Newly Discovered Photos from Liu Kang’s 1952 Bali Trip

26 February 2025

In 1952, four artists, Chen Chong Swee, Chen Wen Hsi, Cheong Soo Pieng and Liu Kang visited Java and Bali in search of inspiration for their art. An exhibition held the following year showcased their paintings of the trip and was considered a milestone in Singapore art history. Writer Gretchen Liu, who is Liu Kang’s daughter-in-law, sheds light on the discovery of more than 1,000 photos and negatives taken by Liu Kang during his 1952 Bali trip.