Unforeseen Encounters by Yang Maoyuan

Taking its title from the Guliang Commentary, “A meeting without prior arrangement is called an encounter”, Unforeseen Encounters is Yang Maoyuan’s first solo exhibition in Singapore and captures his open ended approach to art and life.

Rather than following a fixed path, Yang allows travel, observation, memory and chance encounters to shape his work. Together, these works reflect Yang’s fascination with how experience becomes memory, and how memory can be transformed into form.

A pioneering figure in Chinese contemporary art, Yang represented China at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011. His work has been exhibited internationally at institutions including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, Martin Gropius Bau in Berlin, the National Museum in Warsaw and Today Art Museum in Beijing. His works are held in major public collections including M+, Hong Kong; White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney; and CAFA Art Museum, Beijing.

Unforeseen Encounters runs from 14 August to 29 September at Tang Contemporary Art.

About Tang Contemporary Art

Founded in 1997, Tang Contemporary Art is a leading force in the global contemporary art scene, championing artistic innovation and cross cultural dialogue. Through its international exhibition programme, the gallery presents diverse practices spanning conceptual, abstract, socially engaged and politically resonant art. Beyond exhibitions, Tang Contemporary Art supports contemporary art through publications, research and educational initiatives, connecting artists, collectors, curators and audiences while contributing to the evolving cultural landscape of Asia and beyond.