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VENUES
Singapore Art Museum and
SAM at 8Q
National Museum of Singapore
Old Kallang Airport
Marina Bay
OPENING HOURS
10am – 7pm daily
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ADMISSION
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| Senior citizen 60+ years |
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| 20% off adult admission for 20
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Includes one-time entry to all venues, one complimentary Short Guide and one-time free audio guide rental at all venues.
FREE admission to Old Kallang Airport and The Merlion Hotel at Merlion Park, Marina Bay.
Free Admission (with valid identification)
Children 6 years and under
Singaporean or Permanent Resident senior citizens
Full-time National Servicemen (NSFs)
Local schools students and teachers
Audio guide $3 (for rent or downloadable Smartphone application on iTunes and Android Marketplace) and Short Guide by donation for those who enjoy free admission.
Tickets available at all SB2011 venues except Marina Bay.
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Hop on the Biennale Bus to join in the Open House action!
Schedule stated is correct at time of posting. Actual departure times may vary depending on traffic conditions. The organiser may make changes without prior notice.
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Tours are available from 19 March.
English Tours
Weekends and public holidays at
11am and 2pm.
All venues (except
Marina Bay).
Weekdays at 11am
Tuesdays & Fridays:
Old Kallang
Airport
Wednesdays:
National Museum
of Singapore
Thursdays: SAM at 8Q
Mandarin Tours
Saturdays at 3pm:
National Museum of Singapore and
Old Kallang Airport
Sundays and public holidays at 3pm:
Old Kallang Airport and
SAM at 8Q
Japanese Tours
Mondays at 11am:
Old Kallang Airport
Fridays at 10.30am:
Singapore
Art Museum
Fridays at 1pm:
National
Museum of Singapore
English and Japanese tours are conducted by Friends of the Museums (Singapore) and Museum Volunteers. Mandarin tours are conducted by Chinese Research Group, Mandarin Group and Mandarin Docents.
Group Tours
Call 6332 5397 or email education@singaporebiennale.org at least 2 weeks in advance. Subject to guide availability.
School Tours
Free interactive school tours weekdays at 10.30am, 2pm and 3pm (except public holidays) at all museum venues from 21 March 2011. Please contact education@singaporebiennale.org at least 3 weeks in advance. All tours are in English and are subject to guide availability. |
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Audio Tour in SB venues
An audio tour in English is available at SAM, SAM at 8Q, National Museum of Singapore and Old Kallang Airport. The audio guide may be rented at $3 for those who enjoy free admission (25% discount for groups of 10 and above).
Smart Phone Application
Audio guide for all venues available as a single downloadable application on iTunes (USD$1.99 / S$2.60) and the Android Marketplace ($2.60). A single download allows unlimited use.
SB App downloads
iTunes | Android
The audio guide is produced by gsmprjct° média pte ltd and imagineear Pte Ltd.
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Education Kit
This kit is adaptable for different age levels and subjects, and is arranged according to venue.
Download them here.
For an introduction to the Singapore Biennale,
click here.
For Old Kallang Airport,
click here.
For SAM at 8Q,
click here.
For the National Museum of Singapore, click here.
Activity Sheets
Explore the artworks in Singapore Biennale with these activity sheets!
For primary school students
For Old Kallang Airport,
click here.
For SAM at 8Q,
click here.
For the National Museum of Singapore, click here.
For secondary school students
For Old Kallang Airport,
click here.
For SAM at 8Q,
click here.
For the National Museum of Singapore, click here.
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Singapore is a cosmopolitan city located at the heart of Southeast Asia. Bustling with spectacular festivals and world-class events, Singapore is a leading destination for both business and leisure travellers.
The dynamic and multi-cultural city offers a rich blend of ethnic and historical heritage, appetising Asian cuisine and great shopping places. Singapore's excellent infrastructure enables visitors to access all major attractions in a safe, clean and green environment.
For more information on Singapore, visit www.yoursingapore.com.
Travel Essentials
Here are some travelling necessities to note before your trip.
Arts and Culture
Singapore's arts and cultural scene is diverse and vibrant. With increasing knowledge and appreciation of quality arts and culture programmes, Singapore is becoming the regional centre for international arts events. To find out more about upcoming festivals and events, click here.
Additionally, here are some links for you to explore Singapore's arts scene:
Embassies & Consulates
For consular information on travelling to Singapore, please visit:
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The Museum Market brings to you exclusive Singapore Biennale 2011 merchandise. Own one before they go!
Singapore Biennale 2011 Catalogue, S$60
Designed by SB artist Goto Design specially for the Biennale. Includes curatorial notes, essays and insights of the artists and their works presented for the Biennale.
 Singapore Biennale 2011 T-Shirt, S$20
Designed by SB artist Goto Design specially for the Biennale.
Singapore Biennale 2006 and 2008 Catalogue, S$60 each
Tatzu Nishi alias Tatzu Oozu akias Tatsuro Bashi alias Tazro Niscino, S$65
Tatzu Nishi's artwork collection book covers his overseas and domestic works spanning 14 years from 1997. This book features 34 of Nishi's projects that had not been widely viewed due to their limited exhibition time frame.
The Book of Guilty Pleasures, S$30
Edited by Song-Ming Ang and Kim Cascone.
The Book of Guilty Pleasures is a collection of 100 contributions from different artists, curators, musicians, and writers on their aural guilty pleasures, including Black Dice, Alvin Curran, David Grubbs, Nina Katchadourian, New Humans, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Pauline Oliveros, Katie Paterson, Carolee Schneemann, Julian Stallabrass, Ming Wong, and Xiu Xiu.
Merchandise available at these SB venues:
• SAM - Level 2, Inner lobby
• SAM at 8Q, Ticketing counter
• National Museum of Singapore, Basement
• Old Kallang Airport, Main Building, Ticketing counter
Limited copies of the Singapore Biennale 2006 and 2008 catalogues are currently available at SAM, SAM at 8Q and Old Kallang Airport.
Cash payment is accepted at all venues. NETS and Credit Cards are accepted at all venues except for Old Kallang Airport.
We regret that we do not provide international orders and shipping.
View merchandise here! |
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| From left: Festival Director Marco Muller, a translator, artist Charles Lim, Jury Head Jia Zhangke, Jury Member Jacopo Quadri, Jury Member Marianne Khoury and Jury Member Stuart Comer. Photo courtesy of Venice Film Festival |
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| 21 September 2011 |
SB2011 and the Singapore Art Museum is delighted that SB2011 artist Charles Lim’s work All The Lines Flow Out received a special mention award in the Orizzonti (New Horizon) section of the 68th Venice Film Festival on 10 September. This is the first time a Singaporean film has won an award in Venice, a remarkable achievement as it is also the first Singapore film selected to compete in the Orizzonti category since its inception in 2004.
In a statement released about the film, the jury said, “Charles Lim Yi Yong’s striking cinematography maps the water passages of the contemporary city, creating an abstract mystery appropriate to an era of hyper-mobility, virtual networks and ecological crisis.”
All The Lines Flow Out was originally conceived by Lim as a video installation and was made possible due to SB2011 commissioning Lim to complete and present it as All Lines Flow Out, for the Biennale. The Singapore Art Museum, organiser for the SB 2011, has since acquired the video work.
Paolo Bertolin, Consultant of the Venice Film Festival, added: “All The Lines Flow Out was indeed one of the titles in the whole Orizzonti line-up that best expressed the spirit of the section itself. As a program that tries to detect and investigate the new directions and perspectives in contemporary cinema, it inevitably has to cope with the many influences and crosspollinations coming from the arts world, where Charles has so far been active. And the fact that this work was first presented as an installation, albeit in a different version, tells a lot about the relevance and contribution that visual artists could bring into the more challenging and experimental fringes of cinema. Once again, Charles' films is a truly mesmerizing visual and audio experience, a tremendously sensorial film that leads you to an unusual exploration of Singapore through the meandering canals that traverse the city and finally leading to its ultimate border, the sea. A visual narrative about socio-political geography that fascinates and leaves in awe like the most unexpected and realistic sci-fi movie you could ever imagine.”
Read more
More about Charles's work
68th Venice Film Festival
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Mr. Tan Boon Hui, Director of SAM said that the significant indoor or admitted visitor number of over 196,000 reflects “how the Singapore Biennale has been able to attract a captive audience or visitors who came specially to experience the works…SB2011 has been another step up in reinforcing the international profile of Singapore as a leading destination for contemporary art.”
Mr. Matthew Ngui, Artistic Director of the Biennale commented that the curatorial team "consciously developed a relationship between the artworks and the local venues… [and]encouraged the artists to make their work relevant to places and communities of people." |
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The Biennale was a 9 week visual feast for many. Visitors came and experienced interesting works at (clockwise from top left) Old Kallang Airport, Singapore Art Museum, Merlion Park at Marina Bay and National Museum of Singapore. |
We hope that this edition of the Singapore Biennale have captured your imagination with a thoroughly enjoyable, eye opening and thought-provoking experience with contemporary art and the artists. Our appreciation goes to all artists, volunteers, sponsors, partners, visitors and media for all the support - thank you for making Singapore Biennale 2011 a success!
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11 May 2011
15 May 2011 was a day of double joy for 31-year-old financial planner, Mr Nick Lim. He won a complimentary stay at The Merlion Hotel on the last night of the Biennale from the I Should Stay at The Merlion Hotel contest, but best of all, he was also successful in his marriage proposal to his girlfriend of 3 years, Ms Tang Kwan Ying, who lives in Hong Kong. The couple met at the wedding banquet of Ms Tang's sister in Singapore.
Congratulations to Mr Nick Lim and his fiancée! |
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Contest winner Mr Nick Lim and his bride-to-be, Ms Tang Kwan Ying, from Hong Kong at The Merlion Hotel on the last day of the Singapore Biennale 2011 |
Mr Nick Lim was one of the two winners of the I Should Stay at The Merlion Hotel contest which received some 240 applications. He wanted to use this special opportunity to propose to his girlfriend of 3 years at The Merlion Hotel against the spectacular backdrop of the Marina Bay waterfront. The other winner, Mdm Chang Tai, 63, spent the night at The Merlion Hotel with her husband on 13 March 2011 as a remembrance of her marriage proposal with the Merlion as a witness 40 years ago. The winners were picked by the organiser Singapore Art Museum in consultation with The Merlion Hotel artist Tatzu Nishi.
Read more about the I Should Stay at The Merlion Hotel contest winners from the 14 March 2011 Process update.
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11 May 2011
5 days left, 4 locations, 3rd edition, 2 (too) good to be missed.
Enjoy FREE admission to all Biennale venues this weekend. If you have not visited the Biennale, now will be the best time before it closes after this Sunday, 15 May. If you have already visited, come revisit the evolving artworks by Arin Rungjang and Martha Rosler - and spot the difference.
Featuring 161 works by 63 artists from 30 countries and spread across 4 locations, the Biennale offers visitors a thoroughly enjoyable, eye opening and thought-provoking experience. Catch the Biennale action before it closes!
Free looped shuttle bus service available daily from 11am. Daily shuttle bus schedule between Biennale venues is on the left column, or check with the museum's front desk.
See you at the Beinnale! |
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11 May 2011
Love Art? More than half (32 of 63) of SB artists are presenting works at Old Kallang Airport, come visit the largest Biennale venue.
Love to create? Make badges, kites, pinwheels and even a bottle garden inspired by Martha Rosler, 2011 Biennale artist.
Love tours? Join a special tour conducted by Mr. Khaw Seow San from Flight Science G.O.V. where Old Kallang Airport’s history comes alive through video presentations and model aeroplanes.
Love to shop? Uncover unique handmade crafts to quirky accessories, preloved apparel and vintage finds at the flea market.
Love freebies? Be among the first 200 visitors to wear something orange and pick up a Singapore Biennale goodie bag.
15 May marks the last day of the Biennale, come join us! |
West Block: SPOL room, guided tour
1pm- 2pm | History of Old Kallang Airport Tour by Mr S.S. Khaw from Flight Science G.O.V.
*This is in addition to the Guided tours (English) at 11am and 2pm
Join Mr S S Khaw's tour to learn more about the history of Kallang Airport; including the opening, the Japanese Occupation, the major airlines at Kallang Airport as well as the air crash in 1953 with video presentations and model aeroplanes. S S Khaw lived in Seletar camp in the early sixties while the British airbase was present and is currently the president of Flight Science G.O.V.
West Block Walkway
10am - 5pm | "I Love SAM" Badge-making
10am – 5pm | Giant Jigsaw Puzzle
10am - 5pm | Kite-making and flying
10.30am - 1.30pm |Milo Van
11am - 1230pm, 1pm - 3pm | "Thumbs and Fingers Up" Craft Activity
11am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm | Pinwheel Making
1pm - 3pm | A Garden in a Bottle
East Block Walkway
11am - 6pm | Flea Market
11am - 1pm | Glitter Tattoo
3pm - 5pm | Caricature
Terminal Building porch
10am - 5pm | Biennale Art Hunt: complete a quiz and redeem a prize
Near security post
11am - 5pm | Balloon Giveaway
Full list of activities this Sunday |
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11 May 2011
Evolving Biennale work Unequal Exchange/ No Exchange Can Be Unequal by Thai artist Arin Rungjang offers visitors of Old Kallang Airport a different experience each time they visit. Every Sunday, the Thai community in Singapore has been exchanging their own home furnishings for a similar item from Ikea (ie. a chair for a chair) in his artwork space.
More than 30 items, including wall clocks, a television console, armchairs, mugs, plates and stools, have been exchanged by 10 members of the Thai community have participated to date and more than 30 items, including wall clocks, a television console, armchairs, mugs, plates and stools, have been exchanged. |
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Items exchanged by the Thai community in Singapore at Arin Rungjang's Unequal Exchange/No Exchange Can Be Unequal. Furniture items and arrangements as of 8 May 2011. |
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| White TV console from Ikea (left) was exchanged with a black TV console (right) on 20 March 2011. |
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| Red armchair (left) was exchanged for wooden armchair (right) on 27 March 2011. |
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Birch dining chair (left) was exchanged with a green dining chair (right) on
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| Grey sofa (left) was exchanged with white sofa (right) on 24 April 2011. |
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| Read about Rungjang's practise here. For more background on his work, refer to process update Evolving Biennale Work #1 by Arin Rungjang dated 24 March 2011. |
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| 16 May 2011 |
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| Singapore Biennale 2011 welcomed 912,897 visitors to its Open House |
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| After two months of warm hospitality and friendly exchanges over contemporary art, the Singapore Biennale 2011 closed its doors on 15 May 2011 and attracted a record 912,897 visitors, surpassing its set target of 650,000. |
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| Log in here for great press photographs for your stories! Please contact SB 2011 Communications Team at media@singaporebiennale.org for ID and password |
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View Open House television commercial
Hear Open House radio commercial
See Tatzu Nishi's The Merlion Hotel Website
View Biennale artist and their processes on SAM TV
View Curators interviews
Matthew Ngui,
Artistic Director, SB 2011
Trevor Smith,
Curator, SB 2011
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| For general enquiries on the Singapore Biennale 2011, please call our front desk at 6332 3222 or email info@singaporebiennale.org |
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To register yourself as a guest of Vernissage, please fill out this form and send it to
media@singaporebiennale.org |
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| Registration is now closed for the Vernissage. Please email eunice_yee@nhb.gov.sg for enquires |
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Find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Singapore Biennale 2011! The Singapore Biennale Volunteer Programme. For internship positions, please email internship@singaporebiennale.
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| To Support the Singapore Biennale 2011, please call our Development Office today at 6332 6854 or email info@singaporebiennale.org |
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