Stars Wars exhibition: Top 4 things to look out for at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum
Star Wars fans in Singapore demand not travel to a galaxy far, far away to become up close and personal with the original costumes, props and artefacts from their hallowed and dear picture show series.
After travelling the world for more than than viii years (after its 2022 inception in Montreal, Quebec), Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition has finally landed at Singapore'due south ArtScience Museum, marking the 12th and final stop of its global bout. Information technology'll run from Saturday (Jan 30) till Jun 13.
Showcasingover 200 original costumes, props, models and pieces of conceptual artwork from the extensive Lucas Museum of Narrative Art archive, the exhibition focuses on the first half-dozen films in George Lucas's expansive catechism.
This ways fans of Rey, Poe and everything from The Force Awakens, The Concluding Jedi and The Rise Of Skywalker volition accept lilliputian to geek over, save for a display of an original First Order stormtrooper outfit and the model for fan favourite droid BB-8.
Simply aside from that, devotees of the original three films (episodes Iv–Half-dozen) and the much-debated prequels (episodes I–III) volition feel like kids in a candy shop equally the exhibition deep-dives into the creative legacy of Lucas' sacrosanct infinite opera.
In among the geeky goodies and pieces of production history from the Lucasfilm Archives, in that location are some fascinating nuggets of behind-the-scenes lore, related mostly to the original Star Wars trilogy. Visitors will likewise become a chance to come up with their own Star Wars character, complete with unique sociological, psychological and genetic traits.
"Through the exploration of the characters and worlds of Star Wars, this interactive exhibition connects us with themes that can resonate with our own sense of self, familial identity and shared experience," said Lucas, creator of Star Wars. "In Singapore, the exhibition volition engage that connection… fantasy meets reality, with a nuance of reflection and adventure."
Here are four things to expect out for at Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition.
ORIGINAL COSTUMES
R2-D2, Yoda, C-3PO, Stormtroopers and more! The original droid costumes (yes, that's the actual R2-D2 costume worn by Kenny Bakery) and puppets (yes, that'southward the very Yoda you meet in Empire Strikes Back) used during filming are all featured – every little detail on full brandish.
In that location are many fun facts sign-posted every bit well. Like how several unlike R2-D2 units were used in the filming of Star Wars: A New Hope. Some similar the one on display could be controlled from the inside past Baker; others were operated past remote command.
As well on bear witness are the authentic costumes from the original motion-picture show trilogy that spanned from 1977 to 1983, including the actual furry outfit worn past Chewbacca player, the tardily Peter Mayhew; Darth Vader'due south petrifying ebony cape and mech-conform; and multiple costumes worn by Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker, the late Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia and Harrison Ford's Han Solo. Seeing all these in the flesh is probably worth the price of admission.
10 INTERACTIVE CHECKPOINTS
Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition is divided into sections focusing on the development of specific characters. And along the fashion, the tour asks yous, the visitor, to proceed your own journey and create your own Star Wars identity past choosing everything from the Star Wars universe – from the species y'all want to be to the planet you're from, the natural abilities you desire or who yous would like your mentor to be.
At the end, you decide whether you end up on the dark or the low-cal side, and you'll have your ain personalised digital avatar to take dwelling house as a memento.
You'll become to see an impressive array of the very starships and vehicles used in filming that simulated the feel of travelling at light speed. Curiosity at the Purple Star Destroyer squared off confronting a rebel squadron. Or geek out at the technical blueprints and models that particular the passion that went into the product of the beloved Millennium Falcon.
You lot'll as well go to see Jabba The Hut's original optics and yep, Han Solo in carbonite.
ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION AND CONCEPT Fine art
Fanboy alarm: You'll get to see Ralph McQuarrie'due south original illustrations. Die-hard fans volition instantly recognise the concept art, and seeing the raw storyboards in person highlights the visual inspiration for the films.
Nosotros also get a fascinating wait at Lucas'due south original prototypes for Yoda, Jabba the Hutt, Han Solo and Luke. And on the night side, a lowdown on the early incarnations of the always controversial (perhaps maligned?!) Jar Jar Binks.
Tickets (which start from S$twenty for Singapore residents) are available at all Marina Bay Sands box offices and website. You tin can also use your SingapoRediscovers Vouchers also! Admission times will be every 15 minutes starting from 10am. Expect to spend an average of one.5 hours at the exhibition.
Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition runs from Jan 30 to Jun 13th at the ArtScience Museum.
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