Nanyang Style

Nanyang Style was a pioneering art movement developed by émigré Chinese artists in Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore and Malaysia, from the 1930s to the 1960s. These artists, including Georgette Chen, Liu Kang, and Chen Chong Swee, merged Chinese techniques with Western styles like post-Impressionism and Cubism. Nanyang Style paintings often feature local themes, executed in Chinese ink or oil, reflecting a unique Southeast Asian identity.

This style is celebrated for synthesizing diverse cultural elements while expressing the artists' connection to their adopted homeland. Notable works are housed in prestigious institutions like the National Gallery Singapore, where Chen's "Sweet Rambutans" and Liu Kang's vibrant post-Impressionist pieces shine as examples of this influential movement.

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