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The Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022

05 Nov 2022 - 05 Feb 2023
Basement Galleries and The Stamford Gallery
10am - 7pm
Last admission is at 6.30pm.
SGD 30 for Adults | SGD 25 for Individuals under 18 years old | Free-of-Charge for children under 6 years old
The Doraemon Exhibition lands at the National Museum of Singapore this November, its first global showcase outside of Japan.

2017 Takashi MurakamiKaikai Kiki Co Ltd All Rights Reserved FujikoPro

©2017 Takashi Murakami_Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©Fujiko-Pro.

 

The Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022 makes its overseas debut at the National Museum of Singapore since its 2002 premiere in Japan.

Showcasing Doraemon through the lens of 28 leading contemporary Japanese artists and arts groups, the artworks on display respond to the theme of “Create Your Own Original Doraemon”.

 

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Left image: "I Wonder When We'll Grow Up" ©Tomoyoshi Sakamoto, THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©Fujiko-Pro. Image credit: National Museum of Singapore.

Top right image: "Final Weapon" ©Sebastian Masuda/Lovelies Lab. Studio, THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©Fujiko-Pro. Image credit: National Museum of Singapore.

Bottom right image: Jahan Loh, Intergalactic Voyagers and Teleportation Art: Series 1 & 2 (2022), THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©Fujiko-Pro. Image credit: National Museum of Singapore.

 

Featuring distinctive artworks that capture the artists’ memories of Doraemon and their take on Japan’s beloved icon, the exhibition presents a diverse mix of ideas, mediums and techniques that include paintings, sculptures, graphics and photography. Two artworks by Singaporean artists are also exclusively presented as part of this showcase.

 

 

Doraemon InsertGallery shots of MANGA Doraemon Original Drawings Exhibition, MANGA DORAEMON Original Drawings Exhibition ©Fujiko-Pro / Image credit: National Museum of Singapore.

 

The Singapore edition of the exhibition also features a selection of the Fujiko F Fujio Museum’s prized drawings and sketches by the late Doraemon creator Mr Fujiko, in a rare feature titled “MANGA DORAEMON Original Drawings Exhibition”, specially showcased for the first time outside of Japan.

 

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Top image: Doraemon-themed Café by Toraya Confectionery, THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©️Fujiko-Pro. Image credit: National Museum of Singapore.

Bottom left: Merchandise items, THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©️Fujiko-Pro. Image credit: National Museum of Singapore.

Bottom right:Toraya at Doraemon-themed Café by Toraya Confectionery, THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©️1970-2022 Fujiko Pro. Image credit: National Museum of Singapore.

 

Visitors can also look forward to exciting complementary offerings including a pop-up café and a retail experience with limited edition Doraemon collectibles. Come revisit your memories of Doraemon and create new ones as well, and be inspired by the unlimited possibilities of the iconic character!

 


 

Join us for a series of specially curated programmes organised in conjunction with The Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022. Explore elements of Japanese art and culture while having fun with your family and friends!
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

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Family Time

Visit our permanent galleries with your little ones and play spot-the-artefact! Our colourful Early Learning Resources introduce pre-schoolers to our artefacts according to the themes of Numbers, Colours, and ABCs. Available at $8 per set from the Museum Label shop. For more children's activity booklets, click here.

Museum guide

Download our museum guide (English, Chinese, Bahasa Melayu, Tamil) to find out about the many treasures in our various galleries. In this guide, you will also find the floor plan for easier navigation. Enjoy your visit!