Artworks by Late Singapore Abstract Artist Anthony Poon
Donation Ceremony
25th January 2007, 10.30am
SAM Glass Hall
Singapore

Family of Late Singapore Abstract Artist Anthony Poon donated 23 Works to Singapore Art Museum
Artist’s last wish for SAM to own his best works

SAM was proud to receive the donation of 23 important works by late artist Anthony Poon, Singapore’s important abstract artist. The works range from the late 1960s to 2005 and include 3 sculptures, 2 wall reliefs and 18 paintings.

Best known for his ‘Wave’ paintings, the Cultural Medallion recipient was recently commissioned to create a sculpture for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. A frequent participant in local and international group shows, he had held many solo exhibitions. His accolades include the first prize of UOB Painting of the Year (1983) and 1990 Cultural Medallion Award.

A prolific and successful artist in his lifetime with numerous local and international public commissions to his name, the painter and sculptor had many of his large-scale, site-specific sculptures, reliefs and painting on display in outdoor public spaces and corporate interiors. His meticulously executed pieces are keenly sought by collectors, and represented in public and private collections around the world, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Washington D. C. USA, Fukuoka Art Museum, National Library Board, United Overseas Bank Art Collection, and private collectors from People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and U.K.

To mark this occasion, a Donation Ceremony was held on 25 January (Thursday) at 10.30am, SAM, with Professor Tommy Koh, Chairman of National Heritage Board as the guest-of-honour. Some of the donated works will be on display during the event.

A selection of Anthony Poon’s works will be featured at SAM in the second installation of Art of Our Time starting April 2007. In addition, there are plans to publish an extensive monograph as well as stage a comprehensive retrospective exhibition-the first of its kind-of the artist in 2009, for his notable contributions to Singapore visual art development and in remembrances of his passing. Artist biography is appended.

Since January 2003, SAM has received close to 1,500 artifacts from 44 donors, estimated at a total value of close to SG $26 million. Currently, donations (cash or artifacts) to SAM (an approved NHB museum) quality donors for double tax deduction under the incentive scheme.

For more information on this incentive scheme, visit:
www.nbh.gov.sg/MCC/BeOurPartner/Sponsorship/Donations/

Works by late abstract artist Anthony Poon

Photographs Courtesy of Singapore Art Museum. All Rights Reserved.