Masterclass Art Talk: Penang, Singapore, Nanyang & Yong Mun Sen
Hong Kong, April 11, 2025
UP CLOSE and personal with Mr Kwok Kian Chow, art museum director extraordinaire from Singapore; delve into the labyrinth of ethnic identities, postcolonial transitions and modernity.
Curator Masterclass, in collaboration with the Michael & Saniza Collection, will be hosting an exclusive Masterclass Art Talk at CVIEW: Penang, Singapore, Nanyang & Yong Mun Sen.
The talk traces the evolution of the Nanyang Style discourse that emerged after the 1970s, while also revisiting mid-century art developments in the context of postcolonial transitions. Our journey takes us even further back to explore the life and art of Yong Mun Sen (1896-1962), generating readings on Mun Sen’s art practices in the context of the close relations between Penang and Singapore, and highlighting cultural dimensions of the Nanyang region.
About the lecturer
Mr Kwok Kian Chow was Senior Curator (1992-1994) of the National Museum of Singapore, Director (1994-2009) of the Singapore Art Museum, and Director (2009-2011) and Senior Advisor (2011-2015) of the National Gallery Singapore. He was Associate Professor and headed the arts and culture management programme (2015-2019) and Wee Kim Wee Centre (2017-2018) at the Singapore Management University. Mr Kwok is a board member of Global (De)Centre. He holds the Singapore Public Administration Medal (Silver) and the Officier and Chevalier titles in the French Order of Arts and Letters.
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Time: Lecture 6PM - 7PM; Dinner & Discussion 7PM - 9PM
Venue: CVIEW, 16/F, M+, West Kowloon
Tickets: The Lecture Ticket is available for free upon registration.
The Dinner & Discussion Ticket is priced at HKD800 and includes exclusive access to the Lecture, as well as a private Dinner and Discussion with Mr. Kwok Kian Chow, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with his insights and expertise.
Register now at https://www.curatormasterclass.com/event-details-registration/penang-singapore-nanyang-yong-mun-sen
Mark your calendar and don’t miss this extraordinary cultural exchange at CVIEW—where art meets breathtaking views!
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