People Exhibitions

Past in Present: A Cultural Reflection Exhibition

by Raffles Hotel Singapore
1 - 31 May • 10:00am

Step into a thought-provoking exhibition by Tsuyumi Miwa that reimagines Singapore’s cultural memories through photography and art.

Past-in-Present-A-Cultural-Reflection-Exhibition

Heritage is more than preservation—it’s interpretation. In Past in Present, Japanese artist Tsuyumi Miwa presents a series of visual artworks inspired by the lived experiences of Singaporeans. Through photography and mixed media, the exhibition reflects on how individual memory and collective culture intersect. A poetic exploration of intangible heritage, identity, and the everyday.

To uncover the stories behind the paintings, please click here: https://go.gov.sg/singaporeculturalseries

Learn more about the exhibition here: https://www.rafflessingapore.com/whatson/past-in-present-a-cultural-reflection

Raffles Hotel Singapore
Opened in 1887, Raffles Singapore is one of the last great 19th-century hotels. Its beautifully preserved architecture blends luxury, history, and colonial design. The hotel features over a hundred suites with teak verandas and marble colonnades, set around tropical gardens and serviced by renowned butlers.
 
Declared a National Monument in 1987, Raffles Singapore has gained both local and international recognition as an oasis for the well-travelled and a national treasure for its historical significance and heritage.




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