The National Museum of Singapore is offering a rare opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty and cultural richness of the Amazon rainforest right here in Singapore. The iconic new exhibition – Amazonia: Photographs by Sebastiao Salgado – runs from November 22 to March 2, 2025 in Singapore. In fact, Singapore is the first stop for the photography exhibition on its Asian tour. It invites guests to explore the Amazon rainforest through more than 200 stunning black-and-white photographs. Here’s what we know about the new immersive exhibition on Amazon rainforest photography:
Amazônia: Photographs by Sebastião Salgado
The captivating exhibition, curated by Lélia Wanick Salgado, highlights the beauty and fragility of the Amazon rainforest using the striking pictures captured by renowned Brazilian photgrapher Sebastião Salgado. Visitors can admire the Amazon’s landscapes, understand Indigenous communities, and learn about environmental challenges faced by the Amazon and its people.
The exhibition offers a profound visual narrative of the Amazon’s ecosystem, as well as testimonies from Indigenous leaders, and shows the dangerous impact of climate change and deforestation, provoking powerful calls for action. Overall, Amazônia aims to spark conversations about sustainability and cultural preservation.
Salgado’s work is deeply personal, stemming from decades of engagement with Indigenous tribes of the Amazon, and documenting their way of life.
Additionally, visitors can explore immersive projection rooms, step into a dedicated space known as Instituto Terra highlighting a need to combat environment degradation in Brazil, to name a few things. Here’s the highlights to watch out for at Amazonia in Singapore:
- Ariel Views: The Amazon Seen From Above
- Flying Rivers: Watering the Continent
- Tropical Storms: When It Rains in the Rainforest
- Mountains: Unexpected Uplands in the Lowlands
- The Forest: A Source of Fear and Inspiration
- Anavilhanas: Islands in the Stream
Plus, there are interactive zones called the Eco Sanctuary and the Reflection Zone inspired by Singapore’s natural landscapes. Here, visitors can listen to sounds of the Amazon, smell scents, and touch and feel different artworks. Additionally, tactile image plates are available for visually impaired guests.
While the documentary photography exhibition celebrates the beauty of the rainforest, it also showcases the stark realities faced by the people in the Amazon. Expect images of nudity and dead animals to empower visitors to make changes for future generations.
Meanwhile, the Amazon exhibition is accompanied by a specific soundtrack by French composer Jean-Michel Jarre to create a multisensory experience that deepens your connection to the rainforest.
In fact, Amazônia: Photographs by Sebastião Salgado has already captivated thousands of people globally in cities such as London, Rome, and Zurich. Certainly, this famous exhibition is an unforgettable exploration of one of the most vital ecosystems in the world.
Wonderfully, this exhibition is FREE ENTRY for all visitors on November 23 and 24. Tickets begin at $11 for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) after this until March 2025. However, Singaporeans and PRs aged over 60, students, and persons with disabilities can obtain free admission. Definitely, Amazonia is one of the best nature photography exhibitions to see in Singapore.
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