Secrets of Singapore: National Gallery
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šRecommended for agesĀ 9 and above
Look inside the bookĀ Ā |Ā Ā Get the full collection
Secrets of SingaporeĀ gets a revamp as a cast of new characters peels off the paint to discover the history and secrets at the National Gallery.
From secret passages and a hidden dome to an underground time capsule, there is definitely more to the National Gallery than meets the eye!
Secrets of Singapore: National Gallery, join Professor Brushie and Curious Canvas to discover a time when the building had a split personality! Learn about the BIG SECRET lift that carries the Galleryās precious masterpieces. Find out why you canāt touch any of the artworks and why the windows are never open. What is a gallery sitter? Why are there black lines on the floor? Could there be ghosts lurking in the corners of the Gallery?
Time to brush up on your art facts and draw back the curtains on the National Gallery!
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āThis book reveals all kinds of fascinating facts about National Gallery Singapore that would enrich any visit here!ā
āElaine Ee, Deputy Director, National Gallery SingaporeA visit to National Gallery Singapore would not be complete without this book. Besides the 101 facts that will satisfy the most curious kid (is there really a chocolate ceiling?), it offers a friendly and accessible take on how to appreciate art. A real gem!"
āMonica Lim, author ofĀ The Good, the Bad and the PSLE, and co-author of theĀ Danger DanĀ series and several award-winningĀ Secrets of SingaporeĀ books"A riveting page-turner for both the serious adult and the curious child... Teeming with fascinating nuggets about National Gallery Singapore and filled with endless adventure. You will never look at a simple piece of artwork the same way again, knowing that there is a whole realm of history for you to delicately uncover and relish."
āCaroline Sin, General Paper tutorA treasure trove of all things art-relatedāfrom the nitty-gritty of setting up an exhibition to art-making and the whoās who of art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Filled with quirky illustrations, this is a charming and easy-to-read introduction for both the young and young-at-heart taking the first step towards art appreciation in National Gallery Singapore.āĀ
āChia Mia Chiang, President, Nanyang Academy of Fine ArtsāA treasure trove of all things art-relatedāfrom the nitty-gritty of setting up an exhibition to art-making and the whoās who of art in Singapore and Southeast Asia.āĀ
āChia Mia Chiang, President, Nanyang Academy of Fine ArtsĀ -
Catherine Nadira Tan is an author and copywriter. She doesnāt have a PhD in art, but she does have a Pint-sized and Humorous Daughter. When she is not working, she likes to visit libraries and museums because those are quiet places. Visiting them also makes her feelāand she hopesā become smarter.Ā Secrets of Singapore: National GalleryĀ is her first childrenās book.
Elvin Ching works as an illustrator and storyboard artist in Singapore. He is the illustrator of severalĀ Danger Dan and Gadget GirlĀ books and all of theĀ Secrets of SingaporeĀ series; his cover forĀ Secrets of Singapore: National MuseumĀ won best childrenās book cover at the Popular Readerās Choice Awards 2017. In his free time, he likes to create his own little comics. His short stories have been published in the Eisner-nominated comics anthologyĀ Liquid City. He has also illustrated trading cards for Marvel, comics for theĀ PanguĀ series of books by Martha Keswick and a comic book series written by Kelly Bender. Elvin has too many comic books at home. He has so many comics that there are some he hasnāt even found time to read yet!
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Description
- Description
- Praise
- About the Author & Illustrator
-
šRecommended for agesĀ 9 and above
Look inside the bookĀ Ā |Ā Ā Get the full collection
Secrets of SingaporeĀ gets a revamp as a cast of new characters peels off the paint to discover the history and secrets at the National Gallery.
From secret passages and a hidden dome to an underground time capsule, there is definitely more to the National Gallery than meets the eye!
Secrets of Singapore: National Gallery, join Professor Brushie and Curious Canvas to discover a time when the building had a split personality! Learn about the BIG SECRET lift that carries the Galleryās precious masterpieces. Find out why you canāt touch any of the artworks and why the windows are never open. What is a gallery sitter? Why are there black lines on the floor? Could there be ghosts lurking in the corners of the Gallery?
Time to brush up on your art facts and draw back the curtains on the National Gallery!
-
āThis book reveals all kinds of fascinating facts about National Gallery Singapore that would enrich any visit here!ā
āElaine Ee, Deputy Director, National Gallery SingaporeA visit to National Gallery Singapore would not be complete without this book. Besides the 101 facts that will satisfy the most curious kid (is there really a chocolate ceiling?), it offers a friendly and accessible take on how to appreciate art. A real gem!"
āMonica Lim, author ofĀ The Good, the Bad and the PSLE, and co-author of theĀ Danger DanĀ series and several award-winningĀ Secrets of SingaporeĀ books"A riveting page-turner for both the serious adult and the curious child... Teeming with fascinating nuggets about National Gallery Singapore and filled with endless adventure. You will never look at a simple piece of artwork the same way again, knowing that there is a whole realm of history for you to delicately uncover and relish."
āCaroline Sin, General Paper tutorA treasure trove of all things art-relatedāfrom the nitty-gritty of setting up an exhibition to art-making and the whoās who of art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Filled with quirky illustrations, this is a charming and easy-to-read introduction for both the young and young-at-heart taking the first step towards art appreciation in National Gallery Singapore.āĀ
āChia Mia Chiang, President, Nanyang Academy of Fine ArtsāA treasure trove of all things art-relatedāfrom the nitty-gritty of setting up an exhibition to art-making and the whoās who of art in Singapore and Southeast Asia.āĀ
āChia Mia Chiang, President, Nanyang Academy of Fine ArtsĀ -
Catherine Nadira Tan is an author and copywriter. She doesnāt have a PhD in art, but she does have a Pint-sized and Humorous Daughter. When she is not working, she likes to visit libraries and museums because those are quiet places. Visiting them also makes her feelāand she hopesā become smarter.Ā Secrets of Singapore: National GalleryĀ is her first childrenās book.
Elvin Ching works as an illustrator and storyboard artist in Singapore. He is the illustrator of severalĀ Danger Dan and Gadget GirlĀ books and all of theĀ Secrets of SingaporeĀ series; his cover forĀ Secrets of Singapore: National MuseumĀ won best childrenās book cover at the Popular Readerās Choice Awards 2017. In his free time, he likes to create his own little comics. His short stories have been published in the Eisner-nominated comics anthologyĀ Liquid City. He has also illustrated trading cards for Marvel, comics for theĀ PanguĀ series of books by Martha Keswick and a comic book series written by Kelly Bender. Elvin has too many comic books at home. He has so many comics that there are some he hasnāt even found time to read yet!
