Baba House is Singapore’s first Straits Chinese heritage home which has been restored to its former glory circa 1920s. The interactive guided tours will showcase Peranakan culture within an old-world domestic setting. As participants explore this three-storey architectural icon, moving from the main hall to the inner family hall with its open air well, and exploring the private bedrooms and spaces on the second and third floors, they will discover the history of the house, the symbolism behind the ornate antique furnishings, and find out about traditional Peranakan customs.
Through the entertaining anecdotes narrated by Bibik GT Lye, the house comes alive as a living heritage home, and participants get the rare opportunity to touch and enjoy the antique artefacts and furniture in the house.
The tour concludes with a fine art photography exhibition by Chris Yap, held on the third floor of the Baba House. This area has been converted into a gallery space dedicated to exhibitions on Peranakan themes. Here, artist and photographer Chris Yap explores what it means to be Peranakan in our contemporary world by juxtaposing elements commonly associated with Peranakan culture against daily life and experiences.
Housed in the grand Empress Place Building, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) features more than 1,500 artefacts displayed over 14,000 square metres of gallery space. The museum’s growing collection traces the cultural roots of Singaporeans through its focus on Southeast Asia, South Asia, China and the Islamic world of West Asia. At every turn, Asia’s history and stories – from magnificent palaces and places of worship to humble villages – all come to life with the help of friendly virtual guides and multimedia features. Children and adults alike will enjoy getting hands on in ACM’s Explor’Asian Zones, interactive spaces within the galleries. Visitors can soak up the atmosphere of a noisy Chinese teahouse or relax in a West Asian tent as they practice calligraphy. Begin a journey of discovery at the Asian Civilisations Museum – Where Asian Cultures Come Alive!
Fri 2 - Mon 12 October Various times, Asian Civilisations Museum
Southeast Asia comprises two broad geographical regions – the Mainland and the Archipelago. The former refers to Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Peninsular Malaysia. The latter is made up of the island arcs and archipelagos of the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore and West Malaysia. The diverse region of Southeast Asia is home to approximately 500 million people. The history and society of Southeast Asia has been shaped by a confluence of geographical, historical and cultural forces. With exhibits drawn from the Singapore Art Museum’s permanent collection, the theme of 'Earth and Water' conjoins two of the basic elements of life with the Mainland and the Archipelago. These works by the region's best known artists offer multiple manifestations of life, society and traditions in Southeast Asia.
Plunge into the vibrant and colorful world of Diana Francis, and let your creative juices flow in these two fun-filled workshops sessions! Inspired by her experiences and travels through Asia, Diana applies a playful finesse to her artworks through the media of oil, where the subject is executed with vibrant colour, and the extensive use of knife to capture texture and depth for her paintings. “I hope to evoke in my paintings an emotional connection with the viewer so that they can relate to this country’s unique history. The roots and the soul of Singapore, for us not to forget this not so distant past.”
“The streets and their fivefoot ways, the trades and the people that primarily built this nation. For us not to forget Singapore’s unique originality”
DIANA FRANCIS
Glimpse into Singapore’s past both architecturally and culturally through oil painted perspectives of Singapore by Diana Francis, whilst author Dr. Julian Davidson (author ofOne For The Road, An Eastern Port and The Black and White House), also presenter of TV’s Site and Sound, tells Singapore Tales from his family memoirs and excerpts of his books. Be taken through stage one of your composition with Diana Francis, from the application of the paints to the finished piece, as you interpret your own Singapore Story, get inspired and produce your very own ‘masterpiece’! Indulge in fine wines and canapés in the stunning surrounds of the Singapore Art Museum and be inspired. You may wish to add one of Diana Francis’ prints to your personal collection as they will be on sale. Dr. Julian Davidson’s books will also be on sale and he will conduct a book signing session.
Painting blocks and acrylic paints will be provided.
Friday 2 October & Friday 9 October • 7pm – 9pm
Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore
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