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Lee Wen
The Vibrant Soul of a Pioneer Lee Wen, born in Singapore in 1957, was far more than a mere practitioner of the arts; he was a transformative force who reshaped the landscape of Asian contemporary performance. His life was a profound journey of self-discovery, moving from the structured world of finance to the raw, visceral realm of experimental expression. Before finding his true calling, Wen navigated the pragmatic corridors of bankin
g and logistics, yet the creative spirit within him remained restless. This restlessness eventually led him to the Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts and later to the City of London Polytechnic, where he refined a voice that would eventually resonate far beyond the borders of his home nation. His early years were marked by a deep connection to the textures of Singaporean life, a childhood spent amidst the lush, swampy landscapes of his ne…
