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I’m Ellice Wu, an art historian based in Singapore. I received my PhD in Art History from NTU Singapore. Finding art in the everyday, whether that’s in a great art exhibition or a gorgeous cityscape, Wording Art is a space to put pen to paper on images that I see and love.
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2025 | Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay
Read more: 2025 | Flower Dome at Gardens by the BayOver the years, I have visited Gardens by the Bay many times — especially the Flower Dome to see the changing floral displays. In 2025 though, I hit a new visit record! I feel like I was seeking solace and happiness among the flowers in the wild ride that was 2025. Gardens by the Bay also really outdid themselves last year with nine floral displays, while taking us on ‘holidays’ around the world as each display features a different destination! | Cover photo: Rose Romance and Medieval England |
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Into the Modern | French Impressionists at National Gallery Singapore
Read more: Into the Modern | French Impressionists at National Gallery SingaporeI was so envious when I saw social media posts about French Impressionist works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on show at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne in June. So near, yet so far from me, I thought. Turns out I might have manifested it, because MFA Boston’s next stop for its selection of Impressionist works was Singapore! Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is now on show at National Gallery Singapore, and it’s a must-visit exhibition. Developed in collaboration between MFA Boston and NGS, Into the Modern presents a selection of…
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The Forbidden City and Versailles | Hong Kong Palace Museum
Read more: The Forbidden City and Versailles | Hong Kong Palace MuseumHaving lived in Hong Kong as a university student, it’s always a thrill when I get to visit Hong Kong again! After years of development, it’s exciting to finally see Hong Kong’s newest museums in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is possibly my favourite museum in Hong Kong right now, with its beautiful permanent galleries and excellent exhibitions I’ve seen so far. To start off 2025, I visited HKPM’s special exhibition The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles: China-France Cultural Encounters in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. Despite the lengthy title, I’m convinced this…
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PhDone | My Research on Angelica Kauffman
Read more: PhDone | My Research on Angelica KauffmanI began writing this post at the end of 2024 and suddenly, we’re in the middle of January 2025! As it happens, it is also the 10th anniversary of Wording Art! I can’t believe I have upkept this blog for the last ~10 years~ and it has seen me through so many of my art and life adventures! 2024 was so topsy-turvy I honestly haven’t really put my mind to reflecting on what I have achieved or experienced this year. To celebrate the end of 2024, new beginnings, and 10 years of Wording Art, I should acknowledge my major milestone…
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Impressions of Monet | Giverny at Gardens by the Bay
Read more: Impressions of Monet | Giverny at Gardens by the Bay| Update: Impressions of Monet: The Experience is still ongoing at Gardens by the Bay until 18 February 2025! For more about the immersive experience, see Impressions of Monet: The Experience (Part II) in this blog post below. | The exhibition of Impressions of Monet is such a treat, transporting us to Monet’s Giverny right within the grounds of Gardens by the Bay! When I first learnt about Claude Monet (only in uni), I instantly loved his impressionistic artworks. He remains one of my favourite artists, and I count myself very lucky to have viewed his works across Hong Kong,…
