Treasures – Emperor Qianlong’s Three Connected Stone Seals (Qing Dynasty)
Emperor Qianlong’s Three Connected Stone Seals 三联印 are an exquisite set of imperial seals carved from a single, rare pieceContinue Reading
Tag: Art
National Treasure – Portrait of Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham (1904)
One of the most recognisable portrait in Singapore besides Raffles as we grew up with this image in our Social Study textbook.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi – Part 4 Modern Era
Oh, I’ve finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road
– Elton John, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” 1973
The Louvre Abu Dhabi – Part 3b Globalisation
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” ― Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities”
The Louvre Abu Dhabi – Part 3a Early Modern Times
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” ― Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities”
Beihai Park – Enjoying Snow Yard 快雪堂
Qianlong built a yard to showcase the engravings of a rubbings of a famous calligrapher.
Chihuly’s Garden and Glass in Seattle
Daly Chihuly is a foremost artist and glass sculptor from Tacoma, Seattle. His works were recently (2021) displayed in Singapore’sContinue Reading
Museo Nacional del Prado
This museum is as old as modern Singapore. Founded in 1819 (around the same time Raffles founded Singapore and setContinue Reading
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum[ dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam. The museum is located at theContinue Reading
Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum (WDFM) is an American museum that features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. TheContinue Reading