National Gallery to revamp Singapore art history exhibit into bigger, ‘braver’ show

Siapa Nama Kamu?: Art In Singapore Since The 19th Century will close in phases from April 1, 2024 and fully reopen in July 2025. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE – This is the last chance for art lovers to catch a sweep of Singapore’s art history in its entirety at the National Gallery Singapore’s (NGS) permanent exhibition Siapa Nama Kamu?: Art In Singapore Since The 19th Century.

From April 1, the inaugural exhibition at the DBS Singapore Gallery – on show since 2015 – will close in phases. It will fully reopen to the public with a new and bigger show of Singapore’s art history in July 2025, ahead of the Republic’s 60th birthday.

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