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152: 1406: 27: 1417: 372:, together with the Global Chinese Arts & Culture Society and Lianhe Zaobao, held a forum titled "Liu Kang: Tropical Vanguard" on 2 April 2011. The forum brought together a panel of established artists and scholars to discuss Liu's significant influence and contributions to Singapore's art history. 686: 719: 1295: 1034: 909: 1390: 681: 472: 1232: 1087: 789: 1280: 1135: 676: 1481: 759: 734: 1179: 825: 605: 1275: 1476: 1082: 1076: 855: 1327: 813: 771: 783: 1456: 1290: 849: 819: 1466: 1039: 749: 1347: 1316: 1285: 1019: 523: 1471: 91: 1380: 949: 598: 447: 357:
In May 2003, the 92-year-old artist gave the majority of his paintings and sketches, amounting to over 1,000 pieces, to the
63: 330:. Liu moved to Singapore in 1942 and had been credited with numerous contributions to the local arts scene. In 1952, Liu, 282:-themed figurative paintings. He was a founding member of the Singapore Art Society, and was credited with developing the 1357: 1189: 70: 44: 1129: 413: 369: 342:
went on a field trip to Bali in search of a visual expression that was Southeast Asian. In 1970, Liu was awarded the
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Liu was married to Chen Jen Ping and had four sons, one daughter. One of his sons,
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Foong, Woei Wan (2 June 2004). "Artist Liu Kang, 93, dies".
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William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings
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