Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful. is set to make its dazzling Asian premiere at ArtScience Museum on 6 April, casting a powerful spotlight on screen legends who have challenged narratives, defied expectations, and broken boundaries across 120 years of cinematic history from the silent era to modern day film and television.
Originally hailing from ACMI, Australia’s national museum of screen culture in Melbourne, this new iteration of the exhibition showcases a cross-section of cultures including America, Australia, and Europe, with a strong focus on Asian film stars from Hong Kong, Japan, India and even Singapore. From the iconic Marilyn Monroe and groundbreaking equal rights activist Laverne Cox, to pioneering Chinese American Hollywood star Anna May Wong and Asian superstar Michelle Yeoh, the film goddesses featured in the exhibition have been revered for their glamour, talent, and power both on and off screen.
Over the decades, these icons have demonstrated inspiring qualities and championed causes that have shaped society and culture, especially in revolutionising how women, femininity and womanhood are perceived. Goddess will present a treasure trove of over 150 costumes, artefacts and objects which have been brought together to paint extraordinary visual narratives of women in film. Through behind-the-scenes photographs, archival material, projections and stunning original costumes, visitors will be able to get a peek behind the curtains into the lives of these stars and discover lesser-known stories of how they challenged social norms and dismantled stereotypes.
Venue: ArtScience Museum
When: 6 Apr - 11 Aug 2024,
By: ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
