Culture
Who were the patrons of Nanyang art?
Nanyang art is generally associated with a category of artworks created in the early to mid-20th century by Chinese migrant artists in their new-found home of Singapore. A group of Western-educated individuals were their strongest and most vocal champions, referring to their work as “Malayan art”, rather than “Nanyang art”, at a time when Singapore was heading towards independence from the British. Low Sze Wee, group director (museums) of the National Heritage Board tells us more.
Low Sze Wee
09 Oct 2026
