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Biography of James Tan
Born in Johore,
Malaysia, James Tan graduated from the Singapore Academy of Art in
1972, continuing his studies with Chinese brush painting master Ng
Hock-Ting (Singapore and Professor Au Ho-Nien (Taiwan). As an
established Lingnan master himself, he now teaches the arts of Chinese
brush painting In San Francisco, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and and
London to students from many Countries, including the United States,
Singapore, England, Germany, Australia, Taiwan and China.
HONORS AND
AWARDS
James was awarded First Prize in the Singapore National Art
Competition (1974); the "Morning Mist" Special Award, Ministry of
Culture, Singapore (1981); the Consolation Prize in the United
Overseas Bank (UOB) Art Competition, Singapore (1984). He was invited
to the Second Young Artists Exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of
Culture and the National Museum, Singapore (1984); represented
Singapore in Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Singapore Artists
Art Exhibition" in Yokohama, Kobe and Sapporo, Japan (1988)
; selected to exhibit at the Singapore Festival of Art (1988); and
sponsored by Shell Corporation to give a seminar and demonstration at
their special Culture Program, Singapore (1989).
LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
James gives lectures and demonstrations on the history and art of
Chinese brush painting to small and large groups in such settings as
the National Museum Art Gallery (Singapore), and The Victoria and
Albert Museum in London. He also gives demonstrations annually at the
"Art in Action" festival organized by the Art Department of The School
of Economic Science, London.
TEACHING
1974 / 2001
Have been teaching both ancient and Ling-Nan School of Chinese brush
paintings techniques for 27 years in San Francisco, Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur and London. My courses have been comprehensive, including
history and specific painting techniques. Students come from many
countries, including the United States, Singapore, England, Germany,
Australia, Taiwan and China.
ONE MAN
EXHIBITIONS
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2003 Asian Centre, University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, BC Canada
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2003 Vancouver Public Library, BC Canada
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1995 Chinese Museum, Melbourne, Australia.
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1994 Warwick Gallery, Beaconsfield, England.
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1993 Warwick Gallery, Beaconsfield, England.
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1993 Old Luxter's Gallery, Henley-on-Thames,
England.
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1992 National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore.
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1990 The Empress Place Museum. Singapore.
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1988 Gallery of Fine Art, Singapore.
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1988 National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore. More
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1988 Represented Singapore in Japan's Ministry of
Foreign Affairs "Singapore Artists
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Art Exhibition" in Yokohama, Kobe and
Sapporo, Japan (1985)
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1985 Gallery of Fine Art, Singapore
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1988 Second Young Artist's Exhibition
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1983 National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore.
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1982 Military Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
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1982 Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore.
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1981 Gallery of Fine Art, Singapore.
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1981 Art House Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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1981 Penang Museum, Penang, Malaysia.
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1981 Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore.
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1980 The President Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
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1980 Exhibition Hall, Ipoh, Malaysia.
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1980 Art House Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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1980 National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore.
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1980 Gallery of Fine Art, Singapore.
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1979 Asia Foundation, San Francisco, California,
USA.
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1979 Renaissance Gallery, Ukiah, California, USA.
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1979 Chinese Culture Foundation, San Francisco,
California, USA.
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1979 Michelle B. Babcock, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
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1979 Jolo Pottery & Gallery, Sanoma, California,
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1977 East Art Gallery, San Francisco, California,
USA.
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1977 Chinese Chamber of Commerce Exhibition Hall,
Singapore.
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1977 ETC Gallery, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
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1977 Renaissance Gallery, Ukiah, California, USA.
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1975 East Wind Art gallery, San Francisco,
California, USA.
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1974 Penang, Malaysia.
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1974 Ipoh, Malaysia.
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1974 The Malaysia Art Institute, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
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1974 First Solo in Singapore organized by The
Society of Chinese Artist.
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS
1970-2000 Singapore, San Francisco, Sacramento California USA, Dubai,
Bahrain, Yokohama, Kobe and Sapporo Japan, Sydney Australia and Germany,
Victoria & Calgary
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2000 Stephen Lowe art gallery - Victoria and Calgary
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2001 Stephen Lowe art gallery - Victoria and Calgary
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2002 Stephen Lowe art gallery - Victoria and Calgary
COLLECTION
His works are found in public and private collections around the world.
Owners include: the Emir of Bahrain; the Arab Emirates; the Foreign
Office (Dubai); the Gulf International, UIC, UOB and DBS Banks
(Singapore); BP Petroleum; the Crown Prince, Marina Mandarin, Oriental
and Glass Hotels (Singapore); the Singapore Trade Commission (Taiwan);
the Ministries of Health, Foreign Affairs and Defenses (Singapore);
Vogel Park (Hamburg, Germany); Japan Fleet Services (Singapore); Hotel
Istana (Kuala Lumpur), the Penang Museum (Malaysia).
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