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COMING SOON<br />

Credit Suisse: Innovation In <strong>Art</strong> Series<br />

Natee Utarit: After Painting<br />

1 October 2010 to 13 February 2011<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong><br />

Natee Utarit, Tales of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (detail), 2009, oil on linen, 240 x 200 cm, <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> collection<br />

Presenting Sponsor<br />

The Quarterly<br />

JUL<br />

SEP<br />

to 2010


Contents Page<br />

About SAM Page 4<br />

Director’s Message Page 5<br />

Calendar Page 6<br />

Exhibitions Page 8<br />

Acquisitions Page 18<br />

Public Programmes Page 28<br />

Education Programmes Page 34<br />

Support SAM Page 38<br />

Dining Page 40<br />

Shopping Page 41<br />

Rental Page 41<br />

SAM Moments Page 42<br />

General Information Page 47<br />

Cover image: Vincent Leow, White Portrait,<br />

2009, oil on canvas, 100 x 80 cm,<br />

artist collection<br />

All information is correct at the time of print.<br />

Please refer to www.singaporeartmuseum.sg for the latest updates.<br />

02 03


About SAM<br />

Director’s Message<br />

Dawn Ng, Walter, 2010, PVC helium float, 6.7 x 10 m, artist collection<br />

Opened in January 1996, the mission of the <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> (SAM) is to preserve and present<br />

the art histories and contemporary art practices of <strong>Singapore</strong> and the Southeast Asian region. To<br />

date, SAM has amassed one of the world’s largest public collections of modern and contemporary<br />

Southeast Asian artworks, with a growing component in international contemporary art. The museum<br />

showcases both local and international art practices, traditional and cutting edge art expressions.<br />

Through strategic alliances with international arts and cultural institutions, SAM facilitates visual arts<br />

education, exchange, research and development within the region and internationally.<br />

We enter the second half of the year where, as we build a stellar collection of contemporary<br />

Southeast Asian art for the nation, we also expand avenues to share them with people in <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

and enhance the learning opportunities that can be gained from these works.<br />

Not many people are privy to the building of a national art collection. As custodians of <strong>Singapore</strong>’s<br />

art collection, SAM is also responsible for presenting these works as much as possible. In this issue,<br />

we take a look at how works are acquired and added to the national collection, and highlight some<br />

of our recent key acquisitions.<br />

SAM Board<br />

Chair<br />

Ms. Jane Ittogi, Partner, Shook Lin & Bok LLP<br />

Members<br />

Dr. Winston Ang Wee Kern, Assistant Professor, Visual and Performing <strong>Art</strong>s Academic Group,<br />

National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University<br />

Mr. Kenneth Choe, Executive Director, Goldman Sachs (<strong>Singapore</strong>)<br />

Dr. Kwok Kian Woon, Associate Chair (Academic), School of Humanities and Social Sciences,<br />

Nanyang Technological University<br />

Mr. Qi Yu Wu, MediaCorp <strong>Art</strong>ist, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures<br />

Dr. George Quek, Chairman, BreadTalk Group Limited<br />

Mr. Quek Tse Kwang, Partner, RT & Q Architects<br />

Mr. Ronny C T Tan, Chief Country Officer and General Manger, Deutsche Bank AG<br />

Mr. Suhaimi Sukiyar, Angkatan Pelukis Aneka Daya (Association of <strong>Art</strong>ists of Various Resources)<br />

Mr. Wee Teng Wen, Founder and Principle Partner, The Lo & Behold Group Pte Ltd<br />

The national collection possesses works that enable a number of entry points to understanding<br />

contemporary art, as well as offer insights into the socio-political issues, histories and cultural<br />

identities of our region. We have opened the Learning Gallery, designed for young visitors to better<br />

appreciate works in the SAM collection and get involved in contemporary art making. The<br />

Programme Space on the second level of SAM at 8Q offers a new location for people and artists<br />

alike to gather and embark on an art activity together.<br />

We continue our push to present seminal exhibitions by individual artists. Tags and Treats: Works by<br />

Vincent Leow offers a mid-career survey of a prolific and pivotal artist who has helped shape<br />

contemporary and performance art practice in <strong>Singapore</strong>.<br />

Preparations for the third <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale, which opens to the public on 6 March 2011, are<br />

gearing up. If you haven’t already heard, we share with you the first ten artists. They will be creating<br />

works especially for the Biennale.<br />

Contemporary art is about the here and now. At SAM, we work with contemporary artists and the<br />

world around us – and that includes you, our valued patrons. So pop by once more and see what<br />

else is in store this quarter!<br />

Ms. Audrey Wong, Nominated Member of Parliament and Associate Director, The Substation<br />

Tan Boon Hui<br />

Director<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong><br />

04 05


Calendar<br />

EXHIBITIONS<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Youth Festival <strong>Art</strong><br />

and Crafts Exhibition<br />

23 July to 22 August<br />

SAM<br />

Tags & Treats:<br />

Works by Vincent Leow<br />

6 August to 17 October<br />

SAM at 8Q<br />

Choy Ka Fai:<br />

Lang Fang Chronicles<br />

26 August to 26 September<br />

SAM at 8Q<br />

Cheong Soo Pieng:<br />

Bridging Worlds<br />

16 September to 26 December<br />

SAM<br />

Realism in Asian <strong>Art</strong><br />

Runs through 4 July<br />

SAM<br />

<strong>Art</strong> Garden: Children’s Season<br />

at the <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong><br />

Runs through 18 July<br />

SAM at 8Q<br />

Ming Wong: Life of Imitation<br />

Runs through 22 August<br />

SAM<br />

The Story of Yeh Chi Wei<br />

Runs through 12 September<br />

SAM<br />

Seeing the Kites Again<br />

又 见 风 筝 : 吴 冠 中 捐 赠 作 品 展<br />

Runs through 14 December<br />

SAM<br />

Earth and Water:<br />

Mapping <strong>Art</strong> in Southeast Asia<br />

Runs through 1 January 2011<br />

SAM<br />

PROGRAMMES<br />

Jul<br />

Fri, 2 Jul | 7pm – 9 pm | SAM<br />

Photography Talk Sessions<br />

Fri, 16 Jul – Sat, 17 Jul | 7:30pm – 2am | SAM &<br />

SAM at 8Q<br />

Night Festival<br />

Sat, 24 Jul – Sun, 25 Jul | 9am – 4pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

Child-Parent Photo Experience by Popular<br />

Sat, 24 Jul – Sat, 31 Jul | 10am – 7pm | Chapel,<br />

Level 2, SAM<br />

SilkAir Destination Photography Showcase<br />

Sat, 24 Jul | 10am – 8pm | SAM<br />

ClubSNAP Live at SAM<br />

Sun, 25 Jul | 10am – 5:30pm | SAM<br />

ClubSNAP Live at SAM<br />

Fri, 30 Jul | 7pm – 9pm | Glass Hall, Level 1, SAM<br />

Originals Only Open Mike<br />

Sat, 31 Jul | 4pm | Glass Hall, Level 1, SAM<br />

120 Malay Movies Book Launch<br />

Aug<br />

Fri, 6 Aug | 7pm – 9 pm | SAM<br />

Photography Talk Sessions<br />

Fri, 6 Aug | 7:30pm | Chapel, Level 2, SAM<br />

Public Talk: Films of Change in Early<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Cinema by Timothy P. Barnard<br />

Sun, 8 Aug | 8am – 5pm | The Istana<br />

Istana <strong>Art</strong> Event 2010<br />

Mon, 9 Aug | 1pm – 5pm | SAM & SAM at 8Q<br />

National Day Open House<br />

Tue, 10 Aug | 7:30pm – 8:30pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

Meet the <strong>Art</strong>ist: A Gallery Tour with Vincent<br />

Leow<br />

Thu, 12 Aug | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

Curator’s Tour: On Identity and Legacy<br />

Fri, 13 Aug | 7:30pm | Chapel, Level 2, SAM<br />

Public Talk: Imagining Nanyang: Southeast<br />

Asia as framed in Wong Kar Wai Movies<br />

Thu, 19 Aug | 7:30pm – 8:30pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

Curator’s Tour: The Development of<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> Through the<br />

Works of Vincent Leow<br />

Fri, 20 Aug – Sun, 22 Aug | 12pm – 10pm; until<br />

8pm on Sun | SAM<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> HeritageFest 2010 at SAM<br />

“What Brings Us Together?”<br />

Fri, 27 Aug | 7pm – 9pm | Glass Hall, Level 1,<br />

SAM<br />

Originals Only Open Mike<br />

Sep<br />

Mon, 1 Sep – Sun, 14 Sep | 10am – 5pm; until<br />

9pm on Fri | SAM<br />

Yellow Ribbon Community <strong>Art</strong> Exhibition<br />

Fri, 3 Sep | 7pm – 9 pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

Photography Talk Sessions<br />

Fri, 10 Sep | 1pm – 5pm | SAM & SAM at 8Q<br />

Hari Raya Open House<br />

Fri, 17 Sep – Sun, 26 Sep | 10am – 7pm, until<br />

1am on Fri & Sat | SAM<br />

Digital Nights <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Fri, 24 Sep | 7pm – 9pm | Glass Hall, Level 1,<br />

SAM<br />

Originals Only Open Mike<br />

EDUCATION<br />

PROGRAMMES<br />

Public Workshops<br />

Every Fri | 2pm, 4pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

Every Sat | 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm | SAM at<br />

8Q<br />

<strong>Art</strong> for Toddlers<br />

Every Sat | 11am and 4pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

<strong>Art</strong> for Children<br />

Every Mon and Fri | 10am, 11:30am, 2pm, 4pm<br />

| SAM at 8Q<br />

Mums and Tots<br />

Every Mon | 2pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

Every Fri | 10am | SAM at 8Q<br />

Every Sat | 11am and 4pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

Fine <strong>Art</strong>s for Adult<br />

For Schools Only<br />

Every Thu | 10:30am – 12pm | SAM<br />

Deutsche Bank <strong>Art</strong> Bus Programme<br />

Learning Gallery Programmes<br />

Every Thu & Fri | 10am – 11:30am or<br />

2:30pm – 4pm | SAM<br />

<strong>Art</strong> Trail<br />

Every Thu & Fri |10am – 11:30am or<br />

2.30pm – 4pm | SAM<br />

<strong>Art</strong> Talk<br />

Every Mon and Tue | 10am – 12:30pm or<br />

2pm – 4:30pm | SAM<br />

Everyday Life<br />

Every Mon and Tue | 10am – 12:30pm or<br />

2pm – 4:30pm | SAM<br />

Everyday Food<br />

Every Mon and Tue | 10am – 12:30pm or<br />

2pm – 4:30pm | SAM<br />

Everyday Objects<br />

Every Tue, Thur, Fri | 3pm – 5:15pm | SAM<br />

Every Thur, Fri | 10am – 12:15pm | SAM<br />

Available for the month of July only<br />

Dramatic Encounters: The Learning Gallery<br />

Life of Imitation Programmes<br />

Every Thu | 10:30am – 12pm | SAM<br />

Available till 22 August<br />

Life of Imitation Education Workshop<br />

Every Tue, Thu, Fri | 3pm – 5:15pm | SAM<br />

Every Thu, Fri | 10am – 12:15pm | SAM<br />

Available for the month of July only<br />

Dramatic Encounters: Life of Imitation<br />

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Tags & Treats:<br />

Works by Vincent Leow<br />

6 August to 17 October 2010<br />

SAM at 8Q<br />

Curator’s Tour: On Identity and Legacy<br />

The first exhibition in an annual series celebrating pivotal contemporary <strong>Singapore</strong> artists, SAM<br />

curator, David Chew explores the diverse artistic practice of Vincent Leow. In over 20 years, Leow<br />

has gone from being a vivid visual imagist to a controversial performance artist. This tour allows<br />

audiences to experience through the exhibition installations the various explorations and<br />

directions of Leow's work.<br />

Thu, 12 Aug | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

$10. Registration required. Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg.<br />

Curator’s Tour:<br />

The Development of <strong>Singapore</strong> Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> Through the Works of Vincent Leow<br />

Join SAM curator Khairuddin Hori as he gives a first-hand account of the development of<br />

contemporary art in <strong>Singapore</strong> from the 80s to present day, using the different artistic phases in<br />

Vincent Leow's overall career to show the different stages of this development.<br />

Vincent Leow, Andy’s Prank (pink), 2006, stainless steel in edition of 5, 100 x 60 x 50 cm, artist collection<br />

Vincent Leow has carved out an important role in <strong>Singapore</strong>’s contemporary art development<br />

through over two decades of art practice that is rooted in debates over the contemporary<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> identity. This mid-career survey of Leow’s prolific oeuvre offers a balanced perspective<br />

of Leow’s work, which has often been known primarily for the provocative and aggressive. The<br />

exhibition highlights the surprisingly meditative tone and emotive quality in many of his works,<br />

revealing an artist who still continues to explore issues of identity, memory, mortality and its legacies.<br />

The title Tags and Treats refers both to pet identity tags, as well as military dog tags that are often<br />

used to identify the dead or wounded in war. The military dog tag is a reference to Leow’s<br />

inspiration for his new works, the Latin phrase Momento Mori (“Remember you will die”), while the<br />

pet tag is a remembrance of Andy, his beloved late pet, which he transforms into a hybrid dog-man<br />

image in his work. Leow, in his trademark whimsical style, uses the allegory of pets to take the<br />

severity out of the grim issue of mortality. The “treat” of a life well-lived is that of one’s legacy<br />

remembered and left behind. The exhibition, with its explorations, marks a milestone of a new<br />

direction and focus in Leow’s artistic practice.<br />

Meet the <strong>Art</strong>ist: A Gallery Tour with Vincent Leow<br />

<strong>Art</strong>ist Vincent Leow will take visitors on a special walkthrough of his artwork and talk about the<br />

subjects that have captivated his artistic imagination, as well as the styles and approaches that have<br />

characterised his work from the past to the present day. Leow is an artist who enjoys discussing<br />

reactions and interpretations to his work, and visitors can expect a lively and interactive tour.<br />

Tue, 10 Aug | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

$15. Registration required. Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg.<br />

Thu, 19 Aug | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

$10. Registration required. Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg.<br />

Choy Ka Fai:<br />

The Lang Fang Chronicles<br />

26 August to 26 September 2010<br />

SAM at 8Q<br />

The Lang Fang Chronicles project is inspired by investigations into the histories of the Lang Fang<br />

Republic (1777 to 1884). Established by the Hakka Chinese in West Kalimantan, the Republic<br />

lasted for 107 years before it disintegrated into nothing but a legend to its living descendents.<br />

This project looks at the concept of insignificant histories and its parallels with the history of<br />

modern <strong>Singapore</strong>. This research-based work will culminate in a series of visual art, theatre and<br />

film presentations.<br />

Choy Ka Fai is a new media artist, performer, theatre and film director. Formerly Associate <strong>Art</strong>istic<br />

Director of TheatreWorks (<strong>Singapore</strong>), Choy is a recipient of the National <strong>Art</strong>s Council <strong>Art</strong>s<br />

Creation Fund 2009, which has enabled the research and development of his new artistic project,<br />

The Lang Fang Chronicles. As part of SAM’s commitment to supporting emerging local talents,<br />

the museum is proud to be the venue sponsor for the mid-project presentation of Choy’s new<br />

work-in-progress.<br />

08 09


<strong>Art</strong> Garden:<br />

Children’s Season at the<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong><br />

Runs through 18 July 2010<br />

SAM at 8Q<br />

Ming Wong:<br />

Life of Imitation<br />

Runs through 22 August 2010<br />

SAM<br />

Enter a world of wonder and imagination as SAM at 8Q is transformed into a magical ‘art garden’<br />

showcasing artworks inspired by nature. Titled <strong>Art</strong> Garden, this interactive contemporary art<br />

exhibition is specially designed for children and families to explore and see the world in new and<br />

different ways.<br />

Ming Wong, Life of Imitation, 2009, video installation, <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> collection<br />

Meet Walter, a curious colossal rabbit by Dawn Ng. Hop into Walter's Garden and learn about<br />

colours, shapes and develop psychomotor skills through play. Learn about plant life-cycle through<br />

Presented by artist Ming Wong and curated by Tang Fu Kuen, Life of Imitation celebrates and<br />

Floribots, an award winning work by Geoffrey Drake-Brockman, featuring 128 giant robot flowers<br />

reflects on the Golden Age of <strong>Singapore</strong> cinema in the 1950s and 60s: an era of nation building,<br />

that 'grow' before your very eyes and 'bloom' pink and yellow. Step into The Enchanted Forest,<br />

struggle, rapid modernisation and cinematic utopia.<br />

Sandra Lee’s beautifully illustrated, mixed media work where sheep fly and imaginary animals roam<br />

freely. Venture into Theodore Watson’s and Emily Gobeille’s Funky Forest, where your movements<br />

Inspired by the rich legacy, Wong re-reads ‘national cinema’ as mediated by language,<br />

will make streams 'flow' and trees 'grow', or run over a field of Daisies. Enter a surreal world of<br />

role-playing and identity. He re-interprets films which engage with notions of mis-casting and<br />

stop-motion animation and cheer for the Ringmaster as she battles chocolate monsters and other<br />

parroting, and reflects on <strong>Singapore</strong>’s roots, hybridity and the politics of becoming. The first work<br />

villains in Joo Choon Lin’s STOP in here and get into the MOTION!<br />

is based on a compendium of works by P. Ramlee, the wunderkind of Malay cinema. The second<br />

re-presents a scene from the Hollywood melodrama Imitation of Life (1959) by Douglas Sirk about<br />

<strong>Art</strong> Garden is supported by information labels, hands-on activities, and an activity book designed<br />

a black mother and her “white” daughter. The third re-creates the scene in Wong Kar Wai’s In the<br />

for children. You can also catch a short film at the Moving Image Gallery, read picture books on<br />

Mood for Love (2000) with actress Maggie Cheung rehearsing a scene where she confronts her<br />

loan from the National Library Board or learn more about art at the Programme Space.<br />

spouse‘s infidelity. The exhibition also unveils cinema posters by <strong>Singapore</strong>’s last surviving<br />

billboard painter; rare screen memorabilia of a private collector; and documentaries by film-maker<br />

Usual exhibition admission charges apply. Free admission for children aged 6 and below. Each<br />

Sherman Ong.<br />

child must be accompanied by an adult holding a valid exhibition admission ticket.<br />

This award-winning exhibition, organised by the National <strong>Art</strong>s Council, premiered at the<br />

Sponsors<br />

Supporting TV Channel<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Pavilion in the 53rd Venice Biennale in 2009, and won Special Mention from the jury.<br />

This is the highest accolade ever received by <strong>Singapore</strong> at the prestigious international art<br />

platform. SAM is proud to re-stage the show on home ground with a new design and additional<br />

exhibits before taking the exhibition overseas.<br />

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Public Talk: Imagining Nanyang: Southeast Asia as framed in Wong Kar Wai movies<br />

Known internationally as an auteur for his stylised films, Shanghai-born director Wong Kar Wai not<br />

only depicted diasporic Chinese communities on celluloid but also located them in trans-national<br />

sites and enclaves across the world. This talk explores how he framed the Chinese communities<br />

of the region, especially those of Philippines, <strong>Singapore</strong> and Cambodia in the 1960s. Examined<br />

against broader narratives of Nanyang, these are illustrative of larger social and cultural<br />

connections between Hong Kong and Southeast Asia generated for consumption by a larger<br />

diasporic Chinese market via popular and literary cultures.<br />

Lai Chee Kien is Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, National University of<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>. He researches on histories of art, architecture, settlements, urbanism and landscapes in<br />

Southeast Asia.<br />

Fri, 13 Aug | 7:30pm | Chapel, Level 2, SAM<br />

Free admission.<br />

Ming Wong, Four Malay Stories (based on films by P. Ramlee), 2005, 4 channel video installation,<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> collection<br />

120 Malay Movies Book Launch<br />

120 Malay Movies is a cheerfully irreverent romp through the films that were made through the<br />

studio system in <strong>Singapore</strong> and subsequently Kuala Lumpur from 1948 to 1972. Malaysian writer<br />

and filmmaker Amir Muhammad watched 120 films, about a third of all Malay-language films made<br />

during that period, in chronological order and responds to the films in our contemporary context.<br />

Sat, 31 Jul | 4pm | Glass Hall, Level 1, SAM<br />

Free admission.<br />

Public Talk: Films of Change in Early <strong>Singapore</strong> Cinema by Timothy P. Barnard<br />

This talk focuses on five films that changed the culture of filmmaking in <strong>Singapore</strong> during the<br />

“Golden Era” of Malay filmmaking from 1940 to 1967. They presented a shift in how films were<br />

made and understood at a period in which major issues of technology, narrative and<br />

independence were being debated. The focus will be on films ranging from Mutiara (The Pearl,<br />

1940) to Badang (1962).<br />

Timothy P. Barnard is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the National University<br />

of <strong>Singapore</strong>, where he specialises in the environmental and cultural history of the Malay World.<br />

Fri, 6 Aug | 7:30pm | Chapel, Level 2, SAM<br />

Free admission.<br />

Education Programmes for Schools<br />

Life of Imitation Education Workshop<br />

Designed for primary and secondary children, this workshop is made up of an education tour that<br />

encourages students to discuss their feelings and reaction to the artworks and an interactive<br />

session that invites students to re-enact and create voice-overs for a segment from Four Malay<br />

Stories, one of the artworks on display. This unique experience allows students to interact with<br />

the artwork in a new way to explore film narrative and identity.<br />

Available till 22 August.<br />

Every Thu | 10:30am – 12pm | SAM<br />

For 9 to 14 years old<br />

Free admission. Limited to 20 students per session, on a first-come-first-serve basis.<br />

Dramatic Encounters: Life of Imitation<br />

This workshop uses drama techiniques to engage participants with the artworks through active<br />

discussion, reflection and expression of their personal opinions about the artworks. Focusing on<br />

processes like examining and discussing context, issues and themes brought up by the artworks,<br />

students get to draw upon their own personal relevance to these artworks and form their own<br />

opinions on issues like urbanisation, language and identity.<br />

This workshop is a collaboration between SAM and the <strong>Singapore</strong> Polytechnic Applied Drama<br />

and Psychology programme.<br />

Available for the month of July only.<br />

Every Tue, Thu, Fri | 3pm – 5:15pm | SAM<br />

Every Thu & Fri | 10am – 12:15pm | SAM<br />

For 15 to 17 years old / upper secondary<br />

Free admission. Limited to 40 students per session, on a first-come-first-serve basis.<br />

All education programmes for school bookings only.<br />

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Interested schools, please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220.<br />

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<strong>Singapore</strong> Youth Festival<br />

<strong>Art</strong> and Crafts Exhibition<br />

23 July to 22 August 2010<br />

SAM<br />

Cheong Soo Pieng:<br />

Bridging Worlds<br />

16 September to 26 December 2010<br />

SAM<br />

Uraiwan Songmunstaporn, Simple Wonder, 2010, paper, 545 x 220 cm, artist collection<br />

The annual <strong>Singapore</strong> Youth Festival <strong>Art</strong> and Crafts Exhibition is a national school event that aims<br />

to showcase artistic talents of students and promote art appreciation in schools. Co-organised by<br />

the Ministry of Education and The National <strong>Art</strong> Gallery, <strong>Singapore</strong>, the 2010 exhibition features<br />

selected artworks from secondary schools, Integrated Programme schools, junior colleges and<br />

centralised institutes.<br />

This year, the theme of the exhibition Torch of Friendship exemplifies our youths’ desire to<br />

propagate what is best for oneself as well as others through the metaphor of the torch. The torch<br />

represents the ideals of the Olympics. It connotes friendship, a harmonious relationship of mutual<br />

respect and trust, and signifies the inner drive to do one’s best and to improve oneself.<br />

Cheong Soo Pieng, Drying Salted Fish, (detail) 1978, Chinese ink and colour on cloth, 55.5 x 88.5 cm, collection of<br />

National Heritage Board<br />

One of the most experimental and influential Southeast Asian artists of his generation, Cheong<br />

Soo Pieng produced works that pushed the boundaries of art-making throughout his lifetime. The<br />

exhibition Cheong Soo Pieng: Bridging Worlds celebrates the remarkable achievements of this master<br />

artist, and examines his process of art-making as well as his sources of influence and inspiration.<br />

Characterised by a constant search for new materials and impressions, Cheong was influenced<br />

by a wide variety of cultural sources from the East and Southeast Asia, as well as the West. The<br />

desire to experiment shaped and marked Cheong’s artistic practice. It influenced how he<br />

developed new styles, pictorial motifs and symbols, breaking new ground in abstract and<br />

figurative art.<br />

Jointly Organised With<br />

As part of the <strong>Singapore</strong> Youth Festival<br />

Through an extensive display of more than 300 of his drawings, sketches and artworks, many<br />

shown publicly for the first time, Cheong Soo Pieng: Bridging Worlds chronicles the journey of a<br />

man who lived and breathed art. Visitors can explore the mind of one of <strong>Singapore</strong>’s finest artists,<br />

understand the impact he made on modern and contemporary art, and appreciate why his artistic<br />

influence continues to resonate today.<br />

This show is a special research exhibition by The National <strong>Art</strong> Gallery, <strong>Singapore</strong>, held on the<br />

premises of SAM.<br />

Sponsor<br />

LEE KIM TAH<br />

HOLDINGS LIMITED<br />

Exhibition Design<br />

studioMilou singapore<br />

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Credit Suisse: Innovation In <strong>Art</strong> Series<br />

Realism in Asian <strong>Art</strong><br />

Runs through 4 July 2010<br />

Jointly organised by The National <strong>Art</strong> Gallery, <strong>Singapore</strong> and the National <strong>Museum</strong> of<br />

Contemporary <strong>Art</strong>, Korea, Realism in Asian <strong>Art</strong> explores the impact of Realism in the development<br />

of 20thcentury Asian art.<br />

Unlike the way the Realist movement evolved in 19th century Europe, Realism in Asia applied the<br />

same concepts to a different context - expressing Asia’s grapple with modernity, independence<br />

and nationhood. The powerful images produced during this period often inspired and incited<br />

action, and were even at times, suppressed and banned. Through the display of a select group of<br />

paintings from eight Asian countries, Realism in Asian <strong>Art</strong> examines how this important art<br />

movement touched Asia, weaving together a fascinating tale of heroism, valour and hope, in a time<br />

of turmoil that plagued Asia during the 20thcentury.<br />

Presenting Sponsor<br />

Jointly Organised With<br />

Seeing the Kites Again<br />

又 见 风 筝 : 吴 冠 中 捐 赠 作 品 展<br />

Runs through 14 December 2010<br />

In 2008, Chinese artist Wu Guanzhong donated 113 of his most important works to the National<br />

Heritage Board, <strong>Singapore</strong>. This is the highest-value donation ever given to a public museum<br />

institution in <strong>Singapore</strong>. An internationally eminent artist, Wu is best known for marrying the distinct<br />

art form of traditional Chinese ink with modern concepts in Western art. Wu’s writings, recently<br />

published as a seven-volume anthology, provide deep insights into his aesthetics and art practice.<br />

Showcasing 22 paintings from the donation, Seeing the Kites Again is an exhibition inspired by<br />

Wu’s metaphor of the kite. Since the 1960s, Wu Guanzhong has produced a great number of<br />

works, based on his personal recollections. These works are centred around his home in the<br />

South of China, his childhood, as well as the villages and towns he has been to. His interest in life<br />

and his attention to ordinary scenes infuse his art with an aesthetic quality that demonstrates a<br />

return to simplicity.<br />

The Story of Yeh Chi Wei<br />

Runs through 12 September 2010<br />

The Story of Yeh Chi Wei is about the life and works of an important artist, Yeh Chi Wei. Yeh drew<br />

inspiration from a wide range of cultural sources, such as ancient Chinese rubbings, carvings and<br />

Javanese batik. He created highly distinctive oil paintings, works that bear witness to a powerful<br />

interweaving of his responses to Asian and Western art histories, cultural sources and travels<br />

around Southeast Asia.<br />

Inspired by the tonal variations of the ink medium, Yeh worked within a limited colour palette for<br />

subtle effects. His signature robust outlines delineate form while being suggestive of abstract<br />

calligraphic strokes.<br />

Yeh was a <strong>Singapore</strong>an artist, a well-respected art educator and leader in <strong>Singapore</strong>’s 20th<br />

century art scene. He led the Ten Men Group on painting exhibitions to Southeast Asian countries<br />

and was a great source of inspiration and encouragement to many other artists. Many consider<br />

him to be a true Nanyang artist. This exhibition showcases Yeh’s artistic achievements,<br />

contributions to <strong>Singapore</strong>, and celebration of Southeast Asia through art.<br />

Earth and Water:<br />

Mapping <strong>Art</strong> in Southeast Asia<br />

Runs through 1 January 2011<br />

Southeast Asia comprises two broad geographical regions – the Mainland and the Archipelago.<br />

The former refers to Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Peninsular Malaysia. The<br />

latter is made up of the island arcs and archipelagos of the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei,<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> and West Malaysia.<br />

The diverse region of Southeast Asia is home to about 500 million people. The history and society<br />

of Southeast Asia have been shaped by a confluence of geographical, historical and cultural<br />

forces. With exhibits drawn from the National Heritage Board’s permanent collection, the theme<br />

Earth and Water conjoins two of life’s basic elements with the Mainland and the Archipelago.<br />

These works by the region’s best-known artists further offer multiple manifestations of life, society<br />

and traditions of Southeast Asia.<br />

These shows are special research exhibitions organised by the National <strong>Art</strong> Gallery, <strong>Singapore</strong>,<br />

held on the premises of SAM.<br />

These shows are special research exhibitions organised by the National <strong>Art</strong> Gallery, <strong>Singapore</strong>,<br />

held on the premises of SAM.<br />

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Building the National Contemporary<br />

<strong>Art</strong> Collection<br />

Since its inception in 1996, SAM has sought to collect and present art from <strong>Singapore</strong> as well as<br />

Southeast Asia. In 2009, SAM shifted the focus of its activities towards contemporary art, as the<br />

upcoming The National <strong>Art</strong> Gallery, <strong>Singapore</strong>, will be responsible for showing modern and<br />

historical art.<br />

Like the region itself, the contemporary art of Southeast Asia is diverse, dynamic and<br />

multifaceted. Moreover, contemporary Southeast Asian art possesses its own distinctive<br />

aesthetics and artistic traditions, as well as unique approaches to art-making and art practices.<br />

With this in mind, SAM has embarked on an initiative to build a stellar collection of contemporary<br />

Southeast Asian art. Consequently, 80% of SAM’s new acquisitions will be devoted towards<br />

Southeast Asian art, and the remaining 20% will be geared towards the wider Asian region, like<br />

China, India, Korea and Japan, to provide a broader cultural context for the core collection.<br />

SAM is guided by a number of broad acquisitions philosophies and strategies.<br />

The museum concentrates on collecting iconic works of art – works that represent a defining<br />

moment in the artist’s practice, and/or the culmination of a major phase or period of artistic<br />

experimentation. In addition, some of the museum’s acquisitions are done through artist<br />

commissions, in order to spur artists to create major pieces of artwork.<br />

Besides this, SAM adopts a ‘country representation’ approach for the Southeast Asian countries.<br />

In this regard, artworks are assessed and chosen against the broader context of the respective<br />

country’s artistic development, concerns and trends.<br />

An artwork is thus acquired for its artistic merits and innovation, as well as what it may reveal or<br />

reflect about wider developments in art and society. The artists represented in the SAM collection<br />

fall into three broad groups: the ‘pioneering’ contemporary artists or ones associated with<br />

avant-garde practices, mid-career artists, and emerging practitioners. The works by the latter<br />

group are usually experimental and may draw on new media and technologies.<br />

Through its acquisition policy and continued funding support from the government, individuals<br />

and corporate donors, SAM hopes to showcase the best in contemporary art from the region, as<br />

well as encourage artists to create important new pieces of artwork.<br />

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Recent Acquisitions:<br />

Status<br />

by Jane Lee<br />

Jane Lee’s imposing installation Status is a compelling and contemporary take on the age-old<br />

medium of painting. Monumental in scale, the spectacle of Status defies simplistic categorisation<br />

of media, as it crosses boundaries of painting, sculpture and installation. No longer just a<br />

representational medium in Lee’s work, the skeins of red paint in Status have literally escaped<br />

from the conventional canvas to become their own frame.<br />

In this work, paint is a physical entity in its own right, demanding the viewer to approach it from<br />

different angles and perspectives. Status is at once sensuous in all its rich colour, viscosity and<br />

textural variations as it is imposingly commanding in its scale.<br />

Resembling a doorway or a hallowed portal, Status heralds new ways of thinking about and<br />

practising painting in this era of art.<br />

About the artist<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>an artist Jane Lee has a background in both Fine <strong>Art</strong>s and Fashion. The recipient of the<br />

inaugural <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Exhibition Prize in 2007, Lee has participated in several notable<br />

exhibitions in the region and in Europe, including the 2008 <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale where she<br />

presented the memorable Raw Canvas. In 2009, the artist had her first major solo exhibition at<br />

Osage Gallery (<strong>Singapore</strong>), which showcased her continued experimentation with painting as a<br />

medium as well as a subject.<br />

The acquisition of this artwork was funded by BinjaiTree Foundation in honour of Chia Yew Kay.<br />

Jane Lee, Status, 2009, mixed media installation, 480 x 420 x 20 cm, <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> collection<br />

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Recent Acquisitions:<br />

The Farmers & The Helicopters<br />

by Dinh Q. Lê<br />

In the installation piece The Farmers and The Helicopters, Dinh Q. Lê examines the memory<br />

invoked by helicopters in Vietnam. For Lê, helicopters suffused his life in ways beyond mere<br />

metaphor, and he explores the spectrum of memories invoked by these machines. On one<br />

screen, Vietnamese tell of their personal recollections of the vehicles, recalling the terror that they<br />

brought; while on another screen Western ‘histories’ and memories of the Vietnam War unfold<br />

through clips taken from blockbuster films, such as Apocalypse Now.<br />

In addition, the helicopter in this installation serves as a symbol of the end of the helicopter as a<br />

war machine and its transition into a vehicle of peace in Vietnam.<br />

About the artist<br />

Dinh Q. Lê lives in Vietnam and holds a Masters of Fine <strong>Art</strong>s in photography from the School of<br />

Visual <strong>Art</strong>s (New York). He has exhibited extensively internationally and is included in numerous<br />

permanent collections including The <strong>Museum</strong> of Modern <strong>Art</strong> (New York) and the Queensland<br />

Gallery of Modern <strong>Art</strong>.<br />

Dinh Q Lê, in collaboration with Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Thuc Phu Nam, The Farmers and The Helicopters, 2006,<br />

3-channel video installation, 15 minutes, <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> collection<br />

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Recent Acquisitions:<br />

Dear Cai Xiong<br />

(A Letter From Ho Ho Ying, 1972)<br />

by Cheo Chai Hiang<br />

A 2005 work with a history that dates back more than 32 years, Dear Cai Xiong (A Letter From Ho<br />

Ho Ying, 1972) is an important work of art which references events and currents of thought in the<br />

artistic circles of the 1970s.<br />

In 1972, Cheo, then 26, submitted a proposal to the annual Modern <strong>Art</strong> Society exhibition. The<br />

proposed work, entitled <strong>Singapore</strong> River came in the form of written instructions to the exhibitions<br />

organisers, to draw a square measuring five feet, part on the floor, and part on its adjacent wall.<br />

The conceptual piece was rejected by the society, and its founder Ho Ho Ying responded to Cheo<br />

in a letter that discoursed on the criteria of art in relation to its audiences. <strong>Art</strong>, Ho opined, besides<br />

being new, also has to resonate with its viewers and possess unique qualities.<br />

In Dear Cai Xiong (A Letter From Ho Ho Ying, 1972), the letter, originally written by Mr Ho Ho Ying<br />

in Mandarin, is being reproduced by Cheo in this installation.<br />

The very question of art’s purpose and the pervading inclinations of <strong>Singapore</strong> art in the 1970s<br />

can be gleaned in this exchange. Cheo’s critique of the prevailing forms of representation in<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> art is evidenced through his proposed conceptual presentation of the <strong>Singapore</strong> River,<br />

illustrating his own position on how modern art should progress.<br />

Cheo Chai Hiang, Dear Cai Xiong (A Letter From Ho Ho Ying, 1972) (detail), 2005, pencil on unprimed canvas,<br />

379 x 257 cm per piece, <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> collection<br />

About the artist<br />

An artist who practiced conceptual art during the 1970s in <strong>Singapore</strong>, Cheo Chai Hiang’s practice<br />

encompasses the various mediums of drawing, installation, painting, printmaking and sculpture.<br />

Cheo, who has also taught and lectured, first obtained his art education in England at the<br />

Brighton Polytechnic and the Royal College of <strong>Art</strong> in London in the 1970s. He has exhibited widely<br />

both locally and internationally, and most recently in the 2008 <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale and the 2010<br />

Asia Pacific Triennial in Queensland, Australia.<br />

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Recent Acquisitions:<br />

I Want To Live Another Thousand Years<br />

by Agus Suwage<br />

A stunning series of 27 celebrity portraits, executed in watercolour and tobacco stains, I Want To<br />

Live Another Thousand Years has its origins in a painting of revolutionary Indonesian poet Chairil<br />

Anwar by Suwage in 2005. After producing the painting, Suwage was intrigued by the work and<br />

its attendant themes of celebrity, creativity, mortality – and conversely, the immortality bestowed<br />

upon one by art.<br />

Suwage subsequently developed a series of 27 portraits of deceased personalities, 27 being the<br />

age at which Anwar died. Each portrait has Anwar’s hand holding its cigarette superimposed in<br />

front, a leitmotif that gives rise to humour (as in the case of the Mona Lisa), as well as surprise and<br />

double-takes (for instance, when the celebrity portrayed is not known for being a smoker).<br />

The portraits were all based on images of the celebrities widely circulated through the mass<br />

media, and Suwage’s interventions question the veracity of these media-disseminated images,<br />

while commenting on the contemporary cult of the celebrity.<br />

Agus Suwage, Aku Ingin Hidup Seribu Tahun Lagi, 2005, modified pedicab, cigarette butts and watercolour and tobacco<br />

stain on paper, 27 pieces, 75 x 55 cm each, <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> collection. Photo credit: Agus Suwage / Studio Biru, 2005<br />

About the artist<br />

Agus Suwage majored in graphic arts at Institut Teknologi Bandung, and now lives and works in<br />

Yogyakarta. His work has been featured in several exhibitions both at home and abroad, including<br />

the 1996 Asia Pacific Triennale, the 2000 Gwangju Biennale and the 2006 <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale.<br />

Suwage‘s work is a response to the perversions of our times, everyday living and the complexities<br />

of our histories.<br />

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Night Festival: New World 2010 at SAM<br />

Istana <strong>Art</strong> Event 2010<br />

Dream of the past, be in the present and fantasise the future at Night Festival: New World 2010!<br />

Inspired by the amusement park of the past, explore and have fun as the pulsating arts and heritage<br />

district is reinvented as a magical playground. For two nights, featuring <strong>Singapore</strong> and Southeast<br />

Asian artists, SAM is transformed into a whimsical and irreverent entertainment arena, adding to the<br />

dazzling spectacle of magical lights and carnivalesque play.<br />

Highlights<br />

Enter the Abusement Park at SAM. Vertical Submarine and The Black Baroque Interventionists lay<br />

siege and occupy parts of the museum building, including the basement of SAM turned into an<br />

underground dungeon. Come enjoy some abuse with instruments of pain as entertainment and<br />

tortured souls as amusement.<br />

The World's Slowest SMS Billboard, a tongue-in-cheek, interactive artwork by Thai artist, Wit<br />

Pimkanchanapong where anyone can send a personal message from their mobile phone to be<br />

displayed on this gigantic Billboard for all to read.<br />

The Istana <strong>Art</strong> Event is an annual arts and heritage festival brought to you by SAM, and in<br />

conjunction with the Istana National Day Open House. It is a community outreach programme that<br />

encourages families with children to celebrate art and heritage in the lush grounds of the Istana.<br />

Highlights include the much-anticipated On-the-Spot <strong>Art</strong> Competition and the <strong>Art</strong>s & Heritage<br />

Village where families can enjoy an array of art activities. Not to be missed is an art installation<br />

designed by the students of the NUS School of Design and Environment featuring a special<br />

representation of artworks created by over 2000 students for Self-Portrait, Our Landscape, or<br />

SPOL, a project of the <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011.<br />

Sun, 8 Aug | 8am – 5pm | Istana (Entry via main gate at Orchard Road, <strong>Singapore</strong> 238823).<br />

Free admission ($1 for non-<strong>Singapore</strong>ans and PRs).<br />

For more information on the On-the-Spot <strong>Art</strong> Competition, please email<br />

nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg.<br />

Ruangrupa, an artists' initiative established in 2000 by a group of artists in Jakarta, turns the Chapel<br />

in SAM into a music hall featuring influential ‘live’ bands and karaoke music from Indonesia.<br />

Ruangrupa will also present a video installation and interactive work from the OK.Video Biennial<br />

International Festival from 2003 to 2009.<br />

Activities continue over at SAM at 8Q with <strong>Art</strong> Garden: Children’s Season at <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>,<br />

and the Fleatique flea market featuring locally designed and crafted items and accessories,<br />

pre-loved clothes, accessories, books, cameras, vintage collectibles and more. Night Festival: New<br />

World 2010 is held across various museums and arts venues in the precinct. Presented by the<br />

National <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>Singapore</strong>, conceived and curated by Ong Keng Sen and produced by<br />

TheatreWorks, with SAM as a programme partner.<br />

Open House at SAM<br />

National Day | Mon, 9 Aug<br />

Hari Raya | Fri, 10 Sep<br />

Join us and celebrate special occasions and the public holidays with free entry to all SAM galleries<br />

and a series of fun, hands-on activities for everyone in the family. SAM and SAM at 8Q will be<br />

opened from 10am. Activities start from 1pm until 5pm. Admission is free.<br />

Fri, 16 Jul – Sat, 17 Jul | 7:30pm – 2am | SAM and SAM at 8Q<br />

Free admission (including galleries)<br />

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Digital Nights <strong>Singapore</strong> at SAM<br />

Photography Fair<br />

Miguel Chevalier, Fractal Flowers, 2009<br />

SAM is the presenting partner for the first edition of Digital Nights <strong>Singapore</strong>, a grand showcase of<br />

visual and digital arts that will be held during the F1 Grand Prix Season in September. Setting the<br />

stage for this lighting extravaganza in SAM are three European artists and collectives, Miguel<br />

Chevalier, LAb[au] and Visual System, who will present interactive kinetic and transformations, as<br />

well as works that read and respond to the pulse of the city. <strong>Art</strong>works by <strong>Singapore</strong> artists such as<br />

Vincent Leow will also be featured at SAM, in line with the new breath of life given to this historic<br />

building as a museum dedicated to contemporary art.<br />

Digital Nights <strong>Singapore</strong> is an unprecedented indoor and outdoor new media and art attraction,<br />

combining interactive video installations and kinetic and light sculptures with complementary<br />

activites and programmes that will excite one and all.<br />

Fri, 17 – Sun, 26 Sep | Sun – Thu, 10am – 7pm | Fri & Sat, 10am – 1am | SAM<br />

Free admission.<br />

Held in conjunction with Nuit Blanche Paris, in partnership with ZoMedia Pte Ltd and supported<br />

by Tote Board and Ministry of Information, Communications and the <strong>Art</strong>s.<br />

Learn basic and advanced digital photography skills at SAM in July. This photography fair will help<br />

you make the most out of your camera in a fun way! The Photography Fair is a collaboration with<br />

ClubSNAP, SilkAir and Popular and supported by SAM.<br />

ClubSNAP Live at SAM<br />

ClubSNAP’s professional photographers will roll out a series of talks and workshops aimed at<br />

amateur and professional shutterbugs. In addition, come visit the BBB Virus – a flea market for<br />

used cameras and photographic accessories!<br />

Sat, 24 Jul | 10am – 8pm | SAM<br />

Sun, 25 Jul | 10am – 5:30pm | SAM<br />

Free admission.<br />

Child-Parent Photo Experience by Popular<br />

Photography is a powerful form of communication that can be shared between parent and child.<br />

Through the course, participants will understand the characteristics of a good photograph and<br />

the basics of digital photography. Course participants are required to bring their own cameras.<br />

Sat & Sun, 24 & 25 Jul | 9am – 4pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

For one parent and one child aged between 9 to 11 years<br />

Fees: $98 (refreshments included). Registration required.<br />

Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220.<br />

SilkAir Destination Photography Showcase<br />

SilkAir’s photography showcase takes a look at the award-winning photographs submitted by<br />

amateur and professional photographers for the company’s inaugural online photo contest in<br />

2009.<br />

Sat, 24 Jul – Sat, 31 Jul | 10am – 7pm | Chapel, Level 2, SAM<br />

Free admission.<br />

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<strong>Singapore</strong> HeritageFest 2010 at SAM<br />

Fridays at SAM<br />

“What Brings Us Together?”<br />

Let <strong>Singapore</strong> HeritageFest 2010 excite and tease you into exploring what brings us together as<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>ans and as global citizens from 11-22 August. Organised by the National Heritage<br />

Board, the festival promises to be a spectacular event with a 3-day finale in the <strong>Art</strong>s and Heritage<br />

District, the festival hub at Suntec City’s Tropics Atrium and five other satellite hubs in the<br />

heartlands. Watch out for us at SAM from 20-22 August with exciting interactive children’s<br />

workshops that will get you and your children’s hearts thumping to the beat! Or be enthralled by<br />

the legend of the swordfish in our children’s drama at SAM’s Glass Hall. How about taking a break<br />

and shop at the unique ethnic craft booths located at SAM’s porch - who knows what interesting<br />

trinkets you’ll pick up?<br />

Discover what truly connects us at <strong>Singapore</strong> HeritageFest 2010!<br />

Fri, 20 Aug – Sat, 21 Aug | 12pm – 10pm | SAM<br />

Sun, 22 Aug | 12pm – 8pm | SAM<br />

Free admission. Visit www.heritagefest.sg for more information.<br />

Yellow Ribbon Community <strong>Art</strong> Exhibition<br />

Originals Only Open Mike (OOOM@SAM)<br />

Catch <strong>Singapore</strong>’s very own budding singer-songwriters in action as they showcase their original<br />

compositions on the Originals Only Open Mike, a joint collaboration by SAM, <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Cafe<br />

and Power 98. The most promising performer gets the chance to be featured on Power 98’s<br />

Ready Steady Rock’s Local Licks on Saturdays, 8pm – 9pm.<br />

Fri, 30 Jul; 27 Aug; 24 Sep | 7pm – 9pm | Glass Hall, Level 1, SAM | Free admission.<br />

To register as a performer, please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg. Slots are limited to 20<br />

performers per session.<br />

Photography Talk Sessions<br />

Open to all photography enthusiasts, the Photography Talk Sessions is a platform where<br />

participants can discuss and share reviews, tips and just about anything on the use of digital<br />

cameras and camera accessories. The three sessions this quarter will cover hands-on testing of<br />

a photography product, RangeFinder user group discussion and The Hasselblad Chapter talk.<br />

Fri, 2 Jul; 6 Aug; 3 Sep | 7pm – 9pm | SAM | Free admission.<br />

For 3 Sep, the venue will be at SAM at 8Q.<br />

The Yellow Ribbon Community <strong>Art</strong> Exhibition is an annual event organised by the Yellow Ribbon<br />

Project for inmates and ex-offenders to showcase their original artworks to the community. This<br />

year’s exhibition theme “Rest<strong>Art</strong>” translates into values of REsilience, Self-Awareness,<br />

Transformation, Adaptability and Reintegration in The Community. The winning entries from the<br />

Yellow Ribbon <strong>Art</strong> Competition and finest seletions of Prison <strong>Art</strong> will be featured.<br />

1 – 14 Sep | Mon – Sun, 10am – 7pm; until 9pm on Fri | Chapel, Level 2, SAM | Free admission.<br />

For more information, please visit www.yellowribbon.org.sg.<br />

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Learning Gallery<br />

The Learning Gallery is dedicated to presenting artworks from SAM’s collection for the young<br />

visitor. Besides nurturing an appreciation for art, the works are specially selected to encourage<br />

lively discussions and develop creative and analytical thinking among our young visitors.<br />

The current show, Everyday Objects, invites you to take a second look at the familiar things around<br />

you through the eyes of artists from <strong>Singapore</strong> and Southeast Asia, where everyday things we<br />

know and sometimes take for granted are portrayed in a different light, making us think twice<br />

about their function and their relation to other objects.<br />

Education programmes inspired by the artworks on display have also been specially developed for<br />

schools to offer students a multi-disciplinary and holistic contemporary art experience at the<br />

Learning Gallery. These programmes range from learning specific art techniques, to speech and<br />

drama puppet shows that encourages originality and the development of language skills and<br />

self-confidence.<br />

Learning Gallery Education Programmes are for school bookings only.<br />

Interested schools, please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220.<br />

Learning Gallery Education Programmes<br />

Dramatic Encounters:<br />

The Learning Gallery<br />

This workshop uses drama techniques to<br />

engage participants with the artworks through<br />

active discussion, reflection and expression of<br />

their personal opinions about the artworks.<br />

Focusing on processes like creating characters<br />

and identifying themes and issues based<br />

artworks to create story plots, students get to<br />

develop creative writing and critical thinking skills.<br />

Available for the month of July only.<br />

Every Tue, Thu, Fri, 3pm – 5:15pm |<br />

Every Thu, Fri, 10am – 12:15pm | SAM<br />

For 13 to 14 years old / lower secondary<br />

Free. Limited to 40 students per session, on a<br />

first-come-first-serve basis.<br />

This workshop is a collaboration between SAM<br />

and the <strong>Singapore</strong> Polytechnic Applied Drama<br />

and Psychology programme.<br />

<strong>Art</strong> Trail<br />

Designed for pre-schoolers, this workshop<br />

engages students in active art discussions<br />

through creative story telling. Participants will<br />

learn more about artists and their artworks and<br />

create their own craft works inspired by the<br />

artworks in the gallery.<br />

Every Thu & Fri, 10am – 11:30am or<br />

2:30pm – 4pm | SAM<br />

For 4 to 6 years old<br />

$18 per child, per lesson<br />

<strong>Art</strong> Talk<br />

This workshop aims to stimulate the students’<br />

creativity through interactive puppet shows and<br />

speech and drama activities. Using the<br />

artworks as inspiration, students will be guided<br />

to develop their own narratives and perform<br />

their own puppet shows.<br />

Every Thu & Fri, 10am – 11:30am or<br />

2.30pm – 4pm | SAM<br />

For 4 to 12 years old<br />

$28 per child, per lesson<br />

Everyday Life<br />

With discussion and quick sketching,<br />

students will turn everyday tasks and objects<br />

into interesting artworks by working with<br />

shapes and forms, and learning oil pastel<br />

and watercolour techniques like blending<br />

and bricking.<br />

Every Mon & Tue, 10am – 12:30pm or<br />

2pm – 4:30pm | SAM<br />

For 7 to 8 years old<br />

$18 per child, per lesson<br />

Everyday Food<br />

What goes on inside the core of a papaya?<br />

Drawing inspiration from artworks that<br />

showcase food as the main subject matter,<br />

this workshop encourages students to<br />

explore the forms and shapes of food, and<br />

also to learn about the role of textures in their<br />

own art making.<br />

Every Mon & Tue, 10am – 12:30pm or<br />

2pm – 4:30pm | SAM<br />

For 9 to 10 years old<br />

$18 per child, per lesson<br />

Everyday Objects<br />

Through active art discussions, students will<br />

share their initial thoughts and ideas of<br />

selected artworks and learn to generate ideas<br />

about objectifying personality traits through<br />

the use of quick rough sketching. Students<br />

will then create drawings based on concepts<br />

of cubism and abstract art using acrylic<br />

painting techniques.<br />

Every Mon & Tue, 10am – 12:30pm or<br />

2pm – 4:30pm | SAM<br />

For 11 to 12 years old<br />

$28 per child, per lesson<br />

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Deutsche Bank <strong>Art</strong> Bus Programme<br />

Workshops<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> presents the Deutsche Bank <strong>Art</strong> Bus programme, a platform to introduce<br />

art to preschoolers and school children. With the content tailor-made to suit a young audience,<br />

each session lasts for one and a half hours and alternates between a guided tour and a<br />

story-telling session held in the galleries, followed by a hands-on art activity. Complimentary bus<br />

transportation will be provided for school children to and from the museum.<br />

<strong>Art</strong> for Toddlers<br />

Toddlers will be exposed to different art<br />

materials and encouraged to learn about art<br />

elements such as colours, patterns, lines,<br />

dots, shapes and form.<br />

Mums and Tots<br />

This programme provides a platform for<br />

parent and child to bond through art as they<br />

explore different materials and learn about<br />

basic art elements.<br />

Every Thu | 10:30am - 12pm | SAM<br />

For 3 years old and above<br />

18 - 30 children per session<br />

*Alternative day and time can be requested, subject to availability.<br />

Every Fri, 2pm, 4pm | Every Sat, 10am, 11am,<br />

12pm, 1pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

For 3 to 5 years old<br />

$40 per lesson | $330 for 10 lessons<br />

Every Mon & Fri | 10am, 11:30am, 2pm, 4pm<br />

| SAM at 8Q<br />

For parents and toddlers below 3 years old<br />

$45 per lesson | $380 for 10 lessons<br />

$10 per child for school bookings only. Free for charity / non-profit organisations.<br />

Registration required. Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220 for<br />

more enquiries.<br />

Sponsor<br />

<strong>Art</strong> for Children<br />

Children will create works of art with acrylic<br />

and oil on canvas. The artworks selected will<br />

serve to highlight the different art elements<br />

within a painting. Children will also learn<br />

various techniques on how different art<br />

elements within a painting can be applied to<br />

their own artwork.<br />

Every Sat | 11am & 4pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

For 6 to 12 years old<br />

$48 per lesson | $400 for 10 lessons<br />

Fine <strong>Art</strong>s for Adults<br />

Created especially for individuals aged 12 and<br />

above, this workshop focuses on basic<br />

drawing techniques such as sketching,<br />

watercolours, acrylic painting, still life and<br />

landscape drawing. Adult students will<br />

nurture their artistic skills on canvases.<br />

Every Mon, 2pm | Every Fri, 10am |<br />

Every Sat, 11am & 4pm | SAM at 8Q<br />

$65 per lesson | $550 for 10 lessons<br />

Registration required.<br />

Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg.<br />

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Support SAM<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> Corporate Membership<br />

Friends of the Biennale<br />

A <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> Corporate Membership goes a long way to help us deliver quality<br />

exhibitions and educational programmes to people in <strong>Singapore</strong>. Membership also promises<br />

exclusive art experiences and branding opportunities for your company, staff and the people you<br />

wish to reach out to. With a donation of at least S$50,000, be rewarded with:<br />

- One complimentary use of the <strong>Museum</strong> Glass Hall and Courtyard facilities for your event,<br />

complemented by a customisable after-hours museum tour or art programme.<br />

- Acknowledgements in the <strong>Museum</strong> Lobby Roll of Honour 2010 Listing.<br />

- Personal invitations to 2010 Exhibition Opening Receptions for up to 10 pre-identified executives<br />

or guests.<br />

- Up to 200 complimentary museum passes OR complimentary admission for your staff and their<br />

accompanying guests.<br />

- Up to 50 complimentary exhibition catalogues.<br />

- Corporate tax deductions up to 2.5 times the cash amount donated.<br />

To contribute<br />

Please make your donation cheque (minimum S$50,000) payable to “<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>” and<br />

mail it with your business card to “The Development Manager, <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong><br />

Administrative Office, 61 Stamford Road, #02-02 Stamford Court, <strong>Singapore</strong> 178892”.<br />

Play a part in commissioning cutting-edge works for the <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011. We are<br />

seeking everyone's support to aid the commissioning of both <strong>Singapore</strong>an and international<br />

artists to produce new and exciting site-specific works.<br />

Every generous donation you make contributes to the Biennale.<br />

That's not all!<br />

Become a Friend of the Biennale with a minimum donation of S$500 and enjoy an exclusive<br />

up-close and personal session with a participating Biennale artist. Other privileges and<br />

entitlements include tax exemption up to 2.5 times your donation amount, admission passes for<br />

your next museum visit, complimentary publications and listing acknowledgement of your support<br />

to the Biennale.<br />

Become a Friend today!<br />

We welcome any donation amount in support of the <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011, with a minimum<br />

S$500 donation amount to enjoy one Friends of the Biennale session and other stated<br />

entitlements. Please make cheque payable to “<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>”, indicating “For <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Biennale 2011 costs” at the back of the cheque.<br />

All donation cheques should be mailed to “<strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011 c/o <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>,<br />

61 Stamford Road, #02-02 Stamford Court, <strong>Singapore</strong> 178892”.<br />

Call our Development Manager today at 6332 6854 or email info@singaporebiennale.org for<br />

further enquiries on the Friends of the Biennale programme!<br />

For enquiries, please contact our Development Manager at 6332 4202 or email<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011 is organised by the <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> with the support of the<br />

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nhb_sam_mcc@nhb.gov.sg.<br />

National <strong>Art</strong>s Council.<br />

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Dining<br />

Shopping<br />

DÔME introduces a rustic coffee haven for executives on the go. Relax in style with al fresco dining<br />

or choose a speedy take away. Dôme offers a comprehensive range of freshly baked breads,<br />

pastries, cakes and pizzas which complement our range of gourmet coffees. Signature items<br />

include Focaccia Gourmet Sandwiches, Dôme Gourmet Pie, Caesar Salad and Chocolates<br />

Brownies. 10% off regular menu price* | Sun - Thu & PH, 8:30am - 10:30am | Fri, Sat & Eve<br />

of PH, 8:30am - 11pm | www.olio.sg | 6339 0792 Food for Thought is all about serving up<br />

Good food for a Good cause. Nosh on comfort food such as root beer, braised pork, homestyle<br />

marmalade cake and fresh baked goods. Or do some ethical shopping in the merchandise section<br />

for homemade jams, funky tee-shirts, reloved books and other beautiful things from all over. Daily,<br />

9am - 10pm | www.foodforthought.com.sg | 6338 9887 Standing Sushi Bar<br />

Beautifully-sliced, perfectly-formed, deliciously-made…every sushi at Standing Sushi Bar is a piece<br />

of art. Indulge in sake, enjoy a few sticks of robatayaki, and enjoy our sushi selections. Fresh fish,<br />

every day. Daily, 11am - 10:30am | www.standingsushibar.com Trattoria Lafiandra Owned by<br />

Chef Cataldo and Brenda Lafiandra, the 42-seater Trattoria Lafiandra al Museo has an extensive<br />

selection of antipasti, homemade pasta, risotto and main courses, offering a wide and exciting<br />

selection of Italian fare. 5% off all drinks* | Daily | Lunch, 11:30am - 3pm | Dinner, 6pm - 11pm<br />

| www.lafiandra.com.sg | 6884 4035 Via Mar @ SAM offers signature paella dishes and<br />

delectable tapas, a wonderful variety of succulent appetizers, delightful mains, tempting desserts<br />

and a fine range of wines. With its elegant indoor seating and alfresco dining area, Via Mar @ SAM<br />

is the perfect place for business meetings, dinner dates or simply catching up. 10% off regular<br />

menu price* | Mon - Thu & Sun, 11:30am - 10:30pm | Fri & Sat, 11:30am - 11pm | 6423 0900<br />

<strong>Art</strong>-To-Go Now, you can bring home a piece of work from the national art collection! Pick your<br />

favourite image from <strong>Singapore</strong>’s permanent collection and have it reproduced digitally on an<br />

A1-size canvas in under one hour! Prices start from S$150 for an unstretched print. For more<br />

information, please approach our friendly museum services staff at the reception desk or<br />

contact Silvia Chan at silvia_chan@nhb.gov.sg Children’s Season Merchandise Kids are in<br />

for a treat with fun merchandise from Walter, the curious colossal rabbit specially designed by<br />

Dawn Ng. Take your pick from a great selection of tote bags, postcards, t-shirts – there's even an<br />

inflatable Walter! Also available are a series of five postcards and T-shirts created by artist Sandra<br />

Lee, depicting scenes from The Enchanted Forest. Prices range from $2 for a postcard to $39 for<br />

a Walter inflatable. Available at SAM at 8Q and <strong>Museum</strong> Shop. <strong>Museum</strong> Shop Inspired by the<br />

museums’ intriguing collections, <strong>Museum</strong> Shop by Banyan Tree continuously develops quality<br />

museum replicas, objects d’art, ethnic handicrafts, apparel and accessories. Currently located at<br />

Asian Civilisations <strong>Museum</strong>, National <strong>Museum</strong> of <strong>Singapore</strong> and <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>, each<br />

outlet carries a range of products unique to the thematic focus of the museum it is located in. 10%<br />

off regular price-item (Not applicable for books, promotional and nett price items)* | Mon<br />

- Thu, Sat & Sun, 10am - 7pm | Fri, 10am - 9pm | www.museumshop.com.sg | 6338 1016<br />

Showcase Number Eight //////// A concept that brings artistic creations and art ownership<br />

together to form a new and untapped synergy. Marrying the creative passion of art with the desire<br />

of art lovers to fashion the space around them, //////// aspires to make <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> and Design<br />

more accessible and to bring it into a greater variety of spaces. A retail gallery, //////// aims to<br />

showcase <strong>Singapore</strong>’s creative talents and their exciting and inspiring works. 10% discount<br />

storewide and receive a limited edition paper weight with a minimum spending of S$188<br />

(Limited to one paper weight per customer, terms and conditions apply)* | Daily, 10am -<br />

7pm | www.showcasenumbereight.com | 6333 4563<br />

* Present the SAM Admission Ticket to enjoy these promotions.<br />

* Present the SAM Admission Ticket to enjoy these promotions.<br />

Rental<br />

The <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> boasts classic interiors, elegant colonial structure and three venues for<br />

weddings, corporate functions and private events. The Glass Hall, Queen Courtyard and Chapel all<br />

provide unique settings for any event or significant occasion.<br />

Rental rates apply. For more information, please email angeline_tan@nhb.gov.sg or call<br />

6332 9808.<br />

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SAM Moments<br />

Patron of Heritage Awards 2009<br />

Ming Wong: Life of Imitation<br />

SAM would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our valued patrons for their<br />

continuous support and generous contributions to the museum. The following were<br />

recognised at the Patron of Heritage Award 2009 on 23 April 2010, for their contributions to<br />

SAM in the year 2009:<br />

Asia <strong>Art</strong> Center<br />

Aw Tee Hong (Mr.)<br />

Binjai Tree Foundation<br />

Cebu Air Inc.<br />

Chen Cheng Mei (Ms.)<br />

Cheng Yajie (Mr.)<br />

Credit Suisse AG<br />

Deutsche Bank AG<br />

Embassy of Mexico<br />

Ong Kim Seng (Mr.)<br />

Pacific <strong>Art</strong> Fund<br />

Embassy of the Philippines<br />

Sing Lun Investments Pte. Ltd.<br />

SMRT Investments Pte. Ltd.<br />

Standard Chartered Bank<br />

Suntec <strong>Singapore</strong> International Convention and Exhibition Center<br />

Yeh Yue Hann Jacey (Ms.)<br />

From left: Mr. Michael Koh, Chief Executive Officer, National Heritage Board; Ms. Kluane Saunders, Actress, In Love For<br />

The Mood; Mr. Tang Fu Kuen, Guest Curator; Mr. Ming Wong, <strong>Art</strong>ist; Mr. Lui Tuck Yew, Acting Minister for Information,<br />

Communications and the <strong>Art</strong>s; Ms. Jane Ittogi, Chair, SAM; Mr. Tan Boon Hui, Director, SAM and Ms. Patricia Levasseur,<br />

Assistant Curator, SAM.<br />

In April, SAM presented the homecoming exhibition, Ming Wong: Life of Imitation. The exhibition<br />

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premiered at the <strong>Singapore</strong> Pavilion at the 53 Venice Biennale in 2009 and won Special Mention<br />

by the jury. Ming Wong: Life of Imitation was re-staged at SAM with a new design and additional<br />

exhibits. It is slated to travel to the Frye <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> in Seattle, United States and Cast Gallery in<br />

Tasmania, Australia from January 2011.<br />

Guests looking into the Peephole Gallery.<br />

From left: Ms. Elizabeth Khoo, Ms. Jane Ittogi, Mr. Venka<br />

Purushothaman and Mr. Tan Boon Hui.<br />

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SAM Moments<br />

<strong>Art</strong> Garden: Children’s Season / International <strong>Museum</strong> Day<br />

Strengthening <strong>Singapore</strong> and France Cultural Alliances through Contemporary <strong>Art</strong><br />

Children and families learned more about the world around them through <strong>Art</strong> Garden, a<br />

contemporary art show specially designed for the young and the young at heart. The exhibition was<br />

part of International <strong>Museum</strong> Day and included learning activities, weekly workshops, film screenings<br />

and an activity booklet specially designed for children.<br />

From left: Mr. Michael Koh, Chief Executive Officer, National Heritage Board; H.E. Olivier Caron, Ambassador of France to<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>; Mr. Alain Seban, President, Centre Pompidou; Mr. Tan Boon Hui, Director, SAM; Ms. Jane Ittogi, Chair, SAM<br />

and Mr. Sim Gim Guan, Deputy Secretary, Information and Corporate Management, Ministry of Information,<br />

Communications and <strong>Art</strong>s.<br />

On 20 May 2010, SAM and the Centre Pompidou signed a Memorandum of Understanding<br />

(MOU) to enhance the development and showcase of contemporary art. The MOU was signed by<br />

Mr. Tan Boon Hui, Director of SAM and Mr. Alain Seban, President of the Centre Pompidou, with<br />

Ms. Jane Ittogi, Chair of SAM and H.E. Olivier Caron, Ambassador of the Republic of France to<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>, as witnesses to the signing. SAM and Centre Pompidou will co-organise and<br />

co-curate the exhibition entitled Video. An <strong>Art</strong>, a History 1965-2010. A Selection from the Centre<br />

Pompidou and <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> Collections. The exhibition will run from 27 May to 18<br />

September 2011.<br />

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SAM Moments<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011 Curatorial Team Announces the First 10 <strong>Art</strong>ists!<br />

From left: Mr. Trevor Smith and Mr. Russell Storer, Curators, <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011; Mr. Matthew Ngui, <strong>Art</strong>istic Director,<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011 and Mr. Tan Boon Hui, Director, SAM.<br />

On 8 April 2010, <strong>Art</strong>istic Director, Matthew Ngui and his two curators, Trevor Smith and Russell<br />

Storer unveiled the first 10 artists who will participate in the <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale 2011. Among the<br />

list are Elmgreen and Dragset (born in Denmark and Norway respectively; live and work in London<br />

and Berlin), Ceal Floyer (born in Pakistan, lives and works in Berlin), Rafael Lozano-Hemmer (born<br />

in Mexico, lives and works in Montreal), Tatzu Nishi (born in Japan, lives and works in Berlin), Arin<br />

Rungjang (born in Thailand, lives and works in Bangkok), Charles Sandison (born in Scotland, lives<br />

and works in Tampere), Shooshie Sulaiman (born in Malaysia, lives and works in Kuala Lumpur),<br />

Tan Pin Pin (born in <strong>Singapore</strong>, lives and works in <strong>Singapore</strong>), Ming Wong (born in <strong>Singapore</strong>, lives<br />

and works in Berlin) and Goto Design (based in New York). All ten will be developing new works for<br />

the Biennale.<br />

General Information<br />

OPENING HOURS<br />

Mondays to Sundays, 10am to 7pm<br />

Fridays, 10am to 9pm<br />

ADMISSION<br />

Adult $10<br />

Student $5<br />

Senior citizen aged 60 and above $5<br />

20% off admission tickets for 20 or<br />

more persons.<br />

Admission is free for visitors aged 6 years<br />

and below, <strong>Singapore</strong>an and PR senior<br />

citizens, and students and teachers from<br />

local schools.*<br />

Free admission to SAM every Friday from<br />

6pm to 9pm and on Open House days.<br />

Last admission to the museum is at 6:15pm.<br />

*Unless otherwise indicated.<br />

MUSEUM TOURS AT SAM<br />

Tours in English<br />

Mondays | 2pm<br />

Tuesdays to Thursdays | 11am & 2pm<br />

Fridays | 11am, 2pm & 7pm<br />

Saturdays and Sundays | 11am, 2pm &<br />

3:30pm<br />

Tours in Japanese<br />

Tuesdays to Fridays | 10:30am<br />

Tours in Mandarin<br />

Fridays | 7:45pm<br />

ADDRESSES<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> is located at<br />

71 Bras Basah Road, <strong>Singapore</strong> 189555.<br />

SAM at 8Q is located at<br />

8 Queen Street, <strong>Singapore</strong> 188535.<br />

WEBSITE<br />

www.singaporeartmuseum.sg<br />

GENERAL ENQUIRIES<br />

6332 3222<br />

HOW TO GET TO SAM<br />

By bus<br />

SBS 7, 14, 16, 36, 111, 131, 162, 175, 502,<br />

518<br />

SMRT 77, 167, 171, 700<br />

By MRT<br />

2-minute walk from Bras Basah MRT station<br />

10-minute walk from Dhoby Ghaut, Bugis or<br />

City Hall MRT stations.<br />

By car<br />

Carparks available at Waterloo Street, Queen<br />

Street, NTUC Income Centre and Plaza by the<br />

Park.<br />

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS/LOCKERS<br />

Lifts provide easy access to galleries.<br />

Lockers are available for visitors’ use.<br />

Bayview<br />

Inn<br />

Waterloo Street<br />

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Queens Street<br />

SAM at 8Q<br />

Bugis<br />

MRT station<br />

Dhoby Ghaut<br />

MRT station<br />

Bencoolen Street<br />

P<br />

Plaza by<br />

The Park<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong><br />

<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong><br />

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Kum Yam<br />

Church<br />

Bras Basah<br />

MRT station<br />

NTUC<br />

Income Centre<br />

Victoria Street<br />

City Hall<br />

MRT station<br />

Bras Basah Road (towards Marina Centre)<br />

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