Mark your cals for ART SG to enjoy a day of art appreciation, film screenings, talks and more!
Looking for places to visit or things to do? For casual art fans and art experts alike, ART SG offers the ideal place to appreciate innovative creations while spending quality time with your family and friends. From canvas masterpieces and digital art to films and talks, the event offers lots to see and experience. Make time for Southeast Asia’s largest-ever art fair, happening from 12 to 15 January 2023! (Psst: the advance ticket offer ends on 9 January, so book now and save.)
All the highlights at ART SG
1. Admire works by leading artists on show
Expect to see artworks and immersive installations created by leading artists from the world’s best galleries. We’re talking about stunning works by more than 1,000 artists from over 30 countries – there’s something for every art lover! Renowned names like Yayoi Kusama, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley and Damien Hirst will be on show, as well as many others who are making their Singapore debut. Don’t miss displays by emerging artists from the region and beyond, including a NEW/NOW sector with works under US$10,000.
For those who are into the NFT craze, you’re in luck. ART SG’s Reframe sector sees digital art and blockchain creations take the spotlight, including NFTs. Feast your eyes on works from Refik Anadol, one of the most acclaimed pioneers in the aesthetics of data and machine intelligence. His artwork revolves around the challenges and possibilities of computing’s effect on humanity, as well as what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence.
Also on show are Sputniko! with Nanohana Heels – these leather shoes have heels that plant rapeseeds with each step. Plus, catch Canadian-Korean artist Krista Kim’s works of meditative experiences that draw from colour and light – they’ll enthral you into a tranquil trance.
2. Have a seat and catch experimental films
Artworks aren’t the only thing to see: grab a seat at ArtScience Museum to enjoy a curation of films by Gridthiya Gaweewong, curator at the Jim Thompson Art Center in Bangkok.
Highlights include Async – First Light, a collaboration between acclaimed Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, with a poem by Arseny Tarkovsky narrated by David Sylvian. We’re also excited to support local by catching And A Great Sign Appeared, a video on Asian openbill storks by Singaporean artist Robert Zhao.
3. Listen in on talks themed around art
Talks are in store for discussions on the contemporary art world. Art SG Perspectives is a curated program with discussions by speakers like crypto art pioneer Kevin Abosch, Dhaka Art Summit founder Rajeeb Samdani, Sydney Biennale CEO Barbara Moore, chief executive and artistic director of the Bangkok Biennale, Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, and businessman, diplomat and art collector Dr. Uli Sigg.
They’ll be examining topics like Hybrid Experiences in the Real World – Disrupting Art and Technology, Novel Ways of Supporting Artists and Art Scenes to Grow, Biennales as Drivers of Local and Regional Collaboration, and more.
4. Check out exciting activations
Apart from art, there’s plenty more to explore and immerse yourself in. So you’re into four-wheeled adventures? Drop by the BMW space to feast your eyes on the all-new BMW 7 Series with its digital art mode. This feature offers you the option to personalise your driving experience according to your preferences and interests. It’s all about luxury shaped by sustainability and digitalisation.
Don’t forget to swing by an installation by The Hour Glass, too. The brand has worked with Kuala Lumpur-based light artist Jun Ong to create an artwork that delves into the shifting of time.
5. Take a break: Grab a bite or a tipple
Feeling peckish? Drop by the cafe and Media Hub to grab a bite and a cuppa while browsing through art and lifestyle magazines. Or, say yes to a glass of bubbly at the Ruinart Art Bar, where British artist David Shrigley has partnered with the Maison to present a series of drawings, looking upon the wine-making process with his signature humour. Once you’re all fuelled up, you’re ready to continue your journey of art exploration.
Time to gather your friends and family for a weekend of art! The advance ticket offer ends on 9 January, so get your tickets now.
ART SG, 12 January, 12pm – 7pm; 13 January, 12pm – 7pm; 14 January, 11am – 7pm; 15 January, 11am – 5pm; Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
This post is in partnership with ART SG.