ART SG

ART SG IS THE MOST HOTLY ANTICIPATED ART FAIR LAUNCH OF 2023. PRESENTED BY FOUNDING AND LEAD PARTNER UBS, ART SG WILL WELCOME LEADING INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA, ASIA PACIFIC AND AROUND THE WORLD.

THE INAUGURAL EDITION OF ART SG WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 12 – 15 JANUARY 2023 AT THE MARINA BAY SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTRE IN SINGAPORE, AND WILL PROVIDE GALLERIES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAP INTO THE SIGNIFICANT BUYING POWER OF THE REGION AT THE NEXUS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA.

“As Founding and Lead Partner of ART SG, we are excited by the caliber of galleries that continue to commit to the fair and that share our belief in the great potential of the art market in Singapore and Southeast Asia. We believe that staging the inaugural edition of the Fair in January 2023 will provide the best opportunity for the international art world, Singapore’s art loving public and UBS clients from around the region to engage with the world’s most important galleries and dynamic artists.”
August HateckeCo-Head Wealth Management Asia Pacific, UBS Global Wealth Management Country Head UBS Singapore
“The Singapore Tourism Board has been working in close partnership with ART SG to prepare for the inaugural edition and we support the decision to schedule its launch in January 2023 . We believe that the fair will add to Singapore’s vibrant art offerings and enhance Singapore’s position as a leading cultural and lifestyle destination. Come 2023, we look forward to welcoming all collectors, art buyers and visitors to Singapore."
Lim Shoo LingDirector, Arts & Cultural Precincts, Singapore Tourism Board
“I feel that this is a responsible and appropriate decision. Alisan Fine Arts is fully committed to working with ART SG to growing our networks in Southeast Asia over the coming years and look forward to participating in ART SG in January 2023.”
Daphne KingDirector, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong
“This is a conscientious decision by the organisers and we fully support it. Artinformal has a strong belief that ART SG has the potential to develop into one of the most important art fairs in Asia. We will be supporting for the long term and look forward to taking part in the launch in January 2023.”
Tina FernandezFounder, Artinformal, Manila
“Capsule Shanghai is excited to participate in the first edition of ART SG in 2023 and we look forward to introducing our roster of artists to the fast growing Southeast Asian collector base.”
Enrico PolatoFounder, Capsule Shanghai, Shanghai
“We are excited to join ART SG and to develop our audiences in Southeast Asia. We look forward to working with Magnus and the ART SG team over the coming years.”
Carl KostyálOwner, Carl Kostyál, London, Stockholm
“We have a long-standing relationship with Magnus Renfrew based on trust. This decision demonstrates that the organisers put the interests of the galleries first and have a long term perspective which we respect. We are delighted to confirm our participation in the first edition of ART SG in 2023.”
Cesar VillalonFounder, The Drawing Room, Makati City
“Esther Schipper Gallery sees strong potential in the Southeast Asian market and in Singapore as a natural meeting place for the international art world in the region. We very much look forward to joining the launch edition of ART SG in January 2023."
Esther SchipperEsther Schipper Gallery, Berlin
“As a gallery focused on contemporary Singapore and Southeast Asian artists, both established and emerging, FOST has always shown the best of Singapore’s cutting edge artistic practices to the international art world. We believe ART SG will help us to realize our vision to an even greater extent, and cannot wait to be part of the launch edition in 2023.”
Stephanie FongFounder and Director, FOST Gallery, Singapore
“Fox Jensen feels that this is a highly responsible decision. Singapore has a key role to play as an important hub for the Indo Pacific. We believe that ART SG is exceptionally well placed to make Singapore a must-attend annual event on the art calendar. We look forward to participating in January 2023.”
Andrew JensenOwner, Fox Jensen
“Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Magnus Renfrew and the team at ART SG have an exceptional track record, and we look forward to working closely with them over the coming years to further develop our collector base in the region. We are excited to confirm our participation in ART SG in 2023."
Nick SimunovicManaging Director, Asia, Gagosian, Hong Kong, New York, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, Geneva, Basel, Rome, Athens
“We wholeheartedly endorse this decision to reschedule the launch edition of ART SG to January 2023. Southeast Asia is increasingly coming under the spotlight of attention of international curators who are interested to explore the diverse cultural production of the region. Gajah Gallery has a long-standing and passionate commitment to art of the region and to widening the international awareness through its programming. We believe that ART SG will play a crucial role in facilitating a greater discourse and we are excited about the prospects for what ART SG can do for Singapore and Southeast Asia. We look forward to participating in ART SG in January 2023.”
Jasdeep SandhuFounder, Gajah Gallery, Singapore, Yogyakarta
“Galerie du Monde believes that this is a responsible decision. We have worked with Magnus and his team for many years and we look forward to taking part in the launch edition of ART SG in January 2023.”
Fred ScholleFounder, Galerie du Monde, Hong Kong
“I think to postpone ART SG to 2023 is a smart decision. Asia is such an important market for us and we are thankful to the fair organisation to understand that Art SG will be very successful once we all can travel without restrictions again!”
Eva PresenhuberOwner, Galerie Eva Presenhuber, Zurich, New York
“Gisela Capitain sees exceptional potential in Singapore as a major hub for Southeast Asia and the wider Asia market. We very much look forward to participating in ART SG in January 2023."
Dr Regina FioritoDirector, Galerie Gisela Capitain, Cologne, Berlin
“We applaud the difficult decision to delay the inaugural edition of ART SG and believe that this gives much needed clarity for our planning purposes. Karsten Greve Gallery strongly believes in the potential of the fair and of the Southeast Asia market, and looks forward to participating in the inaugural edition of ART SG in January 2023."
Karsten GreveFounder, Galerie Karsten Greve, Cologne, St. Moritz, Paris
“We remain very committed to growing our presence in Singapore and Southeast Asia, and feel that ART SG is an excellent platform to connect with the best regional collectors. We look forward to our participation in 2023."
Rene MeileCo-Director, Galerie Urs Meile, Beijing, Lucerne
“INKstudio is committed to Singapore’s future as an international hub of art and culture of both regional and global importance. ART SG is our chosen partner in bringing our program to Singapore and to the region and we look forward to participating in its inaugural edition in 2023.”
Craig YeePartner and Co-Founder, INKstudio, Beijing, New York
“iPRECIATION is fully supportive of this decision. ART SG has gained an incredible following from the regional and international art world, and we feel that the rescheduling of ART SG will make it possible for more international collectors to visit the Fair and have the momentum that it deserves. We look forward to participating in ART SG in January 2023.”
Helina ChanFounder, iPRECIATION, Singapore
“Jack Bell Gallery fully understands the timely decision to reschedule the inaugural edition of ART SG. We have seen a significant increase in sales to Singapore over the past months and are excited to build further on our growing regional collector base. We look forward to taking part in ART SG in January 2023.”
Jack BellFounder, Jack Bell Gallery, London
“König Gallery is excited to participate in ART SG in January 2023. In addition to being the natural meeting place for a rapidly expanding collector base in Southeast Asia, Singapore is a key hub for the tech and crypto community. We look forward to introducing our program and see great potential for ART SG.”
Johann KönigFounder, König Gallery, Berlin, London, Seoul, Vienna
"Southeast Asia is an incredibly important market for Lehmann Maupin. We are committed to expanding our relationships and to promoting our artists in this rapidly expanding market. We look forward to participating in ART SG in January 2023."
Rachel LehmannFounder, Lehmann Maupin, Hong Kong, Seoul, New York
“Miles McEnery gallery is committed to building its audiences in Asia through ART SG for the long term. We look forward to participating in the inaugural edition in January 2023.”
Miles McEneryOwner and Director, Miles McEnery Gallery, New York
“We fully understand and welcome the decision to reschedule the launch edition of ART SG - given the current situation we believe that this is the most responsible decision. ART SG has considerable potential to develop into a major art world event in the future and we look forward to working with Magnus and the team over the coming years to develop the audience for our artists in the Indo-South-East-Asian market. We already look forward to participating in ART SG in January 2023.”
Tim NeugerCo-Founder, neugerriemschneider, Berlin
“Pace Gallery believes that ART SG has considerable potential to develop the significant collector base in Southeast Asia. We are looking forward to taking part in 2023.”
Leng LinPartner and President, Pace Gallery Hong Kong, Pace Gallery, Hong Kong, New York, London, Geneva, Seoul, Palo Alto, East Hampton, Palm Beach
“We believe wholeheartedly in the market in Southeast Asia, and the role that Singapore has to play as a key point of contact for engaging with our expanding collector base across Asia more widely. We look forward to participating in the inaugural edition of ART SG in January.”
Javier PeresOwner, Peres Projects, Berlin
“Richard Koh Fine Art takes a long term view of the Singapore and Southeast Asian art landscape and believes that a launch edition of ART SG in 2023 will be well positioned for success and the widest possible attendance. We are delighted to be participating in ART SG in 2023."
Richard KohFounder, Richard Koh Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok
“Richard Saltoun believes the decision to reschedule ART SG is the right thing to do and is grateful for the organisers’ professionalism and for looking after their galleries best interests. We see ART SG as having significant potential to become a truly world class art fair and we look forward to being present for the launch in January 2023.”
Richard Saltoun Owner, Richard Saltoun Gallery, London
“We stand behind the decision of ART SG to reschedule the inaugural edition of the Fair and very much look forward to taking part in January 2023.”
Sadie ColesOwner, Sadie Coles HQ, London
“We think that this is a wise and responsible decision. We see great potential for the Fair in Singapore. We are excited to take part in ART SG in January 2023.”
Shefali SomaniDirector, Shrine Empire, New Delhi
“SPURS Gallery is committed to expanding our presence and network within Singapore and Southeast Asia, which is a region of increasing importance in Asia Pacific. We feel ART SG is the right platform for us, and are excited to bring a strong program of our represented artists to showcase within the 2023 launch edition.”
Jia WeiManaging Partner, SPURS Gallery, Beijing
“Starkwhite agrees that this is a responsible decision that gives the galleries the clarity that they need. We are fully behind ART SG and recognise the exceptional potential for Singapore to be a key hub for the international art world. We are excited to participate in the launch edition of ART SG in January 2023.”
Dominic FeuchsDirector, Starkwhite, Auckland, Queenstown
"Stephen Friedman Gallery is excited to participate in ART SG and thus broaden our relationships in this dynamic and important region in the long term. We believe that ART SG has the potential to become a key fixture on the international art calendar and we look forward to being there for the launch edition in Singapore in 2023."
Mira DimitrovaDirector of Sales, Stephen Friedman Gallery, London
“We believe that ART SG will further enhance Singapore’s rich cultural offerings and we look forward to participating in ART SG in January 2023.”
Rita TarguiDirector, STPI Gallery, Singapore
“We are grateful to the ART SG team for taking this strategic decision, which we feel is in the best interest of the galleries. ART SG will flourish for the long term and is poised to become the premier art fair in Asia. ART SG has many factors in its favour, from the management team to the top level gallery participation, the 2023 launch will be worth the wait.”
Ursula SullivanCo-Founder, Sullivan+Strumpf, Singapore, Sydney, and ART SG Selection Committee member.
“As a young gallery, Tabula Rasa identifies with the fast-paced dynamic growth in Singapore and we believe it has immense potential for our artists. We look forward to connecting deeply with the collecting audience through our participation in ART SG in 2023.”
Sammi LiuExecutive Director, Tabula Rasa Gallery, Beijing, London
“With a commitment to Southeast Asian art in our program, and an established gallery space in Bangkok, Tang Contemporary has strong ties to Singapore and Southeast Asia. We are delighted that a major international art fair will be launched for the region, and we intend to have a significant presence in ART SG’s launch edition in 2023.”
Vivian HarExecutive Director, Tang Contemporary Hong Kong, Tang Contemporary, Beijing, Hong Kong, Bangkok
“Tina Keng Gallery is delighted to confirm its participation in ART SG in January 2023. Singapore is a centre of great wealth and the natural hub for Southeast Asia. We are confident that ART SG will play a major role in expanding the audience for contemporary art in this important region.”
Tina KengTina Keng, Founder of Tina Keng Gallery, Taipei
“Southeast Asian art has always been an important part of our program. We see huge potential for ART SG as a platform for the international art world to engage with the diverse cultures of this dynamic region. We fully support the decision to reschedule and we are much looking forward to taking part in the launch edition in January 2023.”
Shelly WuShelly Wu, Creative Director, TKG+, Taipei and ART SG Selection Committee Member
“Over the past decade or more Victoria Miro has been privileged to take part in the emergence of Asia as a major international hub in the contemporary art world. As a gallery we are fully committed to deepening the important connections that we have made over this time with collectors and institutions across the region. We certainly look forward to the inaugural edition of ART SG in January 2023 and to presenting a strong roster of gallery artists in upcoming editions of the Fair."
Simon KirbyDirector Asia, Victoria Miro, Venice, London, and ART SG Selection Committee member
“Waddington Custot believes that Singapore can play a key role as a hub for Southeast Asia and beyond. We look forward to our participation in January 2023 and in the years to come.”
Stephane CustotOwner, Waddington Custot, London
“White Cube is committed to participating in ART SG for the long term. Southeast Asia is an important and rapidly developing market and we look forward to our participation in 2023."
Daniela GarehSenior Director and Partner, White Cube, London, Hong Kong
“Xavier Hufkens has a significant following for our artists in Southeast Asia and we see ART SG as an important vehicle to building our client base further in this important region. We look forward to participating in ART SG in 2023.”
Xavier HufkensOwner, Xavier Hufkens, Brussels
“Yavuz Gallery has been deeply committed to Singapore and Southeast Asia for many years. We have witnessed the fast-paced collecting and artistic growth in the region, and feel it is ready for a major international art fair. There is great anticipation and excitement for the launch of ART SG, we are delighted to be part of its inaugural edition in January 2023."
Can YavuzFounder and Managing Director, Yavuz Gallery, Singapore, Sydney
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