Explore The World's First Christian Art In Asia

Asian civilisations museum launches the world’s inaugural exhibition.

- Josmin Ong

Singapore is renowned in the world for being a diverse society, with various ethnic, racial, cultural and religious groups living together in harmony. In fact, freedom of worship is enshrined in Singapore’s constitution as one of the nation’s top prioritities. We are home to more than 10 religions but the principal ones include Buddhism and Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity.

From now till 11 September 2016, head over to the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) to learn more about the sacred art and visual splendour of the evolution of Christianity in Asia. This is the world’s first exhibition on the history and spread of Christian art in Asia and ACM’s first special exhibition after its extensive

Asia has became a key influencer in the spread of Christianity since the 7th century, and Asian art has absorbed these influences into various cultures including those in the Middle East, India, China, Japan, the Philippines and the rest of Southeast Asia. The artists who created these Christian images may belong to other faiths but they still manage to create a powerful notion and story behind each artwork.