French art works on display at National Museum of S'pore - Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE: Over 140 renowned art works from the Musee d'Orsay museum in Paris are on display at the National Museum of Singapore.
The exhibition showcases mid-19th century and early 20th century French art.
The pieces include impressionist and post-impressionist works from well-known painters like Claude Monet and Gustave Courbet.
Other highlights also include Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night.
The art pieces are in Singapore due to renovation works at the Musee d'Orsay.
The National Museum of Singapore said it's hoped that the exhibition will enhance cultural ties between Singapore and France.
Ms Lee Chor Lin, director of the National Museum of Singapore, said: "Bringing these important works to Singapore involved working very closely with our French partners in the areas of curation and logistics... Through this partnership with the Musee d'Orsay, we hope to enhance the cultural ties between our two countries."
The exhibition showcases mid-19th century and early 20th century French art.
The pieces include impressionist and post-impressionist works from well-known painters like Claude Monet and Gustave Courbet.
Other highlights also include Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night.
The art pieces are in Singapore due to renovation works at the Musee d'Orsay.
The National Museum of Singapore said it's hoped that the exhibition will enhance cultural ties between Singapore and France.
Ms Lee Chor Lin, director of the National Museum of Singapore, said: "Bringing these important works to Singapore involved working very closely with our French partners in the areas of curation and logistics... Through this partnership with the Musee d'Orsay, we hope to enhance the cultural ties between our two countries."
