ART SG 2024: CONTEMPORARY ART CELEBRATION IN THE HEART OF SINGAPORE
The exhibition features captivating works from both established and new talents in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Prepare to be enchanted by the return of ART SG, the international contemporary art exhibition, for its second edition in January 2024. The grand event will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Following the resounding success of its debut in January 2023, ART SG is gearing up to showcase artworks from 116 galleries representing 33 countries and regions. Organized by Art Assembly and presented by the esteemed Founding and Lead Partner UBS, the exhibition will kick off with a VIP Preview on January 18 and run from January 19 to 21, 2024.
Renowned galleries like Gagosian, White Cube, Thaddaeus Ropac, Lehmann Maupin, and others are set to make a triumphant return in 2024. Additionally, 38 new galleries from around the world will contribute, bringing a fresh perspective with carefully selected artworks and specially curated presentations.
Shuyin Yang, the Director of ART SG, warmly welcomes back the international art scene to Singapore for the second edition. She emphasizes the extraordinary art showcase awaiting collectors and exhibition visitors, featuring captivating works from artists in Singapore and Southeast Asia. This inclusive approach showcases not only established names but also introduces intriguing new talents, presenting a diverse range of global contemporary art.
In 2024, ART SG aims to solidify Singapore's position as a rapidly growing cultural hub and a primary destination for art exchange in Southeast Asia. Coinciding with Singapore Art Week, the event creates new opportunities for artists, curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts to come together in a celebration of visual arts.
Magnus Renfrew, Co-Founder of ART SG, underscores Singapore's emergence as a key player in the international art scene. The 2024 edition will reaffirm the core characteristics of ART SG, focusing on outstanding and uncompromising art presentations. It serves as a crucial meeting point for galleries, collectors, and global art institutions in Southeast Asia, with a strong commitment to advancing new opportunities for the gallery community.
ART SG 2024 will feature three main sectors: GALLERIES for diverse multi-artist exhibitions, FOCUS showcasing galleries with solo or duo artist programs, and FUTURES dedicated to supporting galleries under 10 years old, presenting specially curated exhibitions. The program will engage visitors with dynamic installations, curated film selections, and in-depth discussions in the TALKS series. The exhibition will also incorporate various programs from leading art museums in Singapore, cultural institutions, private foundations, collections, and cultural partners of ART SG for Singapore Art Week 2024.
Jin Yee Young, Co-Head of UBS Global Wealth Management Asia Pacific and Country Head of UBS Singapore, proudly declares that UBS presents ART SG for the second year, marking the beginning of the art calendar in the Asia Pacific region. The partnership between UBS and ART SG is seen as the creation of a significant art platform, providing space to connect through art, share ideas, and offer enriching life opportunities.
As we step into ART SG 2024, let's prepare to explore the extraordinary landscape of contemporary art. Witness the beauty and innovation of global art, discover new talents, and unite in the celebration of creativity in the heart of Singapore. ART SG - Inspiring, Connecting, Expressing.
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