A former director of the Singapore Art Museum is putting Singapore on the map by moving to New York to work for an art institution.
Tan Boon Hui is now the director of the Asia Society Museum and was also appointed as vice president of the museum’s Global Arts and Cultural Programs. As a part of his position, he regulates the museum’s collection of masterpieces and leads activities and events that promote its art and culture. The Asia Society Museum is particularly known for its efforts in the advancement of Asian art around the world.
In 2015, Tan headed up a widely praised festival that touted Singaporean art in France. A variety of French cities played host to various art exhibits and shows meant to highlight the best of Singaporean contemporary art and culture. Tan agrees that he’s had a good year, adding that his appointment in the positions at the Asia Society Museum have broadened his artistic goals and reach.
Tan is unmarried and an only child. He lives in New York.
Prior to his new position with the Asia Society Museum, Tan was in charge of the Singapore Art Museum, staying in that position for four years. In that position, he helped new and emerging artists into the spotlight, highlighting Singaporean artists prominently. He also paved the way for the exhibition of contemporary art that was more in your face for viewers.
Tan looks to take advantage of his Asian connections in his role as the director of the Asia Society Museum. He hopes to help organize projects and shows to help to illustrate and emphasize a growing shift around the world to recognize Asian art.
Tan is only the latest Singaporean art administrator appointed to prestigious positions around the world. A former Singapore Art Museum curator is now director at a Paris art museum, and a former Singapore Arts Festival general manager is now the head of a blooming art hub in Hong Kong. Each of these arts administrators, including Tan, do Singapore a service by shining in their various international roles.
Tan says he’s excited for his new position, explaining that he’s spent his entire life promoting and learning about Asian art.
Singapore hasn’t always been known for its art, but that’s swiftly changing with all of the new galleries, funding and events organizers are putting on. You should take advantage of the renewed push and support for art by signing up for an art class today using SGArtClass.com. Our website will help you determine what your artistic passion might be, from oil painting to caricature drawing. Even if you’ve only ever doodled in the margins of your school notebooks, you might surprise yourself by enjoying a more advanced class, such as portrait drawing. Teachers are available to help assess your skill level and offer you projects and tips based on your level of expertise.
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