Tan Swie Hian

Sculptor

Birthday May 5, 1943

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Indonesia

Age 80 years old

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About

Contemporary sculptor, calligrapher, and poet who was honored with Singapore's Cultural Medallion in 1987.

Before Fame

He studied English and French at Nanyang University before serving as the Press Attaché for the French Embassy in Singapore.

Trivia

His painting, "The Moon is Orbed," sold for $3.7 million.

Family Life

He moved with his family to Singapore when he was an infant.

Associated With

He and Christian Daniel Rauch both had careers as sculptors.