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Mad About Singapore’s Collectors
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Saturday Mar 13, 10:00AM - Saturday Mar 13, 12:00PM |
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Level 5 - Imagination in National Library Building |
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English |
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Singapore
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MAS
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Required
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Do you know of anyone who collects bones or would like to meet such a person? Why do some people collect things that others deem as junks such as tyres, old banners and the likes of it? What are some of the nostalgic values behind some of the oldest toys ever collected in Singapore & find out the stories behind the production of vintage toys – some of which reflects the economic situation in various eras? Find out more on the Hello Kitty phenomena that once took Singapore by storm.
In our upcoming episode, Mad About Singapore’s Collectors, we take a look at some of the weirdest collections ever made by our Singapore collectors.
Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/Event.aspx?EventID=31788
Didier Ng is a creative artist whose artistic works caught the attention of award-winning hospitality brands such as Banyan Tree where her works are sold. Using recycled materials and innovative processes; Didier’s works are both creative & quirky.
Mr Chang is a toys collector whose personal toys collection has span more than 25 countries and over 100 years. He founded the Mint Museum of Toys, which houses a fraction of his toy collections. Be inspired and feel nostalgic by the rich display of the toy showcase in the museum. This includes limited collections of Tin Tin toys, Popeye & other vintage collectables.
Mr Bony Sim collects bones as a hobby. His collections, which include monkey & wild boar skulls, are part of his educational tools. Established as Uncle Bony’s Outdoor lab, the skeletons are used during educational talks, which he frequently conducts at schools.
Ms Sherri Tan is a mechanical engineering student at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) & is a huge fan of Hello Kitty. She has been collecting the Hello Kitty merchandise since she was in primary four.
For more information on Mad About Singapore, visit http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/sg101/upcoming-events/ |
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