Preserve The Past; Paint Our Future.
Arts and Culture
Singapore is a unique gateway to consumers who are increasingly seeking diverse and sophisticated lifestyle products and services. Art, collectibles, performing arts and sports companies are examples of lifestyle businesses that are growing in Singapore.
The Visual Art – Art and collectibles businesses ranging from auction houses, conservators, art logistics providers, art investment firms and art printers have set up base in Singapore to serve the Asia Pacific market. From 2004 to 2008, the operating receipts of these businesses registered a high growth rate of 30%.
Singapore will also unveil a new National Gallery in 2015 which will focus on Southeast Asian art. The Gallery is expected to position Singapore as a regional and international hub to promote, research, study and display of Southeast Asian visual art.
Did you know?
- At 60,000 square metres, The Gallery will not only be the largest visual arts venue in Singapore but also one of the largest in the region when it officially opens.
- The National Gallery, Singapore has been awarded the Green Mark GoldPLUS Award by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), making it the first national monument to receive the certification.
National Gallery Singapore
http://www.nationalartgallery.sgComing to you soon in 2015, the National Gallery Singapore is a brand new visual arts institution building upon a sound foundation of scholarship and experience. Over time, the Gallery hopes to strengthen Singapore’s role as a regional and international hub for visual arts. They will do this through the display, promotion, research and study of Southeast Asian and Singapore art, while hosting international art exhibitions.
Our future home likewise pair rich history with exciting modernity. Right in the heart of the Civic District, two monumental buildings—the City Hall and the former Supreme Court—will be refurbished and reborn as the National Gallery Singapore. At 64,000 square metres, the Gallery will not only be the largest visual arts venue in Singapore but also one of the largest in the region when the Gallery officially opens.
The National Gallery will focus on displaying Southeast Asian art, including Singapore art, from the 19th century to present day. Through a comprehensive collection, the Gallery will present the development of Singapore and regional cultures, so as to tell the story of their social, economic and political histories.
Potential Career Path
Successful scholars can expect a diverse career opportunity within the Gallery.
- Arts, Humanities and Social Science (Asian Studies / History / Linguistics and Multilingual Studies/ South Asian Studies)
- Tourism (Hospitality Management / Integrated Resort or Hotel Management)
