Background
Chua was born 1932 in Singapore. His father worked at a factory, and his mother was a dressmaker.
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Chua Soo-Bin
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Education
Chua attended Chong Zhen Primary School, and did not pursue further academic education. He studied art at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.
Career
Chua was described by The Straits Times as "one of the most sought-after commercial photographers" in Singapore. He is the oldest of six children. Chua started his career as a photographer in 1950.
As an amateur photographer working for an agency, Chua was cited as "the youngest cameraman in Malaya to be awarded the degree of A.R.P.S ".
Chua turned professional in 1972. He served as a judge for the 7th Open Photographic Exhibition organised by the Singapore Art Society, as well as the 40th Singapore International Salon of Photography.
His photographs have been showcased in Britain, China and Singapore. In 1990, Chua established the Soo Bin Art Gallery, which displays artworks by contemporary Chinese artists.
He is credited with introducing Chinese contemporary art to Singapore.
Its paintings fetching tens of thousands of dollars, Soo Bin Art Gallery moved from Halifax Road to Hill Street in August 2000. Chua is the Singapore Gallery Association"s Chairperson.
Awards
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Cultural Medallion
The Cultural Medallion is a Singapore cultural award conferred to those who have achieved artistic excellence in dance, theatre, literature, music, photography, art and film.The Cultural Medallion is a Singapore cultural award conferred to those who have achieved artistic excellence in dance, theatre, literature, music, photography, art and film.