Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum

smallaperture · 11th December 2007

Saw this featured in Today paper today.

I would like to see the exhibition for $8. But anyone know if photography is allowed inside. And if yes, dunno if they allow you to set up a big a** tripod and shoot the exhibits to make the $8 worth it.

From what I remember in many museums in Europe, they allow photo, but no flash, becos the UV from the flash would damage the paintings.

kuantoh · 11th December 2007

Originally Posted by smallaperture

Saw this featured in Today paper today.

I would like to see the exhibition for $8. But anyone know if photography is allowed inside. And if yes, dunno if they allow you to set up a big a** tripod and shoot the exhibits to make the $8 worth it.

From what I remember in many museums in Europe, they allow photo, but no flash, becos the UV from the flash would damage the paintings.

Sounds interesting... Might wan to give them a call to check first. I last went to museum and the sign of no camera outside most exhibits sort of turn me off... Nevertheless worth a try to ask ($8 leh)

Galdor · 11th December 2007

Confirmed that NO photography is allowed on the art pieces for this exhibition.

waileong · 11th December 2007

While "worth" is a subjective thing, I would suggest that one not judge it by the no of pictures one is allowed to take.

Seeing rare exhibits for $8 is already far far cheaper than the entry fee of any museum in the West.

Originally Posted by smallaperture

Saw this featured in Today paper today.

I would like to see the exhibition for $8. But anyone know if photography is allowed inside. And if yes, dunno if they allow you to set up a big a** tripod and shoot the exhibits to make the $8 worth it.

From what I remember in many museums in Europe, they allow photo, but no flash, becos the UV from the flash would damage the paintings.

Galdor · 18th December 2007

Just went to the exhibition yesterday. It was really well worth the $8 that I paid. In fact I felt that what was offered is worth more than my $8.

Photography is strictly not allowed. As it was a weekday, there were not many people but there was a security personnel making his rounds every now and then to make sure that everything is in order and there are CCTVs around, so there will not be a chance to snap any pictures.

Go take a look at the 100 over exhibits they have, they are really

smallaperture · 19th December 2007

Originally Posted by Galdor

Just went to the exhibition yesterday. It was really well worth the $8 that I paid. In fact I felt that what was offered is worth more than my $8.

Photography is strictly not allowed. As it was a weekday, there were not many people but there was a security personnel making his rounds every now and then to make sure that everything is in order and there are CCTVs around, so there will not be a chance to snap any pictures.

Go take a look at the 100 over exhibits they have, they are really

Thanks Galdor for the report. As I have not been to the museum since it reopened after the extensive renovation, I will try to go after Christmas. Never mind if No Photo.

Galdor · 19th December 2007

Originally Posted by smallaperture

Thanks Galdor for the report. As I have not been to the museum since it reopened after the extensive renovation, I will try to go after Christmas. Never mind if No Photo.

Cool bro. Enjoy the trip there. I've checked with the authorities there. Photography is allowed on the in-house exhibits as in exhibits owned by the Museum, but for guest exhibits (exhibits on loan or invited by the Museum) we cannot shoot.

Anyway, I liked the dome-shaped roof of the museum, look up when you enter the main entrance. It's very nice and photos are allowed on that.

smallaperture · 21st December 2007

Originally Posted by Galdor

Cool bro. Enjoy the trip there. I've checked with the authorities there. Photography is allowed on the in-house exhibits as in exhibits owned by the Museum, but for guest exhibits (exhibits on loan or invited by the Museum) we cannot shoot.

Anyway, I liked the dome-shaped roof of the museum, look up when you enter the main entrance. It's very nice and photos are allowed on that.

OKie, thanks Galdor for the info. I am on leave on 26dec. I will bring my WA lens to shoot the architecture of the Museum as well. Was there during the construction, seen some pictuures of it - got to see it.

Galdor · 21st December 2007

Originally Posted by smallaperture

OKie, thanks Galdor for the info. I am on leave on 26dec. I will bring my WA lens to shoot the architecture of the Museum as well. Was there during the construction, seen some pictuures of it - got to see it.

You're welcome bro. It's so beautiful after the renovation. Got to see it. Enjoy your trip & visit bro.

sebasong · 27th December 2007

We just went there yesterday and I found some nice photo on this link http://www.singaporesights.com/art/a...rpieces-louvre

kruger · 30th December 2007

Well, I make a trip there on Saturday. I have to say it's a very rare sight to see so many ancient artifacts. It really showed how much Greeks has influenced our modern world, their art, culture, sports and etc. Well worth the $8 spent!

xtemujin · 2nd January 2008

I just went to the National museum today to catch the Greek exhibition.The $8 price is ok I guess for this type of exhibition.

relaxxjaxx · 2nd January 2008

Went yesterday... was open house at the museum. Think the exhibitions were pretty okay.. nothing spectacular about them. Preferred walking around the "Food" gallery upstairs though (before dinner la... )

Snoweagle · 4th January 2008

I get to view it for free!

raincool2005 · 5th January 2008

i went and i was warned " NO PHOTOGRAPHY " by the staff

the show is about stone statues of heros and gods, some clothes, pots, flower vases of ancient Greek

shianghan27 · 13th January 2008

Hey all, i went today, and asked the museum personnel in the exhibition and was told: "Photography is allowed, but no flash and no tripod please."

So i had a great time shooting the statues.. will post some pics when i'm free..

tqviet0327 · 13th January 2008

Yah, I went to the exhibition today and the staff told me "photography is allowed, but no flash" before I even ask.

And note that, if photography is not allowed, an icon of a camera with close flash is displayed, but if just no flash is allowed, an icon of a camera with popped up flash is displayed.

The ticket is $4 for students and the pieces are fantastic. You should visit the exhibition, it worths the time spending there.

I took some great photos (they are great to me

). You can take a look at some on my flickr to have an idea what is exhibited inside

http://www.flickr.com/photos/quocviet0327/

Snoweagle · 13th January 2008

I get to go in for free but also not interested in these stuffs.

azul123 · 13th January 2008

Was near Museum today, thought I go in and take a look as well. Here are my captures.

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azul123 · 13th January 2008

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11th December 2007	#1
smallaperture Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Catchment Area Posts: 2,423	Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum Saw this featured in Today paper today. I would like to see the exhibition for $8. But anyone know if photography is allowed inside. And if yes, dunno if they allow you to set up a big a** tripod and shoot the exhibits to make the $8 worth it. From what I remember in many museums in Europe, they allow photo, but no flash, becos the UV from the flash would damage the paintings. __________________ I love big car, big house, big lenses, but small apertures.

11th December 2007	#3
Galdor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Planet Gaia Posts: 8,288	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum Confirmed that NO photography is allowed on the art pieces for this exhibition. __________________ Good lens or Lousy lens also can't beat @ great photographer with kit lens - Galdor@Alphadslr

18th December 2007	#5
Galdor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Planet Gaia Posts: 8,288	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum Just went to the exhibition yesterday. It was really well worth the $8 that I paid. In fact I felt that what was offered is worth more than my $8. Photography is strictly not allowed. As it was a weekday, there were not many people but there was a security personnel making his rounds every now and then to make sure that everything is in order and there are CCTVs around, so there will not be a chance to snap any pictures. Go take a look at the 100 over exhibits they have, they are really __________________ Good lens or Lousy lens also can't beat @ great photographer with kit lens - Galdor@Alphadslr

27th December 2007	#10
sebasong New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum We just went there yesterday and I found some nice photo on this link http://www.singaporesights.com/art/a...rpieces-louvre

30th December 2007	#11
kruger Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 894	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum Well, I make a trip there on Saturday. I have to say it's a very rare sight to see so many ancient artifacts. It really showed how much Greeks has influenced our modern world, their art, culture, sports and etc. Well worth the $8 spent!

2nd January 2008	#12
xtemujin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Singapura, Singapore Posts: 1,879	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum I just went to the National museum today to catch the Greek exhibition.The $8 price is ok I guess for this type of exhibition. __________________ http://xtemujin.wordpress.com/ Last edited by xtemujin; 2nd January 2008 at 05:10 PM.

2nd January 2008	#13
relaxxjaxx Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 69	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum Went yesterday... was open house at the museum. Think the exhibitions were pretty okay.. nothing spectacular about them. Preferred walking around the "Food" gallery upstairs though (before dinner la... )

4th January 2008	#14
Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,822	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum I get to view it for free! __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

5th January 2008	#15
raincool2005 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Raffles Place Posts: 1,694	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum i went and i was warned " NO PHOTOGRAPHY " by the staff the show is about stone statues of heros and gods, some clothes, pots, flower vases of ancient Greek Last edited by raincool2005; 5th January 2008 at 12:35 PM.

13th January 2008	#16
shianghan27 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tampines Posts: 120	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum Hey all, i went today, and asked the museum personnel in the exhibition and was told: "Photography is allowed, but no flash and no tripod please." So i had a great time shooting the statues.. will post some pics when i'm free..

13th January 2008	#17
tqviet0327 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dover Vista Posts: 148	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum Yah, I went to the exhibition today and the staff told me "photography is allowed, but no flash" before I even ask. And note that, if photography is not allowed, an icon of a camera with close flash is displayed, but if just no flash is allowed, an icon of a camera with popped up flash is displayed. The ticket is $4 for students and the pieces are fantastic. You should visit the exhibition, it worths the time spending there. I took some great photos (they are great to me ). You can take a look at some on my flickr to have an idea what is exhibited inside http://www.flickr.com/photos/quocviet0327/

13th January 2008	#19
azul123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Eastern Bloc Posts: 2,488	Re: Greek Masterpieces fm the Louvres at our National Museum Was near Museum today, thought I go in and take a look as well. Here are my captures. ../azul123