Gallery & Co. is now open.

National Gallery Singapore, together with & Co. partners Loh Lik Peng, Yah-Leng Yu, Arthur Chin and Alwyn Chong have launched retail concept, Gallery & Co. Located on the ground floor, the 8,800sq ft space is a one-stop shop, casual dining area and café.

“The Gallery is pleased to work with the principals of & Co. who are passionate about this project and share our vision to create a seamless shopping and dining offering that is an extension of the National Gallery experience,” remarks Mr Kola Luu, director (Business & Corporate Strategic Development Group), National Gallery Singapore.

The Kopi Bag mug by Souvenirs from Singapore.

Among the selection of Southeast Asia-inspired merchandise, you’ll find products that are suitable for anyone and everyone. The art lovers will fall in love with the selection of crafts, totes, books and magazines at the bookstore, while parents can shop for kids’ adorable plush toys from La De Dah Kids. As for the tourists who’re searching for uniquely Singaporean gifts, turn to items like the Kopi Bag Mug—a cup specially created to store a Singaporean staple, kopi da bao which means coffee to-go—by Souvenirs from Singapore. Other brands that are available here include Supermama, Garance Dore and Maison Kitsune.

The Cafeteria boasts an evolving and affordable menu.

When you’re finally done shopping, don’t forget to stop by the Cafeteria to savour an array of Asian fusion dishes dishes—otah stack, green curry seafood pasta and har cheong gai satay—that were specially created by Chef Sufian Zain of Restaurant Ember.

“We felt there was a gap to be filled in Singapore for a world-class retail and F&B concept that combined a strong affinity with art and design,” says Lik Peng. “The food we serve at Gallery & Co. will have elements of Southeast Asia that will be familiar to Singaporeans and visitors from the region.”

And if you’re visiting National Gallery Singapore this month, be sure to check out these workshops.

Introduction to Block Printing Workshop

Date 13 February 2016

Time 11am and 2pm (two sessions)

Make your very own cotton silk scarf by mixing and matching the motifs from traditional Indian woodblocks. Conducted by Matter’s artisan partner, Khushiram Pandey. $100 per person; limited to 10 people per session.

Register here.

Prints Please

Date 20 February 2016

Time 11am and 2pm (two sessions)

For the little ones: The artists from Fictive Fingers will guide children in completing their own unique screen-printed square scarf. Suitable for those aged six to 12 years old. $80 per child; limited to 10 children per session.

Register here.

The Life and Art of Roberto Chabet—A Talk by Ringo Bunoan

Date 27 February 2016

Time 4pm

Curator Ringo Bunoan will introduce the works of Roberto Chabet, said to be the most important Filipino artist, as his conceptual works helped define the contemporary art scene in the Philippines. Free admission.

Register here.