Happy Leap Day. William’s foot still hurts, so I’m off on my own today to the Singapore National Gallery. Along the way I continue to be amazed at how clean the city is. I guess outlawing chewing gum and spitting is just an indicator of their commitment to cleanliness.
The Gallery is housed in the Old City Hall and Supreme Court Buildings, which are joined by an atrium and walkways. In the City Hall Chamber there’s a 10-15 minute dynamic video presentation of the nation’s past which took place within or around the building, from it’s completion in 1929, through Japanese Occupation, through forming their own government and finally independence in 1966. Very interesting!
The Gallery is housed in the Old City Hall and Supreme Court Buildings, which are joined by an atrium and walkways. In the City Hall Chamber there’s a 10-15 minute dynamic video presentation of the nation’s past which took place within or around the building, from it’s completion in 1929, through Japanese Occupation, through forming their own government and finally independence in 1966. Very interesting!
The Gallery contains art from Singapore and throughout South East Asia. Some of my favorite pieces are a self-portrait of Georgette Chen and her portrait of her husband Eugene as well as the ceramic Mother and Child. Of course there are other pieces which catch my eye as well.
There’s an exhibit of the Singaporean photographer Chua Soo Bin. I found a quote of his to be very insightful.
There’s an exhibit of the Singaporean photographer Chua Soo Bin. I found a quote of his to be very insightful.
“There is more meaning in capturing something ugly
in a beautiful way,
than in capturing something which is already beautiful.”
in a beautiful way,
than in capturing something which is already beautiful.”
In addition to the art I also enjoy the beauty of the wood in the former courtrooms.
I finally make my way to the Padang Deck on the top floor of the City Hall building. It provides a wonderful view of some of the city.
I finally make my way to the Padang Deck on the top floor of the City Hall building. It provides a wonderful view of some of the city.
William has been in the hotel room resting his foot all day (which is feeling a little better) and he is very motivated to go out for dinner. We slowly walk over to Jumbo Seafood, which is well known for it’s Chili Crab and Black Pepper Crab. Of course I order crab. A 1.1 kilo mud crab prepared chili style to be precise. William selects the bbq’d ribs and we add some seafood rice. Oh my, we have a ton of food and it is delicious! William helps me with one crab claw and I help him with one rib, but otherwise we individually polish off our entrees. Mmmmm.
During dinner we vow to return to this wonderful city and really get a chance to enjoy it together.
During dinner we vow to return to this wonderful city and really get a chance to enjoy it together.
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