Thang Kiang How, Cracks and Stacks Series No. 27, 1986

Oil on canvas
151 x 212 cm (visible), 153 x 214 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Fair, with hairline craquelure and paint loss apparent throughout the work. The condition is consistent with the age of the work, and restoration is recommended. 

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Thang Kiang How (Singaporean, b. 1946) is a self-taught painter and sculptor best known for his abstract works created with acrylic and airbrush techniques. Over his career, he has held around a dozen solo shows and participated in more than 100 group exhibitions worldwide. He served as President of the Modern Art Society Singapore (1982–1993) and Vice-President of the Federation of Art Societies Singapore (1990–1996), and has received multiple accolades, including the Public Service Medal in 1981 and awards in the UOB Painting of the Year competition.

(Photographed in October 2025)