The event will provide an overview of contemporary artistic production across Southeast Asia, from established to emerging perspectives.
Art SG, the leading international art fair for Singapore and Southeast Asia, announces its third edition in Singapore from January 17 to 19, 2025 (with VIP preview and vernissage on January 16), featuring an exceptional lineup of exhibitors from various countries and territories.
A dynamic program will be platformed by four visionary cultural partners with strong ties to the Southeast Asian art ecosystem: Bangkok Kunsthalle, Delfina Foundation, M Art Foundation, and Art Outreach. Visitors will also encounter an energizing program of events and activations presented by Singapore’s visual art museums, important private collections, and cultural partners, within Singapore Art Week (January 17 to 26), the city’s annual celebration of visual arts.
“We are thrilled to present the third edition of Art SG in Singapore, especially as the nation celebrates its 60th anniversary 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 Magnus Renfrew, co-founder of Art SG.
Marina Cruz, “Elsa & Laura’s Dress,” 2023, oil and embroidery on canvas, 122 x 96 cm.
Photo courtesy of Gajah Gallery
Natee Utarit, “It would be silly to jealous of a Flower Part 2,” 2024, oil on canvas, 160 x 140 cm. Photo courtesy of Richard Koh Fine Art
“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 multi-faceted art scene, the city serves as a gateway to this expanding art market. Art SG, alongside our valued partners share a drive to support Singapore’s vision of becoming a unique cultural and artistic powerhouse that increasingly captivates global audiences,” he adds.
Established international names will return to Art SG in 2025, showcasing the best of their gallery program including Gagosian (New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Le Bourget, Geneva, Basel, Gstaad, Rome, Athens, Hong Kong), White Cube (London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Seoul), Thaddaeus Ropac (London, Paris, Salzburg, Seoul), Lehmann Maupin (New York, London, Seoul), Neugerriemschneider (Berlin), Galerie Gisela Capitain (Cologne, Naples), Annely Juda Fine Art (London), Goodman Gallery (Johannesburg, Cape Town, London, New York), P.P.O.W (New York), Ota Fine Arts (Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo), Cardi Gallery (Milan, London), Zilberman (Istanbul, Berlin, Miami), INKstudio (Beijing, New York), and Eslite Gallery (Taipei, Beijing) return to the fair after a one-year hiatus which marks their conviction in Singapore’s market environment to access a flourishing collector base in the region.
Art SG will provide an unparalleled overview of contemporary artistic production across Southeast Asia, from established to emerging perspectives, with numerous exhibitors operating spaces in the region. Notable galleries hailing from the area will return to the fair including Ames Yavuz (Singapore, Sydney), STPI (Singapore), Sullivan+Strumpf (Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne), Richard Koh Fine Art (Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur), Fost Gallery (Singapore), and Gajah Gallery (Singapore, Jakarta, Yogyakarta). In addition are newcomers, such as Haridas Contemporary (Singapore), Baik Art (Los Angeles, Seoul, Jakarta), Highlight Art (Singapore), BOL Gallery (Singapore), and Sun Contemporary (Bali).
For its third edition, Art SG will platform four Cultural Partners, who will lend their curatorial expertise to a dynamic program across the city. Consisting of leading museums, institutions, and foundations, these organizations hold strong ties to Southeast Asia and are committed to bolstering the region’s cultural ecosystem, as well as the global art landscape.
Faris Nakamura, “Emerald Canopies,” 2024, treated wood. Photo courtesy of Richard Koh Fine Art
In collaboration with Bangkok Kunsthalle (Bangkok), director Stefano Rabolli Pansera will curate Art SG Film, a selection of film, video art and moving image artworks, with an emphasis on showcasing new filmmaking practices, experimental film, or art historically resonant works, particularly by artists and practitioners from around the Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific regions.
Led by director Aaron Cezar, Delfina Foundation (London) will collaborate with Art SG to create a series of programs around collecting, philanthropy, and creating private foundations. Inspired by Delfina Foundation’s groundbreaking program “Collecting as Practice,” which explores the philosophy, psychology and politics of collecting, the collaboration presented at Art SG 2025 will look at the essential role of collectors in shaping artistic regional development.
M Art Foundation (Hong Kong, Singapore) will present a curated exhibition reflecting the foundation’s guiding principles and thematic concerns. Directed by Zong Han, M Art Foundation is an artist-centric organization, which nurtures and realizes the aspirations of leading and emerging contemporary artists across borders and boundaries, through commissioning exhibitions, publishing, and other forms of visual art philanthropy.
Designed to support art practitioners, Art Outreach (Singapore) will present a visual arts summit, gathering a faculty of experts who include Alessio Antoniolli (director, Triangle Network London), Honor Harger (vice president, ArtScience Museum and vice president, Attractions Marina Bay Sands), Dr. Sook-kyung Lee (director, The Whitworth, Manchester; curator, Japan Pavilion, 60th Venice Biennale 2024), and Dr. Zoé Whitley (director, Chisenhale Gallery), among others.
Leslie De Chavez, “The Oracles,” 2024, cast bronze with 18k gold-plated cast silver eyes. Photos courtesy of Gajah Gallery
“Into the 13th edition of Singapore Art Week (SAW), we celebrate and showcase Singapore’s maturing arts landscape with the local and international arts community and audiences from all walks of life,” says Tay Tong, director, Arts Ecosystem Group (Visual Arts), National Arts Council.
“Art SG remains a marquee event for SAW in showcasing contemporary art from top international galleries and attracting a diverse range of global collectors. This vibrant fair facilitates connections between artists, galleries, and collectors. Art SG is a catalyst for transforming Singapore into a global art destination, bridging diverse artistic expressions and engaging collectors in meaningful ways,” he adds.
“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 line-up of exhibitors, collaborations with leading figures, museums and organizations, alongside ambitious programming,” explains Shuyin Yang, fair director of Art SG. “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.”
The fair continues its partnerships with The Hour Glass as associate partner and AXA XL as official partner and supporter of Art SG Talks, and official hotel partner Marina Bay Sands. For Art SG 2025, the fair welcomes new official partners Porsche and Morning.
For more information about Art SG visit its website at artsg.com, Instagram: @art.sg, and Facebook: @artsgfair. Tickets to Art SG are available online: artsg.com/tickets. For more information about the Singapore Art Week, visit its website at artweek.sg, and social medis accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Telegram @sgartweek.
