Few have the chance to own artworks by pioneer Singapore artists such as Chen Wen Hsi and Cheong Soo Pieng, as prices have hit the high six figures in the past couple of decades.
But there are second-generation artists as well as a whole range of active Cultural Medallion award recipients whose works are still affordable.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on February 17, 2019, with the headline Singapore legends: The art of buying art. Subscribe