Visual Arts

SAM Hoarding Commission: 'An Unnatural History' by Darel Seow with Lee Xin Li

Organised by: Singapore Art Museum
  • Date:
    18 Dec 2020 - 6 Jun 2021
  • Time:
    Free public outdoor works. Accessible at all times.
  • Venue:
    Hoarding around Singapore Art Museum's building on 8 Queen Street
    Hoarding around Singapore Art Museum's building on 8 Queen StreetHoarding around Singapore Art Museum's building on 8 Queen Street

Synopsis:

The Singapore Art Museum at 8Q resides in the former Catholic High School. This site-specific mural draws on imagination and heritage to question the histories surrounding the area, and reflect on the museum's role as a re-teller of official narratives.

An Unnatural History' explores the struggle between man and nature within the heart of Singapore, the world's greenest city. The mural is complemented by a website, an ever-growing, living archive with contributions from local interest groups and experts.

By capturing Singapore's cultural and natural history, the work challenges the viewer to consider what heritage means to them and to question the authenticity of the presentation in front of them.

You can further engage with Singapore's natural and built environment at the 'An Unnatural History' website: http://unnaturalhistory.sg/

For more information about the exhibition, visit https://bit.ly/SAM-AnUnnaturalHistory

Image Credit:
Darel Seow with Lee Xin Li, 'An Unnatural History', 2020. Image courtesy of the Artists.

SAM Hoarding Commission: 'An Unnatural History' by Darel Seow with Lee Xin Li


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