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Asian
Civilisations Museum
"Visit
the Asian Civilisations Museum, arguably
the best museum in town, with an innovative
presentation of Asian artifacts and
customs."
~ Newsweek,
19 February 2007
"It's
not a museum of the past, it's a museum
of the future."
~ Jack
Lohman, director of the Museum of
London Group and chairman of the UK
unit of the International Council
of Museums, Reuters, 15 November 2006.
National
Museum of Singapore
"My
wife and I enjoyed the visit... (to
the National Museum's) Louvre show and
the history galleries. The material
was imaginatively presented. ...(I)
was pleasantly surprised to find that
some visitors had taken pictures of
almost all the Louvre items, and posted
them on their blogs! They must have
enjoyed the show too. ...We will be
back to see the other galleries, especially
the one on Food!"
~Mr
Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister, Singapore,
3 March 2008
"…beneath
the cosmopolitan appearance is a very
rich soul which completes its grand
appeal."
~ The
New Paper, 8 December 2006
"Old-meets-new
themes are married with respect and
restraint in an awesome refurbishment."
~Haaper's
Bazaar, December 2006
"The
newly-refurbished National Museum
is set to become a key heritage and
cultural icon for locals and a must-go
destination for tourists."
~Weekend
TODAY, 30 September - 1 October 2006
"It's
a fantastic combination of the old
and new."
~ Mr
William Guy Farquhar Atkins, great-great-great
grandson of Lieutenant-Colonel William
Farquhar, Singapore's first British
resident.
"…a
beautiful crucible for forging a love
for our heritage while retaining the
charm and character of this historical
monument'.
~ Dr.
Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information,
Communications and the Arts
"As
I drove along Stamford Road one night,
the majestic sight of the newly refurbished
National Museum took my breath away."
~ Ms
Cheng Yoke Wah
Singapore
Art Museum
"The
Singapore Art Museum showcases fine
skills artists of Singapore and other
ASEAN countries. The museum is also
a place to display the history and
invaluable fine arts of all ASEAN
countries. Thank you for promoting
the art and culture of Laos in this
country (Singapore)."
~
Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith, Laos Deputy
Prime Minister & Foreign Affairs
Minister, 18 February 2008
"As
a person who shares the love of art
and culture, I really appreciate events
like this (Primary Colors: Feng Zhengjie)
and hope that it can support the preservation
of art and culture for our grandchildren
to enjoy."
~
Ibu Megawati Soekarnoputri, 28 January
2008
"I
enjoyed the (Gao Xingjian) Dialogue
very much and thought that...(the
Singapore Art Museum) asked him very
pertinent and provocative questions
. Singaporeans can benefit greatly
from this kind of informal but candid
conversation with famous people like
him."
~
Liu Thai Ker, Director, for &
on behalf of RSP Architects Planners
& Enginners (Pte) Ltd, 29 Nov
2007
"The
staff at your gallery were wonderful
and welcoming, which makes a nice
change from some of the cold and pretentious
places we have visited over the years.
I have to say that the art was also
very refreshing and young."
~ Donna
Bogdanovski, 1 June 2007
"It's
a great experience. Beautiful artpieces.
Good to experience something new and
learn about Chinese contemporary art."
~ Saw
Yam, Senior Manager, Raintree Pictures,
May 2007
"The
anniversary show of the world's largest
corporate collection, "All The
Best" - the Deutsche Bank collection
at SAM was one memorable affair that
will remain within the imagination
of its viewer."
~ CUBES,
November/December 2006
"South-east
Asia's past and present art masters
are making waves at Beijing's National
Art Museum of China."
~ Clarissa
Oon, China Correspondent, The Straits
Times, 2 September 2006
"The
10-year-old Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
is home to some of Southeast Asia's
most impressive contemporary modern
artworks, as well as top-notch touring
international exhibitions."
~
WHERE, September 2006
"A
visit to the Art of Our Time exhibition,
a showcase of Southeast Asian art
at Singapore Art Museum (SAM)…throws
up a host of fascinating observations."
~ Changi
Express, 31 March-13 April 2006
"Boasting
the world's largest and most comprehensive
public collection of South-east Asian
art, the museum features works by
everyone from acclaimed homegrown
artists Georgette Chan and Iskandar
Jalil to overseas favourites such
as Chatchai Puipia and Hendra Gunawan."
~
TODAY, 28 March 2006
Singapore
Philatelic Museum
"
This is the greatest learning experience
I have received in Singapore. It was
a great experience.! ."
~ Chukie
Okunzua, USA, 13 April 07
"
I find my overall experience here
is fun and educating. I love snail
mailing so this trip here is just
a small adventure but still worth
while! Thanks. ."
~
Nurhani Dalduri, Singaporean, 5 January
07
"At
the Singapore Philatelic Museum…history
is taught…not through boring
dates and obscure names, but through
stamps."
~ The
New Paper, 23 November 2006
"
Liked all the hands-on experiences;
stamps sorting, colouring, musical instruments.
Well done! The children enjoyed themselves!."
~ Miss
Su, PCS Childcare Woodlands, 8 January
2006
Memories
at Old Ford Factory
"It
was wonderful walking through history...A
job well done to all who made this
place a reality."
~ Neo
Lee Min, 7 August 2006
"Interesting…well
done. An important part of history
to capture and to educate the young
today."
~ S
Schley, USA, 24 March 2006
Reflections
at Bukit Chandu
"A
dramatic and thoughtful recognition
of times gone by in this now peaceful
area … I will heartily recommend
this time I spent here today."
~ Bill
Merchant, Ex Sgt SASR Australia 16
April 2005
"This
is a remarkable and most meaningful
tribute and memory to the courage
and loyalty of the members of the
Malay Regiment... I was delighted
to bring my dear friend … who
is also very interested in this period
of history..... Both she and I have
been profoundly moved by the interpretations
presented here."
~ Kim
J Saunders & Anne Whitford"
3 August 2002
General
"Museums and galleries are
becoming the venues of choice for
corporate events and launches."
~ Parvathi
Nayar, Business Times, 29 September
2006
"You
make learning history fun!"
~ Teacher,
Admiralty Secondary School
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