The Asian Civilisations Museum presents the largest showcase of the late Dr Tan Tsze Chor’s esteemed Xiang Xue Zhuang Collection this November, inviting visitors to experience the passion of Chinese art and connoisseurship, and to explore the collection’s cultural impact and influence in advancing the arts scene among the local Chinese community in 1950s–80s Singapore.

Living with Ink: The Collection of Dr Tan Tsze Chor features over 130 artistic and cultural masterpieces from Dr Tan’s collection that underscore creative expressions of Chinese art, including prized pieces by respected Chinese artists Xu Beihong, Qi Baishi, Ren Yi, and Pan Tianshou.

Join an exclusive tour with exhibition curator Conan Cheong as he brings visitors through Living with Ink: The Collection of Dr Tan Tsze Chor. Gain behind-the-scenes perspectives and uncover little known facts about highlights from the over 130 treasured Chinese paintings, porcelains, and scholars’ objects donated to the museum since 2000 by the Tan family.

This special tour happens after-hours, when the museum is closed to the public. Entry is solely for registered participants, and tour fees cover access to all galleries.

Dates: Wednesdays, 20 Nov 2019, 11 Dec 2019, 22 Jan 2020, 19 Feb 2020
7.30 to 8.30pm

Fee: $40 per person, includes entry into Living with Ink (Pre-registration is required)

Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555

When: 20 Nov 2019 - 19 Feb 2020, 7.30pm - 8.30pm

By: Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)