Lee Wen: Lucid Dreams in the Reverie of the Real (Singapore Contemporary Artists Series)

Singapore Contemporary Artists Series – Lee Wen: Lucid Dreams in the Reverie of the Real is a richly illustrated publication that charts the wide oeuvre of one of Singapore’s most internationally recognised artists. Motivated by a strong conviction of justice and idealism, Lee Wen has constantly teased out complex questions about the self in relation to authority and society. Best known for his Yellow Man series of works, Lee is also one of the pioneers of performance art in Singapore, and this publication features many of his iconic performances as well as rarely seen installation works.

Publisher: Singapore Art Museum
Author Biography: Joyce Toh is Head of Exhibitions for S.E.A. Focus Curated 2022. Previously, she was Senior Curator at the Singapore Art Museum from 2007 to 2020, where she curated exhibitions, oversaw the museum’s Philippine collection and publications. Joyce is also the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of ARTO, a social discovery platform to make art physically and emotionally accessible to everyone.
Language: English
Country of Origin: Singapore
Page count: 202
Binding: Paperback
Search words: Singapore Art Museum, performance art, contemporary art, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asian art, Lee Wen, Yellow Man