Cover Art SG 2025 concludes with impressive attendance of over 41,000 visitors and solid sales reported by galleries
Art SG 2025 concludes with impressive attendance of over 41,000 visitors and solid sales reported by galleries
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The third iteration of Art SG came to a triumphant close with robust sales to collectors hailing from across the globe
The third edition of Art SG—which ran from January 17 to 19—concluded on a high note, reaffirming Singapore’s growing influence in the international Art ecosystem. Over 41,000 visitors flocked to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, including leading collectors, curators and institutions from Southeast Asia and beyond. Featuring 105 galleries from 30 countries, the event was a dynamic platform for contemporary art, showcasing a rich blend of established and emerging talents.
“The successful conclusion of the third edition of Art SG reflects the solid foundations that the fair has laid to date and the exciting prospects for Singapore’s emergence as a key cultural and Art market destination,” said Magnus Renfrew, co-founder of Art SG.
“The strong attendance demonstrates Singapore’s rapidly developing role as an important nexus for the art world in Asia.”
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Above Installation view of ‘The Lands Below the Winds’ (2024) by Khairulddin Wahab at Art SG 2025
Installation view of ‘The Lands Below the Winds’ (2024) by Khairulddin Wahab at Art SG 2025
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Art SG 2025’s programming extended beyond the conventional art fair. The Platform sector spotlighted large-scale installations, while the Film programme, curated by Stefano Rabolli Pansera, explored themes like personal transformation and historical legacy through moving images. The Talks programme, titled ‘Art SG Perspectives’, brought together thought leaders and curators for a series of panels and lectures that explored contemporary themes while spotlighting art from the region.
Fair director Shuyin Yang added: “We are delighted with our gallery offering, cultural partnerships, and dynamic wider programme. Connections forged at Art SG are poised to grow in the months to come.”
Above Kim Yun Shin’s ‘Add Two Add One Divide Two Divide One 2023-6’
Kim Yun Shin’s ‘Add Two Add One Divide Two Divide One 2023-6’
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The fair delivered robust sales across all sectors, with significant acquisitions by both private collectors and institutions. Pablo Picasso’s Buste d’Homme à la Pipe (1969) sold for SG$1.6 million at Cardi Gallery, while Johyun Gallery performed exceptionally well, with sales of with sales of Lee Bae’s Issu de feu K-20 (2003) for SG$246,483 and works from his Brushstroke series (2024) achieving SG$82,161 each.
Lehmann Maupin celebrated a milestone as Kim Yun Shin’s Add Two Add One Divide Two Divide One 2023-6 (2023) was acquired for the Singapore Art Museum through the inaugural SAM Art SG Fund. The fund, launched at the fair, allocated SG$150,000 for the acquisition of key artworks, further enriching Singapore’s cultural landscape.
“It’s exciting to witness the market in my hometown continue to grow and thrive,” said Ken Tan, Singapore-based director of Lehmann Maupin. “This year, there’s an increasingly international presence of collectors, curators, and galleries.”
Above Ruben Pang, ‘Minerva A woven Storm’ (2024) (Photo: Courtesy of Richard Koh Fine Art)
Ruben Pang, ‘Minerva A woven Storm’ (2024) (Photo: Courtesy of Richard Koh Fine Art)
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Singaporean galleries made a strong showing, highlighting the depth of local talent. Artcommune’s standout sales included Cheong Soo Pieng’s By the Lake (1979) for SG$116,000 and Chua Mia Tee’s Smith Street (1981) for SG$110,000. Richard Koh Fine Art featured works by six young Singaporean artists, with multiple pieces snapped up, signalling a growing interest in emerging local talent.
Coinciding with Singapore Art Week, Art SG amplified the city’s reputation as a cultural hub. Exhibitions and activations across the city drew art lovers into a broader celebration of creativity. Other highlights included the Singapore Art Week Forum 2025, which examined the relationship between art and the public, and a symposium hosted by the Tanoto Foundation, fostering dialogues on contemporary Art in Southeast Asia.
Above Natee Utarit, ‘It would be silly to jealous of a Flower Part 2’ (2024) (Photo: Courtesy of Richard Koh Fine Art)
Natee Utarit, ‘It would be silly to jealous of a Flower Part 2’ (2024) (Photo: Courtesy of Richard Koh Fine Art)
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As the first major art fair of the year concluded, Art SG set its sights on the future, with the next edition announced for January 23 to 25, 2026. The event’s success underscores Singapore’s pivotal role in the global art market, a sentiment echoed by attendees and participants alike.
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