Ang Kia Yee and Chong Li Chuan
Approx. 40–60min
Starting point: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark (towards the rear entrance)
When Singapore underwent rapid modernisation in the 1970s, how did the physical and social landscape of Tanjong Pagar change? An Organic Terminus, the first audio trail of the Speaking of which series, plugs the gaps in Tanjong Pagar’s narrative by reimagining its past and envisioning its potential futures. Listen to personal oral history recounts interwoven with reimagined soundscapes and speculative fictional texts by artists Chong Li-Chuan and Ang Kia Yee as you venture from Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark to the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, Yan Kit Road, Duxton Road, Banda Street and Smith Street.
Speaking of which is commissioned by The Everyday Museum in partnership with the National Archives of Singapore.
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Advisory
- On this trail, you will need to cross roads, pass construction sites and walk uphill and downhill. Please be mindful of your surroundings.
- Children aged 10 and below should be accompanied by an adult.
Disclaimer
- The Singapore Art Museum is not liable for any injury, loss or damage that you may sustain from participating in this trail.
- The views and opinions expressed by narrators in the audio trail do not necessarily represent the position of Singapore Art Museum.
Locations (6)
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Credits & Acknowledgments
An Organic Terminus features extracts from the oral history interviews of:
- Zubir Said (Accession No. 000293, Reel/Disc 6 and 11 of 23)
- Lim Wee Kiang @ Dennis Lim (Accession No. 003502, Reel/Disc 2 and 5 of 5)
- Thng Sian Boh (Accession No. 001016, Reel/Disc 1 of 4)
- Patricia Siat Foong (Accession No. 003760, Reel/Disc 1 of 11)
- Ma, Ronnie Soon Peng (Accession No. 004080, Reel/Disc 1 of 10)
- Chng, Ben Kee Cheong (Accession No. 001020, Reel/Disc 2 and 3 of 6)
- Wong, Joanna Quee Heng (Mrs) 胡桂馨 (Accession No. 003601, Reel/Disc 18 of 58)
- Courtesy of the Oral History Centre, National Archives of Singapore
Composition and Sound Design:
- Chong Li-Chuan
Written and Narrated Speculative Fictional Texts:
- Ang Kia Yee
Overall Narration:
- Andre Wang
Production and Script:
- Estella Ng and Khim Ong








