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Singapore, 1980s. Amid the tumult of political promise and upheaval, Yan Pei and his students struggle to pursue art in a rented studio. Yan Pei, a penniless artist, sacrifices more than his marriage to perfect his craft. His student Si Xian makes an irrevocable decision after Ning Fang, the subject of his unrequited love, leaves him for India. Jian Xiong gives up art – and his humanity – when communist politics force him to flee into the Malayan jungle. A story of disparate paths crossing continents over the span of forty years after Singapore’s independence, Art Studio is a stirring meditation on art, politics and memory.
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Art and political upheaval weave through Singapore's dreams.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that explore the connection between personal ambitions and historical change, this novel offers a compelling journey. It vividly captures the struggles of artists caught in the tides of political forces, making it a thoughtful read for anyone interested in how art and life intersect across decades and borders.
