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.
Category: Art Market
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.
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.
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.
The Rise of Art Collecting in Thailand: Interview with Piriya Vachajitpan
Art collecting has seen a significant surge in popularity across Asia in recent years, with Thailand's art scene experiencing rapid growth and an influx of new collectors. In an exclusive interview, Piriya Vachajitpan, a prominent Thai art collector and owner of the collection featured in the exhibition "
A Van Gogh Painting Auction Aims to Break Record for Highest Price in Asia
Vincent van Gogh's painting "Les canots amarrés (Moored Boats)" from 1887 is set to be auctioned for the first time in 30 years. The auction will take place at Christie's Hong Kong on September 26, 2024, with an estimated price between HKD 230 million and HKD 380 million
ART SG 2024 Review: Fighting against the rope
The ART SG event is Singapore’s flagship art fair, and this year marks its second edition. Taking place from January 19 to 21, 2024, at Marina Bay Sands, it is one of the highlights of the Singapore Art Week, happening from January 19 to 28, 2024. The event format this year differs slightly from the previous one (you can see a review of ART SG 2023 in the clip). The New & Now section, which used to feature artworks priced below $10,000, has been canceled. Additionally, the Reframe has transformed into the “Digital Spotlight” badge, awarded to exhibitors who distinctively integrate art and technology in a spectacular manner. Before diving into the exhibition, it must be noted that ART SG has been subject to belittlement even before it officially cut the ribbon. @taeartman สวัสดีครับ เต้ Art Man กลับมาแล้ว!! วันนี้ขอเชิญชม รีวิวงาน ART SG งานแสดงศิลปะใหม่ล่าสุดที่ได้ประกาศไว้ว่าจะจัดงานให้ใหญ่ที่สุดใน Southeast Asia โดยงานนี้เพิ่งจัดไปในช่วงสุดสัปดาห์ที่ผ่านมา ระหว่างวันที่ 12-15 มกราคม 2023…
Seoul: Asia’s New Art Capital?
For the past 4–5 years, there has been growing discussion about Seoul becoming Asia's new art capital. Today, I can confidently say that Seoul, South Korea, has secured its spot on the global art map!
