Anthony Poon, P7-W-B64 on 4P Waves, 1991, acrylic on canvas, 72 x 72 x 6.7 inches / 183 x 183 x 17 cm

From 27 May to 10 July, Sundaram Tagore Singapore will present a selection of rarely seen works by the renowned Singaporean abstractionist Anthony Poon (1945–2006). Held in collaboration with the artist’s estate, this exhibition returns to the public eye one of the most significant figures in modern Asian art history. Although Poon is widely recognized for his large-scale sculptural commissions, this show focuses on his painting practice, which was central to his career for more than three decades. Historic canvases from the artist’s Waves series among other formative works will be on view for the first time since his 2009 retrospective mounted by the National Gallery Singapore.

In tracing the development of his celebrated Waves series alongside other key works in his career, this exhibition celebrates the singular path Poon paved in the development of abstract art in Asia.

Anthony Poon was among the most commissioned artists of his generation. His major public installations can be found across Singapore, at the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts (MICA) Building; Nanyang Technological University; Singapore Turf Club; and The St. Regis Singapore. In 2008, a monumental metal sculpture he created for the Olympics was installed at the Beijing International Sculpture Park.

Poon’s works are also held in prominent collections around the world, such as the National Gallery Singapore; United Overseas Bank, Singapore; Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan; Duke University, United States; Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Art Collection; and Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Washington D.C.

Exhibition dates: 27 May to 10 July 2016

Opening reception: Friday, May 27, 6 to 9 pm
RSVP for the opening reception by emailing rsvpsg@sundaramtagore.com

Venue: Sundaram Tagore Gallery, 5 Lock Road 01-05, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108933

When: 27 May - 10 Jul 2016,

By: Sundaram Tagore Gallery Singapore