'Liu Kang, one of Singapore's first generation artists, was a seminal observer, commentator, and visionary of modernity through his art and writing.  The essays in this monograph explore Liu Kang's engagement with European and Chinese "modernisms" and the ways in which this contributed to the germination and development of Nanyang art where East meets West.  A colourful map of diverse cultures, places and influences from China, Europe and Southeast Asia can be found in the biographical portrait of the artist, 200 illustrations of artworks and hitherto unpublished archival photographs.' (Back Cover)

Liu Kang sought to express himself through art in the turning point of colonialism and post-colonialism in Singapore, while mixing his work with Western artistic influences.

Includes an artist biography, glossary, bibliography, and an index.
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Onsite

editor
Location code
MON.LIK
Language

English

Publication/Creation date

2011

No of pages

296

ISBN / ISSN

9789810886745

No of copies

1

Content type

artist monograph, 

catalogue

Chapter headings

Introduction - YEO Weiwei

Life of Love, Life of Art - Zhenmin ONG, Susie WONG

Drawing the Spirit of Life: Liu Kang and Life Drawing - Sonia KOLESNIKOV-JESSOP

Liu Kang, Photography, and Chinese Modernism - YOW Siewkah, 丘小嘉

'Deeply Fascinated': Oriental Selfhood and European Modernism in Liu Kang's Art - Susie WONG

Liu Kang: Colourful Modernist
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Liu Kang: Colourful Modernist