Several art blogs have been abuzz with this news about Anthony Poon’s works being donated to the SAM. Here’s One report from Art Knowledge News:

Anthony Poon’s Red Frequency Wave

Singapore – Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is 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. SAM currently has 15 works by the late artist in its permanent collection. This donation represents a notable addition to SAM collection of Singapore artists, and forms a strong representation of the artist’s practice. Artist’s last wish for SAM to own his best works.

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 1991 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.

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