Lim Yew Kuan was born in 1929 in Xiamen, China. He migrated to Singapore during the Second World War. After graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), majoring in Western Arts, in 1950, he taught in the institution for seven years. He furthered his Western Arts studies in the Chelsea School of Art (London) between 1958 to 1962. In 1963, he returned to Singapore and became the Deputy Principal of NAFA the following year (1964). He held the role of NAFA's Vice Principal in 1980. Currently, he is a professional artist.

In 1980, Lim Yew Kuan was awarded the Public Service Medal, Singapore. He was also awarded the Long Service Award by NAFA in 1985. He was active in the Singapore arts scene. In 1992, his works participated in the Hwa Chong Alumni Association art exhibition. He was the committee member of Singapore Art Society for many years, and was invited to be among the panel of judges for several art competitions.

Lim Yew Kuan's works display high profile, matured style and creativity in traditional medium. His works are also collected by the National Museum Art Gallery (Singapore), National Museum of Art (Malaysia), and many Singapore and overseas collectors.

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