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Singapore Buddhist Youth Mission, statue : general view

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows a statue of the Goddess of Mercy on a dragon. The statue is one of the many statues found at the Singapore Buddhist Youth Mission. Title devised by Library staff.
Chwee Kang Beo Temple, doorway : close-up

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a doorway at Chwee Kang Beo Temple (水江庙) or Temple by the River, with doors carved with sculptures of Chinese deities. It is believed that the Chinese deities would stop evil spirits from entering, thus the name "Guardians of the Temple" or "Door God" (门神). Title...
Momentum by David Gerstein, sculpture : general view [2]

Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows a sculpture titled "Momentum" by David Gerstein. It is commissioned by One Raffles Quay Pte Ltd and sits in the heart of the CBD (Central Business District). The 18.5-metre tall painted metal sculpture depicts an upward cycle of progress, symbolising the energy and momentum of the...
Boon Keng Road, sculpture : general view

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This 2009 photograph shows an untitled sculpture near HDB (Housing and Development Board) apartment blocks at Boon Keng Road. Title devised by Library staff.
Republic Polytechnic sculpture : general view

Streets and Places · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a raindrop-shaped sculpture, placed on a water feature, in Republic Polytechnic. The institution was designed by DP Architects under the leadership of Koh Seow Chuan. Title devised by Library staff.
Haw Par Villa diorama : close-up [4]

Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows a diorama illustrating various aspects of Confucianism. Title devised by Library staff.
Momentum by David Gerstein, sculpture : general view [3]

Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows a sculpture titled "Momentum" by David Gerstein. It is commissioned by One Raffles Quay Pte Ltd and sits in the heart of the CBD (Central Business District). The 18.5-metre tall painted metal sculpture depicts an upward cycle of progress, symbolising the energy and momentum of the...
Jurong Bird Park sculpture : general view

Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a sculpture in a pond at the African Waterfall Aviary in Jurong Bird Park. This is a sculpture of a man rowing a boat. Title devised by Library staff.
Chuan, calligraphic sculpture : general view

Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows "Chuan", a calligraphic sculpture by the late Brother Joseph McNally, who was inspired by the brush strokes of Hong Zhu An. The sculpture was donated to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra by Siemens and unveiled by His Excellency S.R. Nathan, on 15 January 2008. Title devised by...
Tall Girl, sculpture : general view [1]

Arts · Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows the "Tall Girl" sculpture by Inges Idee, located in Orchard Central. The sculpture is of a girl in heels stretched vertically and distorted, with the head reaching the third storey of the building. The bottom of the sculpture is a pair of long enlarged heels. Three...
Haw Par Villa, statue : close-up [2]

Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows several statues of fishes, close to the surface of a pond, at Haw Par Villa. Title devised by Library staff.
Singa : general view

Arts · Events · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This is a 2009 photograph showing Singa the Courtesy Lion, a mascot first launched in 1982 for the National Courtesy Campaign. Singa returned in 2009 as life-sized sculptures, promoting various courtesy messages throughout Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, statue, 2009 : close-up [1]

Streets and Places · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows one of the four statues on the facade of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. The statues are the symbols of Malaya's economic pillars: Agriculture, Commerce, Transport and Industry. The statue shown in this photograph represents "Industry". Title devised by Library staff.
The Stair, The Clouds and The Sky, sculpture : general view [2]

Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows the stainless steel human-like wire sculptures titled "The Stair, The Clouds and The Sky", by local sculptor Victor Tan. His sculptures are featured on level 12 of Orchard Central. Title devised by Library staff.
Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, 2010 : general view

Personalities · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, also known as "orang besi" or "iron man". It was initially installed at the Padang before being relocated to the front of Victoria Memorial Hall. Title devised by Library staff.
The Merlion : general view [2]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2011 photograph shows the Merlion statue located at Merlion Park. The statue stands next to a plaque inscribed with a poem by Edwin Thumboo. In the background can be seen the high-rise buildings of the Central Business District. Title devised by Library staff.
Middle Road Sculpture Square : interior

Arts · Events · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows the interior of the Sculpture Square Chapel Gallery, with several sculptures displayed for an exhibition entitled "Transitions". The exhibition was part of the Sculpture Square's Small Sculpture Show, organised as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. This former church building was once known as the Baba...
Haw Par Villa, diorama, 卧冰求鲤 : general view

Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2011 photograph shows a diorama in Haw Par Villa. The diorama titled, 卧冰求鲤 is a classic Chinese story of filial piety. It shows a view of two human sculptures under s shelter. Title devised by Library staff.
Nutmeg Grove, sculpture : general view [1]

Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows a sculpture titled "Nutmeg Grove" by Italian artist Michele Righetti. It is a red-and-black sculpture of a nutmeg, one of the many sculptures and art installations found on the art trail in Orchard Central. Title devised by Library staff.
Jalan Lima, sculpture : general view

Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows a sculpture of fishes, located at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) estate in Jalan Lima. The fishes are in white, red and grey. It is installed on a patch of grass, with shrubs and trees around. Title devised by Library staff.
Tan Kim Seng Fountain : general view [3]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows Tan Kim Seng Fountain located at Esplanade Park. Built to commemorate Tan Kim Seng's contribution towards Singapore's first public waterworks, the Victorian-style iron fountain has three tiers and is decorated with sculptures of classical figures. One tier features four Muses while the tier below that features...
West Coast Drive, sculpture : general view

Arts · Sports and Recreation · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a sculpture at a community park, at West Coast Road. West Coast was created out of reclaimed land in the 1970s. Title devised by Library staff.
Toa Payoh HDB Hub, sculpture : general view

Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a sculpture titled "The Climb" by Ng Eng Teng, located near the Housing and Development Board (HDB) Hub in Toa Payoh. Title devised by Library staff.
Haw Par Villa, statue : close-up [7]

Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows a statue of the white horse of Tripitak/唐三藏 in the story of Journey to the West. Title devised by Library staff.