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they have traversed.
Till Oct 8. Mon–Fri, 11am–
8.30pm; Sat, Sun & PH,
10am–8.30pm. Jendela (Visual
Arts Space).
Free. http://www.esplanade.comSingapore
Philatelic Museum
150th Anniversary of First
Postage Stamp Issued in
Singapore Exhibition. This
exhibition commemorates
the 150th anniversary of
the first postage stamps
issued in Singapore,
which played an integral
role as a postal and
communications hub for
states and countries in
Southeast Asia during the
19th century. View rare and
valuable philatelic items
from private collectors and
the Singapore Philatelic
Museum Collection.
Till Jan 1, 2018.
Abode of Peace and
the Lion City: A Brunei-
Singapore Exhibition.
This exhibition celebrates
the close friendship and
diplomatic relationship
between Singapore and
Brunei, commemorating
the 50th anniversary
of the unique currency
interchangeabilityagreement. Learn about
the close links between
Singapore and Brunei and
uncover the treasures of
the Brunei Sultanate, one
of the oldest unbroken
reigning dynasties in the
world.
Till Feb 2018.
Precious Eggs: Of Art,
Beauty and Culture. The
exhibition showcases a
collection of 148 precious
eggs from the Liechtenstein
National Museum. The
egg’s unique form and life-giving symbol have inspired
artists and craftsmen,
resulting in historical pieces
like the Russian Imperial
porcelain eggs, Fabergé egg
pendants and other works
using materials ranging from
crystal to horn.
Till Oct 29.
A Little Magic Exhibition.
Enter the realm of fairy tales
through beautiful stamps
from around the world and
engage your senses with
interactive and hands-on
exhibits. Relive the magican immersive experience
with nature, urban spaces
and even outer space,
from illuminated balls
that respond to touch, to
projections of flowers that
change with the seasons.
Ongoing.
Into The Wild: An
Immersive Virtual
Adventure. Make a real-
world impact on nature
as you go on a virtual
adventure using Tango, a
cutting-edge interactive
technology by Google.
Step into the shoes of a
ranger, spot wildlife in their
natural habitat, defend the
environment, and more.
Ongoing.
Daily. 10am–7pm (last admis-
sion 6pm). ArtScience Museum,
Marina Bay Sands. All Exhibi-
tions Tix Bundle: $30.40 adult,
$20.80 senior/student/child;
except for tourist, $38, $26
respectively. From Marina Bay
Sands ticketing portal & Sistic*.
Visit http://www.marinabaysands.
com/artsciencemuseum for
updates.
At the Esplanade
Bengal Divided. Taking the
struggles for independence
as the starting point,
this exhibition features
works of photographers
and filmmakers from
Bangladesh and West
Bengal. Co-curated by
artists Sarker Protick and
Munem Wasif (Bangladesh),
this ongoing research
project was first presented
at the 2017 Chobi Mela
International Festival of
Photography.
Till Oct 8. All day. Esplanade
Tunnel.
Abode of Dignity. Thai
artist Arin Rungjang
presents a newly
commissioned video,
sound, photographic and
painting installation based
on the lives of a driver and
a musician, both in their
60s and 70s, as told to him
in a series of interviews.
Their stories are juxtaposed
with recordings of texts that
present events related to
Painting With Light:
International Festival of
Films on Art
This inaugural annual film festival by The National
Gallery Singapore features over 30 feature-length
and short films from over 25 countries, all aimed
at cultivating a stronger appreciation of art among
audiences. Highlights include Manifesto by Julian
Rosefeldt, which stars actress Cate Blanchett, and
China's Van Goghs by Yu Haibo and Yu Tianqi Kiki.
There will also be dialogue sessions with filmmakers,
public forums and a free daily programme of short
films exploring Southeast Asian perspectives called
Southeast Asian Shorts.
Oct 7–29. Various times. The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, Na-
tional Gallery Singapore. Free and ticketed from Sistic*. http://www.
nationalgallery.sgCHINA'S VAN GOGHS BY YU HAIBO AND YU TIANQI KIKI