Abdul Ghani Hamid (Singaporean, 1933–2014) was a Singaporean artist, poet, writer, and an important figure in the development of Malay art and literature. He was one of the early Singapore-based artists to explore abstraction, incorporating modernist approaches alongside influences from Malay culture and the traditions of Chinese calligraphy. In 1962, he co-founded Angkatan Pelukis Aneka Daya (APAD), an association that supported and promoted Malay artists through exhibitions, art classes, and cultural programmes.
His artistic practice was closely connected to his writing, with poetry and painting often sharing similar themes and titles. His abstract works combine expressive forms, strong outlines, and vibrant colour, sometimes incorporating visual references to batik and the natural world. Abdul Ghani exhibited extensively from 1950 onwards, participating in more than 60 exhibitions throughout his career. His works are held in the collections of the National Gallery Singapore and Galeri Shah Alam, while his contribution to Singaporean literature was recognised with the Cultural Medallion for Literature in 1999.
