ART SG 2025: Your Guide to 10 Unmissable Highlights at Southeast Asia’s Premier Art Fair

ART SG is back for its highly anticipated third edition, happening from 17–19 January 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. With over 105 leading galleries from 30 countries, this year’s fair promises a spectacular lineup of contemporary art, performances, talks, and more. Here’s your guide to the top 10 experiences you simply can’t miss:

ART SG 2025: Your Guide to 10 Unmissable Highlights at Southeast Asia's Premier Art Fair - AlvinologyART SG 2025: Your Guide to 10 Unmissable Highlights at Southeast Asia's Premier Art Fair - Alvinology

1. Opening Night Extravaganza

Kick off the excitement with the exclusive Vernissage on 16 January (5–9 PM). Be the first to explore the fair in an electrifying atmosphere, with unlimited re-entry throughout the event.

2. Contemporary Art Masterpieces

Immerse yourself in thousands of cutting-edge artworks from renowned global galleries. From bold installations to exquisite canvases, ART SG brings the world’s art to your doorstep.

00 Zhang, prototype 0037DLC 2025.1, 2024. Digital render. Courtesy of Gazelli Art House & the Artist

3. Spot Emerging Talent

Explore the FOCUS and FUTURES sectors to discover rising stars and fresh perspectives. Perfect for both first-time buyers and seasoned collectors.

Melissa Tan, The Fates Klotho Lachesis Atropos, 2024, mirror finish stainless steel epoxy resin pigment, 285 x 190 x 15 cm. Courtesy of the artist and Haridas Contemporary

4. Engage with Art World Visionaries

Join ART SG Perspectives, featuring thought-provoking talks by prominent artists like Mandy El-Sayegh and Korakrit Arunanondchai, who are redefining contemporary art.

MANDY EL-SAYEGH. Portrait of the Artist Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London. Photo: Abtin Eshraghi.

5. Monumental Installations and Performances

Experience PLATFORM, a showcase of large-scale installations and live performances. Don’t miss Mella Jaarsma’s Surat Terakhir / Last Letter on 18 January at 4:30 PM, Level B2.

Miya Ando, 銀河 Ginga (The Silver River In The Sky) commissioned by Socrates Sculpture Park, New York 2019. Photo by Nick Knight

6. Art Meets Film

Dive into the synergy of art and cinema through the curated FILM programme, co-presented by the ArtScience Museum. Curator Stefano Rabolli Pansera highlights works exploring the intersection of visual and cinematic arts.

Exhibition view of “Nine Plus Five Works” by Michel Auder at Bangkok Kunsthalle, 2024. Image Credit: Bangkok Kunsthalle

7. Hands-On Creativity at UBS Art Studio

Celebrate community with Thai artist Mit Jai Inn’s 60m tapestry, commemorating Singapore’s 60th anniversary of independence. Participate in weaving workshops as part of UBS’s ‘Art for All’ initiative.

Mit Jai Inn in his studio in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Artwork images © Mit Jai Inn

8. Marvel at Swiss Clockmaking Artistry

Discover the stunning creations of L’Epée 1839, presented by The Hour Glass. This exhibition blends the precision of timekeeping with the innovation of art.

L’Epée 1839 X MB&F Albatross

9. Culinary Indulgence

Elevate your experience with fine dining, specialty coffee, and champagne bars. ART SG takes your taste buds on an artistic journey—no basic snacks here!

10. Support Cultural Partners

Visit The Sovereign Art Charity for the Students’ Art Prize and explore Art Outreach Booth’s Off the Wall exhibition, featuring sustainable works by local artists like Charmaine Chen and Lee Wan Xiang.

Lee Wang Xiang, When a Tree Falls #14, 2024. Image courtesy of Art Outreach Singapore

Event Details

  • Dates: 17–19 January 2025 (VIP Preview: 16 January)
  • Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

ART SG 2025 promises to be a cultural feast celebrating the best of contemporary art and creativity.

Irone Kim

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