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Strange Connections: Art and Architecture

May 30 @ 6:30 pm - July 28 @ 6:30 pm

Free

In celebration of the museum’s first anniversary at the Osborne House, The Private Museum warmly welcomes you to the opening reception of Strange Connections: Art and Architecture by Richard Hassell. Renowned as the founding director of WOHA Architects, Richard Hassell played a pivotal role in shaping the museum’s new chapter within the historic building.

In May 2023, The Private Museum officially received the keys to the Osborne House, situated atop the hill at 11 Upper Wilkie Road. The century-old house has endured the passage of time, its walls echoing stories. From its colonial-era beginnings as a residence to hosting a myriad of occupants from different historical periods, and now a haven for the arts, the house is a vessel that encapsulates countless narratives.

The exhibition explores the intricate relationship between art and architecture, delving into the historical narratives of Osborne House dating back to the 1830s. As part of research for the museum’s reimagining, Hassell discovered strange connections between the building’s history and his own. The showcase reflects his ongoing investigation into emergent phenomena through playful visual constructions, encouraging contemplation of the interplay between the physical and the abstract, and the historical and the contemporary.

Hassell’s explorations in art began in his childhood, with his practice now spanning drawing, painting, and sculpture. His passion for the scientific, philosophical, and cultural elements of patterns, systems, and networks manifests in both his architecture and art. In particular, his exploration of complex tiling, made public in 2016, has led to exhibitions in Singapore, Taiwan, Europe and the USA.

Strange Connections invites visitors to an exhibition of art and architecture that delves into history, science, and the web of connections that link us all.

Details

Start:
May 30 @ 6:30 pm
End:
July 28 @ 6:30 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://theprivatemuseum.org/programme/strange-connections-art-and-architecture/

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The Private Museum
Phone:
6738 2872
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Time
Museum Opening Hours: Monday to Friday - 10AM–7PM Saturday and Sunday - 11AM–5PM

Venue

The Private Museum
11 Upper Wilkie Rd
Singapore, Singapore Singapore 228120 Singapore
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+65 8068 1151
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