Dr. Choong Kam Kow

International well known Malaysian senior artist and art & design academician.

Academic Qualification :
Hon. Doctor of Arts Degree (The Robert Gordon University)
ACLS-Fulbright Research Fellow, USA.
Awarded Master of Fine Art（MFA）Degree (Pratt Institute)
Awarded BA Degree (Fine Art) (National Taiwan Normal University)
Awarded Cert. (Senior Normal Training Course)

Professional Field 
Positions Held
  • 1956-1957: Appointed as a Chinese primary school teacher.
  • 1966-1968: Appointed as Head, Department of Art, United Nations International School, N.Y. USA.
  • 1969-1989: Appointed various posts as Lecturer/ /Senior Lecturer/ Head, Dept. of Fine Art, MARA Inst. of Technology, (now UiTM) , Shah Alam, Malaysia.
  • 1989-1994: Appointed as Dean, Sch. of Fine Art, Lasalle-sia College of the Arts, Singapore.
  • 1995-1999: Appointed as Vice President, Malaysian Institute of Art, Kuala Lumpur.
  • 2000-2009: Appointed as President & CEO, Malaysian Institute of Art, Kuala Lumpur.
  • 2002-2006: Appointed by National Art Gallery Malaysia as a member of its Permanent Visual Arts Collection Committee.
  • 2005-2009: Appointed by the Ministry of Culture as a member, Board of Trustees, National Art Page 2 Gallery, Malaysia.
  • 1988 till now: Chairman, Malaysia Committee, Federation of Asian Artists , Full – time artist, Free – lance curator.
Related Achievements 
Collection
  1. Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, USA.
  2. National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  3. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum , Fukuoka, Japan.
  4. National Taiwan Museum of Art, Taichung, Taiwan.
  5. Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan.
  6. Frederikshavn Art Museum, Denmark.
  7. Singapore Art Museum.
  8. Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou, China.
  9. Art Gallery, University of Science, Malaysia.
  10. Asian Art Museum, University of Malaya.
  11. Art Museum, Guangzhou Fine Art Academy, University City, China.
  12. Kyushu Sangyo University Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan.
  13. Fukuoka Cultural Foundation, Japan.
  14. Museum & Art Gallery, National Bank of Malaysia.
  15. Azman Museum, Shah Alam , Malaysia.
  16. The Robert Gordon University Scotland Art & Heritage Collection, UK.
  17. Galeri Petronas, Malaysia.
  18. University of Brighton, The Aldrich Collection, U.K.
  19. Perak Art Foundation, Malaysia.
  20. University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, USA.
  21. Kedah State Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  22. Kelantan State Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  23. Association of Bank, Malaysia
  24. Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia.
  25. IJM Engineering & Construction Sdn. Bhd.
  26. Alaska-Pacific Venture Honolulu, Hawaii.
  27. Philip Frasier Private Hospital, L.A. USA.
  28. Laane-Og Sparekassen for Offenttige Ansatte, Denmark.
  29. Laerestandens Brandforsikring, Denmark.
  30. Dafolo , Denmark.
  31. Zain & Co., Kuala Lumpur.
  32. FUNG Group, Hong Kong.
  33. Kampo Harada Collection, Kyoto, Japan.
  34. Malaysia Airlines Company (MAS).
  35. Shall Companies in Malaysia.
  36. ESSO Malaysia.
  37. MOBIL Malaysia.
  38. Hong Leong Bank Group.
  39. Dime Bank, Brooklyn, NYC, USA.
  40. Chase Manhattan Bank in Malaysia.
  41. Chung Khiaw Bank (now UOB).
  42. Lee Wah Bank (now UOB).
  43. United Asia Bank.
One-Man Show
  1. 1965: One-man Show at Grocery Guild, Ipoh, Malaysia.
  2. 1966: One-man Show at International Centre, N.Y.C. USA.
  3. 1967: One-man Show at International Centre, N.Y.C. USA.
  4. 1967: One-man Show at Pratt Graduate Art Gallery, N.Y.C. USA.
  5. 1968: One-man Show at New Masters Art Gallery, New York, N.Y. USA.
  6. 1968: One-man Show at The Abacus Art Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  7. 1968: One-man Show at Avis Rohr Gallery, Camden, N.J. USA.
  8. 1970: One-man Show at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  9. 1975: One-man Show at Asian Art Museum, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  10. 1988: One-man Show at The Bank for Public Employment, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  11. 1988: One-man Show at Frederikshavn Art Museum, Denmark.
  12. 1991: One-man Show at Touch Stone Gallery, Hong Kong.
  13. 1991: One-man Show at Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan.
  14. 1992: One-man Show at Taiwan Museum of Art, Taichung Taiwan.
  15. 1998: One-man Show at Art Gallery, University of Brighton, UK.
  16. 1998: One-man Show at Art Gallery, University of Northumbria, UK.
  17. 1999: One-man Show at Art Gallery University of Wolverhampton, UK.
  18. 2004: One-man Show at Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou, China.
  19. 2006: One-man Show at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan.
  20. 2014-15: Retrospective Exhibition ‘Crossn Culture ·Trans Era’ at National Visual Arts Gallery (now National Art Gallery), Malaysia. （21.11.2014-09.06.2015）
  21. 2016: Retrospective Exhibition ’Cross Culture ·Trans Region’ at the Guangdong Museum of Art.（02-31.08.2016）
  22. 2019: One-man show at the Gajah Art Gallery, Singapore.
Participation in Local and International Art Exhibitions
  1. 1963-1970: Annual Art Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia (1963, 1964, 1968, 1969, 1970).
  2. 1970: Experiment’70 (The New Scene continuation), Galeri 11, Kuala Lumpur.
  3. 1971: Malaysian Art 1931-1971, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
  4. 1972: ASEAN International Art Exhibition, Singapore.
  5. 1972: National Invitation Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  6. 1977: Malaysian Art Since Independence , (1957-1977) National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  7. 1977:Painting and Graphic Art Competition & Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia . (Won Minor Award)
  8. 1978: “Malaysian Art 1965-1978” held at Commonwealth Institute, London.
  9. 1979: Salon Malaysia, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
  10. 1980: ASEAN International Art Exhibition, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  11. 1981: 1st Asian Art Biennale, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  12. 1982: International Contemporary Ink Painting Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur.
  13. 1983: International Contemporary Ink Painting Exhibition, Singapore.
  14. 1983: International Art Exhibition, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan.
  15. 1978: “Malaysian Art 1965-1978” held at Commonwealth Institute, London.
  16. 1979: Salon Malaysia, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
  17. 1980: ASEAN International Art Exhibition, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  18. 1981: 1st Asian Art Biennale, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  19. 1982: International Contemporary Ink Painting Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur.
  20. 1983: International Contemporary Ink Painting Exhibition, Singapore.
  21. 1983: International Art Exhibition, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan.
  22. 1987: Malaysian Art 1957 - 1987 at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
  23. 1988: Contemporary Paintings of Malaysia at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
  24. 1988: Contemporary Paintings of Malaysia, held at Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, L.A. California, USA.
  25. 1988: 3rd Asian International Art Exhibition, Fukuoka Museum of Art, Japan.
  26. 1989: 3rd Biannial of Havana, Cuba.
  27. 1989: 4th Asian International Art Exhibition. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea.
  28. 1990: 3rd Asia-Europe Art Biannial, Museum of Contemporary Art, Ankara, Turkey.
  29. 1990: 5th Asian International Art Exhibition. National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  30. 1991: Malaysian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Muraokaya Art Gallery, Fukuoka.
  31. 1992: “The Question of Identity” Art Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  32. 1992: 6th Asian International Art Exhibition. Tawaga Museum of Art, Japan.
  33. 1992: 7th Asian International Art Exhibition. Merdeka Building, Bandung, Indonesia.
  34. 1993: 8th Asian International Art Exhibition Fukuoka Museum of Art, Japan.
  35. 1994: “Beauty of Fibre Art Exhibition”, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  36. 1994: 9th Asian International Art Exhibition at National Museum of History, Taipei, Taiwan.
  37. 1995: “Human View” Asian Contemporary Art Exhibition at Gallery Doll, Seoul, Korea.
  38. 1995: 10th Asian International Art Exhibition at National Museum of Art. Singapore.
  39. 1996: “Asian Contemporary Art Exhibition ’96”，Art Center, Seoul, Korea.
  40. 1996: 11th Asian International Art Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum of Manila, The Philippines.
  41. 1997: “Art to Heart” at Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  42. 1997: 12th Asian International Art Exhibition at Centre de’ Actividades Turisticas Rua de Luis Gonzaga-Gomes, Macau, SAR.
  43. 1998: Rupa Malaysia - A decade of Art 1987-1997 at Brunei Gallery, School of 1998Oriental and African Studies, London University, UK.
  44. 1998: 13th Asian International Art Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  45. 1999: “Malaysian Contemporary Art Exhibition” in China Museum of Art, Beijing. China.
  46. 1999: 14th Asian International Art Exhibition. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan.
  47. 2000: 15th Asian International Art Exhibition. Tainan County Cultural Centre, Taiwan.
  48. 2001: “Asian Art 2000 - A Vision of Change” in University of Brighton Art Gallery, Brighton,
    UK.
  49. 2001: 16th Asian International Art Exhibition. Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou, China.
  50. 2001: “End of Growth?” International Art Exhibition, Chiangmai Art Museum & Silpakorn University Art centre, Thailand.
  51. 2002: 2002 Anseong International Art Exhibition, Korea.
  52. 2002: 17th Asian International Art Exhibition, Daejeon Municipal Museum of Art, Korea.
  53. 2002: “Asia Fine Art Professors Art Exhibition”, Changwon City Art Center,, Korea.
  54. 2003: 18th Asian International Art Exhibition at Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kon.
  55. 2004: 19th Asian International Art Exhibition. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan.
  56. 2004: “Continuities: Contemporary Art of Malaysia at the Turn of the 21st Century”at Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou, China.
  57. 2004: “Identity versus Globalization, Chiangmai Art Museum & National Art Gallery, Thailand & Dahlem Museum, Berlin, Germany.
  58. 2005: 20th Asian International Art Exhibition. Ayala Museum ,Manila.
  59. 2006: “Malaysia -Vietnam Art Show” at Hanoi Museum of Fine Art, Vietnam.
  60. 2006: 21st Asian International Art Exhibition at Singapore Art Museum, Singapore.
  61. 2007: Merdeka 50 - A Celebration of Malaysian Art, Islamic Art Museum, Malaysia.
  62. 2007: Susur Masa (Timelines) Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  63. 2007: 22th Asian International Art Exhibition. Selasar Sunaryo Art Space. Bandung, Indonesia.
  64. 2008: 23th Asian International Art Exhibition. The University Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Guangzhou, China.
  65. 2008: Semangat Chandan Art Exhibition, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur.
  66. 2009: 24th Asian International Art Exhibition. National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  67. 2011: Figure In Paint Contemporary Water Colour Exhibition, Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur.
  68. 2011: 26th Asian International Art Exhibition, Hangaram Art Museum at Seoul Arts Center & Jeonbuk Province Museum of Art, Jeonbuk, Korea.
  69. 2012: Open Show, Galeri Shah Alam,Selangor, Malaysia.
  70. 2012: International Mini Print Exhibition, De Qiun Art gallery, Taipei, Taiwan.
  71. 2013: Asian International Artists Workshop & Exhibition, Bangkok, Thailand.
  72. 2013: 27th Asian International Art Exhibition, Bangkok, Thailand.
  73. 2014: 28th Asian International Art Exhibition, Kinmen, Taiwan.
  74. 2015: “Maritime Silk Road Art Festival” in Shanghai, China.
  75. 2015: Art Kaohsiung 2015, Taiwan.
  76. 2016: 3-men Show at True Colour Art Museum, Suzhou, China.
  77. 2017: The Unreal Deal at National Bank Museum Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
  78. 2018: Contemporary Asia Printmaking Exhibition, Hsinchu County Museum of Art, Taiwan.
  79. 2018: 9th Asian International Art Exhibition, Qingdao, China. (October)
  80. 2018: 4th Kunming International Art Biennale, Yunnan Museum of Art, China. (December)
  81. 2019: Re-interpreting Minimalism exhibition, Kuala Lumpur.
  82. 2019: The 8TH Beijing International Art Biennale，National Museum of Art, Beijing, China.
  83. 2020: South East Asian Art @ 2020 Art Taipei, Taiwan. (October)
  84. 2020: Online Exhibition “Humanity of Small Things II @ Gajah Gallery, Singapore.
Reviews / Articles on Choong Kam Kow in Books & Catalogues
  1. 1991: ‘Reflection of Malaysian Images” by Animah Syed Mohamed (senior art lecturer ITM) appeared in “Choong Kam Kow”, an exhibition catalogue published by Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan.
  2. 1991: A Metaphor’ by Dr. Brother Joseph McNally appeared in “Choong Kam Kow”, an exhibition catalogue published by Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan.
  3. 1992: ‘The Cyclic Changes of Choong’ by Teng Chok Dee (art columnist) appeared in “ Choong Kam Kow Solo Exhibition” a catalogue published by Taiwan National Museum of Fine Arts, Taichunng, Taiwan.
  4. 1992: ‘Aesthetic Journeying” by Dr. Brother Joseph McNally appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Solo Exhibition”, a catalogue published by Taiwan National Museum of Fine Arts, Taichunng, Taiwan.
  5. 1998: No Earth Without Space : No Space Without Blossom’ by Prof. Michael Tucker,
    (University of Brighton, U.K. ) appeared in “The Works of Choong Kam Kow In The 90’s” , an exhibition catalogue published by University of Brighton, U.K.
  6. 2004: ‘From Cultural Symbol to Art Symbol’ by Prof. Luo Yi Ping ( Faculty of Communication and Design, Zhongshang University, China ) appeared in “ The Art of ChoongKam Kow “, an exhibition catalogue published by Guangdonng Museum of Art, China.
  7. 2006: ‘Citation on Conferment of Hon. Degree of Doctor of Arts to Choong Kam Kow’ By Prof. Dr John Harper, Vice Principal, The Robert Gordon University, Scotland, UK. delivered at MIA CONVO 2006. (16.9.2006)
  8. 2008: Article ‘Innovation - A Live Long Major Engagement by Choong Kam Kow : An Intellectual Inclined Artist/Scholar’ by Dola appeared in her book “Xinlu” published by SGM Malaysia。
  9. 2009: Article ‘Choong Kam Kow : President/CEO of Malaysian Institute of Art - think excellent as an artist and educator’ appeared in “ Who’s Who In Malaysian Education – The Inspiring Stories of Institution Founders and Leaders” (Vol. one), a book published by Challenger Concepts (M) Sdn. Bhd.
  10. 2015: ‘Message’ by YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz, Minister of Tourism And Culture Malaysia appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  11. 2015: ‘Foreword’ by Dato’ Mahadzir Lokman, Chairman Of National Visual Arts Development Board Malaysia appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  12. 2015: ‘Foreword’ by Haned Masjak, Director-General Of National Visual Arts Development Board Malaysia appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  13. 2015: ‘Journey Remenbered ,Trading Inmagination, Series and Processes’ by Prof. Ramlan Abdullah appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  14. 2015: ‘Choong Kam Kow’s Creative Journey’ by Prof. Muliyadi Mahamood appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  15. 2015: ‘Choong Kam Kow : The Enigma of Change’ by Ooi Kok Cheun appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  16. 2015: ‘Contemplating Colours, Shapes and The Dimensions Beyond: The Evolution of Dr Choong Kam Kow’s Conceptual Configurations’ by Dr Andrew Poh Chong Boon appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  17. 2015: ‘Printmaking Elements in Choong Kam Kow’s Art by Muhammad Juhari Said appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia
  18. 2015: ‘Guru’ by Hasnul Jamal Saidon appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  19. 2015: Choong Kam Kow ： Two Three Things The Students Knew About Him by U-Wei Saari appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  20. 2015: ‘Choong Kam Kow’s Cross Cultural Creative Thinking And Practice - Review of His Festival, Dragon and Kungfu Series’ by Dr Pedro Tseng appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  21. 2019: “The Shape The Real : Minimalism and Choong Kam Kow’s Un-Specific Objects “ by Louis Ho appeared in Choong Kam Kow: The Shapes Of Things – Conceptual Configurations, an exhibition catalogue published by Gajah Art Gallery, Singapore.
Reviews on Works by Dr. Choong Kam Kow in Newspapers / Magazines
  1. 1968: Article ‘Artist Choong Storms New York Art World’ by a special New York correspondent published in The Malay Mails Features Desk. (11.8.1968)
  2. 1970: Article ‘Choong Kam Kow:Colour And Line In Geometric Shapes’ by Usman Awang appeared in “Choong Kam Kow Retrospective” published by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
  3. 1985: Article ‘Restless Search For Local Motif’ by Ooi Kok Chuen published in Times Two, New Straits Times. (31.8.1985)
  4. 1985: Chinese Article ‘Expression In Paper Pulp’ by Teng Ru Qing, Nayang Siang Pau Daily. (3.11.1985)
  5. 1985: Article ‘The Many Changes of Choong’ by Teng Chok De published in The Sunday Star.
    (6.1.1985)
  6. 1987: Article ‘Choong Kam Kow : Art Is A Way of life ’ by Prof. Raja Zahabuddin Raza Yaacob published in Dewan Budaya. (Feb. 1987) .
  7. 1988: Article ‘Choong Kam Kow : Delightful Display’ by Ching Yoke Keen published in Sun date, New Sunday Times. (2.10.1988)
  8. 1991: Food For Thought’ by Heidi Munan published in Peak Malaysia, Vol. 2, No. 6.
  9. 1991: Article ‘Earthy Visions’ by Sujiah Salleh published in Malaysian Tattler. (April 1991)
  10. 1992: Article on Choong Kam Kow ‘In Search of Asian Aesthetic’, by Chief Editor Ian Findlay-Brown published in Asian Art News. (Sept / Oct.1992)
  11. 1996: ‘Views Under the Brush - A Look At The Art Route of Choong Kam Kow’ by Wu Aili published in Sin Chew Jit Pou Daily . (Sunday,7.7.1996.)
  12. 1996: Article ‘Less Is More In Choong’s New Show” by Ooi Kok Chuen published in New Straits Times. (28.5.1996)
  13. 1996: Article ‘Awesome Ideas’ by Michelle Woo published in The Sun Magazine. (21.5. 1996).
  14. 1999: ‘Painting Multi-Cultural Theme’ by Reena Enbasegaran published in The Sun. (Sunday, 2.5.1999)
  15. 1999: Article ‘A Language of Our Own’ by J. Anu, published in Sunday Plus, Sunday Star. (11.4.1999)
  16. 2003: Article ‘Portrait of An Artist And Teacher’ by Veronica Shunmugam published in Sunday Star Magazine. (2.3.2003)
  17. 2004: Article ‘Choong Kam Kow Art Exhibition-The Eternal Bond of Eastern Rhythm’ by Chang Peng published in Xinxi Shibao (The Media Times), Guangzhou, China. (29.11.2004)
  18. 2006: Article ‘Choong Kam Kow with multi-directional learning spirit : No Regret To Be An Artist ’ by Yew Yan Yan, published in Nanyang Siang Pau Daily . ( 1.12.2006).
Guest Curator
  1. 1987: Chief Curator: ‘Tasik Cini Art Exhibition’ by Malaysian Artists Association at Australian High Commission, K. L.
  2. 1990: Chief Curator: 5th Asian International Art Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  3. 1998: Chief Curator: 13th Asian International Art Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  4. 1999: Curator: ‘Contemporary Malaysian Paintings Exhibition’ at China National Art Museum,
    Beijing. China.
  5. 2001: Curator: ‘Asian Art 2000-A vision of Change’, an exhibition of contemporary art from 6 Asian Countries at University of Brighton Art Gallery.
  6. 2004: Guest Curator : ‘Dot / Proliferation And Penetration –Visual Expression From Paper And
    Ink Art Exhibition’ from China at National Art Gallery. (11 Jan - 8 Mar 2004)
  7. 2004: Guest Curator : ‘ Continuities : Malaysian Contemporary Art At The Turn of 21st Century Exhibition’ at Guangdong Museum of Art, China. (Mar-April).
  8. 2004: Co-Curator : ‘Identity Versus Globalization? ’, an international art exhibition of S.E.A. and Conference held at Chiangmai Art Muaeum (7-29 Feb. 2004) and National Art Gallery ,Thailand.
  9. 2016: Chief Curator : Asian Silklink International Art Exhibition at Guangzhou University City Art Museum.
  10. 2019: Guest Curator : ‘The Art of Liao Shiou Ping : Vivid Colour·Simple form·Rational Order - Liao Shiou Ping Solo Exhibition’ at National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
Articles Published in Catalogues / Newspaper / Magazines
  1. 1979: Article ‘Renowned Artist Prof. Zheng Yue Bo Dares to Innovate’ published by Sin Chew Jit Poh Daily. (3.9.1979)
  2. 1983: Article ‘The Works of Prof. Liu Chi Wei : Flowing Beauty, Endless Charm ’, published in Nanyang Siang Pau Daily. (31.7.1983)
  3. 1984: Article ‘The Development and Evolution of Malaysian Art Since the 1920s’ appeared in “Sin Chew Jit Po Daily 55th Anniversary Special Edition” published by Sin Chew Jit Poh Daily. (1984)
  4. 1985: Open lecture full text ‘Choong Kam Kow Talks : The Recent Development In Malaysian Art’, published by Sin Chew Jit poh Daily. (4.7.1985)
  5. 1985: Article ‘A Review of The Current Situation of Malaysian Chinese Art’ published in Nanyang Siang Pau. (9.11.1985)
  6. 1986: Article ‘The Landscape Paintings of Kerk Siew Choo,’ published in Nanyang Siang Pau.(9.11.86)
  7. 1991: Article ‘The Contribution of Pioneer Ink and Brush Painters in Singapore’ published in “The First Ink Exhibition Catalogue, Singapore” . (June 1991)
  8. 1994: Article ‘My Creative View, Hseung Shi Art Magazine, Taiwan. (1994)
  9. 1996: Article ‘Visual Interaction’ appeared in the exhibition catalogue of “Visual Essence”, published by Malaysian Institute of Art. (1996)
  10. 1997: Article ‘Vigour And Vitality’ published in the catalogue of Peter Liew Solo Exhibition.
  11. 1998: ‘Curatorial Message’ appeared in the catalogue of “13th Asian International Art Exhibition (AIAE )” published by National Art Gallery， Malaysia. (Nov. 1998)
  12. 1999: Article ‘Contemporary Art of Malaysia’ appeared in “Malaysian Contemporary Art Exhibition” catalogue published China Museum of Art, Beijing, China. (1999)
  13. 2000: Article ‘Autonomy of Colour’ appeared in “Hermann-Josef Kukna Solo Exhibition” catalogue published by National Art Gallery, Malaysia. (Oct. 2000)
  14. 2004: ‘Curatorial Message’ appeared in the catalogue of “Continuities : Contemporary Art of Malaysia At The Turn of 21st Century Exhibition” published by National Art Gallery held at Guangdong Museum of Art, China . (Mar-April 2004)
  15. 2009: Article ‘24th AIAE : Manifestation of Diversity In Asian Contemporary Art’ appeared in “Malaysian Art Now ( Seni Kini #05) ”, published by National Art Gallery. (Jan. 2010)
  16. 2016: “The Art Of Ink Paintings By Gan Sao Wah” appeared in ‘Gan Sao Wah Solo Exhibition’ catalogue’, 2016
  17. 2016: ‘Chief Curatorial Message’ appeared in the catalogue of “Asian Silklink International Art Exhibition “ at Guangzhou University City Art Museum.
  18. 2019: ‘The Art of Liao Shiou Ping : Vivid Colour·Simple form·Rational Order’ appeared in “Liao Shiou Ping Solo” catalogue published by National Art Gallery , Malaysia.
Papers Presented in Seminars / Forum / Symposiums
  1. 1999: ‘The Trend in Art & Design Education and Curriculum Development’ (in Chinese) presented at the “Art And Design Education Seminar” at Shoudu Normal University, Beijing, China. (22- 25 Oct.1999)
  2. 2001: ‘Multiple Approaches of Art and Cultural Diversity’ (in English & Chinese) presented at the 16th AIAE Art Forum at Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou, China.
  3. 2002: ‘The Trend of South East Asian Art and The Sustenance of Identity’ presented at the “ Modern Art of Asia Seminar” at Chongwon University (12.11.2002) in conjunction with Asia Fine Art Professors Exhibition at Seongnam Art Hall, Chongwon City, Korea. (12-
    -17 Nov.2002)
  4. 2004: ‘The Roles and Responsibilities of Art and Design Education’ (in Chinese), presented at the “International Seminar on Art and Design Development and Educational Co-operation “ at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China. (12-17 Nov.2002)
  5. 2004: ‘On The Question of Identity’ presented at the “ Symposium: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization – Encounters with ‘ Multiculturalism’ and ‘Globalism’” organized by Hienrich Boll Foundation, Chiangmai, Thailand. (7.2.2004)
Lectures Presented in Museums / Universities
  1. 2000: ‘My Creative Approach’, a lecture cum slide show presented at the University of Wolverhampton, U.K. (22.1.1999)
  2. 2000: ‘My Creative Journey’, a lecture cum slide show presented at the University of Northumbria, New Castle, U.K. (1999)
  3. 2004: ‘My Creative Thinking’, a lecture (Mandarin) cum slide show presented at the Guangdon Museum of Art, China. (18.11.2004)
  4. 2004: ‘Malaysian Contemporary Art at the Turn of The 21st Century’, a lecture (Mandarin) cum slide show presented at the Guangdong Museum of Art, China. (Mar.2004)
  5. 2006: ‘The Art of Choong Kam kow – An Evolving Creative Journey’ a lecture cum slide show presented at the Kyushu Sangyo University, Fukuoka, Japan. (22.6.2006)
  6. 2006: ‘South East Asian Art – On The Question of Identity’ a lecture cum slide show presented at the Kyushu Sangyo University, Fukuoka, Japan. (22.6.2006)
  7. 2006: ‘Thank You Speech on the Conferment of Hon. Doctor of Arts by RGU’ delivered at the Conferment Ceremony in conjunction with Convocation MIA 2006, Kuala Lumpur. (16.9.2006)
  8. 2008: ‘Malaysian Contemporary Art’, a lecture cum slide show presented at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland. (7.10.2008)
  9. 2008: ‘An Evolving Creative Journey - The Work of Choong Kam Kow’ , a lecture cum slide show presented at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland. (6.10.2008)
  10. 2011: Panel speaker at the ‘Figure In Paint Forum’ at Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur. (23.7.2011)
  11. 2018: Public lecture on the creative concept of my works in “The Unreal Deal” exhibition held at the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Gallery.
Judging Art Competitions / Awards
  1. 1993: Member of the Panel of Judges for The UOB Group’s “The12th Painting of The Year Competition”, Singapore. (22-23 June 1993)
  2. 1997: Member of the Panel of Judges for “Young Contemporary Art Competition 1997”, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.
  3. 1998: Member of the Panel of Judges for The UOB Group’s “17th Painting of The Year Competition”, Singapore. (22-23 June 19
  4. 1999: Member of the Panel of Judges for Anugerah Pertandingan & Pameran Philip Morris 99, National Art Gallery. (22-23.6.1999)
  5. 2000: Member of the Panel of Judges for “ Kategori Lukisan/Catan, Pameran Formula Malaysia”, BSLN. (18.9.2000)
  6. 2000: Chief Judge, Nokia Arts Awards-Asia Pacific 2000, National Art Gallery, Malaysia . (26.8.2000)
  7. 2005: Member of the Panel of Judges for The Established Designer Award Category of the Malaysian International Fashion Award (MIFA) 2005. (June-August 2005)
  8. 2007: Member of Panel of Judges for MIECO Designer’s Choices Awards 2007. (7-8 Mar 2007)
  9. 2007: Member of Panel of Judges for Pertandingan & Pameran Galeri Shah Alam. (23.7.2007)
  10. 2008: Member of Panel of Judges, MIECO Designer’s Choices Awards 2008. (4. 3. 2008)
  11. 2008: Member of Panel of Judges for Anugerah Seni MRCB 2008. (23.12.2008)
  12. 2009: Member of Panel of Judges for 2009 Open Show, Shah Alam Art Gallery.
  13. 2010: Member of Panel of Judges for ‘2010 Open Show’, Shah Alam Art Gallery.
  14. 2011: Member, Panel of Judges, Starhill Gallery Visual Art Awards, Kuala Lumpur. (22.9.2011)
  15. 2014: Chief Judge, Open Show, National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia.
Publication of Exhibition Catalogues
  1. 1988: Exhibition catalogue of ‘Choong Kam Kow : Paper Reliefs And Paintings’ at Frederiskshavn Museum of Art /The Bank of Public Employment, Copenhagen, Denmark. (1988)
  2. 1991: Exhibition catalogue of ‘Choong Kam Kow : Paper Reliefs And Paintings’ at Taipei Museum of Fine Art, Taipei, Taiwan. (1991)
  3. 1992: Exhibition catalogue of ‘Choong Kam Kow Solo Exhibition: Paper Reliefs And
    Paintings’ published by National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan.
  4. 1998: ‘The Works of Choong Kam Kow In The 90s’ exhibition catalogue published by University of Brighton, U.K. （1998）
  5. 2004: ‘The Art of Choong Kam Kow – Manifestation of Culture And Nature’ Solo Exhibition catalogue published by Guangdong Museum of Art, China .（Nov. 2004)
  6. 2006: ‘Exhibition catalogue ‘Choong Kam Kow Solo Exhibition : An Evolving Creative Journey’ at Fukuoka AsianArt Museum, Japan. (June 2006)
  7. 2015: Special Publication 0f ‘Choong Kam Kow Retrospective : Cross Culture·Trans Era’ by National Visual Arts Gallery, Malaysia. (2015)
  8. 2017: Special Publication 0f ‘ Choong Kam Kow Retrospective : Cross Culture·Trans Region at Guangdong Museum of Art, China, 2016.
  9. 2019: ‘Choong Kam Kow: The Shapes Of Things – Conceptual configuration’ Solo exhibition catalogue published by Gajah Gallery, Singapore .
Major Awards & Scholarship
  1. 1965: Awarded Fulbright-Hays Scholarship to further study art in USA.
  2. 1966: Awarded Lee Foundation Study Grant for further study.
  3. 1980: Awarded ACLS-Fulbright Hays Research Fellowship for contemporary art study in USA.
  4. 2000: Awarded AMN by the Yang DI-Pertuan Agong, Malaysia.
  5. 2001: Awarded The Most Outstanding Alumni by the National Taiwan Normal University.
  6. 2006: Awarded Hon. Doctor of Arts Degree by The Robert Gordon University, Scotland. UK.
  7. 2017: Won “Huashui Lifetime Achievement Award” from Malaysia Chinese Cultural and Arts Consultative Council.
  8. 2018: Awarded the “ Most Outstanding Global Alumni Award” by Ministry of Education, Taiwan.
Prizes Won
  1. 1967: Won Sumi-E Ink Society ‘Consulate Prize’ in Its Annual Painting Exhibition, New York, USA.
  2. 1967: Won 1ST prize (Drawing) and 2nd prize (Water Colour) in Virginia Beach Summer Art Show, USA.
  3. 1977: Won Minor Award, in Painting and Print Competition, National Art Gallery, Malaysia
  4. 1985: Won 2nd. Prize (Landscape) in P.N.B. Art Competition, Kuala Lumpur.
  5. 1998: Won 3rd. prize in Mural Competition, Association of Banks, Malaysia.
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