Art Garden is not the only place for children at SAM.
Was at the opening of the exhibition – Video, an Art, a History 1965 – 2010: A Selection from the Centre Pompidou (France) and Singapore Art Museum Collections

Based on the video and multimedia installations of the Centre Pompidou (France) and SAM, the exhibtion recounts the history of this very contemporary field punctuating the main phases of contemporary art from 1965 – 2010.The exhibition materialised from a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Governments of Singapore and France to enhance cultural cooperation.

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You’ve read about their arrival, and we strongly recommend downloading the accompanying mobile app to enhance your visit to Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor and His Legacy at Asian Civilisations Museum.

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Following a slideshow presentation from his latest completed work, The Children of the Lotus, a Journey among Buddhists, Magnum photographer Abbas will share his personal reflections on his three-year journey among 12 predominantly Buddhist countries.

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Take part in this series of workshops organised by Peranakan Museum, in conjunction with Children’s Season.

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claudia created blogs about the exhibition Negotiating Home, History and Nation currently exhibiting at the Singapore Art Museum.

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What is numismatics, and what is a numismatist? Numismatics is the study or collection of currency – commonly coins and paper. And why not? Stamps go round the world, but money makes the world go round. In Singapore there is one museum dedicated to numismatics and it is located in Chinatown.

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Come and join us in a dedicated exploratory space for children at the National Museum of Singapore this season!

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The Beauty in Black exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore showcases a collection of 18 exquisite black dresses by many esteemed fashion designers like Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe and Oliver Theyskens for Rochas, celebrated local designers like Thomas Wee and Benny Ong, as well as designer labels such as Givenchy, Lanvin, Balenciaga and Comme Des Garcons among many others.

This lovely dress is Oliver Theyskens for Rochas (foreground) which I think was my favorite among the 18.

Understated black walls encase the exhibition, with some relevant engaging quotes thrown on and back-lit photo frames on the wall – Beauty in Black was every bit the chic exhibition it promised to be, tracing the evolution and relevance of the LBD (little black dress) introduced in 1926 by Coco Chanel, popularised in 1961 by Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, dressed by Givenchy. The LBD as a classic fashion staple was then set in stone.

But why black of all colours? Does it not symbolise the worst of most cultures – evil, death and mourning? Read more to find out.

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From May-July 2011, indulge in a delightful heritage holiday!

Centred on the theme I Love Museums – Kid’s Edition,  National Heritage Board and Museum Roundtable invite you to explore the diversity of museums and our enriching exhibitions and programmes in this annual cultural extravaganza. Read the rest of this entry »

Catch these family-friendly movies in National Museum of Singapore’s May edition of Under The Banyan Tree.

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