Reframing the Region at Art SG 2025

Kamori Osthananda, ArtAsiaPacific, January 22, 2025

Installation View at ART SG 2025: Khairulddin Wahab, The Lands Below the Winds, 2024, acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 500 x 500 x 160 cm. Presented by Cuturi Gallery. Image courtesy of ART SG 2025

 

Showcasing 105 galleries from 30 countries, ART SG brings together global art, technology, and culture at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 17 to 19 January 2025.

17 January 2025, Singapore – ART SG, Southeast Asia’s premier international art fair, officially opens to the public today at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. Organised by The Art Assembly and presented by Founding and Lead Partner UBS, the fair runs until 19 January 2025, featuring an impressive lineup of 105 galleries from 30 countries and territories.

 

The three-day event promises a dynamic and immersive experience for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, with highlights spanning multiple gallery sectors and curated programmes:

  • Gallery Sectors: GALLERIES, FOCUS, and FUTURES showcase an array of solo, duo, and group displays, offering diverse perspectives and themes.
  • PLATFORM: A dedicated space featuring five large-scale installations and live performance art that challenge conventional boundaries.
  • DIGITAL SPOTLIGHT: Participations exploring the nexus of art and technology, underscoring the future of creative expression.
  • FILM: Presented in collaboration with ArtScience Museum and curated by Stefano Rabolli Pansera, the programme includes daily screenings of video art, film, and moving image works from Southeast Asia and beyond.
  • ART SG PERSPECTIVES: Supported by AXA XL, the TALKS programme delves into contemporary art issues, curated in partnership with Aaron Cezar, Director of the Delfina Foundation, and features thought-provoking sessions with notable collectors and museum directors.
  • UBS: Elevating Art and Community Engagement

 

UBS, ART SG’s Founding and Lead Partner, further enriches the fair with a solo showcase by contemporary artist Mit Jai Inn at the UBS Lounge and UBS Art Studio. Highlighting the intersection of art and space, this immersive display celebrates innovation and exploration.

 

In honour of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, UBS unveils a 60-meter woven tapestry—officially recognised in the Singapore Book of Records—as a symbol of unity and community spirit.

 

ART SG distinguishes itself by fostering accessibility and engagement across diverse audiences, transforming the traditional art fair into an inclusive cultural experience.

For tickets and more information, visit www.artsg.com or follow @artsgfair on Instagram.

 

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