Kumari Nahappan<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Line](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/prestigearts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/StudioK_Line-Dance.png\" "\\"Line")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div>Kumari Nahappan<\/p>\n
Details:<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\nKumari Nahappan (b. 1953, Klang, Malaysia) is a prominent Southeast Asian artist based in Singapore. Her interdisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, and installations, blending international contemporary art with her cultural roots.<\/p>\n
She has received numerous awards and exhibited globally, including at ANIMA MUNDI (Venice), Tropen Museum (Amsterdam), Mori Museum (Tokyo), and Seoul Art Centre. Her public sculptures can be found in Kuala Lumpur\u2019s G Tower, Manila\u2019s J.Y. Campos Centre, and Zhongshan Park, Shanghai.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\nEducation:<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\n1976 Further Education Teacher\u2019s Certificate, City and Guilds, London, England<\/p>\n
Diploma in Interior Design, WillesdenCollege of Technology, London, England<\/p>\n
1992 Advance Diploma in Fine Arts, LASALLE College of Arts, Singapore<\/p>\n
1995 Master of Fine Arts, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/h3>\nBridging Tradition and Contemporary Art<\/strong><\/h3>\nBorn in 1953 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, Kumari Nahappan is a leading figure in Southeast Asian contemporary art. Now based in Singapore, she has built an illustrious career that spans painting, sculpture, and large-scale installations. Her work masterfully integrates the language of contemporary international art with a deeply personal visual identity shaped by her cultural heritage and philosophical beliefs.<\/p>\n
An Artist of International Acclaim<\/strong><\/h3>\nKumari\u2019s artistic achievements have earned her numerous accolades, with exhibitions showcased both in Singapore and internationally. Her major exhibitions include the ANIMA MUNDI International Art Festival in Venice, the Tropen Museum in Amsterdam, the Mori Museum in Tokyo, the Museum der Kulturen in Basel, the Seoul Art Centre in Korea, and the Museum Rudana in Bali.<\/p>\n
Sculptures in Public Spaces<\/strong><\/h3>\nBeyond galleries and museums, Kumari\u2019s sculptures have become iconic landmarks in public spaces across the world. Notable works include her installation at the G Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and her striking pineapple sculpture at the J.Y. Campos Centre in Manila. Her presence extends to China as well, with a work installed at Zhongshan Park in Shanghai.<\/p>\n
Through her bold and evocative creations, Kumari Nahappan continues to shape the landscape of contemporary art while staying true to the cultural narratives that inspire her practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Robin: Unique 1\/3<\/em><\/h4>\n2010
\nBronze
\n38 x 37 x 26 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Two To Tango: Unique 1\/5<\/em><\/h4>\n2024
\nBronze (High-polished)
\n49 x 18 x 10 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Erika: Unique 1\/5<\/em><\/h4>\n2024
\nBronze (High-polished)
\n20 x 25 x 15 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Erika:](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/prestigearts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-at-1.14.37-PM.png\" "\\"Erika:")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>15 Stories: Unique<\/em><\/h4>\n2023
\nFiberglass
\n168 x 18 x 18 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Klara: Unique 1\/5<\/em><\/h4>\n2014
\nBronze & Patina
\n16 x 42 x 16 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Klara:](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/prestigearts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-at-1.14.48-PM.png\" "\\"Klara:")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Solo Exhibitions<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>2022<\/h4>\n
Spectrum<\/em>, The American Club, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2021<\/h4>\n
Zero<\/em>, Virtual Exhibition<\/p>\n
\nJourney In Play<\/em>, Virtual Exhibition<\/p>\n
\n2018<\/h4>\n
Masala<\/em>, Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2017<\/h4>\n
Ode To 30<\/em>, Bintan, Indonesia<\/p>\n
\nChanting: Rosary<\/em>, Palazzo Ca\u2019Zanardi, Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\n2016<\/h4>\n
Playing Fields<\/em>, F1 Podium Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2013<\/h4>\n
REaDINGs<\/em>, Chan Hampe Galleries, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2012<\/h4>\n
A Dash of Chillies and Peppers<\/em>, 7 Adam Restaurant & Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2010<\/h4>\n
Revisiting Infinity<\/em>, Open Studio, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Collections<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore<\/p>\n
\nRitz-Carlton, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nRolex, Bangkok, Thailand<\/p>\n
\nSingaporeArt Museum (Permanent Collection)<\/p>\n
\nNovartis, Basel, Switzerland<\/p>\n
\nUnited Overseas Bank, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nUnited Overseas Bank, Malaysia<\/p>\n
\nRudanaMuseum, Bali<\/p>\n
\nKen Tyler Collection, New York, USA<\/p>\n
\nArt Bank, Singapore Art Museum<\/p>\n
\nCredit Suisse, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nVIP Lounge, Changi Airport, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nLandmark Hotel, Hong Kong<\/p>\n
\nCitigroup Private Banking, Hong Kong<\/p>\n
\nCadbury-Schweppes, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nSingtel<\/p>\n
\nDraycott 8<\/p>\n
\nSingapore High Commission, Japan<\/p>\n
\nIndian Chief of Airforce<\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Group Exhibitions<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>2022<\/h4>\n
Nothing Is Forever<\/i><\/em>, National Gallery Singapore, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n75 years of Indian Art – Canvas to NFT, Art Podium, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nTVM Capital Healthcare,<\/i><\/em>\u00a0Project SUKU, Bali, Indonesia<\/p>\n
\nNandur Srawung 8<\/i><\/em>, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia SENSING SENSATION<\/i><\/em>, Semarang Gallery, Semarang, Indonesia<\/p>\n
\n2021<\/h4>\n
Tiger Trail, Singapore<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n
\n2020<\/h4>\n
Shibuya Station Exhibition: Night Sky<\/i><\/em>, Tokyo, Japan<\/p>\n
\n2019<\/h4>\n
Main-Main with Kentaro Okawara<\/i><\/em>, Personal Structures Venice Biennale, The Marinaressa Garden, Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\n2018<\/h4>\n
CLIO Art Fair, NewYork<\/p>\n
\nSTART Art Fair, Saatchi Gallery, London<\/p>\n
\nMotherhood<\/i><\/em>, SPRMRKT, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2017<\/h4>\n
Abu Dhabi Art, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/p>\n
\n2016<\/h4>\n
Once Upon a Time in Little India<\/i><\/em>, Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nSemangat X: Visual Expressions of Southeast Asian Identity<\/i><\/em>, Galeri Petronas, Level 3, Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/p>\n
\n2015<\/h4>\n
Art Basel Hong Kong, Hong Kong<\/p>\n
\nRe-Imagined<\/i><\/em>, Gallery by the Harbour, Hong Kong<\/p>\n
\n2014<\/h4>\n
Art Apart Fair – London Edition, London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n
\nArt Stage Singapore \u2013 Revisiting Nature, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nApollo<\/i><\/em>, Farrer Park Hospital, Connexion at Farrer Park, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nArtemis<\/i><\/em>, One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Connexion at Farrer Park, Singapore<\/p>\n
\nPineapple<\/i><\/em>, JY Campos Center, Manila, Philippines<\/p>\n
\nSizzling<\/i><\/em>, Chengdu International Finance District \u2013 Sculpture Garden, China<\/p>\n
\nTwist<\/i><\/em>, The Interlace, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2013<\/h4>\n
Anahata<\/i><\/em>, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Biennale 2013, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2011<\/h4>\n
Shanghai Art Fair, Artist of the Year Installation\/Exhibition at Shanghai Art Fair, China<\/p>\n
\nTango<\/i><\/em>, Zhongshan Park Entrance, Changning District Collection, Shanghai, China<\/p>\n
\n2010 \u2013 2011<\/h4>\n
Pembungaan<\/i><\/em>, Lobby, Plaza and Walkway, OUE Bayfront, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2009 \u2013 2010<\/h4>\n
Wild Chilli Couple<\/i><\/em>, Gtower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/p>\n
\n2009<\/h4>\n
NUTMEG<\/i><\/em>, Signature sculpture for ION Orchard, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2008<\/h4>\n
Sculptures Composition 1 \u2013 \u201cSizzling\u201d Composition 2 \u2013 \u201cSinging chillies\u201d, Seaview Condominium, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n2007<\/h4>\n
\u201cSAGA\u201d Sculpture, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore<\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Exhibition<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Line Dance: Unique 1\/5<\/em>, 2023, Bronze, 34 x 41 x 15 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Kumari Nahappan<\/p>\n Details:<\/p>\n Kumari Nahappan (b. 1953, Klang, Malaysia) is a prominent Southeast Asian artist based in Singapore. Her interdisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, and installations, blending international contemporary art with her cultural roots.<\/p>\n She has received numerous awards and exhibited globally, including at ANIMA MUNDI (Venice), Tropen Museum (Amsterdam), Mori Museum (Tokyo), and Seoul Art Centre. Her public sculptures can be found in Kuala Lumpur\u2019s G Tower, Manila\u2019s J.Y. Campos Centre, and Zhongshan Park, Shanghai.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Education:<\/p>\n 1976 Further Education Teacher\u2019s Certificate, City and Guilds, London, England<\/p>\n Diploma in Interior Design, WillesdenCollege of Technology, London, England<\/p>\n 1992 Advance Diploma in Fine Arts, LASALLE College of Arts, Singapore<\/p>\n 1995 Master of Fine Arts, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Born in 1953 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, Kumari Nahappan is a leading figure in Southeast Asian contemporary art. Now based in Singapore, she has built an illustrious career that spans painting, sculpture, and large-scale installations. Her work masterfully integrates the language of contemporary international art with a deeply personal visual identity shaped by her cultural heritage and philosophical beliefs.<\/p>\n Kumari\u2019s artistic achievements have earned her numerous accolades, with exhibitions showcased both in Singapore and internationally. Her major exhibitions include the ANIMA MUNDI International Art Festival in Venice, the Tropen Museum in Amsterdam, the Mori Museum in Tokyo, the Museum der Kulturen in Basel, the Seoul Art Centre in Korea, and the Museum Rudana in Bali.<\/p>\n Beyond galleries and museums, Kumari\u2019s sculptures have become iconic landmarks in public spaces across the world. Notable works include her installation at the G Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and her striking pineapple sculpture at the J.Y. Campos Centre in Manila. Her presence extends to China as well, with a work installed at Zhongshan Park in Shanghai.<\/p>\n Through her bold and evocative creations, Kumari Nahappan continues to shape the landscape of contemporary art while staying true to the cultural narratives that inspire her practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 2010 2024 2024 2023 2014 Spectrum<\/em>, The American Club, Singapore<\/p>\n Zero<\/em>, Virtual Exhibition<\/p>\n Journey In Play<\/em>, Virtual Exhibition<\/p>\n Masala<\/em>, Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore<\/p>\n Ode To 30<\/em>, Bintan, Indonesia<\/p>\n Chanting: Rosary<\/em>, Palazzo Ca\u2019Zanardi, Venice, Italy<\/p>\n Playing Fields<\/em>, F1 Podium Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore<\/p>\n REaDINGs<\/em>, Chan Hampe Galleries, Singapore<\/p>\n A Dash of Chillies and Peppers<\/em>, 7 Adam Restaurant & Gallery, Singapore<\/p>\n Revisiting Infinity<\/em>, Open Studio, Singapore<\/p>\n Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore<\/p>\n Ritz-Carlton, Singapore<\/p>\n Rolex, Bangkok, Thailand<\/p>\n SingaporeArt Museum (Permanent Collection)<\/p>\n Novartis, Basel, Switzerland<\/p>\n United Overseas Bank, Singapore<\/p>\n United Overseas Bank, Malaysia<\/p>\n RudanaMuseum, Bali<\/p>\n Ken Tyler Collection, New York, USA<\/p>\n Art Bank, Singapore Art Museum<\/p>\n Credit Suisse, Singapore<\/p>\n Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore<\/p>\n VIP Lounge, Changi Airport, Singapore<\/p>\n Landmark Hotel, Hong Kong<\/p>\n Citigroup Private Banking, Hong Kong<\/p>\n Cadbury-Schweppes, Singapore<\/p>\n Singtel<\/p>\n Draycott 8<\/p>\n Singapore High Commission, Japan<\/p>\n Indian Chief of Airforce<\/p>\n Nothing Is Forever<\/i><\/em>, National Gallery Singapore, Singapore<\/p>\n 75 years of Indian Art – Canvas to NFT, Art Podium, Singapore<\/p>\n TVM Capital Healthcare,<\/i><\/em>\u00a0Project SUKU, Bali, Indonesia<\/p>\n Nandur Srawung 8<\/i><\/em>, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia SENSING SENSATION<\/i><\/em>, Semarang Gallery, Semarang, Indonesia<\/p>\n Tiger Trail, Singapore<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n Shibuya Station Exhibition: Night Sky<\/i><\/em>, Tokyo, Japan<\/p>\n Main-Main with Kentaro Okawara<\/i><\/em>, Personal Structures Venice Biennale, The Marinaressa Garden, Venice, Italy<\/p>\n CLIO Art Fair, NewYork<\/p>\n START Art Fair, Saatchi Gallery, London<\/p>\n Motherhood<\/i><\/em>, SPRMRKT, Singapore<\/p>\n Abu Dhabi Art, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/p>\n Once Upon a Time in Little India<\/i><\/em>, Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore<\/p>\n Semangat X: Visual Expressions of Southeast Asian Identity<\/i><\/em>, Galeri Petronas, Level 3, Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/p>\n Art Basel Hong Kong, Hong Kong<\/p>\n Re-Imagined<\/i><\/em>, Gallery by the Harbour, Hong Kong<\/p>\n Art Apart Fair – London Edition, London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n Art Stage Singapore \u2013 Revisiting Nature, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore<\/p>\n Apollo<\/i><\/em>, Farrer Park Hospital, Connexion at Farrer Park, Singapore<\/p>\n Artemis<\/i><\/em>, One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Connexion at Farrer Park, Singapore<\/p>\n Pineapple<\/i><\/em>, JY Campos Center, Manila, Philippines<\/p>\n Sizzling<\/i><\/em>, Chengdu International Finance District \u2013 Sculpture Garden, China<\/p>\n Twist<\/i><\/em>, The Interlace, Singapore<\/p>\n Anahata<\/i><\/em>, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Biennale 2013, Singapore<\/p>\n Shanghai Art Fair, Artist of the Year Installation\/Exhibition at Shanghai Art Fair, China<\/p>\n Tango<\/i><\/em>, Zhongshan Park Entrance, Changning District Collection, Shanghai, China<\/p>\n Pembungaan<\/i><\/em>, Lobby, Plaza and Walkway, OUE Bayfront, Singapore<\/p>\n Wild Chilli Couple<\/i><\/em>, Gtower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/p>\n NUTMEG<\/i><\/em>, Signature sculpture for ION Orchard, Singapore<\/p>\n Sculptures Composition 1 \u2013 \u201cSizzling\u201d Composition 2 \u2013 \u201cSinging chillies\u201d, Seaview Condominium, Singapore<\/p>\n \u201cSAGA\u201d Sculpture, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/h3>\n
Bridging Tradition and Contemporary Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n
An Artist of International Acclaim<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sculptures in Public Spaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Robin: Unique 1\/3<\/em><\/h4>\n
\nBronze
\n38 x 37 x 26 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Two To Tango: Unique 1\/5<\/em><\/h4>\n
\nBronze (High-polished)
\n49 x 18 x 10 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Erika: Unique 1\/5<\/em><\/h4>\n
\nBronze (High-polished)
\n20 x 25 x 15 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>15 Stories: Unique<\/em><\/h4>\n
\nFiberglass
\n168 x 18 x 18 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Klara: Unique 1\/5<\/em><\/h4>\n
\nBronze & Patina
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