Follow Alice into a land of peculiar characters and magical adventures at ArtScience Museum’s new exhibition, Wonderland. Opening on 13 April, the exhibition celebrates the titular heroine of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tales and presents the first ever survey of Alice on screen and in popular culture.
The dramatic nature of Alice’s adventures has led the well-loved protagonist to a life destined beyond the pages. Pop culture has kept Alice relevant and alive – as a real girl, a fictional character and an icon – through films, television shows, music videos, advertising campaigns, video games and fashion.
A remarkable selection of over 300 artefacts and objects shows how Carroll’s story has compelled artists and filmmakers to experiment with new techniques to bring Alice and her adventures to life for over a century. These include first edition books, drawings, original costumes, films, magic lantern projectors, animation, puppetry, and original multimedia works by digital creative studios, Sandpit, Grumpy Sailor and Mosster Studio.
Wonderland sees visitors completing a journey akin to Alice’s as the exhibition is presented in 10 sections inspired by the chapters of the book and its sequel. These stories have been adapted for the screen over the last 100 years, allowing the history of moving images to be traced by following the chronicles of Alice in Wonderland on screen.
The exhibition also charts the cultural, technological and social shifts that have compelled filmmakers to create their own visual interpretation of Alice and her adventures. From exploring a Hallway of Doors to seeking Advice from a Caterpillar and stomping on The Queen’s Croquet Ground, Wonderland spectacularly conjures up the surprising and magical world of Alice. Bespoke digital activities at the exhibition will draw upon the wonder and curiosity of Lewis Carroll’s stories.
In conjunction with the opening of Wonderland, visitors can look forward to a series of complementary programmes from 13 April onwards. Wonderland runs from 13 April to 22 September 2019.
Tickets are available for purchase at all Marina Bay Sands box offices and website. Terms and conditions apply.
Ticket prices as follows:
For more information on Wonderland, please visit https://www.marinabaysands.com/museum/wonderland.html.