Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris, Private art museum at Fort Canning Hill, Singapore
Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris was a private art museum housed in a 1926 building that sprawled across three floors covering about 5,500 square meters. The structure originally served as a British Army barracks and was renovated to accommodate art exhibitions and serve as part of a cultural complex.
The museum opened in May 2015 as the first international branch of Paris's Pinacothèque, operating within a restored colonial structure at Fort Canning Hill. It ceased operations in April 2016 after facing financial difficulties that affected its ability to continue.
The museum displayed notable exhibitions including 'The Myth of Cleopatra' and 'Pressionism: Graffiti Masterpieces on Canvas' during its operational period. These shows attracted visitors interested in both classical and contemporary artistic expressions.
The building sits at Fort Canning Hill and forms part of a larger cultural complex that includes shops and restaurants. Visitors should note that the site remains publicly accessible and can be explored on foot, though the museum itself no longer operates.
The project resulted from a substantial renovation worth approximately 24 million dollars that received support from Singapore's Tourism Board. This significant investment represented an ambitious effort to bring international art expertise to the local cultural landscape.
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