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The Singapore Mo Yuan Tang Collection Exhibition SG60: The Timeless Lim Tze Peng and Modern Chinese Art Paintings in Singapore
February 23 - March 9
FreeSingapore Mo Yuan Tang (星洲墨缘堂), founded by Mr. Melvin Poh, Founder and Managing Director of homegrown property developer of the Fission Group, holds one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Lim Tze Peng’s work. This exhibition features over 80 paintings and calligraphy pieces by Lim spanning the period of 1960s to the present, including recently completed works by the now 104-year-old artist.
Through this landmark exhibition, Singapore Mo Yuan Tang aims to commemorate SG60 together with the public and recognise Lim’s contribution to the Singapore’s art scene since her post-independence years to the present. As highlighted by Mr. Poh:
“Singapore’s transition to a modern economy did not wane Mr. Lim’s continued dedication to the arts. In fact, it has strengthened his resolve to continue to innovate in his pursuit for breakthrough in his craft, just like Singapore’s pursuit for excellence in our nation building journey. Mr. Lim’s artistry has left an indelible mark on Singapore’s cultural landscape as Singapore’s urban and economic transformation has on the world.”
In addition to SG60: The Timeless Lim Tze Peng, Mr. Poh will showcase around 20 Chinese ink pieces drawn from his Singapore Mo Yuan Tang’s significant collection of Modern Chinese Art. The selection includes the works of renowned Chinese masters like Qi Baishi, Fu Baoshi, Wu Guanzhong, Xie Zhiliu, Zhang Daqian, and Xu Beihong. In fact, some of these Chinese artists were known to have frequented and contributed to the Singapore art scene in our early nation building years. The inclusion of these paintings provides visitors a rare opportunity to view these precious historical works and an important window into understanding the rich history and connections that Singapore’s art scene had always had with Chinese artists.
The Singapore Mo Yuan Tang Collection Exhibition – SG60: The Timeless Lim Tze Peng and Modern Chinese Art Paintings in Singapore will be officially opened by distinguished Guest-of-Honour, Ms. Jane Ittogi on Saturday, 22 February 2025, 3pm (Private opening, by invitation only).
