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February15
Mad for Maps
Sir Stamford Raffles may have founded modern Singapore in 1819,
but maps dating as far back as 1602 prove that this little island-state
was already playing a major role in trade and politics. In the new
exhibition
GeoGraphic: Celebrating Maps and Their Stories
,
visitors have the opportunity to look at the history of Southeast
Asia from the explorer’s perspective – and you don’t have to be
a cartography enthusiast to appreciate the hundreds of rare and
original maps that show just how Singapore and the surrounding
regions have evolved over many years. See it until 19 July at the
National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street.
nlb.gov.sg
New Music Museum
Dedicated to documenting the history of
Singapore’s indie music scene, the newly opened
Museum of Independent Music
(MOIM) serves
as an educational and archival space aimed at
nurturing local talent and musicians of various
genres. Here you can learn about the beginning
of the music culture in Singapore and its influence
on the community through documentaries
and short films, exhibits showcasing historical
artefacts and memorabilia, a library of songs
and an archive of music-related art pieces.
Plus, visitors can learn how to make their own
music with the guidance of virtual bands. Visit
facebook.com/moimsg
to stay tuned in to a
programme of monthly musical performances,
talks and workshops. 1B Aliwal Street.
The Serenity Within
T h i s m o n t h , D u t c h
photographer Esther van
Vechgel presents
Double
Stillness
– her first solo
exhibition here in Singapore,
which explores the quiet
moments of tranquillity
within hectic Asian city
life. Shooting in Singapore
and surrounding countries,
Esther uses everyday objects
and settings as focal points
– a piece of wall or graffiti,
or a small alleyway, for
example, that one wouldn’t
necessarily notice – to offer
a different and unexpected
perspective. See it from
10 February to 8 March at
Artistry Gallery, 17 Jalan
Pinang.
artistryspace.com
National Library Board