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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Leading platform for Southeast Asian contemporary art, S.E.A. Focus, is set to make its sixth appearance in Singapore from January 20 to 28,...
Emi Eu on how a sustainable art ecosystem is urgently needed amid the shifting dynamics of the Asian art markets.
A few days after the dawn of the new year, I found myself on the move earlier than usual. It is not usually until the second week we hit the ground running. After all, who would fly to Singapore just for an art exhibition? But I took it on because, given the pandemic, its theme seemed timely and powerful. Despite a brief downpour, it was a rewarding experience. Made of earthy materials, some pieces evoked a refreshing sense of self-renewal.
The strong and diverse collector base in Southeast Asia creates a promising future for the region's art market.
The initiative, in which works from the S.E.A. Focus fair are purchased for the Singapore Art Museum, is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.