The two companies are thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership for the second consecutive year, promising a wave of innovative art installations and immersive experiences for visitors.
This collaboration underscores the organisations’ shared commitment to enrich Singapore’s cultural landscape and make art accessible to all.
The partnership kicked-off with The Gachapartment Complex (2024) by Nikkei at Funan’s Underground Pedestrian Link during the Light to Night Festival 2024 in January. Local illustrator Nikkei conceptualised a clandestine sanctuary, where toys lived intricate lives that mirrored our own.
In the month of August 2024, the second instalment of the renewed partnership is the highly anticipated debut of illustrator Priscilla Tey’s captivating installation, which will take place at three CapitaLand malls – Raffles City Singapore, Plaza Singapura, and CQ @ Clarke Quay. Inspired by artworks from the collection at National Gallery Singapore, including Liu Kang’s celebrated masterpiece Life by the River (1975) and Jaffar Latiff’s Wandering Series from the 1970s, Tey’s installation, titled It Takes A Village, immerses audiences in a larger-than-life “picture book” of whimsical urbanscapes and depictions of Singaporean folktales.
Ms June Tan, Head, Business Partnerships and Retail Marketing, Retail & Workspace, CapitaLand Investment, said: “We are pleased to extend the partnership with National Gallery Singapore to continue bridging the gap between art and the community at CapitaLand malls. At the heart of our partnership, visitors can look forward to a diverse mix of unique art-meets-retail experiences that celebrate the spirit of creativity and our community.”
Ms Suenne Megan Tan, Senior Director, Museum Planning and Audience Engagement, National Gallery Singapore, emphasised the initiative’s aim to enhance art accessibility, remarking: “At the heart of this partnership is a shared dedication to make art accessible for all and extending art’s offerings beyond the Gallery. Through engaging installations and interactive experiences, we aim to inspire and delight diverse audiences, fostering a deeper appreciation for Southeast Asian and Singaporean art and culture.”
