National Art Gallery Of Singapore
Coordinates: 1°17′24.9″N 103°51′05.6″E / 1.290250°N 103.851556°E / 1.290250; 103.851556
| National Art Gallery, Singapore | |
|---|---|
| Established | Estimated to be completed by 2014, official opening in 2015 |
| Location | Downtown Core of Singapore (City Hall MRT station) |
| Type | Singapore, Southeast Asian art, International art |
| Website | http://nationalartgallery.sg/ |
The National Art Gallery, Singapore (Chinese: 新加坡国家美术馆; pinyin: Xīnjiāpō guójiā meishùguǎn) is a planned art gallery to be located in the Downtown Core of Singapore. It will incorporate two national monuments, the Old Supreme Court Building and City Hall, and is scheduled for its official launch in 2015. The National Art Gallery aims to provide an understanding and appreciation of art and culture through a variety of media, focusing on Singapore's culture and heritage and its relationship with the cultures of the Southeast Asian region, in Asia, and the world.
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