Many people in Singapore, both artists and citizens alike, have had high hopes for the opening of a museum devoted to showcasing the nation’s fine art. A recent special tour through the Singaporean art on display at National Gallery Singapore ahead of its grand opening didn’t disappoint.
First of all, the museum is very large — comparable to a respectable and classic Paris art museum. This large square footage is put to work displaying countless artistic treasures both modern and classic in the Singapore experience. Each and every artwork displayed in the museum has been carefully curated and positioned for maximum enjoyment. High walls and ceilings help center focus on paintings and other masterpieces. The thought put into the design and arrangement of all of the pieces together is reminiscent of any large, storied art museum throughout the world, making National Gallery Singapore an instant classic.
The artworks on display now, in National Gallery Singapore, look better than ever in their new space. Previous exhibits have taken place in lesser halls and galleries, making viewing the artwork feel somewhat uncomfortable or out of place. But the display space in the new National Gallery Singapore makes all of the artworks feel as if they are right at home — at last.
Set to open to the public at the end of this month, National Gallery Singapore will start off its historic run with a three-room exhibit on the history of art, from early prints made in the 1800s, to modern artwork by some of the nation’s foremost artists. One interesting caveat organizers have added is the inclusion of artworks dating back to a Singapore still ruled by Great Britain. Gallery officials say that colonial Singapore is still an important part of Singapore’s history and art experience, but the biggest draw for most visitors to the new exhibit space will very likely be classic Singaporean artists from the birth of an independent nation onward.
Once National Gallery Singapore opens officially, a number of other artists from the Southeast Asian region will also be represented throughout the museum. Some artists expressed uneasiness about the gallery acting as a representative for art throughout the region, but officials at the museum said that Singapore’s own art is better understood in the context of its nearby neighbors.
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To learn more about the National Gallery Singapore’s opening, go to http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-entertainment/a-new-dawn-for-singapore-art.