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Chua Mia TeeNational Language Class1959Oil on canvas112 × 153 cm
Liu KangArtist and Model1954Oil on canvas84 × 124 cmGift of Shell Group of Companies, Singapore
Montien BoonmaThe Pleasure of Being, Crying, Dying and Eating1993, reconstructed 2015Ceramic bowls, wooden tables, cloth and brass255 × 180 × 180 cmCollection of Singapore Art Museum
Nguyen Gia TriLandscape of Vietnamc. 1940Lacquer on board159 × 119 cm
Georgette ChenLotus in a Breezec. 1970Oil on canvas81 × 81 cmGift of Lee Foundation
Tang Da WuTiger’s Whip (I Want My Penis Back) 1991Mixed media80 × 260 × 40 cm, 114 × 51.5 × 91 cm, 384 × 84 cm, 337 × 85 cmCollection of Singapore Art Museum
Latiff MohidinPagodas II, Pago-Pago Series1964Oil on canvas99.4 × 99.2 cmAdopted by Binjai Tree in memory of Chia Yew Kay and Tan Kim Siew.
Raden SalehBoschbrand (Forest Fire)1849Oil on canvas 300 × 396 cmAdopted by the Yong Hon Kong Foundation
Hernando R. Ocampo Dancing Mutants1965Oil on canvas101.8 × 76 cm
Xu BeihongPortrait of Lim Loh 1927Oil on canvas114 × 76 cmGift of Lim family in memory of Lim Loh
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ABOUT NATIONAL GALLERY S INGAPORE
Address1 St Andrew's Road #01-01Singapore 178957
Enquiries6271 7000 [email protected]
Exhibition Opening HoursSun–Thu and Public Holidays 10am –7pm Fri –Sat and Eve of Public Holidays 10am –10pm
Sale of tickets and transactions ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Admission DetailsTickets are required for admission into all exhibition galleries except the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery.
For information on ticket prices, please visit our website or the Level B1 Ticketing Counter.
KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
The newly revamped Keppel Centre is an exciting place where art inspires new ways of learning. Kids and families can enjoy five immersive spaces that encourage imagination, creativity and self-led exploration.
Family WeekendsA line-up of interactive programmes from workshops to storytelling are available every second weekend of the month.
KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION IS LOCATED AT CITY HALL WING LEVEL 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Food & BeverageFood and drink (including bottled water) is not permitted in the galleries and public spaces. Food and drink should be consumed at cafes, restaurants and bars only.
SketchingStools are available for loan from the Information Counter at Level B1. Pencil sketching is permitted in the galleries with sketchbooks no larger than 22 × 28cm. Charcoal, pastel, permanent markers, watercolour and oil paint are not permitted.
PhotographyYou may be filmed or photographed by the Gallery and its appointed photographers. Your admission to the Gallery serves as permission to having such recordings/ photographs used by the Gallery for marketing, publicity or promotional purposes. Protecting the ArtworksPlease do not touch the artworks. Even clean hands can damage surfaces. Running, shoving, horseplay or other physical acts that may endanger works of art are prohibited in the galleries. All large bags and bulky items including umbrellas should be stored in the lockers.
ACCESSIB ILITY
All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Manual wheelchairs are available to loan for free on a first come, first served basis at the Information Counters.
GALLERY MAP
Aura RestaurantAn elegant Italian restaurant offering classic Italian cuisine and a world-class contemporary dining experience.
City Hall Wing, #05-03 | Tel: 6866 1977Daily noon–2.30pm, 6.30pm–10.30pm
Aura Sky Lounge Fronted by the spectacular Marina Bay skyline, this stylish lounge and bar is an all-day destination with a strong Mediterranean focus.
City Hall Wing, #06-02 | Tel: 6866 1977 Daily 11.30am–1am
National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore Helmed by local celebrity chef Violet Oon, National Kitchen serves perennial favourites that reflect Singapore’s rich culinary heritage.
City Hall Wing, #02-01 | Tel: 9834 9935Daily noon–2.30pm, (afternoon tea) 3–5pm, 6–10.30pm
Odette This two-Michelin star French restaurant reflects Chef-Owner Julian Royer’s respect for seasonality, terroir and the finest artisanal produce.
Supreme Court Wing, #01-04 | Tel: 6385 0498 Mon 7pm–9.30pm; Tue–Sat noon–2pm, 7pm–9.30pm
Courtyard Café This cafe serves up authentic and modern interpretations of local dishes, desserts and beverages.
City Hall Wing, #01–02ASun–Thu 9am–7pm; Fri–Sat 9am–8pm
Smoke & Mirrors A rooftop bar offering signature cocktails, craft spirits and panoramic views.
City Hall Wing, #06-01 | Tel: 6384 5595Mon–Fri 3pm–1am; Sat–Sun noon–2am
Yàn A Chinese fine dining restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine.
City Hall Wing, #05-02 | Tel: 6384 5585 Daily 11.30am–2.30pm, 6–10.30pm
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SHOPPING & DIN ING
Nine unique restaurants and retail spots sit alongside the art. These offer casual cuisine to fine dining, and original museum merchandise.
Gallery & Co. Museum StoreThis progressive retail store presents a curation of art and design products alongside the Gallery’s exclusive brand of books and merchandise to complete your museum experience.
City Hall Wing, #01-15 | Tel: 6385 6683 Sun–Thu 10am–7pm; Fri–Sat 10am–10pm
LONG-TERM EXHIB ITIONS
If one thing characterises Southeast Asia, it is change. A meeting point for major civilisations, religions and colonial powers, it has experienced a tumultuous social and political history, marked by a complex relationship between local traditions and influences from the West.
Between Declarations and Dreams looks at Southeast Asian art’s continuous encounter with the new, and how artists negotiated meaning and expression as they grappled with change. A powerful exhibition, it displays close to 400 artworks.
UOB SOUTHEAST AS IA GALLERY PRESENTS
ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY
Raden SalehBoschbrand (Forest Fire)1849Oil on canvas. 300 ×396 cmAdopted by the Yong Hon Kong Foundation
On display in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 2
UOB SOUTHEAST ASIA GALLERY IS LOCATED AT SUPREME COURT WING LEVELS 3 TO 5
DBS S INGAPORE GALLERY PRESENTS
ART IN SINGAPORE SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY
“Siapa Nama Kamu?” means “What is your name?” The inaugural exhibition of the DBS Singapore Gallery poses this question, inviting visitors to consider how art may relate to issues of self and community, and what it means to look at Singapore through its art.
Siapa Nama Kamu? weaves together a rich and captivating narrative of artworks in a broadly chronological sequence, covering Singapore’s art history from the 19th century to the present day. Drawing on close to 400 works, it explores the influences and practices that have shaped and transformed Singapore art.
Liu Kang GalleryLocated within the DBS Singapore Gallery, this space commemorates pioneer artist Liu Kang’s role in the development of modern art in Singapore. In 2003, Liu Kang (1911–2004) and his wife Chen Jen Pin (1913–2009) generously donated over 1,000 paintings and works on paper to the National Collection, forming the largest donation of a single artist’s work to the Collection to date.
Liu KangLife by the River1975Oil on canvas126 x 203 cmGift of the artist
On display at DBS Singapore Gallery 1
DBS SINGAPORE GALLERY IS LOCATED AT CITY HALL WING LEVEL 2
The Gallery constantly seeks to introduce new works to the public through a host of special exhibitions.
Amongst these is the first major retrospective of Yayoi Kusama's work in Southeast Asia (until Sep 2017 at the Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery), and three complementary shows offering a broad overview of the evolution of modern Chinese painting (until Dec 2017 at the Wu Guanzhong Gallery and Level 4 Gallery).
SPECIAL EXHIB ITIONSDAILY TOURS
Building Highlights English daily 11am & Sat–Sun 3pm Mandarin Fri–Sun 11.30am
DBS Singapore Gallery HighlightsEnglish daily 2pm & Sat–Sun 10.30amMandarin Fri–Sun 2.30pm
UOB Southeast Asia HighlightsEnglish daily 3.30pmMandarin Fri–Sun 4pm
Highlights of Chen Chong Swee, Xiu Hai Lou and Wu Guanzhong ExhibitionsEnglish daily noonMandarin Sat–Sun 4.30pm
Explore the rich history of our buildings and collections by joining one of our free guided tours led by trained docents.
Registration opens 20 minutes before each tour at the Level B1 Tours Desk. 20 slots are available on a first come, first served basis. All visitors should obtain an admission sticker (and purchase an admission ticket if necessary) before joining a tour.
You may also go on a self-guided tour using the Gallery Explorer App. Download it for free from the App Store or Google Play or borrow a device from Visitor Services at Level B1. Earphones are required to use the Explorer in the Gallery.
FREE AUDIO GUIDE
PROGRAMMES
Special tours, art talks, workshops, film screenings and music performances are held regularly. More information is available at www.nationalgallery.sg and in The Gallery Guide available onsite.
Copyright in the content on this publication 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 all artworks featured are from the National Gallery Singapore collection. The Gallery Map 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. Published in June 2017. All information is correct at time of print. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information within this guide. However, changes are sometimes unavoidable and the Gallery reserves the right to make modifications to the programmes without prior notice. Please check www.nationalgallery.sg to confirm details closer to each event. The views and opinions expressed by speakers, facilitators and docents at the workshops and tours do not necessarily represent the position of the Gallery.
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National Gallery Singapore is a visual arts institution which oversees the largest public collection of modern art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Situated in the heart of the Civic district, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments—City Hall and former Supreme Court—that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting venue.
VISIT THE SUPREME COURT TERRACE ON LEVEL 4M
Ren Xun. The Scent of Flowers and Singing of Birds. 1868. Chinese ink and colour on silk. Xiu Hai Lou Collection.
On display in the Wu Guanzhong Gallery
The Blue Who Swims All This Way by Betty Susiarjo at the Project Gallery.
More information is available at www.nationalgallery.sg/learn/families.
Papaya Paddling Club Experience island life with an edge at this fun destination restaurant and bar.
City Hall Wing, #01–11 | Tel: 63856683Sun–Wed 11am–7pm; Thu–Sat 11am–late
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