18-30 August 2026

Nicholas Tan at 125 PROJECTS

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Nicholas Tan is an artist, designer and founder. He studied Biology at Harvard University, earning a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, where he conducted and published scientific research. A former national swimmer for Singapore, he has also collaborated with LVMH Métiers d’Art. In 2022, he founded AUPEN, an independent accessories brand recognized for its sculptural silhouettes. His multidisciplinary background informs a practice shaped by observation, experimentation and inquiry.

Manila Exclusive Bags

  • Nicholas Tan / AUPEN Untitled (Artist Signed Nirvana Bag)

  • Nicholas Tan / AUPEN Nirvana Violet Ice

AUPEN Purpose Bags

  • Nicholas Tan / AUPEN Purpose - Velvet Noir

  • Nicholas Tan / AUPEN Purpose - Tweed Sakura

  • Nicholas Tan / AUPEN Purpose - Tweed Blue