All about the Thai artists set to join Art SG 2025 this January

Southeast Asia’s premier art fair, ART SG 2025, brings 106 galleries and curated art programs to Marina Bay Sands, from January 17-19. Here are the details you should know.

Presented by Founding and Lead Partner UBS, this much-anticipated event will showcase 106 galleries from 30 countries and territories, highlighting a wide range of perspectives.

[Featured Image Credit: Bangkok Kunsthalle Team via ART SG; Hero Image Credit: Nine Plus Five Works via ART SG]

Southeast Asia’s leading art fair, ART SG, returns this January 2025: Here’s a closer look

This year’s edition expands its commitment to fostering cultural exchange and presenting Southeast Asia’s dynamic art scene within a global context. Over 30% of participating galleries operate spaces in the region, reflecting a strong emphasis on local voices alongside internationally recognised names like Gagosian, White Cube, and Thaddaeus Ropac. New participants such as Galerie Gmurzynska and Haridas Contemporary add fresh perspectives to the fair.

Deepening Engagement with Contemporary Art

The fair will feature curated sectors that deepen engagement with contemporary art. The PLATFORM sector showcases large-scale, site-specific installations, including Miya Ando’s evocative Moon Ensō and Khairulddin Wahab’s maritime-inspired works, exploring historical geography and Southeast Asia’s relationship with water. The FILM program, curated in collaboration with Bangkok Kunsthalle, will include a blend of artist-made films and documentaries about renowned artists, offering visitors a multifaceted exploration of moving image art under themes like “Constructing Landscapes” and “Voices and Signs.”

A robust TALKS program will bring thought leaders and artists into conversation about critical themes in the art world. Highlights include a focus on collecting practices, curated by Aaron Cezar of Delfina Foundation, examining the philosophy and politics of collecting, and solo talks by internationally acclaimed artists Mandy El-Sayegh and Korakrit Arunanondchai, whose multidisciplinary works continue to push boundaries.

Thai Artists and Galleries

ART SG 2025, will feature an impressive representation of Thai artists and galleries, spotlighting Thailand’s significant role in Southeast Asia’s evolving art scene. Leading contemporary art spaces like Bangkok CityCity Gallery and SAC Gallery will showcase innovative works, including Naraphat Sakarthornsap’s latest series, A Hopeless Hope, which challenges societal norms through conceptual floral arrangements. Additionally Warin Lab Contemporary will present A World in Parallel, a thought-provoking collaboration by emerging talents Nakrob Moonmanas and Eri Imamura.

UBS’s involvement underscores its commitment to contemporary art and community engagement. In addition to commissioning new works by Thai artist Mit Jai Inn for the UBS Lounge, the bank will launch its “Art for All” program. This initiative includes a public tapestry project that invites visitors to participate in producing a large-scale artwork commemorating Singapore’s 60th year of independence.

Coinciding with Singapore Art Week (January 17-26, 2025), the ART SG fair offers a city-wide celebration of art through gallery exhibitions, museum showcases, and cultural activations. Highlights include museum exhibitions such as Kim Lim: The Space Between at the National Gallery Singapore, and Everyday Practices at the Singapore Art Museum, alongside numerous private collections and gallery events. Participating galleries will present a variety of mediums, from painting and sculpture to cutting-edge digital and installation art, with works by artists including Maria Farrar, Suzann Victor, and David Hockney.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their official website here.

This article originally appeared on Prestige Online.