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Exhibition

Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art

National Gallery Singapore

2 December 2024 to 31 December 2030

10:00AM - 7:00PM

Free admission

Synopsis

Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art presents a layered, artist-centred narrative of Singapore's art history. Featuring over 400 artworks and artefacts – from iconic masterpieces to rarely seen works from the National Collection –it spotlights artists' multi-faceted lives, practices, and perspectives.

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