How Singaporean Movies Shape National Sports Identity

The world of sports is about much more than just results and achievements. In Singapore, cinema has proven to be a powerful platform for telling stories that shape national identity and collective consciousness. Two films stand out particularly in this narrative: “Kallang Roar the Movie” and “Homerun”. Sports as national pride: “Kallang Roar the Movie” The film about Singapore’s historic victory in the 1977 Malaysia … Continue reading How Singaporean Movies Shape National Sports Identity

National Gallery Singapore’s (Re)Collect: A Retrospective on our National Collection

The National Gallery may only have been around for a couple of years, but it’s already established itself as the go to national institution to look to for any and all information on the local and regional visual arts scene. With their latest exhibition (Re)collect: The Making of Our Art Collection, the National Gallery takes a look back on some of the key art pieces that make … Continue reading National Gallery Singapore’s (Re)Collect: A Retrospective on our National Collection

The More We Get Together: National Museum’s Latest Exhibition Explores The History And Future of Playgrounds

If you grew up in Singapore, chances are you’ll have spent many a childhood afternoon hanging out at the local playground with the other kids, swinging from monkey bars or sliding down big, animal themed slopes. These days though, perhaps the only memories you have left of playgrounds are those that come in the form of hipster trinkets and furniture. But if you ever wanted … Continue reading The More We Get Together: National Museum’s Latest Exhibition Explores The History And Future of Playgrounds