Since its inception in October 2013, NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore (NTU CCA Singapore) has been an iconic presence in Singapore's art scene. Its space at Block 43 Malan Road has hosted various exhibitions from Free Jazz III. Sound. Walks. during Singapore Art Week to its Residencies Programmes. So naturally, when the news broke that the centre is moving out of its home at Gillman Barracks as of March 2021, many were distraught.
While you can't reverse the decisions of the centre, you can preserve the memories you have of the space. What if we told you that you can own a piece of NTU CCA Singapore's history for just $1000?
In a Facebook post on 18 March, the centre announced that it's selling its iconic red letters that make up the sign “NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore” displayed atop Block 43 Malan Road – unrestored and in its full glory. All you have to do email ntuccacomms@ntu.edu.sg to reserve the letter of your choice – subject to availability, of course. And to make it even more convenient, you can even PayNow the centre (we're not kidding, the instructions are all here).
After all, what could be a cooler gift for a serious art lover?
"The Centre is proud to have hosted over 55 exhibitions since its inception in 2013. In January and February 2021, we had more than 30,000 visitors attend our exhibitions and public programmes," NTU CCA said in a statement on their website. "Beyond March 2021, our work will continue in various forms of outreach. We are grateful to mark this chapter of NTU CCA Singapore on a high, and we hope to see you all again very soon."
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