An artist’s statement on her final masterpiece: the inside of a black hole.Propelled by Teh Tien Chong’s ‘Space Probe’ (c.1970s). -Original story: Manish MelwaniCo-editor: Nazry BahrawiCo-editors & Producers: Erica Lai, Joleen Loh, Kelysha Cheah KassimOriginal scoring and sound design: Mervin WongVoice Actors: Chong Siak Ching (“The Artist”), Anissa Rahadiningtyas (“Thewa Chawattikhan”), Fish Chaar (“Anikh-Krithak Ray”), Supriya Ghosh (“Unnamed voice #1”), Aaron Yuri Tay (“Unnamed voice #2”)-Leave us a review! Your feedback fuels our journey and helps us explore new realms of storytelling.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Go to www.nationalgallery.sg for more podcasts and Southeast Asian art!NO FLASH: The Official Unofficial Gallery Podcast is a production of National Gallery Singapore.All rights reserved. Materials in this production may not be reproduced in part or in while without written consent of the Gallery.

A curious mermaid encounters an anthropologist after she veers too near the shore.Entranced by Basoeki Abdullah’s ‘Struggle for the Re-establishment of the Democracy and the Right for the People’ (Undated).-Original story: Diana RahimCo-editor: Nazry BahrawiCo-editors & Producers: Erica Lai, Joleen Loh, Kelysha Cheah KassimOriginal scoring and sound design: Mervin WongVoice Actor: Rachel Braberry (“The Mermaid”)-Leave us a review! Your feedback fuels our journey and helps us explore new realms of storytelling.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Go to www.nationalgallery.sg for more podcasts and Southeast Asian art!NO FLASH: The Official Unofficial Gallery Podcast is a production of National Gallery Singapore.All rights reserved. Materials in this production may not be reproduced in part or in while without written consent of the Gallery.

It began with sap, leaking from her nose then her ears and her eyes.Rooted by Hernando R. Ocampo’s ‘Dancing Mutants’ (1965).-Original story: Lisabelle TayCo-editor: Nazry BahrawiCo-editors & Producers: Erica Lai, Joleen Loh, Kelysha Cheah KassimOriginal scoring and sound design: Mervin WongVoice Actor: Lisabelle Tay (“The Narrator”) -Leave us a review! Your feedback fuels our journey and helps us explore new realms of storytelling.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Go to www.nationalgallery.sg for more podcasts and Southeast Asian art!NO FLASH: The Official Unofficial Gallery Podcast is a production of National Gallery Singapore.All rights reserved. Materials in this production may not be reproduced in part or in while without written consent of the Gallery.

On a planet where it is always night, the little kochasri waits for morning.Illuminated by Warnjing Den’s ‘Memory of the Universe’ (1989).-Original story: Ng Yi-ShengCo-editor: Nazry BahrawiCo-editors & Producers: Erica Lai, Joleen Loh, Kelysha Cheah KassimOriginal scoring and sound design: Mervin WongVoice Actors: Bruce Quek (“The Narrator”), Lucas Huang (“Kochasri”), Adele Tan (“Garuda”)-Leave us a review! Your feedback fuels our journey and helps us explore new realms of storytelling.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Go to www.nationalgallery.sg for more podcasts and Southeast Asian art!NO FLASH: The Official Unofficial Gallery Podcast is a production of National Gallery Singapore.All rights reserved. Materials in this production may not be reproduced in part or in while without written consent of the Gallery.

Have you seen the immortal jellyfish?Stung by Zulkifli Dahlan’s ‘Untitled’ (1970s).* This content includes strong language and vulgarities. Listener discretion is advised.-Original story: Bani HaykalCo-editor: Nazry BahrawiCo-editors & Producers: Erica Lai, Joleen Loh, Kelysha Cheah KassimOriginal scoring and sound design: Mervin WongVoice Actor: Bani Haykal (“The Narrator”)-Leave us a review! Your feedback fuels our journey and helps us explore new realms of storytelling.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Go to www.nationalgallery.sg for more podcasts and Southeast Asian art!NO FLASH: The Official Unofficial Gallery Podcast is a production of National Gallery Singapore.All rights reserved. Materials in this production may not be reproduced in part or in while without written consent of the Gallery.

A young girl learns an important lesson on sewing from her mother, her grandmother, and her dead aunt in a dumpster.Threaded by Pacita Abad’s ‘Evil Eye’ (1983).* This episode includes depictions of body horror. Listener discretion is advised.-Original story: Wen-yi LeeCo-editor: Nazry BahrawiCo-editors & Producers: Erica Lai, Joleen Loh, Kelysha Cheah KassimOriginal scoring and sound design: Mervin WongVoice Actor: Suhui Hee (“The Narrator”)-Leave us a review! Your feedback fuels our journey and helps us explore new realms of storytelling.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Go to www.nationalgallery.sg for more podcasts and Southeast Asian art!NO FLASH: The Official Unofficial Gallery Podcast is a production of National Gallery Singapore. All rights reserved. Materials in this production may not be reproduced in part or in while without written consent of the Gallery.

Han Sai Por’s Tetrahedron-tetrahedron Interpenetration (1993) traces the shape of its own creation. -THE SPIRIT OF STONE was written by Luke Somasundram and stars Pauline Fan as the voice of The Tetrahedron. This podcast was produced by National Gallery Singapore, with music and sound design by Jevon Chandra, and narration by Noorlinah Mohamed. -SEASON 1: UNSTILL LIFEFrom a parasite’s hot takes on nationhood, to a goat’s earnest address, to the reflections of most definitely not the Singapore River.  These could be spontaneous conversations. Or they could be the strangest stories never told. Each recorded in the heart of the National Gallery, for the theatre of your mind.  All to answer one question – if art could speak, what would it say?  Would it feel anxious from the weight of our eyes? Or certain of its own significance? Would it know its creators intimately? Or struggle to understand them, the way every child struggles to understand a parent?  Would it relive the past or dream of the future? Listen, and find out for yourself.

After a chance encounter with a Singapore River tour guide, Teo Eng Seng’s The Net (Most Definitely Singapore River) recounts its story.  -RIVER TOUR was written by Luke Somasundram and stars Lucas Ho as the voice of the artwork, and Jo Tan as the tour guide. This podcast was produced by National Gallery Singapore, with music and sound design by Jevon Chandra, and narration by Noorlinah Mohamed. -SEASON 1: UNSTILL LIFEFrom a parasite’s hot takes on nationhood, to a goat’s earnest address, to the reflections of most definitely not the Singapore River.  These could be spontaneous conversations. Or they could be the strangest stories never told. Each recorded in the heart of the National Gallery, for the theatre of your mind.  All to answer one question – if art could speak, what would it say?  Would it feel anxious from the weight of our eyes? Or certain of its own significance? Would it know its creators intimately? Or struggle to understand them, the way every child struggles to understand a parent?  Would it relive the past or dream of the future? Listen, and find out for yourself.

In Chua Mia Tee’s Epic Poem of Malaya (1955), a not-so-humble housefly, perched on a shoulder, muses about his favourite meal, mankind. -I, FLY was written by Luke Somasundram and stars Areet Roychowdury as the fly. This podcast was produced by National Gallery Singapore, with music and sound design by Jevon Chandra, and narration by Noorlinah Mohamed.-SEASON 1: UNSTILL LIFEFrom a parasite’s hot takes on nationhood, to a goat’s earnest address, to the reflections of most definitely not the Singapore River.  These could be spontaneous conversations. Or they could be the strangest stories never told. Each recorded in the heart of the National Gallery, for the theatre of your mind.  All to answer one question – if art could speak, what would it say?  Would it feel anxious from the weight of our eyes? Or certain of its own significance? Would it know its creators intimately? Or struggle to understand them, the way every child struggles to understand a parent?  Would it relive the past or dream of the future? Listen, and find out for yourself.

Suzann Victor’s Expense of Spirit In a Waste of Shame (1994) shares the story of the early days of its existence with a passionate sales executive. -ORIGIN STORY was written by Luke Somasundram and stars Julie Wee as the artwork, and Jo Tan as the visitor. This podcast was produced by National Gallery Singapore, with music and sound design by Jevon Chandra, and narration by Noorlinah Mohamed.-SEASON 1: UNSTILL LIFEFrom a parasite’s hot takes on nationhood, to a goat’s earnest address, to the reflections of most definitely not the Singapore River.  These could be spontaneous conversations. Or they could be the strangest stories never told. Each recorded in the heart of the National Gallery, for the theatre of your mind.  All to answer one question – if art could speak, what would it say?  Would it feel anxious from the weight of our eyes? Or certain of its own significance? Would it know its creators intimately? Or struggle to understand them, the way every child struggles to understand a parent?  Would it relive the past or dream of the future? Listen, and find out for yourself.