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Thang Kiang How
Untitled

c. 1985

$1,500
£1,159.01
€1,339.93
CA$2,119.61
A$2,377.28
CHF 1,244.95
MX$28,886.29
NOK 15,808.73
SEK 14,987.79
DKK 10,001.84

About the Item

This artwork, "Untitled" is a mixed media on paper by renown Malaysian artist Thang Kiang How, born 1946. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 27.5 x 26.75 inches, framed is 31.25 x 30.75 inches. Custom framed in a wooden silver frame, with black color spacer. It is in excellent condition. An oil painting on canvas 38 x 44 inches by this artist, sold at auction on Nov 30th 2014 for a record price of $195,700.00 plus premium. About the artist: Thang Kiang How was born in 11th Sept.1946 in Malaysia Kiang How received the Public Service Medal (PBM) awarded by the President of Singapore in 1981 for his contribution to Singapore Nation Building. In the past 30 years, he has been an active participant in local and international art scenes. His unique technique of blending acrylic and airbrush printing effect on canvas and paper has become his trademark in the art circle and is constantly involved in major art projects (sculpture and murals). He has held 12 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 100 group exhibitions in countries, such as Australia, China, France, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam and also Singapore. He received many local and international awards.His works are collected by local as well as overseas museums, organizations and private collectors. He was the President of Modern Art Society Singapore (1982 – 1993), Vice President of Federation of Art Societies Singapore (1990 – 1996) and sits on the panel in National Arts Council (1984 – 1993). However, he was the person brought MASS onto a regional platform, Asian International Art Exhibition (AIAE) hosting by members in Federation of Asian Artists (FAA) yearly in 1990. Education 1964 - Graduated from Thomson Secondary School 1968 - Graduated from National Youth Leadership Training Institute and was awarded a Diploma for Community & Youth Work 1976 - Began experimenting with a mixed media of batik and acrylic Career 1964-1968 - Joined People's Association as Organising Secretary 1968-1979 - Chief Instructor-in-Charge of Art & Photographic Unit in Vihilante Corps 1977-2001 - Vice Chairman of Ang Mo Kio Citizens' Consultative Committee 1982-1993 - President of Modern Art Society 1982-1988 - Council Member of the Visual Arts Advisory Community 1984-1989 - National Arts Council Arts Advisory Committee 1989-1993 - Committee Member of National Community Organisation Council 1990-1994 - Member of Organising Committee ASIAN International Art Exhibition 1990-1996 - Vice-President of Federation of Art Societies, Singapore 1993-1996 - Member of Visual Art Resources Panel National Arts Council 1994-1996 - Vice-president of Modern Art Society One-Man Exhibition 1980 - Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore 1987 - National Museum Art Gallery 1988 - Hyatt Regency Singapore Hotel, Singapore 1988 - To-day Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan 1988 - Kaohsiung National Library, Kaohsiuing, Taiwan 1989 - 5th Solo Art Exhibition at National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore 1990 - Singapore Conference Hall, Singapore 1995 - Art Gallery of Beijing International-Art Palace, China Group Art Exhibitions 1970-1989 - Annual National Day Art Exhibition 1974-1979 - National Museum Annual Art Exhibition 1980 - The Fifth Festival of Asian Arts 1980-1994 - ASEAN Painting and Photography Exhibition 1980 - Contemporary Singapore Paintings in Hong Kong 1980 - Singapore Modern Art Exhibition in Taiwan 1980 - The Travelling ASEAN Paintings Graphic Art and Photography Exhibition 1980-1986 - Singapore Arts Festival, National Museum 1981 - Modern Art Exhibition 1985 - Singapore Art Festival 1985 - Twenty-Five Years of Art in Singapore Exhibition 1985-1986 - Salon des Artistes Francais au Grand Palais, Paris, France 1987 - Modern Art Mobile Exhibition 1988 - First Exhibition of Federation of Asian Art Association, Taiwan 1990 - Singapore Artists Speak Art Exhibition, National Museum 1990 - The 5th Asian International Art Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur 1990 - 1st Asian International Art Exhibition, International Artist Camp {Penang) 1991 - 12 Contemporary Singapore Artist Exhibition, Macau 1992 - Sixth Asian International Art Exhibition in Tagawa, Japan 1992 - Artseen Exhibition, National Art Gallery - Wellington, New Zealand 1993 - 7th Asian International Art Exhibition, Indonesia 1993 - Contemporary Painting Exhibition, Vietnam 1994 - 8th Asian International Art Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan 1994 - Huangshan Art Exhibition in Hefei, China 1994 - Modern Art Exhibition, Macau 1995 - Huangshan Art Exhibition in Singapore 1995 - 10th Asian International Art Exhibition in Singapore 1995-2001 - Asia Invitation Art Exhibition in Seoul, Korea Awards 1976 - The special award for Singapore Skyline Competition organised by the OCBC Bank 1977 - Special Award at the National Day Art Exhibition 1981 - The Public Service Medal(PBM) by Singapore Government 1982 - The Dr. Tan Tsze Chor Award for the Best Painting of the Year, Singapore 1982-1987 - Distinction Awards, UOB Painting of the Year Exhibition 1984 - High Commended Award, Australian Art Award, Singapore 1987 - First Prize in Ministry of Communications and Information Art Competition 1988-1989 - Merit Award, IBM Art Award Competition, Singapore Private and Public Collections - National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore - National Trade Union Songress - UOB Ltd, Singapore - Public Utilities Board, Singapore - OCBC, Singapore - Raffles City, Singapore - Mass Rapid Transit, Singapore - Telecommunication Authority of Singapore - Economic Development Board, Singapore - Singapore Airlines, Singapore - Monetary Authority of Singapore - Port of Singapore Authority - IBM Singapore Pte Ltd - Singapore Broadcasting Corporation - Sentosa Development Corporation - Ministry of Community Development, Singapore - Ministry of Communications and Information, Singapore - Ministry of Labour, Singapore - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Healthy - Ministry of Information and the Arts - The Housing and Development Board - The Urban Redevelopment Authority - Development Bank of Singapore - Ministry of Defence - Macau Oriental Culture Foundation - National Trade Development of Board - National Library of Singapore - National Museum of Fine Arts, Taiwan Taichong - National Science Centre, Taiwan - The POSB - Jurong Town Corporation - Beijing International Art Palace - Korea Culture Art Research Institute - Ang Mo Kio Town Council - People's Association - Jalan Bersar Town Council Major Projects 1987 - 3 wall murals ar Raffles MRT and Orchard MRT station 1989 - 2 wall murals 9x30 at Sentosa Development Corporation 1989 - Stainless steel outdoor sculpture of "Towards a better Community", at Ministry of Community Development 1990 - Stainless steel outdoor sculpture of "The youth Spirit" at Marina South 1990 - Stainless steel outdoor sculpture of "Spirit of Sports" at Singapore Polytechnic Sports Complex 1995 - Wall Murals 2mx8m at China Yantai Menghu Hotel
  • Creator:
    Thang Kiang How (1946)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1985
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: tho/kia/unt/011stDibs: LU66635722142

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