Ghost Nets of the Ocean is a spectacular marine-themed exhibition created by indigenous and non-indigenous artists from Erub Arts on Darnley Island, Torres Strait, Australia.
Fish, turtles, squid, and jellyfish made from ocean debris, including abandoned fishing nets and recycled plastics!
These colourful woven sculptures, hanging suspended and dramatically lit throughout the gallery, show the peoples connections to the sea, and strive to generate awareness of ocean pollution, recycling, and conservation of the marine environment.
Ghost Nets of the Ocean is complemented by Tiny Turtles, artworks resulting from a collaboration between Torres Strait schools and local, international, and special needs students in Singapore. Supported by the Australian High Commission, the exhibitions are part of Asian Civilisation Museum’s Children’s Season 2017. Also on offer during the school holidays are a smorgasbord of craft workshops, storytelling and talks, drama and musical performances, and gallery trails.
Admission to Ghost Nets of the Ocean is free for all visitors.
Admission to all galleries end 15 minutes before closing time.
Programmes
- Tiny Turtles Project
1 June – 6 August 2017
ACM Lawn
All day
Free admission
Tiny Turtles, artworks resulting from a collaboration between Torres Strait schools and local, international, and special needs students in Singapore. Supported by the Australian High Commission, the exhibitions are part of Asian Civilisation Museum’s Children’s Season 2017.
- Fun-Tastic Fridays
Fridays, 2, 9, 16, 23 June 2017
ACM
12pm to 5pm
Free admission
Explore the oceans with your whole family every Friday in June! Dive into the deep in galleries, make your own special sea animals, listen to intriguing stories and watch exciting performances!
- Story Whisperers: Tales from the Sea
3 June – 6 August 2017
ACM
3pm to 3.30pm
Free admission
Dive into storytelling tour and discover fishy tales from Asian folklore, with your whole family! Guided by Friends of the Museum. 30-minute tours every Monday to Saturday, from 2 June to 24 June 2017, thereafter on 1 July to 5 August.
- Talk Series
Fridays 16, 30 June & 14 July
ACM Shaw Foyer
7pm
Free Admission
Special evening lectures and curator talks are part of the Friday Evening Lecture Series
- 16 June
In Conversation, Curator & Architect/Exhibition Designer
Dr Lim Chye Hong & Edmund Ng
- 30 June
In Conversation, Curator & Catalogue Designers
Dr Lim Chye Hong & Sarah and Schooling
- 14 July
Contamination of Coastal Marine Environments
Special lecture by Mia Hoogenboom, Associate Professor for Marine Biology from James Cook University. The lecture will highlight and the raise awareness of multiple stressors that impact coastal marine environments.
- 28 July
Curator’s Talk
Talk by Dr Lim Chye Hong on the Ghost Nets of the Ocean - Au Karem ira Lamar Lu exhibition
Credit: Image of Asian Civilisations Museum
Age
3+
Price
Free
Telephone number
+656332 7798
Links
Address
Singapore1 Empress Place Singapore River, South S179555
How to get there?
By public transport: The ACM is a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT station (Exit H).
By car: Can be reached via a road behind Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, off Fullerton Road near Anderson Bridge.
Parking: At the basement car park of the New Parliament House, at Six Battery Road and at One Fullerton across from the Fullerton Hotel.