Singapore, the vibrant and urban city-state of Southeast Asia, is one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations. Home to many unique and world-renowned attractions such as the Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, Sentosa Island, Universal Studios Singapore, and the Merlion Park, the city offers its visitors a truly unforgettable experience. Among the many 5 star hotels in Singapore you can choose from is The Westin Singapore which is an ideal option to consider when looking for centrally located accommodation.
One of the more artistic and culturally significant attractions in the country is the Singapore Art Museum. Advocating contemporary artistic trends and expressions, the Singapore Art Museum stands as a symbol of the creativity of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern and pop art. Home to several collections of art and galleries, this art museum assures a truly artistic experience imparting insights on the artist trends of modern times.
Housed in a 19th Century structure with once served as a Catholic Missionary School, the Singapore Art Museum boasts of showcasing one of the biggest public collections of modern Southeast Asian art. Established in 1996 and functioning under the National Heritage Board of Singapore, this museum is sure to be a treat to all those who are inspired by and are fans of modern artistic expressions and Southeast Asian art.
Unlike many museums which are often cluttered or are an overload to the senses due to too many pieces of art being showcased in a small area, the Singapore Art Museum has many large galleries and halls. There is ample space here so you have enough of room to absorb the beauty and intricacies of the wonderful pieces of art at this museum. With a collection comprising modern art from Korea, Japan, China and India, and many inspiring permanent and exciting temporary exhibitions, one can be assured that a visit to this museum is sure to be worthwhile. The Singapore Art Museum also conducts several public programmes to foster new ideas and trends in Southeast Asian art, and also established the SAM at 8Q; an extension to the museum, which aims to encourage the growth of modern art through multi-disciplinary methods..
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
