'The World Of Studio Ghibli' marks the studio’s first exhibition in Singapore. There will be 11 galleries – spanning 2,400sq m – showcasing 11 films. Photo: Studio Ghibli
Fans of Studio Ghibli movies, rejoice.
An exhibition in collaboration with the famed Japanese animation studio behind beloved titles like My Neighbour Totoro (1988), Spirited Away (2001) and Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) will open at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum on Oct 4 and run till Feb 2.
The World Of Studio Ghibli marks the studio’s first exhibition in Singapore. There will be 11 galleries – spanning 2,400sq m – showcasing 11 films.
Highlights include 16 large-scale sets that will allow visitors to step into iconic scenes, such as waiting by the bus stop in the rain with Totoro, or sitting in a train carriage with the No-Face spirit from Spirited Away.
There will also be 16 art installations that provide a glimpse into the creative process behind the films, as well as a retail shop, where official Studio Ghibli merchandise and souvenirs designed for the ArtScience Museum exhibition will be on sale.
The World Of Studio Ghibli was first presented in Japan in 2013, followed by South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and, most recently, Bangkok.
The exhibition has undergone several changes over the years. The upcoming iteration features additions from Studio Ghibli’s latest film The Boy And The Heron (2023).
Honor Harger, vice-president of the ArtScience Museum, calls the exhibition one of the largest and most ambitious the museum in Singapore has ever held.
She says in a press statement: “This is a true blockbuster that we have been trying to bring to Singapore for many years, and we are thrilled to be working directly with Studio Ghibli on making it happen.”
Studio Ghibli says in the same statement: “Whether you are a Ghibli enthusiast or a newcomer, the exhibition offers something for everyone. As a leading destination for tourism and business, Singapore welcomes people from all around the world, and we hope they will also visit the exhibition to encounter the world of Ghibli and become fans of our films.” - The Straits Times/Asia News Network
