SINGAPORE, 22 JANUARY 2026: ART SG, presented by Founding and Lead Partner UBS, opens today with a VIP Preview and Vernissage at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Featuring expanded programming, new curatorial initiatives and strategic partnerships, ART SG 2026 brings together a dynamic line-up of more than 100 galleries from over 30 countries and territories. This year, the fair debuts its inaugural copresentation with S.E.A. Focus, a homegrown platform championing contemporary art from Southeast Asia. ART SG continues to offer an unparalleled platform celebrating Southeast Asia’s vibrant contemporary art scene alongside diverse international perspectives, showcasing talent from emerging artists to established figures. ART SG 2026 opens to the public from 23 to 25 January 2026.
Magnus Renfrew, Co-founder, ART SG said: “As we launch the fourth edition of ART SG 2026, Singapore’s position as a dynamic hub for Southeast Asia’s art market has never been clearer. The city’s dynamic ecosystem spanning new galleries, cultural initiatives, private foundations, and an expanding collector base continues to attract attention from across Southeast Asia and beyond. ART SG 2026 builds on the momentum of previous editions, championing the region’s artistic practices while fostering meaningful dialogue with the global art community.”
Jin Yee Young, Co-Head UBS Global Wealth Management Asia Pacific and Country Head UBS Singapore said: “As Founding and Lead Partner of ART SG for the fourth consecutive year, we are delighted to provide a platform that reinforces Singapore’s vital role as a cultural gateway for the region. We believe in the transformative power of art, and are excited to showcase works from the UBS Art Collection at the UBS Lounge and UBS Art Studio at the fair, including Melati Suryodarmo’s I Love You. Furthermore, to nurture emerging talent, we are proud to launch the inaugural ART SG FUTURES Prize, presented by UBS. Our ‘Art for All’ community initiative also continues this year in partnership with Plastify, inviting visitors to craft messages of love and sustainable keepsakes that promote accessibility and creativity.”
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