07 Jul 2021
Singapore's Boat Quay has a 200-year old history. It has great historical significance because it was the first stop of many early immigrants when they arrived in Singapore. Chinese merchants built their homes and private jetties by the river as it was more convenient to carry out business activities. As the mouth of the Singapore River was too narrow to allow large ships to enter the pier, smalle..
07 Jul 2021
Lim Tze Peng’s enormous painting of the Sungei Road Thieves’ Market is epitome of its reputation as one of the biggest and oldest flea market in Singapore. He captures the scene of the market at its busiest, with a multitude of peddlers under large umbrellas selling their products. The brown hues highlight the dusk hours when the market is at peak capacity, and the bold paint strokes exudes lively..