UOL and Art:Dis jointly organise Held in the Middle, the first solo exhibition by Christian Tan, the overall winner of the UOL x Art:Dis Art Prize 2025. Featuring about 30 linocut prints, the exhibition brings together works inspired by Christian’s familiar objects and interests, from cleaning tools, workstations and chairs to pop stars, as reflections of labour, rest, aspiration and joy.
An autistic artist and printmaker, Christian was introduced to linocut printmaking in 2019. Since then, he has developed a visual language marked by bold outlines, vivid colours and a sensitivity to the things that shape his daily life. His distinctive works have gained recognition, while his linocut practice continues to evolve.
