Travelling Shows and Artworks
| Exhibition | Venue | Period | Synopsis | Works travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal | Art Science Museum | 17 March to 12 August 2012 | Enter the world of pop artist Andy Warhol with the most extensive collection of the legendary artist's artworks ever exhibited in Singapore. Covering his different artistic phases from the 1940s to 1980s, the exhibition features over 260 paintings, drawings, sculptures, film and video. | Redza Piyadasa, 1991, Seated Malay Girl, mixed media on paper, 33 x 65 cm, collection of the National Heritage Board |
| The Birth and Development of Singapore Art | Fukuoka Asian Art Museum | 29 March to 26 June 2012 | In 2010 FAAM joined forces with The National Art Gallery, Singapore, to facilitate the exchange of exhibitions, research efforts and staff. Marking the start of this relationship, this exhibition highlights works from both museums, and explores the route taken by Singapore art. This exhibition presents a special opportunity for visitors to see artworks of Singapore's two master artists, whose works formed an essential part of the story of Singapore art. | Selected artworks by Singapore artists Lim Hak Tai and Cheong Soo Pieng |
| East Meets West – The Exhibition of Wu Guangzhong's Paintings | Zhejiang Art Museum | 20 November to 25 December 2010 | The artworks of the late master Chinese painter Wu Guanzhong belonging to Singapore was exhibited at the Zhejiang Art Museum in Hangzhou. Titled East Meets West – The Exhibition of Wu Guangzhong's Paintings, it comprised a total of 307 works of art by Wu. | 76 artworks from the exhibition hailed from the National Heritage Board Singapore's collection. Singapore's contribution of Wu's works was the second largest amongst the eight participating art institutions. |
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