The inaugural issue contains essays from Dr Alan Chong, Prof Tan Tai Yong, Dr Eugene Tan and other cultural professionals working in Singapore, who have also contributed essays which address new developments in Singapore’s museum scene as well as technologies being pioneered in conservation sciences in Singapore.
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10 Chapters
A Fine Balance: The Many (and Changing) Roles of a National Museum
Films, Facts and History: Interpreting the Past
A Golden Opportunity: Revamping the National Museum of Singapore for the Golden Jubilee Year
Singapore as a Key to Understanding Asia: The Asian Civilisations Museum as a Cross-cultural Institution
Re-writing a National Art History: National Gallery Singapore
The Indian Heritage Centre: A Discourse on the Representation of Identity, Diversity and Aspiration Regarding The Indian Community’s Heritage in Singapore
More Than a Garden: Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Journey Towards Becoming Singapore’s Inaugural UNESCO World Heritage Site
Retooling Collections Management: Tagging and Tracking Singapore’s National Collection with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags
Conservation Science: The Forensics of Cultural Connections
Getting Online and Staying Engaged: The National Heritage Board’s Digital Engagement Journey