Over the past five years we've welcomed over 8 million visitors. As we commemorate this significant milestone, we’re reminded how humbling and rewarding it is for us to hear the unfiltered voices of our visitors recounting their experiences and encounters with art at the Gallery. Hear from them for yourself in this video capturing visitors from all walks of life as they wander through the halls of the Gallery.
Hear the full individual stories of these visitors:
At the Gallery with Dr Kuhanesh Janardanan
At the Gallery with Lucy Su
At the Gallery with Allanjit Singh
At the Gallery with Melinda Lee
At the Gallery with Ang Khee Kwang
Our community and partners shared their hopes for the future, hear what they had to say:
Programmes
As we renew our commitment to share the value of art, we invite you to come along, and bring others with you! We have planned a range of accessible programmes that will facilitate dialogue and reflection through art to foster a greater sense of unity, connection and understanding of one another. Join us.
FEATURED EXHIBITION
ART AT YOUR VOID DECK
Discover art at your void deck! We transformed more than 25 void decks into galleries for the everyone to discover surprising modern Southeast Asian artworks using QR codes and Augmented Reality (AR) technology! This exciting new outreach initiative is part of the Gallery’s continued push, as it marks its 5th anniversary, to extend the positive impact of art to an even broader range of audiences through approachable and personal experiences with art beyond the walls of the museum.
FEATURED EXHIBITION
ENJOY A PERSONAL AUDIO TOUR IN ALL FOUR LANGUAGES
Having lived and worked all around the world, Chen was deeply interested in the nuances of Singapore’s diverse culture and brought this to life through her works. She was particularly sensitive to the importance of language in understanding culture and aside from English was fluent in French and Mandarin, and later became proficient in the Malay language, using it in letters and in conversation with her friends. Tune into the audio tour for this exhibition, which will be available in not only English, but now also Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
ART THROUGH YOUR EYES
ARTWORKS LABELS WRITTEN BY YOU!
What does a 13-year-old make of Haegue Yang’s conceptual installation Forum for Drone Speech–Singapore Simulations? Or how does gallery sitter feel about the painting they stand beside daily? Discover artwork labels written by members of the public of all ages, and from all walks of life: children, museum volunteers, fellow artists, seniors and even our own security staff alongside our familiar artwork descriptions in our long-term exhibitions and public spaces. Look for these labels at the DBS Singapore and UOB Southeast Asia Galleries!
ADOPT NOW
BE A PROUD ARTWORK ADOPTER
For the first time ever, you can now own a piece of art from as little as $50. Jointly developed with Accenture, this initiative hopes 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 acknowledged for your contributions.
LIMITED EDITION MERCHANDISE
Get you hands on these exclusive merchandise at The Gallery Store.
- Georgette Chen Self Portrait Tote Bag
- Greeting Card Set (8 Cards)
- Georgette Chen Self Portrait EZ-Link Card
- Georgette Chen’s Waterfront Facemask
- 5th Anniversary Facemask
PODCAST
A STORY OF FOOD, ART AND SINGAPORE
Tune in for a fast and funny 20 mins with writer Shamini Flint as she explores art in Singapore through a subject that connects our people across all walks of life – food! Discover how and why our society has gathered around food over generations. Listen out for cameos by Singapore writers Alvin Pang, Joshua Ip and Ng Yi-sheng.
VIDEO SERIES
HERE’S ART IN 90 SECONDS
Hear personal stories about the works of National Gallery Singapore, told by humans of the Gallery. At times funny, at times raw, and at times maybe even a bit spooky, these vignettes are a heartfelt, present-day take on the Southeast Asian art that hangs on our walls. English subtitles and Singapore Sign Language interpretation are included in all videos.
Art is a reflection of society, in that art reflects our history and documents the crucial component of our lives. In times of need, art can be a powerful emotive platform that unites communities and brings comfort and relief. The Gallery continues to harness art’s power to create positive impact, be it through creating a space for self-reflection or generating opportunities to connect with friends and family. Join us in our endeavour to not just show appreciation and boost the morale of our fellow Singaporeans, but also to improve your personal well-being.
Access Guide
National Gallery Singapore welcomes all visitors, regardless of your access needs. An Access Guide, developed with the Disabled People’s Association, seeks to provide a supported and memorable experience at the Gallery. Containing useful information for visitors with different access needs, including visitors with disabilities, mobility difficulties and parents with young children.
Words that Count
Create blackout poems with words borrowed from our artists! Transform their writings into expressions of solidarity, encouragement, and support for members of our community in these challenging times. From 24 November 2020, a special anniversary edition of this programme will feature the works of local prominent writers, Pooja Nansi and Gwee Li Sui.
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We would like to thank our partners and donors for their support as we cross this milestone. View the honour roll for National Gallery Singapore’s 5th Anniversary. |
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