tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2024-07-01T10:04:13+08:00 Peatix Asian Civilisations Museum tag:peatix.com,2024:event-3969823 2024-06-27T19:00:00SGT 2024-06-27T19:00:00SGT

ACM Conversations Photographing the Towers of Faith Thursday, 27 June 2024, 7–8.30pmNgee Ann AuditoriumAsian Civilisations MuseumTHIS TALK IS FREE.Registration (with a $10 refundable deposit) is required.Join architectural photographer Darren Soh as he shares his experience photographing the religious structures in the Towers of Faith exhibition, currently on show at the Level 2 Foyer. Darren will share images not on display, as well as his work on other religious buildings in Singapore and around the world. About the speakerDarren Soh is an architectural photographer with a background in sociology. His works explore how we live and the spaces we create and leave behind. He has a particular interest in modernist architecture and is a founding member of the Singapore chapter of Docomomo, a non-profit that educates the public about Singapore’s modern built heritage. In 2018 he published Before It All Goes, accompanied by an exhibition and documentary of the same name, which championed the conservation of Singapore’s modernist icons. Darren’s photographs have been collected by the National Museum of Singapore, National Gallery Singapore, and other institutions around the world. He recently worked with Saint Andrew’s Cathedral to document extensive renovation works that took place between 2022 and 2024. His current project documents the Housing and Development Board’s architectural work in public housing over the last 65 years.Light refreshments will be served from 6pm onwards at the basement foyer. This talk is generously sponsored by Royal Insignia.Key Supporter FAQ Before registering, please read the following:  1. Why is there a refundable deposit of $10? The deposit ensures that all registered participants attend. The deposit will be refunded 24-hours after the event. If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be given. Please write to us on Peatix or email us at NHB_ACM_Conference@nhb.gov.sg 24 hours before the event start time if you need to cancel your ticket. Late cancellations and no-shows will be subject to the $10 fee.2. Where is the meeting point and what time should I be there?The meeting point is the Ngee Ann Auditorium on the basement level of the museum. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the talk for registration. The talk begins at 7pm. Kindly note that seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Light refreshments will be served from 6pm onwards at the basement foyer.3. Visiting the exhibition You can visit the special exhibition Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco before the talk; the exhibition will close at 9pm on Fridays. Tickets to the exhibition are available at the Front Desk. 4. Further enquiriesWe’d be happy to answer them for you! Drop us a note via Peatix or email us at NHB_ACM_Conference@nhb.gov.sg.

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