Our Architecture & History

National Gallery Singapore elegantly integrates the historical former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings. The design by Studio Milou Singapore in partnership with CPG Consultants Pte Ltd introduces contemporary architecture to old buildings, rejuvenating them and maintaining a masterful balance between heritage and modernity.

Time well spent

We’re 3 days away our favourite annual festival Light to Night 2022! Introducing some highlights we are excited about for this edition of the festival! ✨ Located at the Gallery,𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 by @acuteart is an outdoor augmented reality exhibition featuring the premiere of an original commissioned AR work by Singapore artist Ho Tzu Nyen, and the works of renowned international artists such as @studioolafureliasson and @kaws. 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘹 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 promises to bring back all the fun of previous festivals, and invites you to flex your creative muscles with various craft making activities centred around the theme of perspectives. Come on down to the Gallery to experience art in new ways! 🙌🎨 Stay tuned for more highlights we’ll be sharing over the course of the week! For exclusive behind the scenes footage and exciting news, head on over to our dedicated festival page @lighttonightsg or visit lighttonight.sg We’ve also extended our opening hours to 10pm during the weekends (Fri – Sun, 14-16, 21-23, and 28-30 Jan) of and opening the doors to ALL with free admission for everyone!

i love getting lost in cities, or galleries 🤓🎨

所谓不破不立 敢破常规思考 才能成为不同寻常的人

WHERE'S THIS? 😃 Honoured to be invited to the Opening of the "Teo Eng Seng: We're Happy. Are You Happy?" Exhibition. It's at the National Gallery till 2 Feb 25. That dome is the top of the former Supreme Court -- now turned into the Supreme Court Terrace. We rushed for the opening after touching down from a Bangkok vacation. After trying all avenues to further his art studies in UK, Teo Eng Seng joined the 34th Sea Scouts Group based in Perak House, Pasir Panjang. My dad (Foo Kia Pang), the Superintendent of Perak House started the Scout Group and sent batches of scouts hitch-hiking on shoe string budget to UK for new opportunities Their advebtures are in the book "Navigating and Transforming Lives..." That's how Eng Seng went to UK to study and work. He later returned and eventually became head of the Arts department at United World College. Eng Seng was awarded Singapore Cultural Medallion. Like, Follow, Comment: 👇 Who's been to the National Gallery, Singapore? Who love art... what? -------------------------------- . . .

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Discovering Southeast Asian art at the National Gallery Singapore 🎨🇸🇬😊

𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 🖤

As the sun sets, the historical architecture in the Civic District is beautifully captured, highlighting its textures and colours and turning each shot into a work of art. One of the iconic structures, the National Gallery, stands majestically against the warm hues of the setting sun. As the sun dips lower, the reflections in the glass facades of modern skyscrapers create a mesmerising contrast with the colonial architecture that characterises this area. Don’t miss this location to capture Singapore's architectural heritage. 🕸️

So. Much. Sun. ☀️ Bask in all this light and brighten your day with a visit to the Gallery. We’re open 10am to 7pm daily, even on public holidays 😉 📸: @jade.lifestories @natanaelbenino @algmlni @powphotoss

_creativity unleashed. @nationalgallerysingapore

🏛️Finding solace in the world of art 🖼️ . . . . .

Birthday in Singapore 🎂

With 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦, an urban beach resurfaces along Singapore's old coastline of 1843. 🏝 Located at the Padang, festivalgoers can sit at this reconstructed shoreline, as multisensorial features prompts reflection on individual experiences! Swipe left 👈🏻 to see what went on behind the scenes! For latest updates and behind the scenes exclusives, head on over to our dedicated festival page @lighttonightsg or visit lighttonight.sg We’ve also extended our opening hours to 10pm during the weekends (Fri – Sun, 21-23, and 28-30 Jan) of and opening the doors to all with FREE admission for everyone! ✨ Artwork Credit: 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 by @anatomy.sg and @_a_kai_ with @oftrt

My very first time in Singapore and I have discovered so much in only a few short days. Excited to explore the tapestry of this rich city with @castleryau @castlerysg and I have already falling in love with a lot of food (hello Hainese chicken and rice and Kaya) design (especially the Peranakan architecture of the shop houses), and getting to explore the East meets West culture that is palpable on every corner. Can’t wait to share more. 🇸🇬

There’s something truly magical about art galleries, and the National Galley Singapore is a masterpiece in itself! From the moment I stepped into the Supreme Court Wing’s stunning atrium, I was enveloped by a serene atmosphere that invites you to pause, reflect, and immerse yourself in creativity. The space is flooded with natural light from the skylight above, illuminating the sleek architecture and open layout with modern staircases and warm wooden floors. It’s the perfect setting to begin your journey through the thoughtfully curated exhibits showcasing the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern art. I could easily spend an entire afternoon here, lost in the beauty of art and the calmness it brings. These snapshots are just a taste of the wonders within – stay tuned for more glimpses of this artistic haven! Have you visited? 📸 @sangsing2622

City guide of Singapore 🇸🇬 Vous avez d’autres recommendations à ajouter ? 🤔 .

We’re loving how your Gallery runs have been looking recently 🥰 This weekend, what are you seeing first? Thanks for stopping by! 📸: @hangdhamin @taryntsl @tinochantinoch @itskarlamariej @pakorn.sakorn @guenfranchesca @happytravelller 📍 Supreme Court Wing, Level 4 📍 “Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?” at Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery 1 & The Spine Hall 📍”Kim Lim: The Space Between. A Retrospective” at Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries 2 and 3 📍 “Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer” at Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery 📍 UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Level 3 📍 DBS Singapore Gallery 2, Level 2

Our 2nd fam month among the busiest days 🇸🇬💋 바쁜 날들 속에 엄마 생일인 5월 런던에 이어 나와 아빠의 생일인 10월에 싱가포르에서 맞이하는 우리만의 두번째 가족의 달. 사실 매일이 가족의 날이야, 사랑해 우리가족!

bnw photos @nationalgallerysingapore bnw photography: with the lack of colour, other aspects of photography are seemingly elevated, or require a higher importance. Basic skills like quality, sharpness, light, contrast, composition are needed to help communicate the idea in photos. Shooting in bnw has opened my eyes to what and why I capture a certain shot - with the absence of colour, then taking each shot becomes so much more intentional than just “oh the trees reflect a nice shade of green today” This isn’t a hate against colour photography, just a different perspective. a handicap? a different definition of aesthetic? who knows; but photos in bnw can provide us as much of a story that colour photos can show

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건물의 옛모습을 최대한 그대로 보존하려고 노력한 흔적이 곳곳에 보여서 신기했다... 근데 시청건물인데 이렇게나 고급 원목을 가져다 썼다니 😂 도서관마저 고급스러움 그잡채 !! 천장에 햇살이 들어 탑층에선 눕거나 앉아서 쉴 수도 있다. 옥상마저 예쁜 😌😌 그야말로 꿈의 미술관 🖼🏛 꽤나 커서 반나절을 빠듯하게 돌아서 겨우 봤다. 천천히 하루를 다 투자해도 괜찮을듯하다. 2023.07.30 ~ 2023.08.03 #싱가포르관광지

Make a pitstop at the Gallery 🏎️🏛️ Add stunning artworks and breathtaking architecture to your list of must-sees before hitting the track this 🔥 See you from 10am to 7pm all race weekend 👊 📸: @iamyoungfromkorea @tasukon @emptinezzs @guenfranchesca @paper_tigress @ivisantoso 📍Supreme Court Wing, Level 4 📍”GLISTEN”, Roof Garden Gallery 📍Supreme Court Terrace, Level 4 📍“Between Declarations and Dreams”, Level 4 UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 2 📍Supreme Court Wing, Level 3 📍“Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer”, Level B1

In the heart of Singapore lies a place where the community’s emotions and stories come alive through art and history

"concrete jungle where dreams are made of". 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 thank you Lord God for another years of blessings and opportunities. 🙏🏽

The first of maybe 2 Singapore photo dumps from my short trip to the island last week. I was visiting for a series of reunions with my old school chums so did virtually no touristing or photography and tbh I was quite enjoying a break from shooting and the gram. Lots of eating and visits to Uniqlo though 🙂. Hope to return early in the new year and do all the tourist spots again. Also, I’m often ‘criticized’ for not posting selfies so if you swipe to the end there’s a little surprise.

. Fujifilm x100vi .

life lately 🖤

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Grateful for this trip as we share a moment together in the historic Supreme Court lobby at Singapore’s National Gallery, celebrating 38 years of marriage this month ❤️

Up & above!

One of the classical orders of ancient Greek & Roman architecture.

A Day at The Museum 📍 National Gallery Singapore 🇸🇬

7 days till our favourite annual festival Light to Night 2022 is back! Introducing highlights we are excited about for this edition of the festival! ✨ Located at the Padang, 𝘍𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 by @LiteWerkz is inspired by the movement of flocks of birds during migration and 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 by @anatomy.sg and @_a_kai_ with @oftrt invites festivalgoers to sit at a reconstructed shoreline from the 1800s! Experience how spectacular these immersive and multi-sensorial installations are in the day and night ☀️🌙 Stay tuned for more highlights we’ll be sharing over the course of the week! For exclusive behind the scenes footage and exciting news, head on over to our dedicated festival page @lighttonightsg or visit lighttonight.sg We’ve also extended our opening hours to 10pm during the weekends (Fri – Sun, 14-16 Jan, 21-23 Jan, and 28-30 Jan) of and opening the doors to ALL with free admission for everyone!