Art Rafflesian is a meeting of eight artists to mark the 190th anniversary of the founding of the ‘Institution’.

Inspired by the prevailing spirit of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir Stamford Raffles embarked on an unprecedented journey to sail the seas of the Malay Archipelagos, whose endeavour included the founding of Singapore in 1819 and the initiation of notable projects such as natural history excursions and collections, the first Botanical and Experimental Garden in 1822, and the ‘Institution’ in 1823. The 'Institution' evolved into the Raffles Library, the Raffles Museum, and the Raffles Family of Schools.

With the rich history of the 'Institution' which mirrors that of Singapore, the exhibition surveys the development of artistic pursuits related to the Raffles School, the alumni, and Sir Stamford Raffles himself; and re-visits some notable historical and artistic events. Spanning close to 200 years from the time of Raffles through the colonial era, both World Wars, from Independence to the present, it seeks to reflect and intertwine the social and political conditions as well as the evolving art movements over those respective historical periods in Singapore.

Featured artists: Choy Weng Yang, A Kow, Kum Chee-Kiong, CK Kum, 

-Chan Hampe Galleries

Image: © Lim Cheng Hoe
Hide Tide - Singapore River
1962
Watercolour on acid free paper
37 x 54cm