We Can Finally See Portraits of President Tharman & His Wife from 8 Jan 2024

By
Winnie Su
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Revealing the Eagerly Anticipated Portraits of President Tharman & Wife

Guess how many months have passed since the Presidential Election took place?

Yes, maybe many of us have lost count.

At the stroke of 12:24 am on 2 Sep last year, it was officially confirmed that Tharman Shanmugaratnam had triumphed, becoming Singapore’s 9th President with an impressive 70.40% of the votes.

Now, as we fast forward in time, it’s been more than three months since that momentous Presidential Election.

What’s particularly exciting is that the long-anticipated portraits of President Tharman and his wife, Ms Jane Ittogi, will soon grace public spaces.

Available for Collection from 8 Jan

The good news is that starting from 8 Jan, you can get a glimpse of these official portraits, according to The Istana’s official website.

The official portraits of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse, Ms Jane Ittogi, will be available for collection between 8 Jan and 1 Mar.

The images that will soon become familiar to us all are intended for use in various public locations, especially in educational institutions and government buildings.

Image: The Istana

But before you start envisioning these portraits adorning every nook and cranny of public spaces, it’s crucial to understand that there are strict guidelines governing their placement.

These guidelines dictate that the portraits can only be displayed in areas regularly frequented by the public and where official business is conducted.

So, you may expect to encounter these portraits at polyclinics, hospitals, banks, military establishments, hotels, embassies, and country clubs.

And you won’t find the portraits at venues dedicated to entertainment, games, or dining.

The rationale behind this limitation is rather self-evident.

Unframed Portraits Are Free, But They Must Be Framed

For those organisations that wish to obtain these portraits, here’s some great news: the unframed portraits are offered at no cost.

However, they must be appropriately framed when hung up.

The prescribed frame should be plain and simple, with a specific dimension of the blue border left visible when the portrait is framed.

Image: The Istana

But wait, there’s more to the story.

The guidelines for displaying these portraits extend beyond mere framing.

As you might recall from your school days, these portraits must be presented as a pair, and the orientation matters.

President Tharman’s portrait should occupy the left side, while Ms Jane Ittogi’s should grace the right.

Not only must they be at the same height, but they should also stand alone, free from the company of other pictures, photographs, emblems, or notices—especially not above or beside them.

This stipulation is deemed crucial to maintain the dignified status of the President and his wife.

There is, however, one exception to this rule: when the state crest is displayed between the portraits.

However, this privilege is reserved solely for government organisations, ministries, and Singaporean embassies overseas.

Procedure to Request for The Portraits

So, how can organisations go about obtaining these prestigious portraits?

The procedure is fairly straightforward.

Organisations need to fill out a request form, available online on the Istana website, and email it to [email protected].

Once approval is granted, organisations will receive an acknowledgment email.

When it’s time to collect the portraits, one must bring along a printed copy of the email along with the completed request form to the Istana Heritage Gallery.

It is conveniently located at the Istana Park, directly opposite the Istana Main Gate.

Collection hours are between 9:30 am and 12 pm, as well as 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm on weekdays, excluding public holidays.

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Winnie Su
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