Struggle for Survival

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Struggle for Survival
Outside Raffles Place MRT (Exit C)
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Another sculpture resembling a ship awaits passers-by at the exit of Raffles Place MRT. It was also made by artist Aw Tee Hong. Both of his sculptures were installed to inaugurate Raffles Place MRT, and symbolise the struggles and changes during Singapore's urbanisation from fishing village to modern metropolis.

Artist: Aw Tee Hong
Material: Copper, brass, iron
Year: 1988

Struggle for Survival
 

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