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Lee Man Fong
Chinese artist (1913–1988)
Lee Man Fong (Chinese: 李曼峯; pinyin: Lǐmǐnfēng; Jyutping: lei5 man5 fung1; November 14, 1913 – April 3, 1988) was a painter born in Guangzhou, China.
His father, a merchant with ten children, brought him to Singapore. When his father died in 1930, Man Fong had to work hard to earn a living for his mother and siblings using his skill in painting ads and artwork.
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However, that was not enough for him. In 1932, he moved to Jakarta, Indonesia. The tension between nationalist groups such as Persagi (Persatuan Ahli-ahli Gambar Indonesia, or Association of Indonesian Draughtsmans) and Indische-Holland kunstkring community stimulated him.
In 1942, Man Fong was jailed because of his opposition to Japanese colonialism in Indonesia.
Lee Man Fong was the best embodiment of a progressive Chinese painter, ever aware of the pervasive influence of Chinese cultural traditions.After six months in jail, Takahashi Masao helped him gain freedom. This Japanese officer was interested in his artistic potential.
In 1946, President Sukarno heard about him when he had his solo ex