Confluence Art Space is honoured to present Yong Mun Sen – The Father of Malayan Art, a landmark exhibition featuring 20 exceptionally rare paintings by the late Yong Mun Sen that date back to the 1930s, 1940s, and early 1950s. Born in Kuching, Sarawak, in 1896, the venerable pioneer is revered for his depictions of life in Malaya. Even prior to his passing in 1962, which was before the founding of Malaysia and Singapore, Yong’s art had already garnered critical acclaim, most notably from the Commissioner-Generals from the United Kingdom and Xu Beihong, one of China’s greatest 20th century artists. Yong’s legacy extends far beyond his art; institutions which he played an instrumental role in establishing, such as the Singapore Society of Chinese Artists and Yong’s brainchild, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, have immensely benefitted the development of the arts in Singapore and the region.