If the recent Attack on Titan (AOT) exhibition in Singapore was anything to go by, it’s clear that folks here love seeing their favourite animes come to life. While the dark elements of AOT might not be for everyone, a more family-friendly exhibition featuring a beloved anime series will be reaching our shores soon.
From 5 Nov 2022, Doraemon and friends will be here as part of a 3-month exhibition at the National Museum.
Photo courtesy of Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022
Tickets for the exhibition, which will be the first-ever outside Japan, are now available for purchase. Before copping your passes, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect at the event.
According to a press release on Saturday (3 Sep), the ‘Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022’ will feature artworks by 28 contemporary Japanese artists.
The artworks will place the titular character and his friends in our changing world while showcasing the impact they have had on modern history.
Though it’s still unclear which artworks will be making their way over, past Doraemon exhibitions in Japan could hint at what’s in store.
This large mosaic painting by Takashi Murakami, for instance, is so lively with floral motifs that it’ll start our visit off on a positive note.
Source: Spoon & Tamago
Seeing characters grow up too would surely evoke nostalgia in long-time fans who’d do a double take if they saw this portrait by Satomi Kondo, of Shizuka-Chan as an adult.
Source: Spoon & Tamago
Adoring anything can be a spiritual affair for some, which is why Miran Fukuda’s acrylic artwork, ‘Hermits on the Waves‘, incorporating Taoist elements, would be a sight to behold.
Source: Yatta Tachi
Of course, nothing would beat the idea of your favourite anime possibly existing in real life. Mika Ninagawa’s photography installation lets visitors imagine that as photos document adventures Doraemon seemingly takes with a human companion.
Source: Spoon & Tamago
To get a sense of what you may expect at the exhibition, check out the articles by Spoon & Tamago, Dennis A. Amith, and Yatta Tachi.
However, do note that no information is out yet regarding the exact works that will be on display in Singapore.
Since its inaugural showcase in 2002, the Doraemon Exhibition has made its way to multiple Japanese cities including Tokyo and Okayama.
The upcoming exhibition will be the first outside of Japan, giving fans in Singapore exclusive access.
Though the exhibition runs from 5 Nov 2022 to 5 Feb 2023, tickets are available for purchase today (3 Sep).
You may get your tickets via Klook’s website here. Prices are as follows:
According to Klook, the first 1,000 buyers will be getting memorabilia exclusive to ‘Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022’.
Other Doraemon merchandise like uniquely Singaporean collectables will also be available at the exhibition.
For many of us, Doraemon accompanied us through large parts of our childhood.
Though decades have passed, there’s no reason not to walk down memory lane with our favourite cartoons.
If you know anyone who’s a big Doraemon fan, tag them in the comments so they can book tickets early.
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Featured image adapted from TheSmartLocal and Twitter.
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