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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

art by the Singapore river

Salvador Dali's sculpture, Homage to Newton, in the atrium of UOB Plaza. As the placard explains, the suspended apple is a reference to the aha moment when an apple fell on Isaac Newton's head and led him to discover the law of gravity. The open torso signifies open-
heartedness. A stone's throw away is Fernando Botero's Bird sculpture by the Singapore River. Signifying the joy of living and the power of optimism, qualities that Singaporeans should live by.


A serene mood of relaxation descends on those lounging around the Singapore river when evening comes and the city offices disgorge workers who head home after a hard day's work. A sea of tranquillity can be felt when you stop for a minute by the river.


For more Watery Wednesday posts, go here.

For more Outdoor Wednesday posts, go here.

11 comments:

  1. These are interesting and unusual statues, to be sure! I like the Dali very much.

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  2. Lovely scene of singapore. I love the watery scene. Happy Wednesday!

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  3. Irene, how wonderful to have world class sculpture that can be shared so easily with the public. Bravo for Singapore!

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  4. Great sculptures, and I love everything of Salvador Dali.

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  5. Loved the art sculptures, what a beautiful place.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Sue

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  6. Great river view and sky. Love the sculptures. Through this series, I can see why it is called the cleanest city.

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  7. These are probably the very first pictures I have ever seen of Singapore. Thank you

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  8. Wonderful views of the sculpture and the river. You live in a beautiful city. Thanks for sharing your photos with us.

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  9. I so enjoy seeing your city.
    Fantastic art.
    Sherry

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  10. I love outdoor sculpture, and these are particularly wonderful. Thank you for sharing them -- I love seeing a glimpse of Singapore... would like to see more!

    Best wishes... Cass

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  11. Beautiful sculpture! And that riverview is just wonderful. Thanks for sharing pictures of your beautiful city! Kathy

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Great to see you ~Irene