First very quick sneak peak at Art Stage Singapore .. so much to see.
Plus points: great quality works, lots of new Asian artists (in particular SE Asian to discover). A real effort to present an overall cohesive fair, it's very focused on Asian art (apart from a few booths that brought the usual Damien Hirst, Warhol, etc.. but even here very, very few Hirst, compared with ArtHK). Some galleries are presenting a single artist or just a couple (easier on the eye). Lots of artists actually made the trip to talk about their work (most impressed by the new wooden sculptures of Li Chen- more later).
Minus points: The sheer size of it! Ikea style layout pushes you in one direction only (I guess less confusing, but exhausting on the feet)', and an iconic Ai Wei Wei piece tucked in a corner, which should have been given pride of place at the entrance instead!
Plus points: great quality works, lots of new Asian artists (in particular SE Asian to discover). A real effort to present an overall cohesive fair, it's very focused on Asian art (apart from a few booths that brought the usual Damien Hirst, Warhol, etc.. but even here very, very few Hirst, compared with ArtHK). Some galleries are presenting a single artist or just a couple (easier on the eye). Lots of artists actually made the trip to talk about their work (most impressed by the new wooden sculptures of Li Chen- more later).
Minus points: The sheer size of it! Ikea style layout pushes you in one direction only (I guess less confusing, but exhausting on the feet)', and an iconic Ai Wei Wei piece tucked in a corner, which should have been given pride of place at the entrance instead!
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| now you see, now you don't |
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| great Indonesian art works at Gajah gallery |
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| Kamin Lertchaiprasert |
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| Radi Arwinda |
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| Impressive Ai Wei Wei installation. Should have been right in the middle of the fair |
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| fabulous new Li Chen's series |
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| Liu Zhuaquan's installation |
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| Bahk Seon Ghi |