A talk by Nigel Barley offered in relation to the exhibit "Hunters and Collectors: The Origins of the Southeast Asian Collection" at the Asian Civilisations Museum
The popular author and former curator of The British Museum will review some of the odd relationships between collectors and their collections, ranging from Stamford Raffles in Java to the British navy in Africa. Drawing from his own experience, he will illustrate some of the ways in which people and objects become fatally entangled.
Free admission to the talk.
Time of talk: 2 - 3.30pm
Venue of the talk: Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum
Details of the Exhibition
Opening hours: Mon 1-7pm, Tue-Sun 9am-7pm (to 9pm on Friday)
Venue: Special Exhibitions Gallery, Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place how to get there
Charges: $5 (adults) / $2.50 (full-time students / senior citizens). Free admission for children aged 6 and below.
Website and contact: http://www.acm.org.sg
