Accounts of pictorial photography have typically traced its beginnings from Europe in the 1890s to its supposed end in North America in the 1930s. This talk by Gallery curator Charmaine Toh considers the transfer of pictorial photography to Singapore and how values associated with Pictorialism were re-coded within the local context.Particular attention will be paid to the way photography was incorporated into national narratives in the 1950s and 1960s. This talk was recorded live in August 2018 at National Gallery Singapore, as part of the exhibition (Re)Collect: The Making of our Art Collection.This talk features works by photographer Lee Lim, who is also featured in our virtual exhibition Stories in Light: Four Modern Photographers in Singapore.Disclaimer: The comments and opinions expressed are those of the speaker/s, and do not represent the views of National Gallery Singapore.All copyright within this recording, without limitation, are retained by their respective owners.

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