Artist: San Minn (Myanmar, b. 1951)
Art Style: Surrealist, symbolic, politically satirical
Medium: Oil and metal chain on canvas
Dimensions: 89 × 59 cm (image size)
Exhibition History: Displayed in UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, National Gallery Singapore – Between Declarations and Dreams permanent exhibition
Provenance: Collection of National Gallery Singapore (Accession 2015‑00411)
Subject Matter: A figure embodying Myanmar's national identity and social tension—flowers symbolizing resilience amidst censorship.
Collection: ational Gallery Singapore
Preservation Status: Stable, under museum conservation standards
Preservation History: Preserved following censorship episode, now part of national collection
Retention Policy: Permanent collection
Archival Location: National Gallery Singapore archives
Backup Status: Digital surrogates maintained
Parent Collection: Southeast Asian Art, National Gallery Singapore
Sub Collections: Political Art; Surrealist/Symbolic works
Related Items: Other works by San Minn addressing political/social themes
Accessibility Features: Accessible digitally through gallery website with contextual audio guide (English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil)
Accessibility Compliance: Digital access aligns with general accessibility standards
Copyright Status: In Copyright (National Gallery Singapore)
Copyright Holder: National Gallery Singapore
License Terms: Educational/research only; formal reproduction request required
Jurisdiction: Singapore
Cultural Significance: A socio-political indictment in Thai modern art; one of Pratuang’s most prominent political works reflecting national tragedy and resistance
Cultural Context: Created shortly before or around the 1976 student massacre, capturing the atmosphere of state violence and suppressed political dissent
Access Statistics: Frequently referenced in Southeast Asian political art exhibitions and programs
Citation Information: National Gallery Singapore. “Age of Full Bloom.” Accession No. 2015-00411.
User Feedback: Haunting and inspiring; described as beautiful resistance amid oppressive times
Educational Use: Used in case studies of social and economic change.
Curriculum Alignment: Arts and Economic Development
Learning Objectives: Understand the reflection of society growth through art.
