Choy Weng Yang
Painter

Choy Weng Yang Net Worth

Choy Weng Yang was a pioneering figure in Singapore's contemporary art scene. Born on July 12, 1930 in Singapore, he was an influential painter and writer who served as Curator of Art at the National Museum of Singapore. His work was published in "Singaporean Artists" from 1982, which was Singapore's first art directory.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 12, 1930
Birth Place Singapore
Age 93 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $80 million (2024)

About

Influential Painter and Writer who served as Curator of Art at the National Museum of Singapore. Pioneer of Singapore's contemporary art scene. His work was published in "Singaporean Artists" from 1982, Singapore's first art directory.

Before Fame

He graduated from England's Hornsey College of Art in 1962 and obtained his Art Teachers' Certificate in 1963 from the University of London Institute of Education. His studies in England exposed him to Western art, which greatly influenced his own work.

Trivia

He discovered the works of Cézanne and Mondrian in 1985, and this late-career education profoundly impacted his output for the rest of his life.

Family Life

He was born in Singapore to a family of Chinese heritage.

Associated With

He was influenced by Claude Monet's use of light and color.

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