Cultural Medallion artist Goh Beng Kwan: 'I don't believe in this thing called inspiration'

Singapore artist Goh Beng Kwan shows little sign of slowing down and has released a book which catalogues his work and charts the highlights of his decades-long career. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE - Singapore artist Goh Beng Kwan may be 82 years old, but he says he feels more in tune with colours and pigments than ever.

The Cultural Medallion recipient, who is known for his abstract painting-collages, shows little sign of slowing down and has released a book which catalogues his work and charts the highlights of his decades-long career.

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