Laurens Tan
1950–2025 

A trailblazing figure in the Asian Australian art world, Laurens Tan was a curator, educator, and artist who worked across 3D animation, video, music, and more, often reflecting on the concepts of “Chineseness.” He is best known for his vivid sculptures, which contemplate the intricacies of language, cultural identity, and capital through pop culture motifs.