National Gallery Singapore. Let's have a look

🎫 Tickets: 20 (can be bought on site, no reservation required)
⏰ Time: 10:00-19:00 every day

【 About Art Museum 】
The National Gallery Singapore is one of Singapore's most iconic art institutions, bringing together the richest collection of modern and contemporary art in Southeast Asia. A collection of works of art from Singapore and Southeast Asia, focusing on Singapore and Southeast Asian art from the 19th century to the present day, presenting the social, economic and political history of Singapore and regional culture.

After listening to three Chinese guided Tours in one go, I found that the national gallery was not only a simple art museum, but also a municipal hall, a Supreme Court, a detention center for suspects and an office for justices.

The building is also a symbol of Singapore's colonial history and independent development, witnessing many great events in Singapore's history. The Japanese army signed the instrument of surrender here in 1945, and founding father Lee Kuan Yew took the oath here in 1959, declaring Singapore's self-government.

The museum also exhibits paintings and performance art works by different artists in Southeast Asia. From Southeast Asia under western colonial rule in the early 19th century to the experience of independent founding of countries after the war, it not only interprets the artistic changes of Southeast Asia, but also reflects the common problems of identity, racial integration, religious conflicts, war and peace in the development of Southeast Asian countries.

Pavilion building:
The National Gallery is a renovation of two important and representative historical buildings left over from the British colonial period - the Government House and the former Supreme Court, aiming to become the largest visual arts institution in Singapore to connect the fine arts of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world.

The buildings are divided into CITY HALL WING and SUPREME COURT WING

Museum collection:
It mainly introduces Southeast Asian art and contemporary art

Permanent exhibition area:
Mainly Southeast Asian art treasures, you will see a rich and diverse collection of artworks from the Southeast Asian region, covering a wide range of periods and styles from the 19th century to contemporary times. Including paintings, sculptures, ceramics and more, each piece reflects the unique charm of local culture and history.

Southeast Asian Traditional painting: The exhibition may include classic works of Southeast Asian traditional painting, such as traditional paintings from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, covering a variety of landscapes, people and religious themes.

Modernist works: The exhibition may also include some early - to mid-20th century modernist works that showcase the contributions and influences of Southeast Asian artists on the modern art movement, reflecting their unique interpretations of form and color.

Contemporary art: In the permanent exhibition area, you may also see contemporary works of art that reflect the concerns and expressions of social, political and cultural issues of contemporary Southeast Asian artists, presenting a variety of creative styles and mediums.

Special Exhibition area:
The temporary exhibition area features works by international and local artists from time to time, covering a variety of different themes and styles, from modern to contemporary art, and you will find many amazing works of art here.

🌟Tips: 🤳🏻 camera stand
1️⃣ L3-L4 AB building covered bridge
2️⃣ L1 stairs
3️⃣ L1/L2 black and white checkerboard
4️⃣ L4 White dome
5️⃣ Every chair in the museum is special and different