For those of us who’ve grown up in Singapore and lived here all our lives, certain places will hold certain memories, be they good or bad ones. But how well do we really know our city?
For a different perspective, pay a visit to the National Museum to see Singapore through the eyes of Italian photographer Alberto Fanelli’s stereoscopic lens. The new exhibition, which captures Singapore’s iconic monuments, cultural communities, and busy alleyways, presents each picture with two overlaid images — one in red and one in cyan.
That means we get the perception of a 3D image — because the lenses in anaglyph 3D glasses filter the photographs, allowing one eye to see an image in one color, while the mind conflates these images — and the city comes to life right in front of our eyes. As you stroll from image to image, you’ll be accompanied by a soundtrack from local artist Bani Haykal as well.
Have a look at some of the pictures below. Kids, this was how your parents’ generation experienced 3D, way before today’s polarized 3D system commonly used in film theatres.
The City’s Double: Singapore through Alberto Fanelli’s Stereoscopic Lens is on from now till Dec 3, daily 10am-5pm at Gallery10, National Museum of Singapore. Free admission for Singapore citizens and PRs.
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