Visual Arts

Standing Through Time: The Arts House from the 1800s

Organised by: The Arts House
  • Date:
    26 Mar - 31 Dec 2018
  • Time:
    10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Venue:
    The Arts House
    The Arts HouseThe Arts House
  • Admission:
    Free

Synopsis:

Embark on a pictorial journey through a curated selection of paintings, maps and sketches of The Arts House, one of the few surviving Neoclassical buildings bearing witness to Singapore's colonial past.

Two centuries of stories await your discovery – from the building's construction in 1826 until 1827, to its evolving roles in Singapore’s historical development.

Fun fact:
Did you know that The Arts House was formerly the Supreme Court from 1875 to 1939? The building was one of the popular landmarks featured in early 20th century Singapore postcards like the one depicted above (centre left image). The opening of the Suez Canal, coupled with increasing affluence in the 1900s, eased travel and resulted in the rise of postcards as a worldwide phenomenon.

Image: Supreme Court, 1880s
Collection of the National Museum of Singapore
National Heritage Board

Standing Through Time: The Arts House from the 1800s


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