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This evocative artwork by Lim Tze Peng, Singapore’s revered Cultural Medallion recipient, captures the heart of a bygone era — the bustling open-air wet market, once the lifeblood of community life. Under the shade of large umbrellas, vendors sell an array of daily essentials: fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, and vibrant flowers, while other stalls in the background hint at the variety and richness of traditional marketplaces.

With his signature bold brushstrokes and earthy tones, Lim immortalizes the rhythm of everyday life — the chatter of hawkers, the movement of buyers, and the humble yet essential spirit of neighborhood trade. This painting not only documents history but also embodies the collective memory of Singapore’s kampong spirit.

For discerning buyers and collectors, this piece represents more than just art. It is an investment in cultural heritage, a rare opportunity to own an irreplaceable fragment of Singapore’s social history, rendered by one of the nation’s greatest living artists.