{"id":13121,"date":"2023-07-04T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/?p=13121"},"modified":"2025-11-26T10:35:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T02:35:47","slug":"igniting-artistic-dialogues-unveiling-mr-lims-visual-treasures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/04\/igniting-artistic-dialogues-unveiling-mr-lims-visual-treasures\/","title":{"rendered":"Igniting Artistic Dialogues: Unveiling Mr Lim&#8217;s Visual Treasures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_type=&#8221;circular&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction_radial=&#8221;top left&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.89) 30%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 80%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.89)&#8221; background_color_gradient_start_position=&#8221;30%&#8221; 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Photo by Charlize Kon.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montreal Medium||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px|30px|0px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Abhaya Libre&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;132.2px&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This charming gallery, lovingly curated by owner Mr Lim Chiao Woon, is a sanctuary for art enthusiasts and curious individuals seeking unique and thought-provoking pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI have been collecting art for over 20 years, everytime I travel.\u201d \u201c[It got] to the point where Changi Airport was like a bus stop to me,\u201d Mr Lim jested.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1191.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_1191&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montreal Medium||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; transform_scale_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_scale_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_scale_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_translate=&#8221;0px|-22px&#8221; transform_translate_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_translate_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_translate_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_translate_linked=&#8221;off&#8221; transform_rotate_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_rotate_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_rotate_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_skew_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_skew_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_skew_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_origin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_origin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_origin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_styles_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;31px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; transform_styles_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_styles_phone=&#8221;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Lim in his personalised crew shirt, that he designed himself. 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Photo by\u00a0 Charlize Kon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Montreal Medium&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Mr Lim shared a desire to contribute to society whilst also finding fulfilment and joy, musing that art allows him to be in a workplace where [he] can see and talk about art all day and all night.\u201d<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; color: #000000; font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-size: medium;\">Upon entering\u00a0 the gallery shop, you will be greeted warmly by Mr Lim, who will eagerly guide you through the mesmerising art pieces adorning the gallery walls.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8440.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_8440&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montreal Medium||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; transform_scale_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_scale_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_scale_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_translate=&#8221;0px|-22px&#8221; transform_translate_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_translate_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_translate_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_translate_linked=&#8221;off&#8221; transform_rotate_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_rotate_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_rotate_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_skew_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_skew_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_skew_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_origin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_origin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_origin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_styles_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;31px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; transform_styles_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_styles_phone=&#8221;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Lim enthusiastically guides the visitors through the curated art pieces in his gallery store. Photo by Charlize Kon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Montreal Medium&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-size: medium; color: #000000;\">Mr Lim explains that the concept behind his gallery ship aims to blend luxury and affordability. 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Photo by\u00a0 Charlize Kon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Montreal Medium&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-size: medium; color: #000000;\">Walk with me as I experience him sharing insightful backstories and interpretations of each piece. 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Photo by\u00a0 Charlize Kon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Montreal Medium&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-size: medium; color: #000000;\">Mr Lim expressed his aspirations for the gallery shop, stating, \u201cI hope to get everyone interested and active in art, sparking conversations among locals like how England football fans talk about football. 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Photo by Charlize Kon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; inline_fonts=&#8221;Montreal Medium&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-size: medium; color: #000000;\">As I looked through the gallery, an unusual\u00a0 object on the floor which was covered with a trash bag piqued my interest. Mr Lim explained that he would only unveil the artwork in his upcoming group show event, FOOLS,\u00a0 in July.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium; color: #000000;\">He will be hosting the FOOLS group show in his gallery shop from Jul 22 to Aug 6, 2023. Tang Dawu and Cheo Chai-Hiang are the leading artists, and a selection of approximately 15 to 20 curated art pieces will be showcased. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium; color: #000000;\">He aspires for his gallery and the FOOLS show to be inclusive spaces, not only for young artists but for all Singaporeans to visit, learn, and feel comfortable with art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Montreal Medium'; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium; color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u201cConversations are very important. 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