The shoes on. Thousands of them have been made but only a few of them are really extraordinary and thus famous statues. A sculpture s main purpose today is public art something that s aesthetically pleasing and adds color and emotion to even the most boring areas of the cities.
While unsanctioned vandalism of public property still faces harsh punishment more property owners have started to open up their blank walls allowing local and international street artists to showcase their creativity in public spaces. Did you know that despite singapore s reputation for clean streets and strict rules there is a flourishing street art scene. Public art trust nac gov sg follow us on.
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Singapore hands feet heads and birds sprout from a 2 5m tall sculpture outside yew tee mrt station these appendages are part of a work titled tree of life by singapore artist ben puah which. From sculptures that remind listeners about singapore s history and heritage to an interactive audio installation or a gravity defying rain cloud there s enough to prove that singapore does indeed have. This is the social walking tour of the public art trust s civic district public art trail taking in some of the city s finest public art.
Situating five stones and. The artwork is one of three bicentennial public artworks commissioned by the national arts council s public art trust to commemorate the singapore bicentennial. In 1819 the east india company set up a trading post in singapore and in 1824 britain obtained sovereignty over the islands.
Public art in singapore singapore is an island city state in southeast asia made up of 63 islands. It aims to achieve this by commissioning new public art in spaces where we live work and play. The public art trust pat is an initiative by the national arts council nac to make art a part of our urban spaces and bring art closer to singaporeans.
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Public sculptures in singapore. Singapore public art sculptures 1. One of the most recognisable sculptures in the world the merlion is considered as the national personification of singapore. The word merlion is formed from the words mer meaning the sea and lion. Moreover sea lions are part of a number of mythological traditions.
The sculpture depicts a wealthy peranakan lady setting off from home towards jinriksha station portraying the divide between the rich and poor in singapore s early days.
The sculpture depicts a wealthy peranakan lady setting off from home towards jinriksha station portraying the divide between the rich and poor in singapore s early days. Moreover sea lions are part of a number of mythological traditions. The word merlion is formed from the words mer meaning the sea and lion.
One of the most recognisable sculptures in the world the merlion is considered as the national personification of singapore. Singapore public art sculptures 1.
