Thursday 18 October 2012

A Landscape History of Singapore

A Landscape History of Singapore from Fort Canning Hill

Arts and heritage in a truly beautiful setting.

Learn about some of Singapore's most significant historical moments through key landscape prints and paintings revealing its transformation from the 19th to the 20th century. This interactive experience features a diorama, "Staging Singapore", which re-imagines the city's history in an exciting new format.

Come and experience this enriching showcase of some of Singapore's most historic moments.

This exhibition of landscape prints and paintings reflecting the evolution of Fort Canning Hill from the early 19th to the 20th century, takes place, appropriately, at the foot of the hill itself! Now a cultural hotspot, the hill is a delightfully green setting right in the heart of the city.

Among the key artworks on show is "Staging Singapore", featuring a fascinating diorama that gives viewers a unique perspective on Singapore's history.

In conjunction with this art exhibition, complimentary “Raffles and Fort Canning Hill” guided walks will also be conducted on selected dates—September 29, October 6 and 20, November 3 and December 15, from 10-11am at the new recreational space, The Foothills Fort Canning Park. Children can also learn how to paint the iconic Sir Stamford Raffles' portrait in various painting workshops ($10) held on November 3 and December 15 at Raffles House.

~News courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board~

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