ACCESS BANGKOK: New international Art Fair in Town. Taking place from December 5 to 7, 2024, at ICONSIAM, ACCESS BANGKOK brings together a diverse lineup of 30 galleries—including 12 esteemed galleries from Korea, 12 renowned names from Bangkok, and six others from Southeast Asia and beyond.
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ART SG 2025: Highlights Preview and Challenges Amid Declining Exhibitor Numbers
ART SG 2025 returns with highlights, new galleries, and art activities, striving to overcome challenges from declining exhibitors to excite art collectors and lover.
‘Banana Duct Tape’ Fetches $6.24 Million at Sotheby’s Auction
The "Banana Duct Tape," sold for an extraordinary USD 6.24 million. The sale shattered its pre-auction estimates of USD 1 million to 1.5 million, reaffirming its status as one of the most polarizing symbols in contemporary art.
THE FOUNTAIN BOY from Hirohiko Araki, Transforms Osaka’s Cultural Landscape with JoJo-inspired Art
THE FOUNTAIN BOY by famous manga artist Hirohiko Araki, the visionary behind the renowned JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series. Commissioned by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), this piece is not only a homage to the city’s cultural history but also a reimagining of a beloved landmark, embodying both nostalgia and modernity. With the backdrop of Osaka’s ambitious West Art Project, this work reflects a larger movement to embed everyday spaces with art that resonates with community values and contemporary aesthetics.
Southeast Asian Art Market: ART SG Shrinks Gallery Count for 2025 Amid Art Basel Rivalry
Southeast Asian Art Market is heating up as ART SG reveals its 2025 gallery lineup, featuring 106 galleries—a drop from last year’s 114 and a significant decrease from its debut count of 164 in 2023. This tightening roster highlights ART SG’s ongoing challenges as it squares off with its powerhouse competitor, Art Basel Hong Kong.
teamLab: Field of Wind, Rain and Sun review
teamLab: Field of Wind, Rain and Sun at Can Can Factory in Higashi-Osaka transforms an industrial space into an immersive fusion of nature and digital art. Limited to 6 people per session.
A New AI Art Museum: DATALAND by Refik Anadol
AI art museum "DATALAND", by Refik Anadol Studio, is set to redefine the relationship between technology and creativity in 2025. Located at The Grand LA, a Frank Gehry-designed development in downtown Los Angeles, this museum aim
Moo Deng Diplomacy: Thailand’s Unexpected Soft Power?
The moment I watched a makeup tutorial inspired by Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo from Thailand which is current now internet rockstar, by renowned influencer Mei Pang, who have over 3 million followers on Instagram, I realized that the "Moo Deng phenomenon" had dominated every sector, from art and sports to cinema and beyond.
Julia Scher: Microwave in the Ultra Cooking Lab
Julia Scher's microwave-inspired art, originally exhibited in 2000 at the Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York City, has made a return in German this time. The exhibition has been reimagined as a futuristic, enigmatic cooking lab.
Christie’s Saudi Arabia Set to Open! Expanding to Middle East Market
The opening of Christie’s Saudi Arabia is a proactive step and gain first mover advantage over its major competitors such as Sotheby’s and Philips, adding to the already competitive auction scene in the Middle East.
