The Unguarded Moment by Steve McCurry
Ongoing till 19 July 2009
Asian Civilisations Museum
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
FREE admission
The Unguarded Moment, Steve McCurry’s first solo photography exhibition in Singapore, speaks of his vast tapestry of human experience. The exhibition re-creates the sense of beauty and awe experienced during his travels of over 30 years throughout Asia. Visitors can look forward to a selection iconic photographs such as the Afghan Girl alongside unpublished, never before seen photographs captured throughout his photographic career.
Universally recognised as one of today’s finest image-makers, Steve McCurry never fails to capture the essence of life’s struggles and joys in his photography. Come view in person the stunning works of this celebrated photographer, which often transcend the boundaries of language and culture.
For more details, visit http://www.acm.org.sg/.
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The Image of Our Landscape: 19th Century Singapore through Paintings, Prints and Photographs
3 September - 29 November 2009
National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
Mon - Sun: 10am - 8pm
FREE
This exhibition organised by the National Museum of Singapore studies the various depictions of 19th century Singapore and examines their meanings and representations. The works presented will reveal the topography of Singapore’s landscape in the
19th century with views of places such as the Singapore River, Fort Canning Hill and Raffles Place.
The Image of Our Landscape will also feature about 200 artefacts from the museum’s collection, a significant number of which
were acquired in recent years and have never been displayed before.
For more details, visit www.nationalmuseum.sg.
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TransportASIAN
Ongoing till 11 August 2009
Singapore Art Museum
71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555
Mon - Sun: 10am - 7pm, Fri: 10am - 9pm
Fees: Adult - $8, Concession (Student/NSF/Seniors 60 years and above) - $4
FREE admission from 12 - 2pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays) and 6 - 9pm on Fridays
Be transported into the world of photography with the Singapore Art Museum’s inaugural photography exhibition - TransportASIAN. Focusing on the themes of ‘Transport’ and ‘Asia’, the exhibition features works from Singapore, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand
by leading photographers such as John Clang, Xavier Comas, Nge Lay and Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, as well as students from Singapore’s LASALLE College of the Arts.
Divided into sections representing the four fundamental considerations in photography – Time, Space, Action and Fiction, TransportASIAN documents the history of transportation as well as the photographers’ interpretations and metaphorical
explorations of the themes.
Aside from printed photos, TransportASIAN also features works in mediums such as prints, installations and multimedia. Visitors
will be invited to embrace an alternative form of photography that uses various surfaces, materials and techniques.
For more details, visit www.singart.com.
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From The Picture Press: The SPH Photographs Collection 1950 - 1965
Ongoing till 30 November 2009
National Archives of Singapore
1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5.30pm, Sat: 9am - 1.30pm
FREE admission
Showcasing both published and unpublished photographs from the Singapore Press Holdings’ archives, this exhibition offers a rare chance to journey back in time to experience Singapore through striking black-and-white images.
From The Picture Press recounts the lives and struggles of ordinary people during post-war Singapore. The photographs also
feature various facets of life in Singapore such as changing landscapes, work and play, cultural and religious activities, as well as significant Singapore milestones.
For more details, visit www.nhb.gov.sg/NAS.
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Altar: A Photographic Narrative by Samit Das
9 July - 31 August 2009
Indigo Blue Art
33 Neil Road, Singapore 088820
Tue - Sat: 11am - 6pm
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays
FREE admission
Presenting an in-depth investigation into the inexorable growth of the cities in India, Samit Das’ series of conceptual montages mirror the layered surface of these cities.
Samit Das is an artist who has worked with architectural structures as starting points for his creations. He has worked with photographs, collages and drawings, at times using them all in a single artwork. Samit Das’ compositions are a juxtaposition of
time and space and build upon interesting textures in his works, be it tactile or visual.
For more details, visit www.indigoblueart.com. |
