Asian Civilisations Museum shifts focus to decorative arts

Asian Civilisations Museum director Kennie Ting stands next to two displays from China, a pair of mounted blue jars (left) and his favourite piece, the Candelabra and Dish (right). ST PHOTO: KELLY HUI
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SINGAPORE - The new jewellery gallery which opens by end March next year at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) marks another milestone for the institution.

It completes the museum's pivot to the decorative arts.

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