Artist: Latiff Mohidin (Malaysian modernist painter-poet)
Art Style: Southeast Asian Modernism / Pago-Pago series; abstraction rooted in regional architectural totems
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 99.4 × 99.2 cm (image); frame: 104 × 106 × 4.5 cm
Exhibition History: Permanent collection of National Gallery Singapore; highlighted in the Southeast Asia gallery and featured in tours and publications
Provenance: Collection of National Gallery Singapore (Accession No. 1995‑01802)
Subject Matter: Abstract renditions of pagoda-like forms symbolizing cultural harmony and universality across Asia
Collection: National Gallery Singapore
Resolution: High-resolution archival image available via the gallery’s database (approx. 600 dpi; digital reproduction subject to permission)
Preservation Status: good
Preservation History: Preserved in an acid-free file.
Retention Policy: permanent
Archival Location: paper painting zone
Backup Status: Digital complete
Parent Collection: Southeast Asian Modern Art – National Gallery Singapore
Sub Collections: Pago-Pago series / works by Latiff Mohidin
Related Items: Other works from Pago-Pago series exploring totemic forms and abstraction
Accessibility Features: Digitally accessible via the National Gallery Singapore website; accompanied by interpretive texts
Accessibility Compliance: Aligned with general accessibility standards for digital collections
Copyright Status: Still under copyright
Copyright Holder: Artist (still alive as of 2024)
License Terms: Use requires permission.
Jurisdiction: Singapore / Malaysia
Cultural Significance: A key work in Southeast Asian modernist art; “Pagoda II” represents Latiff's vision for a regional modernism grounded in architecture and nature, bridging cultural identities across national boundaries
Cultural Context: Part of the influential Pago-Pago series, embodying the quest for an authentic Southeast Asian modern art free from Western dominance
Access Statistics: Frequently featured in gallery tours, SEA modernism retrospectives, and educational programs
Citation Information: National Gallery Singapore. “Pagoda II.” Accession No. 1995‑01802.
User Feedback: Viewed as an iconic symbol of regional identity and modernist abstraction; resonates across cultural backgrounds, as highlighted by viewer reflections in the "My Masterpiece" campaign
Educational Use: Perfect for academic discussions on SEA modernism, abstraction incorporating cultural motifs, and post-colonial art identity
Curriculum Alignment: Art History, Southeast Asian Modernism, Post-Colonial Studies
Learning Objectives: 1.Analyze how architectural form informs abstraction in SEA modern art. 2.Understand Latiff Mohidin's role in shaping uniform Southeast Asian artistic identity.
