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Singapore Maritime Gallery 40
Title
Singapore Maritime Gallery 40
Keyword
Education, Mapping, Sailing, transnational trade
Date
2018-03-01
Description
Screen with a simulation of the Vessel Traffic Information System. Other gallery exhibits visible in the background.
Kusu Island Video 6
Title
Kusu Island Video 6
Keyword
Water, Barriers, Rocks, Ships, Shipping Industry, transnational trade, Boats, Skyline
Date
2018-03-01
Description
Video of the sign on the rock barrier at Kusu Island that says "DANGER STRONG CURRENTS PLEASE DO NOT SWIM HERE." Several ships and the city skyline are visible in the background. The shot zooms out at about 0:49 to provide a wider view of some large cargo ships. Duration: 1:08
Shazia Hafiz Ramji Interview 2
Title
Shazia Hafiz Ramji Interview 2: Clip 2
Keyword
economy, Water, Environmental Degradation, transnational trade
Date
2018-01-28
Description
Shazia Hafiz Ramji and Dr. Joanne Leow have a conversation about the ideas of bodies of water and human bodies, particularly regarding transportation and transnational flow. This progresses to a discussion about waterfront development and the way condo developers co-opt artistic / poetic language and use of imagery to sell properties.
Jeremy Tiang 1
Title
Jeremy Tiang 1: Clip 1
Keyword
Place, Landscape / Skyline, transnational trade, Islands
Date
2018-01-03
Description
Jeremy Tiang talks about his short story "National Day" and why he chose to write from a plural first person POV. He discusses the importance of his characters being migrant workers and how residents of Singapore relate to the islands of Singapore as place (or how they often do not).