2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Singaporean dramatist Kuo Pao Kun. An art activist and public intellectual, Kuo was a forerunner in the local arts and culture industry. He developed a critical mass of enthusiasts in the local theatre scene, with many talented individuals blossoming into multi-faceted artists and practitioners.
Some of Kuo's pioneering acts included Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle presented in 1967, assembling and setting up a home for the Arts – The Substation – in 1990, and establishing local, regional and international networks, making possible artistic and theatrical lorem ipsum dolor sit amet exchanges.
Kuo's life will be exhibited for the first time at the National Museum of Singapore through a selection of photographs, manuscripts, letters, costumes and archival footage. The exhibition will also shed light on the development of arts and culture in Singapore.
Free Guided Tours
Free guided tours are kindly offered by docents from Museum Volunteers Group and Mandarin Docent Group.
All tours start from the Stamford Visitor Services Counter.
Estimated duration: 60 minutes
Limited to 15 participants per session, on a first come, first served basis.
Admission fee to the galleries applies to the guided tours.
"A Life of Practice: Kuo Pao Kun" Special Exhibition will be closed at 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm) on the following dates:
- 12 Oct, Fri
- 16 Oct, Fri
- 24-26 Oct, Wed to Fri
- 21-23 Nov, Wed to Fri
- 9-11 Jan, Wed to Fri
- 20-22 Feb, Wed to Fri
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.