Singapore Art Week is turning 15 in 2027, and one of its major highlights, ART SG, will be returning to Marina Bay Sands from 22 to 24 January 2027, with a VIP Preview and Vernissage on 21 January.
Now in its fifth edition, ART SG continues to bring together contemporary art from Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond. And while the full lineup of participating artists and galleries has yet to be revealed, the first announcement has already given us a few reasons to look forward to next January!
From an immersive art experience in a former rice warehouse to an exhibition exploring what makes a better world, here's what has caught our attention so far.
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| Pinaree Sanpitak presented by Ames Yavuz at ART SG 2026. (Image Creidt: ART SG) |
1. When Art Becomes a Shared Experience
One announcement that particularly intrigues us is an offsite exhibition by acclaimed Thai artist Pinaree Sanpitak, presented in collaboration with Artspace Sydney. Titled How We Hold What's Possible. Movement II, the immersive exhibition will take place at 72-13, a former rice warehouse that is now home to T:>Works.
What makes this interesting is that the exhibition isn't just about looking at artworks. The space will also host communal meals, performances, workshops, music and conversations, inviting visitors to experience art through shared activities and human connections.
We're curious about how these different experiences will come together. Could something as simple as sharing a meal become part of an artistic experience? The full programme will be announced closer to January, but this is definitely one we'd love to explore!
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| S.E.A. Focus 2026 at ART SG. (Image Credit: S.E.A. Focus) |
2. Can Art Help Us Imagine a Better World?
Returning alongside ART SG is S.E.A. Focus, a platform dedicated to Southeast Asian contemporary art.
For its ninth edition, curator John Tung introduces the theme Better Worlds, inviting us to consider how technology, connectivity and human relationships are shaping the world we live in. It's an interesting question, especially when we're living in an age where technology makes it easier than ever to connect with one another.
But does being more connected necessarily mean we're creating a better world?
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| Portrait of John Tung. Photo by Arabelle Zhuang. (Image Credit: S.E.A. Focus) |
Contemporary art has a way of encouraging us to look beyond what's physically in front of us and question the ideas behind it. We're looking forward to discovering how artists from across Southeast Asia will interpret this theme and perhaps challenge the way we see our increasingly connected world.
With S.E.A. Focus returning to Marina Bay Sands alongside ART SG, visitors will once again have the opportunity to discover both platforms at the same venue.
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| Commonwealth and Council at ART SG 2026. (Image Credit: ART SG) |
3. Discovering New Artistic Voices
Of course, part of the excitement of visiting an art fair is discovering artists and artworks we might not otherwise encounter. ART SG 2027 will see the return of several initiatives that help support and introduce artistic talent.
The ART SG FUTURES Prize Presented by UBS will once again recognise an outstanding emerging artist from the fair's FUTURES sector with a US$10,000 award.
Meanwhile, the TVS Initiative for Indian and South Asian Contemporary Art returns with South Asia Insights, featuring a dedicated pavilion and curator-led programmes.
The SAM ART SG Fund also returns with S$250,000 to acquire international contemporary artworks for the Singapore Art Museum's collection, making these works accessible to the public through future exhibitions and programmes.
While these initiatives may sound more relevant to the art industry, they also contribute to the diversity of artistic perspectives that visitors can discover. And who knows? We might just come across an artist whose works leave us thinking long after we've left the fair.
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| TAEX at ART SG 2026. (Image Credit: ART SG) |
So, Is ART SG 2027 Worth Looking Forward To?
It's still early days, and there's plenty more to be revealed. But what intrigues us about this first announcement is how ART SG 2027 appears to be extending the art experience beyond simply viewing artworks.
From gathering over shared meals to questioning what a better world might look like, there's a recurring idea of art as something that connects people, encourages participation and sparks conversations.
And that's something we're looking forward to experiencing for ourselves!
The participating artists and galleries for ART SG and S.E.A. Focus are expected to be announced in November 2026, so we'll have a clearer picture of what to expect then.
For now, ART SG 2027 is definitely on our radar as we start planning our Singapore Art Week adventures!
ART SG 2027 Event Details
Date: 22–24 January 2027
VIP Preview and Vernissage: 21 January 2027
Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Featuring: ART SG and S.E.A. Focus
Ticketing: Details to be confirmed
Stay tuned for more announcements as we get closer to Singapore Art Week 2027!
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