Tan Choh Tee<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Still](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/prestigearts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_8477.jpg\" "\\"Tan")
<\/span><\/div>Still Life – Bronze and Goblet, <\/i>2020, Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Artist](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/prestigearts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ce5c1af2-fd0e-482a-a0de-5d7ebf984f71.jpg\" "\\"Tan")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Tan Choh Tee<\/p>\n
Details:<\/p>\n
Prominent Singaporean artist born in China in 1942<\/p>\n
Cultural Medallion (Visual Arts) – 2006<\/p>\n
Education:<\/p>\n
1987 Central Academy of Fine Arts in China, Beijing, China<\/p>\n
1958 Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore, Singapore<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A Cultural Icon in Singaporean Art<\/h3>\n
Tan Choh Tee (b. 1942, China), awarded Singapore’s highest arts accolade \u2013 the Cultural Medallion in 2006. He is known for his oil paintings of street scenes and still life, serving as a testament to the memories of Singapore and resonating deeply with a generation.<\/p>\n
A Lifelong Dedication to the Arts<\/h3>\n
He pursued advanced studies at the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts and has been actively creating for over 40 years.<\/p>\n
Bold Colours and Emotional Depth<\/h3>\n
His works feature bold colours and dynamic brushwork, focusing on emotional depth.<\/p>\n
Modernist Still Lifes with a Global Influence<\/h3>\n
In paintings like Still Life \u2013 Flowers<\/em>, Tan explores modernist still lifes with broad strokes and a keen sensitivity to tone, colour, and balance, drawing inspiration from his travels and cultural experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Street Scene – Back Alley in Memory<\/h4>\n
2008
\nOil on canvas
\n70 x 60 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Street](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/prestigearts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_8474.jpg\" "\\"Tan")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Still Life – Fruit<\/h4>\n
2005
\nOil on canvas
\n61 x 72.5 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Still](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/prestigearts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_8482.jpg\" "\\"Tan")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Floral Dreams in Blue<\/h4>\n
2013
\nOil on canvas
\n35cm x 27.5cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Floral](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/prestigearts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/\u9648\u695a\u667a.jpg\" "\\"Tan")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Awards<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>2006<\/h4>\n
Cultural Medallion for Visual Arts, Singapore<\/p>\n
Asia Visual Arts Award, Korean National Cultural Research Organisation<\/p>\n
\n2005<\/h4>\n
Creative Visual Art Award 2005, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n1976<\/h4>\n
Special Award for National Day Art Exhibition, Ministry of Cultural, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n1962<\/h4>\n
Highly Commended Award, Our Singapore By Our Artists, Esso Singapore<\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Bibliography<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>2022<\/h4>\n
\u201cWomen Behind the Art,\u201d The Edge Singapore<\/i>, August 1, 2022, p. 5<\/p>\n
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\u201cGroup Exhibition: Emily Cheng, Pearl C. Hsiung, Sarah Lee,\u201d Singapore<\/i><\/p>\n
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Art and Gallery Guide<\/i>, July 2022<\/p>\n
\n2021<\/h4>\n
Park, Jung-Lae, \u201cGallery Vinci holds a special exhibition at the Seocho<\/p>\n
\nCultural Foundation,\u201d mhns.co.kr<\/i>, August 4, 2021<\/p>\n
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Sung, Yu Mi, \u201cArtist Lee Sarah, with Jang Jae-In, Exhibit \u2018Framed Superiority\u2019 Together,\u201d art1.com<\/i>, July 29, 2021<\/p>\n
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Oh, Boram, \u201cJang Jae-In and Artist Lee Sarah\u2019s \u2018Framed Superiority\u2019 Exhibition,\u201d Yonhap News Agency<\/i>, July 20, 2021<\/p>\n
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Kim, Sunyoung, \u201cSound Artist Jang Jae-In and Lee Sarah Will Hold an Exhibition of \u2018Framed Superiority\u2019… \u2018I hope we can break away from the contradictions of art\u2019,\u201d PublicNews Korea<\/i>, July 20, 2021<\/p>\n
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Lee, Da-Gyeom, \u201cJang Jae-In and Lee Sarah\u2019s \u2018Framed Superiority\u2019 Show Exhibition,\u201d Maeil Business Newspaper<\/i>, July 7, 2021<\/p>\n
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\u201cInterview: Sarah Lee,\u201d interview by Chunbum Park, officespacegallery.com<\/i>, March 28, 2021<\/p>\n
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Sung, Yu Mi, \u201cFree Will in a Rough Brush, Lee Sarah\u2019s Solo Exhibition,\u201d art1.com<\/i>, March 15, 2021<\/p>\n
\n2018<\/h4>\n
Park, Hyunjoo, \u201cAn Enigmatic Abstraction Mixed with Brilliant Colors,\u201ddaum.net<\/i>, April 26, 2018<\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Solo Exhibitions<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>2022<\/h4>\n
Tan Choh Tee Solo Art Exhibition, <\/i>Nanman Art, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2020<\/h4>\n
Still Lifes, <\/i>Artcommune Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n1999<\/h4>\n
Footprints<\/i>, Orchard Point Exhibition Hall, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n1984<\/h4>\n
One Man Art Exhibition<\/i>, Avant Garde Art Centre, Taipei<\/p>\n
\n1976<\/h4>\n
Recent Painting<\/i>, Raya Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n1972<\/h4>\n
Landscapes<\/i>, Alpha Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Group Exhibitions<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>20222024<\/h4>\n
From Passion to Mission, <\/i>Prestige Art Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2018<\/h4>\n
Iconic Landmarks of the World, <\/i>Artcommune Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2013<\/h4>\n
Nanyang Inspirations<\/i>, Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery, ION Orchard, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2012<\/h4>\n
Living with Art, <\/i>Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery, ION Orchard, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2007<\/h4>\n
The Shanghai Art Fair, <\/i>Shanghai<\/p>\n
\n
Imagining The City”<\/i>\u00a0Singapore Art Museum, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n1999<\/h4>\n
One Man Art Exhibition<\/i>, Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei<\/p>\n
\n1979<\/h4>\n
Art in Action, <\/i>The National Museum, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n1978<\/h4>\n
Cologne Exhibition at Klockner – Humboldt, <\/i>Deutz A.G. Museum, Germany<\/p>\n
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<\/span><\/div>Still Life – Bronze and Goblet, <\/i>2020, Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Tan Choh Tee<\/p>\n Details:<\/p>\n Prominent Singaporean artist born in China in 1942<\/p>\n Cultural Medallion (Visual Arts) – 2006<\/p>\n Education:<\/p>\n 1987 Central Academy of Fine Arts in China, Beijing, China<\/p>\n 1958 Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore, Singapore<\/p>\n<\/div> Tan Choh Tee (b. 1942, China), awarded Singapore’s highest arts accolade \u2013 the Cultural Medallion in 2006. He is known for his oil paintings of street scenes and still life, serving as a testament to the memories of Singapore and resonating deeply with a generation.<\/p>\n He pursued advanced studies at the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts and has been actively creating for over 40 years.<\/p>\n His works feature bold colours and dynamic brushwork, focusing on emotional depth.<\/p>\n In paintings like Still Life \u2013 Flowers<\/em>, Tan explores modernist still lifes with broad strokes and a keen sensitivity to tone, colour, and balance, drawing inspiration from his travels and cultural experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 2008 2005 2013 Cultural Medallion for Visual Arts, Singapore<\/p>\n Asia Visual Arts Award, Korean National Cultural Research Organisation<\/p>\n Creative Visual Art Award 2005, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore<\/p>\n Special Award for National Day Art Exhibition, Ministry of Cultural, Singapore<\/p>\n Highly Commended Award, Our Singapore By Our Artists, Esso Singapore<\/p>\n \u201cWomen Behind the Art,\u201d The Edge Singapore<\/i>, August 1, 2022, p. 5<\/p>\n \u201cGroup Exhibition: Emily Cheng, Pearl C. Hsiung, Sarah Lee,\u201d Singapore<\/i><\/p>\n Art and Gallery Guide<\/i>, July 2022<\/p>\n Park, Jung-Lae, \u201cGallery Vinci holds a special exhibition at the Seocho<\/p>\n Cultural Foundation,\u201d mhns.co.kr<\/i>, August 4, 2021<\/p>\n Sung, Yu Mi, \u201cArtist Lee Sarah, with Jang Jae-In, Exhibit \u2018Framed Superiority\u2019 Together,\u201d art1.com<\/i>, July 29, 2021<\/p>\n Oh, Boram, \u201cJang Jae-In and Artist Lee Sarah\u2019s \u2018Framed Superiority\u2019 Exhibition,\u201d Yonhap News Agency<\/i>, July 20, 2021<\/p>\n Kim, Sunyoung, \u201cSound Artist Jang Jae-In and Lee Sarah Will Hold an Exhibition of \u2018Framed Superiority\u2019… \u2018I hope we can break away from the contradictions of art\u2019,\u201d PublicNews Korea<\/i>, July 20, 2021<\/p>\n Lee, Da-Gyeom, \u201cJang Jae-In and Lee Sarah\u2019s \u2018Framed Superiority\u2019 Show Exhibition,\u201d Maeil Business Newspaper<\/i>, July 7, 2021<\/p>\n \u201cInterview: Sarah Lee,\u201d interview by Chunbum Park, officespacegallery.com<\/i>, March 28, 2021<\/p>\n Sung, Yu Mi, \u201cFree Will in a Rough Brush, Lee Sarah\u2019s Solo Exhibition,\u201d art1.com<\/i>, March 15, 2021<\/p>\n Park, Hyunjoo, \u201cAn Enigmatic Abstraction Mixed with Brilliant Colors,\u201ddaum.net<\/i>, April 26, 2018<\/p>\n Tan Choh Tee Solo Art Exhibition, <\/i>Nanman Art, Singapore<\/p>\n Still Lifes, <\/i>Artcommune Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n Footprints<\/i>, Orchard Point Exhibition Hall, Singapore<\/p>\n One Man Art Exhibition<\/i>, Avant Garde Art Centre, Taipei<\/p>\n Recent Painting<\/i>, Raya Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n Landscapes<\/i>, Alpha Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n From Passion to Mission, <\/i>Prestige Art Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n Iconic Landmarks of the World, <\/i>Artcommune Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n Nanyang Inspirations<\/i>, Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery, ION Orchard, Singapore<\/p>\n Living with Art, <\/i>Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery, ION Orchard, Singapore<\/p>\n The Shanghai Art Fair, <\/i>Shanghai<\/p>\n Imagining The City”<\/i>\u00a0Singapore Art Museum, Singapore<\/p>\n One Man Art Exhibition<\/i>, Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei<\/p>\n Art in Action, <\/i>The National Museum, Singapore<\/p>\n Cologne Exhibition at Klockner – Humboldt, <\/i>Deutz A.G. Museum, Germany<\/p>\n Liu Guoyi is a Chinese contemporary artist currently living in Beijing. He has fantastic thoughts, and his works have won the love of art lovers and collectors at home and abroad with his sincere and authentic artistic language style and unbridled imagination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2679,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-painting"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>A Cultural Icon in Singaporean Art<\/h3>\n
A Lifelong Dedication to the Arts<\/h3>\n
Bold Colours and Emotional Depth<\/h3>\n
Modernist Still Lifes with a Global Influence<\/h3>\n
Street Scene – Back Alley in Memory<\/h4>\n
\nOil on canvas
\n70 x 60 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Still Life – Fruit<\/h4>\n
\nOil on canvas
\n61 x 72.5 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Floral Dreams in Blue<\/h4>\n
\nOil on canvas
\n35cm x 27.5cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Awards<\/h4><\/span>
2006<\/h4>\n
\n2005<\/h4>\n
\n1976<\/h4>\n
\n1962<\/h4>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Bibliography<\/h4><\/span>
2022<\/h4>\n
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\n2021<\/h4>\n
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\n2018<\/h4>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Solo Exhibitions<\/h4><\/span>
2022<\/h4>\n
\n2020<\/h4>\n
\n1999<\/h4>\n
\n1984<\/h4>\n
\n1976<\/h4>\n
\n1972<\/h4>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Group Exhibitions<\/h4><\/span>
20222024<\/h4>\n
\n2018<\/h4>\n
\n2013<\/h4>\n
\n2012<\/h4>\n
\n2007<\/h4>\n
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\n1999<\/h4>\n
\n1979<\/h4>\n
\n1978<\/h4>\n
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