“Seeing Is Believing – Every Stamp Tells A Story!” Exhibition

“Seeing Is Believing – Every Stamp Tells A Story!” Exhibition
Venue:
• 1 February – 25 February 2021 | Ang Mo Kio Public Library
Admission: Free
Visit www.nhb.gov.sg/spm for more information

Stamps are more than small pieces of colourful gummed paper that are used to pay for the
delivery of mail. Every stamp is unique and is a miniature piece of art. Stamps are also the
pride of a nation, as they tell stories that reflect the rich and diverse facets of a country.
Advancement in technology and innovative design enables countries to use special
materials other than paper for their stamps. Stamps can be infused with scents such as the
whiff of chocolate for Belgium or glow-in-the dark ink to show nocturnal animals of the Night
Safari.

Interesting materials which are iconic products of a country can be made into stamps such
as Thai silk for Thailand, cork for Portugal, and laces for European countries. Technology
also allows special elements like Peranakan glass bead to be embedded onto Singapore
stamps, and Swarovski crystals on Austrian stamps.
Come, engage your senses at this exhibition!