{"title":"Unlike Themselves","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"goh-beng-kwan-untitled-2010","title":"Goh Beng Kwan, Untitled, 2010","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e34.5 x 44.5 cm (visible), 60 x 69.5 x 6cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, some surface dirt observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eGoh Beng Kwan (b.1937 in Medan, Indonesia) is a pioneer Singapore modern artist known for his distinctive approach to abstraction and collage. Goh was awarded the Cultural Medallion for Visual Arts in 1989 for his contributions to the local art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e(Photographed in June 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51647152750957,"sku":"SQ8655382","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC01600.jpg?v=1749409170"},{"product_id":"ming-wong-the-young-scholars-of-the-southern-tang-dynasty-1995","title":"Ming Wong, The Young Scholars of the Southern Tang Dynasty, 1995","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonotype print\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 x 38 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-bfcb46a4-7fff-22f0-f0d4-a6f236ed24b5\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5c0bd5da-7fff-aec3-21f5-8440b82ff2ef\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 1\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMing Wong’s interest in Cantonese opera was the theme of several monotypes at the exhibition. Most of the black and white monotypes were re-printed as postcards in support of the Cancer Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eMing Wong (Singaporean, b. 1971) is a multimedia artist known for his explorations of identity, language, and cinematic history. Born in Singapore and later based in Berlin, Wong studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London. His practice often involves reinterpreting classic films, where he performs multiple roles, challenging notions of authenticity, cultural representation, and gender. Wong’s works frequently engage with cinema from different cultures, such as \u003cem data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eLife of Imitation\u003c\/em\u003e (2009), which reimagines scenes from P. Ramlee’s \u003cem data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eIbu Mertua Ku\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eIn Love for the Mood\u003c\/em\u003e (2012), his tribute to Wong Kar-wai’s \u003cem data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1116\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA celebrated figure in contemporary art, Wong has exhibited at major international venues, including the Venice Biennale (where he represented Singapore in 2009), Tate Modern, and the Guggenheim. His work continues to bridge performance, video, and installation, offering critical reflections on cinema, culture, and selfhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired from the Substation from an exhibition in 1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(Photographed in March 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51848002470253,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC06628_757a3941-6f10-4a8b-9c37-2c4b75c125b7.jpg?v=1745909793"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-untitled-egret-1979","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Untitled (Egret), 1979","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil pastel and water colour on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 x 20.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6b9a4380-7fff-26e0-3259-7d9adab85aec\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFair, with foxing throughout the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White Egret symbolism holds profound meaning across various cultures; purity, grace, resilience, messengers of divine guidance and spiritual clarity, the elegant Egret inspires a deep connection to Nature and the pursuit of harmony, balance and personal freedom.  This artwork has been in the artist's personal collection since 1981.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060806971757,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00477_6fddd901-d755-448d-ac3d-4a5ddaac0c5c.jpg?v=1752122923"},{"product_id":"lee-man-fong-cairo-street-scene-1978","title":"Lee Man Fong, Cairo Street Scene, 1978","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastel and gouache on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 x 40 cm (visible), 92 x 72 x 3 cm (framed) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof of purchase available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAcquired from the artist’s daughter in 1987, with a handwritten receipt of purchase available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLee Man Fong’s final solo exhibition in Singapore was held at the National Museum Art Gallery, where proceeds from sales were donated to the National Kidney Foundation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlights from the exhibition included a portrait of Qi Baishi, depictions of Balinese dancers, and travel sketches from India, Italy, and Egypt. In these works, Man Fong approached each sketch as a complete composition, regardless of medium. This is similarly evident in the present Cairo Street Scene, where the mule and its carriage, illuminated by sunlight, form a cohesive and balanced image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough this piece was not included in the exhibition itself, it was purchased directly from the artist’s daughter that same week in January 1987.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLee Man Fong (Indonesian, 1913-1988) was a Chinese-Indonesian painter recognised for his use of Chinese brush traditions with Western oil painting techniques. Born in Guangzhou, he moved to Singapore as a child before relocating to Batavia in 1932. After his father’s death, he supported his family through commercial illustration while developing his painting practice. His early training was shaped by the Lingnan school of painting, known for modernising Chinese ink traditions, which he later combined with European oil techniques. This synthesis of East and West placed him within the broader Nanyang style, a regional modernist movement where overseas Chinese artists fused traditional Chinese aesthetics with Western media and Southeast Asian subjects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1946, Lee Man Fong received a Dutch government scholarship and lived in the Netherlands for several years, exhibiting widely before returning to Indonesia in 1952. By the mid-1950s, he had become a prominent cultural figure, eventually appointed as official painter to President Sukarno and later serving as curator of the Presidential Palace art collection. His work ranged from portraits and street scenes to depictions of everyday life in Indonesia, all characterised by a disciplined sense of composition and a restrained, lyrical palette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in October 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52606911578477,"sku":null,"price":16000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/14-LeeManFong-Cairo.jpg?v=1760023141"},{"product_id":"chua-mia-tee-century-park-sheraton-night-scene-1980","title":"Chua Mia Tee, Century Park Sheraton (Night Scene), 1980","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49 x 49 cm (visible), 61 x 61 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery good, with a spot of paint loss on the upper section of the work, and a light scratch mark of approximately 3 cm on the upper left section of the work. The work was previously restored in the late 2010s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChua Mia Tee \u003cspan\u003e蔡名智\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, b. 1931)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e is one of Singapore’s most distinguished realist painters, celebrated for his masterful draftsmanship and incisive portrayals of everyday life. Trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts under pioneer artists such as Lim Hak Tai and Cheong Soo Pieng, Chua developed a precise, observational style rooted in realism. Chua was awarded the Cultural Medallion in 2015, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingapore’s highest national honour for contributions to art and culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhile best known for his formal oil portraits of national leaders and sweeping depictions of Singapore’s urban and social transformation, Chua produced incredible work on paper—ink drawings, sketches, and watercolours that offer a more intimate and immediate view of his artistic vision. These works often depict street life, heritage architecture, and rural scenes with remarkable clarity and tenderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in October 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52662694379885,"sku":null,"price":32000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/39-DSC02119.jpg?v=1762099041"},{"product_id":"chua-mia-tee-comfort-befitting-royalty-at-the-presidential-suite-1980","title":"Chua Mia Tee, Comfort Befitting Royalty at the Presidential Suite, 1980","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49 x 49 cm (visible), 61 x 61 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good. The work was previously restored by the artist in November  2015.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChua Mia Tee \u003cspan\u003e蔡名智 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, b. 1931)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e is one of Singapore’s most distinguished realist painters, celebrated for his masterful draftsmanship and incisive portrayals of everyday life. Trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts under pioneer artists such as Lim Hak Tai and Cheong Soo Pieng, Chua developed a precise, observational style rooted in realism. 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Earning the title of “Singapore’s Renaissance Man” by Time magazine in 2003, Tan’s talents consist of poetry, novels, paintings, calligraphy and sculptures. In 2012, his painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the Moon is Orbed\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esold for $3.7 million, establishing him as Singapore’s most expensive living artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTan’s artistic practice has always been versatile and experimental, creatively expressing himself through a variety of artistic mediums and merging them without constraint. His works reflect the confluence of East and West, borne from his personal and spiritual philosophy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/Tan_Swie_Hian_MRT.jpg?v=1762498029\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"343\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto courtesy of Land Transport Authority\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix’s Eye Domain\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare couplets accompanying Tan’s wall mural located in Chinatown MRT. The mural depicts a phoenix flying to Singapore, representative of the unfaltering spirit of the early Chinese settlers in Chinatown, journeying through the history of the island until the present. The work on rice paper was done in preparation for the final couplet reproduced on granite slabs located at the concourse level of Chinatown MRT. Each detail and splash of ink from Tan’s calligraphic brush has been painstakingly reproduced on these slabs. Of this piece Tan says, that it was “a chance to create art for the nation on the very soil where my ancestors first set foot in Singapore.” View a walkthrough of the mural and couplets with Tan Swie Hian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artoutreachsingapore.org\/art-in-transit\/ne4-chinatown\/tan-swie-hian\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired from Art Outreach Charity Auction in 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslation: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe buildings in harmony do away the random shadows;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe waste land of ruined gravels grows a million flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in October 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52704274940269,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/1-DSC02717.jpg?v=1762423596"},{"product_id":"chua-mia-tee-dining-in-style-at-the-elegant-hubertus-grill-1980","title":"Chua Mia Tee, Dining in style at the elegant Hubertus Grill, 1980","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49 x 49 cm (visible), 61 x 61 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good. The work was previously restored in the late 2010s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChua Mia Tee \u003cspan\u003e蔡名智\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, b. 1931)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e is one of Singapore’s most distinguished realist painters, celebrated for his masterful draftsmanship and incisive portrayals of everyday life. Trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts under pioneer artists such as Lim Hak Tai and Cheong Soo Pieng, Chua developed a precise, observational style rooted in realism. 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These works often depict street life, heritage architecture, and rural scenes with remarkable clarity and tenderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in October 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52755541918061,"sku":null,"price":32000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-DSC02126.jpg?v=1763883991"},{"product_id":"tan-swie-hian-phoenix-s-eye-domain-couplet-3-4-c-2000s","title":"Tan Swie Hian, Phoenix’s Eye Domain - Couplet 3 \u0026 4, c.2000s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChinese ink on paper\u003cbr\u003e21 x 21 cm approx (each)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with varying degrees of foxing.\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity \u0026amp; Proof of purchase available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/Tan_Swie_Hian_Pic.avif?v=1762497908\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"311\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto courtesy of Art Outreach \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTan Swie Hian 陈瑞献 (Singaporean, b. 1943) is a multidisciplinary artist known for his contributions to literature and visual arts. Earning the title of “Singapore’s Renaissance Man” by Time magazine in 2003, Tan’s talents consist of poetry, novels, paintings, calligraphy and sculptures. In 2012, his painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the Moon is Orbed\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esold for $3.7 million, establishing him as Singapore’s most expensive living artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTan’s artistic practice has always been versatile and experimental, creatively expressing himself through a variety of artistic mediums and merging them without constraint. His works reflect the confluence of East and West, borne from his personal and spiritual philosophy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/Tan_Swie_Hian_MRT.jpg?v=1762498029\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"343\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto courtesy of Land Transport Authority\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix’s Eye Domain\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare couplets accompanying Tan’s wall mural located in Chinatown MRT. The mural depicts a phoenix flying to Singapore, representative of the unfaltering spirit of the early Chinese settlers in Chinatown, journeying through the history of the island until the present. The work on rice paper was done in preparation for the final couplet reproduced on granite slabs located at the concourse level of Chinatown MRT. Each detail and splash of ink from Tan’s calligraphic brush has been painstakingly reproduced on these slabs. Of this piece Tan says, that it was “a chance to create art for the nation on the very soil where my ancestors first set foot in Singapore.” View a walkthrough of the mural and couplets with Tan Swie Hian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artoutreachsingapore.org\/art-in-transit\/ne4-chinatown\/tan-swie-hian\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from Art Outreach Charity Auction in 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in December 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52831862751597,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/1-Untitled_design_13.jpg?v=1765637251"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-untitled-flowing-stream-1971","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Untitled (Flowing Stream), 1971","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38 x 46 cm (visible), 66 x 78 x 2.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with foxing on the matboard and mould within the glass of the frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52961527693677,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-DSC00567.jpg?v=1769342081"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-untitled-woodlands-1972","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Untitled (Woodlands), 1972","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGouache on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 x 30.5 cm (visible), 63 x 48 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52961527824749,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-DSC00601.jpg?v=1769341986"},{"product_id":"han-sai-por-seed-series-iii-undated","title":"Han Sai Por, Seed Series III, Undated","description":"\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_129\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_128\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductCartButton,ProductItemVariants\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811760315_129\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-mark sold-out\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812356691_129\" data-animation-role=\"content\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812667137_146\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812667137_145\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738813179871_129\" data-animation-role=\"content\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738813179871_128\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738815382897_145\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCeramic\u003cbr\u003e6 x 7 x 7 cm \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHan Sai Por (Singaporean, b. 1943) is a prominent sculptor renowned for her exploration of nature, environment, and human relationships through abstract and organic forms. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and the East Ham College of Art in London, she is one of Asia's leading contemporary sculptors. Han's deep respect for natural landscapes and environmental themes drives her artistic practice, often reflecting the delicate balance between nature and urbanisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer sculptures are characterised by their fluid, organic shapes and textured surfaces, created using materials such as marble, granite, and wood. Many of her works examine themes of growth, transformation, and the resilience of life, evoking elements like seeds, leaves, and the flow of water. Pieces such as \"Seeds\" (1995) and \"Growth\" (1985) demonstrate her profound ability to capture the vitality of nature in monumental yet graceful forms. Her minimalist approach, combined with a focus on form and texture, creates a sense of timeless simplicity. Her typical art style is clearly demonstrated in this piece, which evokes a sense of peace and transformation through its white shade and entrancing design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHan’s influence extends beyond her artistic practice. She is the founding president of the Sculpture Society (Singapore) and has been a mentor to many younger artists. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Cultural Medallion for Visual Arts (1995). Through her powerful, contemplative works, Han continues to challenge viewers to reflect on the fragility of ecosystems and the human impact on the environment, making her one of the most respected voices in contemporary Southeast Asian art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis ceramic sculpture is a maquette created as a preliminary study for a larger work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in January 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53028177445229,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/1-DSC04992.jpg?v=1771163421"},{"product_id":"tay-bak-koi-nude-2-2001","title":"Tay Bak Koi, Nude 2, 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e70 x 100 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Tay Bak Koi available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTay Bak Koi is remembered for buffaloes: that instantly recognisable, simple silhouette with its inverted V-legs, set against Singapore's vanishing kampong and rural landscape. Trained under Cheong Soo Pieng at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts from 1957 to 1960, Tay would later develop the buffalo-and-kampong landscapes that would define his market: that stylised, inverted-V-legged silhouette set against Singapore's vanishing rural scenery. However, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artagain.co\/products\/tay-bak-koi-nude-1-2001?variant=53601263550829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNude 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artagain.co\/products\/tay-bak-koi-nude-2-2001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNude 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, they predate that signature — or sit outside it. Figure work rarely surfaces in Tay's market today; they are a reminder that the artist who is better known for animals and villages, could hold a body just as surely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTay Bak Koi (Singaporean, 1939–2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied under Cheong Soo Pieng (Chinese, 1917–1983) at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1957. During his three-year course, he supported himself by selling crabs at a market stall while experimenting with oils and watercolours. Frustrated by the structural rigidity and formal instructional methods of art academia, he was determined to pursue a lifelong career in the arts but recognised the need to cultivate a distinctive style to establish himself as an artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTay’s early works captured Singapore’s vanishing landscapes, portraying geometric kelongs and kampongs with a keen sensitivity to texture. His restrained use of colour acted as a form of punctuation, emphasising contrast and meaning within his compositions. Blending fantasy and reality, his art often reimagined urban landscapes through abstraction. A master of elimination and distortion, Tay distilled complex forms to their essence, developing a visual language that was both striking and deeply introspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Photographed in July 2026)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53601263518061,"sku":null,"price":38000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-DSC06906.jpg?v=1785155030"},{"product_id":"tay-bak-koi-nude-1-2001","title":"Tay Bak Koi, Nude 1, 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e70 x 100 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Tay Bak Koi available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTay Bak Koi is remembered for buffaloes: that instantly recognisable, simple silhouette with its inverted V-legs, set against Singapore's vanishing kampong and rural landscape. Trained under Cheong Soo Pieng at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts from 1957 to 1960, Tay would later develop the buffalo-and-kampong landscapes that would define his market: that stylised, inverted-V-legged silhouette set against Singapore's vanishing rural scenery. However, with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artagain.co\/products\/tay-bak-koi-nude-1-2001?variant=53601263550829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNude 1\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artagain.co\/products\/tay-bak-koi-nude-2-2001?variant=53601263518061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNude 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, they predate that signature — or sit outside it. Figure work rarely surfaces in Tay's market today; they are a reminder that the artist who is better known for animals and villages, could hold a body just as surely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTay Bak Koi (Singaporean, 1939–2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied under Cheong Soo Pieng (Chinese, 1917–1983) at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1957. During his three-year course, he supported himself by selling crabs at a market stall while experimenting with oils and watercolours. Frustrated by the structural rigidity and formal instructional methods of art academia, he was determined to pursue a lifelong career in the arts but recognised the need to cultivate a distinctive style to establish himself as an artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTay’s early works captured Singapore’s vanishing landscapes, portraying geometric kelongs and kampongs with a keen sensitivity to texture. His restrained use of colour acted as a form of punctuation, emphasising contrast and meaning within his compositions. Blending fantasy and reality, his art often reimagined urban landscapes through abstraction. A master of elimination and distortion, Tay distilled complex forms to their essence, developing a visual language that was both striking and deeply introspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Photographed in July 2026)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53601263550829,"sku":null,"price":38000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-DSC06916.jpg?v=1785155447"},{"product_id":"wan-soon-kam-untitled-epoh-at-dawn-1984","title":"Wan Soon Kam, Untitled (Epoh at Dawn), 1984","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed media on paper\u003cbr\u003e30 x 30 cm (visible)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with foxing and stains on the matboard. Presented unframed, mounted to matboard.\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity available\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from Gallery of Fine Art, Singapore in 1985.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWan Soon Kam (Singaporean, b. 1943) \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eis a second-generation Singaporean artist celebrated for his serene depictions of landscapes, kampungs, and quiet urban scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWorking primarily in watercolour and acrylic, his art captures the tranquil essence of a rapidly evolving Singapore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRaised in a village on Hainan Island, China, Wan's early experiences deeply influenced his artistic vision.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1961 and initially pursued a career as a book designer and illustrator.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis period honed his skills in various media, including oil, watercolour, and acrylic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn 1976, he transitioned to full-time painting, encouraged by the support of gallerist Della Butcher, a prominent advocate for Singaporean artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWan's work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions both locally and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNotably, he held a retrospective exhibition in 2016 at the ARTrium @ MCI in the Old Hill Street Police Station.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis paintings are appreciated for their nostalgic portrayal of Singapore's heritage, offering viewers a window into the nation's past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA large body of work is dedicated to painting rural street scenes and landscapes in Singapore and Malaysia. Through a blend of deep hues and a combination of watercolour and acrylic techniques, he conveys the textures of the humid and verdant tropical archipelago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in August 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54033347281261,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/1-P1480118.jpg?v=1790244869"},{"product_id":"seah-kim-joo-red-blue-night-c-1970s","title":"Seah Kim Joo, Red \u0026 Blue Night, c. 1970s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatik on cloth\u003cbr\u003e90 x 60 cm (visible), 92 x 61.5 x 2 cm (framed) (each)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003eRaya Gallery, Singapore, to a corporate collection. Subsequently acquired by the present owner at an internal corporate auction in the 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeah Kim Joo (Singaporean, b. 1939) is an artist best known for his pioneering work in batik painting, a medium traditionally associated with textile art. Educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Seah became one of the key figures in the Nanyang art movement, which sought to combine Western artistic principles with Southeast Asian themes and materials. He played an instrumental role in popularising batik as a legitimate medium for fine art, using it to depict scenes of local culture and everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeah’s works are distinguished by their rich textures, bold lines, and vibrant colours, created using the traditional wax-resist dyeing technique of batik. His subject matter often features kampong villages, fishermen, market scenes, and tropical landscapes, reflecting his deep connection to Southeast Asian heritage and rural life. His art captures a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, showcasing themes of community, tradition, and the rhythms of daily living.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHis ability to merge modern artistic sensibilities with traditional craft exemplifies the spirit of the Nanyang style. Seah Kim Joo’s contributions to batik painting have left a lasting impact on Singaporean art, highlighting the potential of indigenous materials and techniques in contemporary practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work is sold as a pair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in September 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54033660084589,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/1-Untitleddesign_2.jpg?v=1790127887"},{"product_id":"tung-yue-nang-abundance-c-1970s","title":"Tung Yue Nang, Abundance, c. 1970s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_129\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003eMixed media on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 x 34 cm (visible)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with foxing along the border of the work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTung Yue Nang (Singaporean, b. 1959) is a multidisciplinary artist known for his fusion of traditional Chinese ink painting with modern Western media. He began his art training at age 15 under Chinese master Shi Xiang Tuo and later worked in advertising before becoming a full-time artist. His work spans calligraphy, seal carving, ceramics, photography, and mixed media, often reflecting Taoist philosophy. Tung has received multiple awards, including the Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art Award, and has exhibited widely across Southeast Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in September 2026)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67578606715245,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/IMG_4797.jpg?v=1790932970"},{"product_id":"wong-keen-untitled-blades-of-grass-undated","title":"Wong Keen, Untitled (Blades of Grass), Undated","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_129\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_128\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811760315_129\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-mark sold-out\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812356691_129\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812667137_146\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812667137_145\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738813179871_129\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738813179871_128\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738815382897_145\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese ink on rice paper\u003cbr\u003e45 x 32 cm (visible)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWong Keen (Singaporean, b.1942) is one of Singapore’s most celebrated painters, recognised for his distinctive fusion of Chinese ink traditions and American Abstract Expressionism. Trained under pioneer artists Liu Kang and Chen Wen Hsi before studying in New York, he developed a highly individual visual language that combines gestural brushwork, bold colour, and expressive forms. Working across oil, acrylic, ink, collage, and mixed media, his practice spans both abstraction and figuration while maintaining a strong emphasis on experimentation and reinvention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving spent more than five decades between Singapore and the United States, Wong absorbed the energy of the post-war New York art scene while retaining a deep connection to Chinese aesthetics and calligraphic traditions. Throughout his long career, he has returned repeatedly to recurring subjects such as the lotus, the nude, and the natural world, transforming them through a dynamic interplay of form, colour, and movement. Widely regarded as a pioneering figure in Singaporean contemporary art, Wong continues to be celebrated for a body of work that defies easy categorisation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in September 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67578645250413,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-IMG_4811.jpg?v=1790692396"},{"product_id":"wan-soon-kam-untitled-epoh-at-night-1985","title":"Wan Soon Kam, Untitled (Epoh at Night), 1985","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed media on paper\u003cbr\u003e30 x 30 cm (visible)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with foxing and paper loss on the matboard. Presented unframed, mounted to matboard.\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity available\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from Gallery of Fine Art, Singapore in 1985.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWan Soon Kam (Singaporean, b. 1943) \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eis a second-generation Singaporean artist celebrated for his serene depictions of landscapes, kampungs, and quiet urban scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWorking primarily in watercolour and acrylic, his art captures the tranquil essence of a rapidly evolving Singapore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRaised in a village on Hainan Island, China, Wan's early experiences deeply influenced his artistic vision.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1961 and initially pursued a career as a book designer and illustrator.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis period honed his skills in various media, including oil, watercolour, and acrylic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn 1976, he transitioned to full-time painting, encouraged by the support of gallerist Della Butcher, a prominent advocate for Singaporean artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWan's work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions both locally and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNotably, he held a retrospective exhibition in 2016 at the ARTrium @ MCI in the Old Hill Street Police Station.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis paintings are appreciated for their nostalgic portrayal of Singapore's heritage, offering viewers a window into the nation's past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA large body of work is dedicated to painting rural street scenes and landscapes in Singapore and Malaysia. 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