CHUA Mia Tee 蔡名智
Ong Teng Cheong: Planner, Politician, President Publication,
Accession Number E000007
- Ong Teng Cheong Collection
Source
- 1
Total Reels
- Lily Tan (Mrs)
Interviewer
- 00:24:25
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 1
Metadata
- 18 May 2004
Recording Date
- 00:24:25
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Recollections of his first meeting with Mr Ong Teng Cheong before Mr Ong’s presidency. Their shared interest in music. Mr Ong’s interest in sketches and sculptures. Mr Ong’s preference for realistic art. Mr Ong’s appreciation for art. Helping young artists in Singapore. Difficulties in practicing classical art. Why he went into oil painting. No specific themes when he was commissioned to paint. His works in the Istana. Commissioned mainly to paint portraits. Raising money for charity. Opinion of Mr Ong’s character.
