A Story of the Image: Old & New Masters From Antwerp is an ambitious exhibition which surveys historical and contemporary works of art to look at the evolution of the image and its commercialisation.
This exhibition of 150 works features 13 paintings by old Flemish masters from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Antwerp (KMSKA), 25 prints from the Museum of Plantin-Moretus/Printroom and 112 contemporary Flemish artworks from the Museum of Contemporary Art (MuHKA). Rare masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) and Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) will be shown in Singapore for the first time. Works by top contemporary art moghuls such as Luc Tuymans, David Claerbout, Francis Alys, Marlene Dumas and Berlinde de Bruyckere will also add to this unique exhibition experience.
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FREE GUIDED TOURS
From Sat 22 Aug 2009
Meeting point: Entrance of Exhibition Galleries 1 & 2 (Basement), admission fee to exhibition applies.
Limited to 15 participants per session, on a first come, first served basis.
Duration: 60 mins
English
| Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays |
1.30pm |
| Saturdays & Sundays |
2.30pm & 4.00pm |
Mandarin
Japanese
| Tuesdays & Thursdays |
10.30am |
| Saturdays |
1.30pm |
Please note that tours are subject to the availability of volunteer guides. Exclusive tours for Corporations and groups can be arranged. Please contact Hospitality Unit at +65 6332 4405 / +65 6332 4429 for details.
CURATOR'S TOUR
Rediscovering the Image
By Szan Tan, Curator (Exhibitions), National Museum of Singapore
Fri 4 Sept 09 & 18 Sept 09, 7pm - 8.30pm
Sold out tour! 4 Sept 2009 | 7pm - 8.30pm
PUBLIC LECTURES
Contemporary Art from the heart of Europe; poverty as a strength, images that do not benefit mass media
By Bart De Baere, Director of Musuem of Contemporary Art, Antwerp
Fri 14 Aug 2009 7:00pm
"Even tough once and awhile breathtaking, sheer realism was never enough."
Visual arts in Belgium from the 14th up to the 19th century
By Dr Herwig Todts, Curator of the Modern Art, Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp
Sat 15 Aug 2009 2:00pm
TICKETING INFORMATION
S$8 Adult
S$4 Senior (above 60 years old) & NSF
Free for all students with a student pass.
Free admission for children 6 years and under.
Free entry to all galleries for seniors (locals and PR's), everyday.
Free entry to all galleries for seniors (tourists), every Monday.
10% discount for groups of more than 20 people (prior booking required).
Counter Sales
Stamford Visitor Services Counter: 10am - 7.30pm daily
For enquiries, please call +65 6332 3659 / +65 6332 5642.
