Tan Tee Chie (Singapore), After the War, 1954
Collection of Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Permanent Collection Exhibition

Engraved Life - Woodcut Prints in Asia

Period
Oct 9, 2008 〜 Mar 10, 2009
Venue

Asia Gallery B

Woodcut prints are closely tied to the realities of life in Asia, delivering strong messages in relation to social contexts. The show features 37 artworks, including woodcut prints, such as pieces from Singapore depicting its people involved in radical social transformation, including its independent movements and the reconstruction of the country after WW2. Moreover, some works depict political movement in Bangladesh in the mid-20th century, as well as those illustrating the everyday lives of children in Thailand, embodying the warm gaze of the artist.