17SPECIAL
EXHIBITIONS
THE GIFT: COLLECTING ENTANGLEMENTS AND NEW
EMBODIED HISTORIES
Organised by the Singapore Art Museum
Opens 20 Aug | City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery
Gabriel Barredo
One
1999
Mixed media
69.5 × 57.7 × 17.4 cm
Collection of Singapore Art Museum
The Gift is one of four exhibitions to emerge from Collecting Entanglements and Embodied
Histories, a curatorial dialogue between four museums in Europe and Southeast Asia. The
presentation examines the nature of relations, affinities, and influence through the subject of
gifting. The gesture of giving and return is both familiar and ambiguous. The Gift explores the
tangible and intangible in the offer, which is at once an embodiment of the expansiveness of the
spirit and an obligation to another.
Collecting Entanglements and Embodied Histories is a collaborative venture between Singapore
Art Museum, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum and Nationalgalerie
— Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, initiated by the Goethe-Institut. The exhibitions are curated by
June Yap, Grace Samboh, Gridthiya Gaweewong and Anna-Catharina Gebbers.
18OUTBOUND nationalgallery.sg/outbound
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Ongoing | Various locations
Gary Carsley (b. 1957, Australia) with Jeremy Chu (b. 1973, Singapore) at their co-created installation
The Regency Made Me Blind (2018), an OUTBOUND commission by National Gallery Singapore.
Laser print on photocopier paper, latex print on self-adhesive vinyl, UV print on backlit film rendered as
mechanised roller blinds, UV laminated C-print applied to IKEA Gilbert chair.
An OUTBOUND commission by National Gallery Singapore.
This stairway “garden” is made with digitally composited photographs of botanical gardens
in Hanoi, Manila, Bogor, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, all of which have colonial origins. Bands
of colours mimicking Regency era stripes were later superimposed on the images. These were
then printed on roller blinds, self-adhesive vinyl and more than 5,000 sheets of coloured A4
photocopier paper that the artists reverently applied to the walls. This meditative labour is
inspired by the meticulous gold leafing of the interiors of sacred places, and is also evoked
by the Tibetan Buddhist mantras on the walls which symbolically cleanse passing visitors
of negative karma.
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).
19LONG–TERM
EXHIBITIONS
CITY HALL: IF WALLS COULD TALK
Closing 29 Aug | City Hall Wing, Level 3, City Hall Chamber
Experience City Hall: If Walls Could Talk online at nationalgallery.sg/cityhall.
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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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ONLINE EXHIBITION
21LONG–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 Yusman Aman
Market Structure l
1960s 1972
Oil on canvas Batik
91.3 × 106.6 cm 114.8 × 89.5 cm
Chen Wen Hsi draws on his study of Yusman Aman was a self-taught artist
Chinese ink painting and influences from who was known for his inventive approach
Cubism in his scene, composed of a to batik. Structure l demonstrates the
mixture of bold lines and geometric blocks artist’s innovative use of the medium to
of contrasting colours. The women appear develop abstract forms. In this painting,
to be having a conversation as they return Yusman exploits the opacity of dyes
from the market, clothed in colourful dresses to create a complex composition of
with intricate patterns. Chen is known for his interlocking angular shapes. Yusman
experimental ways of depicting local subject practiced actively in Singapore, and this
matters—like the ubiquitous market—with work was exhibited at the seminal artist-run
painting styles from diverse art movements. 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.
The DBS Singapore Gallery is made possible with the support of DBS Bank.
22BETWEEN 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 × 75.5 cm
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 × 39.5 cm. This acquisition was made possible with
donations to the Art Adoption & Acquisition Programme.
The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is made possible with the support of UOB.
23LONG–TERM
EXHIBITIONS
LISTENING TO ARCHITECTURE:
THE GALLERY’S HISTORIES AND TRANSFORMATIONS
Ongoing | City Hall Wing, Level 4, ArchiGallery
The architecture of the City Hall and
former Supreme Court buildings may be
imagined as an ongoing conversation
between different generations across
time. The inaugural exhibition at the
ArchiGallery offers insights into the
enduring histories and architectural
designs of the two national monuments
and their dramatic transformations into
a home for Southeast Asian art. It also
features never-before-seen artefacts
excavated from the Gallery’s grounds,
Zai Tang. Resident Frequencies: A Brief Aural History of and a commissioned sonic artwork
National Gallery Singapore, 2017. Eight-channel sound by artist Zai Tang that draws on the
installation, 36:00 mins. Commissioned by National Gallery
Singapore. Image courtesy of the artist.
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).
24UNREALISED
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 Tour
Services at Level 1, Padang Atrium Counter.
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.
25SPECIAL
PROGRAMMES
PAINTING WITH LIGHT 2021: FESTIVAL OF
INTERNATIONAL FILMS ON ART
2–25 Jul
PENDING
PWL LOGO
HERE
Film still from Talking the Pictures / Katsuben! by Suo Masayuki
The Gallery’s festival of international films on art returns this July for its 4th edition. Now in a
hybrid format, Painting with Light will present over 50 feature-length and short films both online
and at various locations throughout the Gallery. The festival will offer audiences new ways
of experiencing a range of films, including ones which have won awards or will be shown in
Singapore for the first time. These screenings will be accompanied by dialogues with curators,
artists, and filmmakers.
This edition of Painting with Light celebrates the notion of creating and remaking something.
This theme is embodied by the progressive and experimental spirit of the artists and filmmakers
whose works will be shown, and by the continued global effort to navigate new norms.
To find out more about this new edition of the festival and view its full line-up of films and
programmes, visit paintingwithlight.nationalgallery.sg.
26NEW
WHAT'S NEW IN THIS EDITION
Programmes
Special
Screenings at the Supreme Court Terrace
For the first time, audiences can now enjoy Painting with Light screenings under the stars at
the Supreme Court Terrace. Available exclusively during the festival’s opening and closing
weekends, audiences are invited to discover two feature-length films that tell stories of love
for art and its community. These include the local premieres of Talking the Pictures by Suo
Masayuki and Serendipity by Prune Nourry.
The Gallery’s first-ever 3D film showcase
Painting with Light presents its inaugural 3D film
screening. Tracing the artistic evolution of legendary
American choreographer Merce Cunningham over three
decades of risk-taking and discovery between 1944 to
1972, Cunningham is a breathtaking explosion of dance,
music, and never-before-seen archival material. The film
Film still from Cunningham by Alla Kovgan takes the audience on a visceral journey through his
visionary work.
Exclusive Film Commissions
This series of exclusive film commissions produced in
tandem with the exhibition Something New Must Turn
Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 will deepen
audience’s understanding of the exhibition, while also
initiating new discourses. These experimental works by
Film still from One After Another by Singapore filmmakers respond to what the six artists in the
Chew Chia Shao Min
exhibition present as “new,” exploring their works and key
aspects of their artistic practices. These screenings will be
accompanied by insightful post-screening dialogues.
27SPECIAL
PROGRAMMES
ST-
O U R FIR ION
ORE EDIT
EXPL HYBRID
EVE R
22
21 - DEC 20
22 MAY 20
In these ever changing times, empower your child with a renewed sense of
empathy and confidence through the imaginative power of art and play. Interact
with nine artworks which explore the themes of home, environment, time and
diversity while igniting curiosity, building character and having a whole lot of fun!
This hybrid edition will be double the fun, featuring online works and on-site
installations by nine renowned artists. Your child will discover new ways of
creating digital art, be it through the swipe of a finger or encountering immersive
installations at the Gallery.
Check out the online festival now at www.childrensbiennale.com
and don’t forget to visit the Gallery from 4 September to enjoy
the on-site works!
28Online festival is now live.
Don't miss these highlights! On-site* festival opens 4 Sep
Calling for Rain On-site*
by Khvay Samnang
Calling for Rain takes us on a
journey through the landscapes
of Cambodia as it follows The
Monkey on his quest to save the
dying forest and its surrounding
environment. The story unfolds as
he falls in love with The Fish, and encounters the irresponsible
behaviour of The Fire Dragon. Through this work, children will
learn about the need to care for our environment.
Illuminated by Nona Garcia
On-site* Illuminated is composed of digital
X-ray images of organic objects such
as bones and sea coral that make
up our diverse environment. As kids
explore these objects, they will come
to understand that every living and
non-living things is unique.
Superstar by Jeremy Sharma
Artist Jeremy Sharma created
Superstar, a clickable speculative
world, together with his two sons.
On-site*
As kids enter andr navigate this
installation, they are invited to rethink
the past, present and future.
Development Partner Strategic Partner
*artist’s rendering for illustrative purposes only
29GALLERY TOURS DAILY TOURS Explore the rich history of our buildings and collections by joining one of our guided tours led by trained docents. To reserve a slot, register online or proceed to Visitor Services at Padang Atrium Level 1 at least 30 minutes before the tour starts. Limited slots are available on a first come, first served basis. Tour participants should 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 SOMETHING NEW MUST TURN UP: SIX SINGAPOREAN ARTISTS AFTER 1965 English Thu–Sun 2pm | Mandarin Sat–Sun 1.30pm CURATOR TOURS Join exhibition curators and discover artwork and archival highlights, curatorial narratives and behind-the-scenes processes that went into the making of our current exhibitions. GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Sun 19 Sep | 4–5.15pm | Level 4 Gallery, City Hall Wing | Registration is required WU GUANZHONG: LEARNING FROM THE MASTER Sat 25 Sep | 11–11.45am | Level 4 Gallery, City Hall Wing | Registration is 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. 30
SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOURS
Download our free Gallery Explorer app to enjoy rich audio
commentary on our long-term and special exhibitions.
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Tours
ART X COCKTAILS TOUR
Sat 4pm | $35 per ticket (U.P. $45), limited slots |
General Admission ticket also required
Add a touch of culture to happy hour with the perfect pairing of
Art X Cocktails at the Gallery! Go on a 60-minute docent-led tour
to discover the artworks that inspired craft cocktails from Smoke & Mirrors
and learn about the evolution of cocktails throughout history.
Note:
The tour is not suitable for visitors below the age of 18. Tour ticket comes with one (1) complimentary
cocktail from “The Real Art of Drinking” menu at Smoke & Mirrors, or a mocktail if desired.
BACK-OF-HOUSE TOURS
FORMER SUPREME COURT: UNSEEN, UNHEARD
Sat 5.30pm, Sun 4.30pm | $15 per ticket, limited slots |
General Admission ticket also required
This tour offers a glimpse into restricted areas of the former
Supreme Court, usually out of bounds to the public. Go
behind-the-scenes and find out more about courtroom
proceedings and the experience of persons on trial as you:
• Traverse a network of hidden passageways
• Climb through a trapdoor into a prisoner’s dock
• Gain access to the Viewing Gallery where members of the public used to sit during
court hearings
• Discover stories of some of the highest profile cases in Singapore’s history since 1939,
tried in these very courtrooms
Note:
The tour is not suitable for children below the age of 13 and visitors with limited mobility. Please wear
comfortable footwear and attire. Wearing high heels is strongly not recommended due to safety reasons.
31PERFORMANCES
ART + LIVE
Art + Live is a series of online programmes on movement, music and literature. All programmes
will be streamed on the Gallery’s Facebook page.
RESONATES WITH
Sat | 2.30–3pm and 4pm
Our monthly concert series invites young and professional musicians to respond to the themes
found in our artworks and exhibitions. The sessions will also be available on our Facebook
page after the livestream.
Upcoming The Philippine Madrigal Singers for Between
concerts: Declaration and Dreams: Art of Southeast Asia
since the 19th Century (online)
24 Jul
Jeremy Monteiro for Something New Must Turn Up:
Six Singaporean Artists After 1965
31 Jul
Leaism for Between Declaration and Dreams:
Art of Southeast Asia since the 19th Century (online)
21 Aug
Fauxe for ANTONY GORMLEY
28 Aug
LittleCr3atures for Gallery Children's Biennale 2021:
Why Art Matters
4 Sep
Singapore National Youth Orchestra for Gallery
Children’s Biennale 2021: Why Art Matters
25 Sep
32LIVE PERFORMANCES
为什么要走出黑暗 (WALK DARKNESS WALK) BY LA TRISTESSE OPERA
Sat 10 Jul | 4pm, 6pm | Singapore Courtyard, Level 2, City Hall Wing
Led by Tang Da Wu, the performance is a response to all dead artists. Chng Seok Tin and Tan
Kian Por passed away at the same time, Lee Wen a few months before. All three artists were
Cultural Medallion recipients. The performance also remembers Jaafar Latiff and Mohammad
Din Mohammad. La Tristesse Opera made this performance to remind us that life is precious;
that we must make good use of what time we have now, and to be kind to each other.
Performances
Nam June Paik,
John Godfrey,
Global Groove
1973
Video, colour, sound
28 min, 30 sec
Courtesy of Electronic Art
Intermix (EAI), New York.
AFTERLUDE-PRELUDE: RESPONSES TO NAM JUNE PAIK
17 Sep 2021 | 6am–1pm | Online
18 Sep 2021 | 3–9pm | Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
Prompted by Nam June Paik’s own global satellite projects and the surge in remote
communication during the current worldwide pandemic, Afterlude-Prelude is envisioned as
a virtual stream and transmission from San Francisco to Singapore to London or Berlin. This
circuit mirrors Paik’s journey from the East to Europe and then the United States and back.
Inspired by Paik’s ideas and writing, this performance highlights his diverse reflections and
texts as a part of a career that has previously been reduced to mere anecdotes and aphorisms.
33TALKS
WORDS FROM OUR TEACHER
Beyond his career as an artist, Wu Guanzhong was also a dedicated art educator who
kept his students close to his heart. My Two Students — The Story of Zhong Shuheng and
Liu Jude is the first of several pieces of writing between Wu and his students that have
been translated from Mandarin to English for the first time. It is available to read online at:
www.nationalgallery.sg/exhibitions/wu-guanzhong-learning-from-the-master.
PODCAST: THE PADANG SESSIONS
Follow The Padang Sessions on Spotify or Apple
Podcasts now and listen to our audio archive of
lectures, panels and conversations recorded live in
the Gallery, whenever and wherever you are. Join us
as we chart the art of Southeast Asia and beyond,
one voice at a time.
IN-GALLERY SESSIONS
Join us every third Saturday of the month and listen to Gallery
curators, artists and practitioners discuss the processes and
narratives behind selected works in an intimate setting. This
series is held in the DBS Singapore Gallery and the UOB
Southeast Asia Gallery, and prompts closer examination of
artworks that are on display. Registration is required.
34ROTUNDA
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, ACCESS OVER
4,000 ARTWORKS
Closed Tue 20 Jul and Mon 9 Aug. AND 7,000 ARCHIVAL
MATERIALS
*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.
35KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION The Keppel Centre for Art Education is a dynamic space where art inspires new ways of learning. Come experience the immersive spaces that encourage imagination, creativity and self-led exploration. The Centre also provides a lively line-up of programmes for youth, children and families all year round. Located on Level 1 of the City Hall Wing, the Keppel Centre is easily accessible to schools and families with young children. Admission is free. 5+ YEARS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM WORKSHOP If robots could create anything, what would you want them to make and why? Children are invited to express their creativity and think about whether robots could be considered artists. 36
4+
YEARS ART PLAYSCAPE
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?
Surrounded by swirling brushstrokes created by Singapore artist Yeo
Shih Yun, revel in the energy of ink splatters in this lively space as you
embark on your own Ink-credible Adventure!
4+
YEARS PROJECT GALLERY
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.
4+
YEARS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
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.
Kids & Schools
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!
Let’s keep the Keppel Centre clean and safe
for everyone to enjoy, with just 3 steps!
3
1 Keep your mask on at all times
e asy
2 Sanitise your hands carefully
s teps 3 Inform an adult if you are not feeling well
The Keppel Centre for Art Education is made possible through a gift by Keppel Corporation.
37KIDS’ 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. FAMILY PROGRAMMES 3+ YEARS DROP-IN ACTIVITY Every day | 10am–7pm | Ages 3 and up | Free Get creative! Experiment with the different media in the Keppel Workshops to explore themes inspired by our artworks. 4+ YEARS STORIES IN ART Sat–Sun 10–11, 24–25 Jul, 14–15, 28–29 Aug | 11–12, 25–26 Sep | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | Ages 4 and up | Free* Listen as our storyteller paints a picture worth a thousand words and tells the stories inspired by the artworks found in our Gallery. Why not join in the fun with a song or rhyme? 5+ YEARS FAMILY ART TOURS Sat–Sun 3–4, 17 –18 Jul, 7–8, 21–22 Aug | 4–5, 18–19 Sep | 2.30v–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 life today. *Register for our programmes at the entrance of Keppel Centre for Art Education. 38
OTHER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
GALLERYKIDS! WEBSITE
Online , www.gallerykids.sg
Watch a storytelling session or create an artwork inspired by our art tutorials—there is always
something for your children to explore at GalleryKids! Don’t forget to join us as a member to
track your journey in learning about art and for updates on our latest activities on-site.
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
Guided tours facilitated by museum educators invite students to learn more about
the artwork collection through active discussions. On-site guided tours and virtual
tours are 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.
Email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg to join our mailing list.
39SHOPPING For the latest updates on our Shopping & Dining outlets, please visit
nationalgallery.sg/see-do/shopping-and-dining.
& 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 will take you on a journey
through an ever-evolving menu that brings together Italian tradition, top
quality produce, and innovative culinary techniques. 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.
40Patrons 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 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
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
Shopping
Daily 11.30am−2.30pm, 6–10.30pm
& Dining
Yàn offers diners the best in Cantonese cuisine. Their sophisticated
and innovative signature dishes promise to tantalise your taste buds
with diverse ingredients and familiar flavours.
NEW DINING EXPERIENCE UNVEILING
City Hall Wing, Level 1
Check website for latest updates.
41GALLERY PUBLICATIONS CHNG SEOK TIN: DRAWN THROUGH A PRESS ENG TOW: THE SIXTH SENSE GOH BENG KWAN: NERVOUS CITY JAAFAR LATIFF: IN THE TIME OF TEXTILE MOHAMMAD DIN MOHAMMAD: THE MISTAKEN ANCESTOR Paperback | 80 pages | $26.75 (inclusive of GST) each Published on the occasion of the Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists after 1965 exhibition, each standalone catalogue traces the individual journeys that these artists undertook as they strove to be continuously “new.” By bringing together essays, interviews, full-coloured plates and archival material, the series offers a comparative perspective of how artists critically engaged with the conditions of multiculturalism, developmentalism and modernisation in post-independence Singapore. The catalogue for one of the six artists in the exhibition, Lin Hsin Hsin, is presented digitally on the Gallery’s website in accordance with the artist’s digital practice. GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Hardback | Approx. 208 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-4922-2 Paris, Shanghai and New York: Georgette Chen, one of Singapore’s foremost artists, once counted these cultural capitals as home and cut her teeth as a painter there. Chen eventually found in Singapore “a veritable paradise,” enchanted by its tropical climes and unexpected forms. These remarkable and cosmopolitan life experiences have informed Chen’s uniquely syncretic artistic practice and aesthetic style. With over 100 full-colour image plates and Georgette Chen. Self Portrait. archival material, along with critical essays, this monograph brings c. 1946. Oil on canvas, new perspectives on her independent artistic voice and vital role as 22.5 × 17.5 cm. Gift of an educator in the development of modern art in Singapore. Lee Foundation. THE GIFT: COLLECTING ENTANGLEMENTS AND EMBODIED HISTORIES Published by Singapore Art Museum | Paperback | Approx. 116 pages | ISBN: 978-981-18-0923-1 | $37.35 (inclusive of GST) Focusing on ideas of inter-relation and exchange that manifest in history, geography and identity, this catalogue examines how the act of giving is performed, remembered and entangles. Collecting Entanglements and Embodied Histories is a dialogue between the collections of Singapore Art Museum, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum and Nationalgalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, initiated by the Goethe-Institut. Each institution will stage an edition of the exhibition and carry its own publication. 42
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