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Gillman Reopens

Singapore's premier visual arts cluster welcomes visitors back

Helmi Yusof

Published Thu, Jul 2, 2020 · 09:50 PM

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WHEN GILLMAN BARRACKS reopened recently, gallerists had quite a bit cleaning to do. There were cobwebs, lizard droppings and ant infestations. There were strange eggs and scratch marks on low-lying objects. Fortunately the artworks were largely left alone - as if the natural inhabitants of the forest located next to the barracks had also developed a respect for contemporary art.

The news of galleries being allowed to reopen on June 19 lifted the spirits of every art lover. Last weekend saw more visitors than usual, as many came to placate their pent-up desires …