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The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles is painted to blend into the buildings behind it. A sign near the statue indicates the optimum angle to take a photo of the statue such that it blends in with the background.
ST PHOTO: JASMINE CHOONG
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The Sir Stamford Raffles statue next to the Singapore River at Boat Quay looks like it is disappearing, thanks to some dark grey outdoor acrylic paint. The optical illusion was created with the help of local artist Teng Kai Wei in commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial this year.
