On 12 Jan 2019, over 80 guests attended “Practical insights into collecting Singapore Art” by veteran art collector Teng Jee Hum and the launch of his new book “Godalisation- Singapore Painted” which sold over a hundred copies that afternoon.
Teng Jee Hum grew up in Singapore in the 1950s – 60s, he was deeply influenced by the towering figure of Singapore’s first Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Teng said: “Looking back now on the evolving collection, it is searching for an identity, discovering the root influences of how I come to be this way. In doing so, I cannot avoid the Singapore Story, and the one person who has probably done the most for me, and to me.” For the last 25 years, Mr Tenghas developed a robust framework for collecting Singapore art. To date, he and his wife June have amassed hundreds of works, several key works made from 1950’s – 2018 are featured in the book. Mr Teng also shared insight on how to identify and collect works with potential for asset appreciation.
The book will be available for sale at FOST Gallery and The Culture Story during Singapore Art Week 2019 and will be sold at SEA Focus Fair as well. Available soon at NLB, Kinokuniya, Books Actually and Select Books. Pls contact us if you are interested to purchase the book!
