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Tang Da Wu (Chinese: 唐大雾; pinyin: Táng Dàwù, pronounced [tʰɑ̌ŋ tâ.û]; born 1943) is a Singaporean artist who works in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, installation art and performance art. Though his art, Tang has expressed concern about environmental and social issues. He was educated at Birmingham Polytechnic and Goldsmiths' College, University of London. In 1970, Tang gave his first solo exhibition at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He began engaging in performance art upon returning to Singapore in 1979.

In 1988, Tang founded The Artists Village, the first art colony to be established in Singapore. In January 1994, the National Arts Council (NAC) stopped funding unscripted performance art following a controversial performance. From that time on, Tang mostly practised his art abroad. This decision was later reversed in September 2003. Tang was one of four artists who represented Singapore at the 2007 Venice Biennale.