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Kaleidoscope in Clay (III) exhibition now at Fort Canning Centre, Singapore

2024-06-22T17:36:13+08:00

This exhibition, organised by the Society for Chinese Ceramic Studies, features Chinese ceramics from the Six dynasties to the Yuan Dynasty and is open until July 27, 2024 (closed the last Monday of the month). Opening hours are 10 am - 6 pm and admission is free. Venue: The Gallery@L3; Fort Canning Centre; 5 Cox Terrace, Singapore.

Kaleidoscope in Clay (III) exhibition now at Fort Canning Centre, Singapore2024-06-22T17:36:13+08:00

SEACS Councillor on “Lost Gold Coins of the Old Singapore Library”

2024-03-10T15:26:16+08:00

SEACS Hon. Secretary Foo Shu Tieng is also an Associate Librarian with the National Library, Singapore, and works with the Singapore and Southeast Asia collections. She has a newly published article on the two ancient gold coins that were uncovered near present-day Keppel Harbour that unfortunately vanished before they could be properly studied. Listen to the podcast that tells the story.

SEACS Councillor on “Lost Gold Coins of the Old Singapore Library”2024-03-10T15:26:16+08:00

Dr. Li Baoping’s members’ lecture on China’s Blue-and-White Ceramics now available online

2024-01-08T12:34:44+08:00

SEACS members can now view our January programme: a richly-illustrated talk by Dr. Li Baoping on China's blue-and-white porcelain, covering both those iconic pieces that are our earliest evidence to the remaining questions as to the when, where and how's of China's most iconic ceramic. Non-members can view the society's extensive library of previously video-recorded lectures by joining SEACS online.

Dr. Li Baoping’s members’ lecture on China’s Blue-and-White Ceramics now available online2024-01-08T12:34:44+08:00

Port & Pottery Exhibition open now in Kuala Lumpur until 31 December 2023

2023-11-21T13:53:55+08:00

SEACS members travelling to Kuala Lumpur before the end of the year, don't miss this exhibition "Rediscovering Ancient and Contemporary Ceramics of Malacca" organised by the Museum of Asian Art, Universiti Malaya, and DSIC, open M-F, closed Sat, Sun & public holidays. Free admission.

Port & Pottery Exhibition open now in Kuala Lumpur until 31 December 20232023-11-21T13:53:55+08:00

SEACS Members invited to attend two Upcoming SCCS Lectures on Dec. 11 and 15

2023-11-18T10:05:57+08:00

SEACS Members are invited to attend two English public lectures  by Prof Sabrina Rastelli, Professor of Chinese Art and Archeology, Ca Foscari University Venice, Italy on (1) the aesthetics of Chinese ceramics during the N. Song and Jin Dynasties, and (2) secrets of the Yaozhou Kilns revealed in recent archaeological finds. Both lectures will be conducted in English and are free.

SEACS Members invited to attend two Upcoming SCCS Lectures on Dec. 11 and 152023-11-18T10:05:57+08:00

Singapore’s Missing Gold Coins

2023-09-23T17:51:39+08:00

Two ancient gold coins, probably from Aceh, were discovered in Singapore in the middle of the 19th century. Unfortunately, they disappeared a few decades later. SEACS Council member Shu Tieng FOO has researched these famed 'missing gold coins' in an article published in the Oct-Dec 2023 issue of BiblioAsia, published by the Singapore National Library. We think you'll find it as fascinating...

Singapore’s Missing Gold Coins2023-09-23T17:51:39+08:00

Former SEACS Council Members in the News

2023-09-09T16:45:50+08:00

On 28 August 2023, Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Sze Wee, recounted how he first met Juliana Lim 20 years ago, when they were both volunteers on the Council of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society. The event was the launch of Juliana's memoir at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, during which she recounted her life and experiences in helping build the arts in Singapore. Her delightful memoir (For Arts' Sake: Memoirs of a Singapore Arts Manager) can be purchased from Epigram and Kinokuniya bookshops and on-line at Amazon, Lazada and Shopee.

Former SEACS Council Members in the News2023-09-09T16:45:50+08:00

John Miksic Wins Singapore Award

2023-08-16T06:39:04+08:00

Congratulations to our past President Prof John N Miksic for being conferred the Public Service Medal for his contribution to developing archaeology in Singapore at this year's National Day Awards Ceremony. John has been a long-time friend and mentor of the society, serving on its Council for many years before taking on the Presidency 2020-2022. He has given the society countless talks and led us on fascinating field trips from Java to Myanmar to Kedah, sharing his enthusiasm and his knowledge with our members and their families, inspiring new generations of archaeologists.

John Miksic Wins Singapore Award2023-08-16T06:39:04+08:00
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