Installation view of Becoming Lim Tze Peng. National Gallery Singapore, 2024. Image courtesy of National Gallery Singapore

Exhibition

Becoming Lim Tze Peng

National Gallery Singapore

25 October 2024 to 23 March 2025

10am - 7pm daily, General Admission Pass required. Free for Singaporeans and PRs. To note: On Light to Night Singapore weekends: 17–19 Jan, 24–26 Jan, 31 Jan–2 Feb | Friday–Sunday, extended opening hours:10am–12am (Exhibitions closes at 11pm) Free Admission for everyone.

Ticketed

General Admission pass is required, starting from $15. Free for Singaporeans and PRs. During Light to Night Singapore weekends, admission is free for all.

Wheelchair accessibility.

Synopsis

Trace the artistic evolution of 103-year-old Singaporean artist Lim Tze Peng at the bilingual exhibition Becoming Lim Tze Peng. With over 50 artworks curated from Singapore’s public art collection, the artist’s personal art collection, and rare archival materials, the exhibition showcases the centenarian artist’s lifelong journey and dedication to his craft. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic scenes of early Singapore in Lim’s well-loved paintings, including landmarks like the Singapore River, Kampong Glam and Chinatown. Lim also depicted magnificent landscapes from his art expeditions in Southeast Asia and the world beyond. He is also well-known for inventing his own distinct style of calligraphy, “hutuzi.” Explore the multifaceted journey of Lim Tze Peng in this solo exhibition and discover the evolution of his ink journey.

Participating artists/curators:

Lim Tze Peng, Artist, Singaporean, Jennifer Lam, Curator (National Gallery Singapore)

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