Cover ‘Complementary Harmonies’ (2023) by Erizal As at Gajah Gallery (Photo: Courtesy of Gajah Gallery)
‘Complementary Harmonies’ (2023) by Erizal As at Gajah Gallery (Photo: Courtesy of Gajah Gallery)
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Aside from an exceptional lineup of galleries, Art SG 2025 collaborates with four cultural partners for its third edition, which will be held from January 17 to 19
When international art fair Art SG returns for its third edition, from January 17 to 19 (with a VIP preview and vernissage on January 16), at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, it will bring together more than just the leading galleries from the region and around the world, but also present a dynamic programme in collaboration with four cultural partners: Bangkok Kunsthalle, Delfina Foundation, M Art Foundation and Art Outreach.
The year 2025 is even more special as Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence. “Over the past six decades, Singapore’s arts landscape has flourished, marked by a growing appreciation for art collection and a vibrant cultural scene, and as the wider context for Singapore, Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific becomes ever more relevant,” says Art SG co-founder Magnus Renfrew. “Singapore, situated at the heart of Asia, is a key destination for galleries aiming to broaden their reach. With its strategic location, role as a regional hub and dedication to cultivating a multifaceted art scene, the city serves as a gateway to this expanding art market.”
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Above ‘African Bird Magic’ (Comoro Blue Vanga & Taita Thrush') (2024) by Yinka Shonibare at Goodman Gallery (Photo: Courtesy of Goodman Gallery and the artist)
‘African Bird Magic’ (Comoro Blue Vanga & Taita Thrush') (2024) by Yinka Shonibare at Goodman Gallery (Photo: Courtesy of Goodman Gallery and the artist)
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Presented by founding and lead partner UBS, the fair this year features 105 galleries from 30 countries and territories, bringing together world-renowned galleries with the fresh perspectives of emerging talent across three sectors: Galleries, Focus and Futures. Returning international galleries include Gagosian, White Cube and Thaddaeus Ropac, as well as those from the region such as STPI, Fost Gallery and Bangkok Citycity Gallery. Meanwhile, Haridas Contemporary (Singapore), Baik Art (Los Angeles, Seoul, Jakarta) and Sun Contemporary (Bali) are participating in the fair for the first time.
The diverse programme includes five large-scale, site-specific installations in Platform, as well as a Film programme and a Talk series. The Film platform, which showcases new artistic practices or groundbreaking names working within the realm of film, video art and moving images is curated by Bangkok Kunsthalle’s founding director Stefano Rabolli Pansera. The line-up this year will feature the “By Artists, On Artists” programme exploring film and video works created by artists, juxtaposed with a series of films about the contemporary art practices of prominent artists across different histories and disciplines.
Above ‘Perdu CXC’ (2023) by Lee Bul at Lehmann Maupin (Photo: Courtesy of Studio Lee Bul and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London)
‘Perdu CXC’ (2023) by Lee Bul at Lehmann Maupin (Photo: Courtesy of Studio Lee Bul and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London)
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Another cultural partner, which will be lending its curatorial expertise to the Art SG lineup, is London’s Delfina Foundation. Founding director Aaron Cezar will curate a series of programmes centred around collecting, philanthropy and creating private foundations. Three critical discussions, inspired by Delfina’s groundbreaking “Collecting as Practice” initiative, will look at the role collectors play in shaping artistic regional development.
On the flip side, the M Art Foundation, led by its director Zong Han, offers an inside look into its emphasis on supporting the “abstract” aspects of artistic practices, rather than focusing on acquiring physical artworks. The Hong Kong-Singapore artist‑centric organisation nurtures and realises the aspirations of leading and emerging contemporary artists across borders and boundaries by commissioning exhibitions, published works, and other forms of visual art philanthropy.
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Meanwhile, Singapore non-profit organisation Art Outreach will present a visual arts summit featuring experts including Triangle Network London director Alessio Antoniolli, Singapore’s ArtScience Museum vice president Honor Harger, who is also vice president of Attractions at Marina Bay Sands, and Manchester’s Whitworth gallery director Sook-kyung Lee, who is also curator of the Japan Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale 2024, among others.
Above ‘It would be silly to jealous of a Flower Part 2’ (2024) by Natee Utarit at Richard Koh Fine Art (Photo: Courtesy of Richard Koh Fine Art)
Above ‘Destination Image #7’ (‘Dancing Flowers’) (2024) by Hilmi Johandi at Ota Fine Arts (Photo: Hilmi Johandi, courtesy of Ota Fine Arts Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai)
‘It would be silly to jealous of a Flower Part 2’ (2024) by Natee Utarit at Richard Koh Fine Art (Photo: Courtesy of Richard Koh Fine Art)
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“As with the ambition of Art SG, we are proud to foster artistic exchange and inspire cultural transformation across Southeast Asia and beyond through an exceptional lineup of exhibitors, collaborations with leading figures, museums and organisations, alongside ambitious programming,” says Art SG fair director Shuyin Yang.
The programme lineup of Southeast Asia’s leading art fair, which is organised by The Art Assembly, is also aligned with the events and activities presented by the visual art museums, private collections and cultural partners within Singapore Art Week, the city’s annual celebration of the visual arts.
Yang adds, “Taking place throughout the week, exclusive events, museum and gallery openings, private collection visits, and unique art and culinary experiences will complement the fair’s offering to spotlight Singapore’s vibrant local art scene.”
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