Singapore artists had some significant successes in the preview show for Art Stage Singapore, able to sell art pieces for large profits.
The art show preview, which was only available to those with invitations to the event, featured several Singaporean artists who received high praise for their works. One such work, an acrylic and gel portrait on fiberglass, sold for nearly S$48,000. Another artist sold all four paintings that he had on display, which were made from oil and alkyd. Yet another Singapore artist sold an artwork that was acrylic paint on wood.
One gallery organizer who participated in the preview show said it was not typical for there to be so much interest in the art during the opening day. Though it was perhaps an isolated event for such a large amount of art to be sold, it showed the high interest in artists’ offerings for the festival. Many visitors to the event were eager to not only see the masterpieces produced from the artists participating in the show; they also looked to invest in artwork that moved them.
Art Stage Singapore was available to all ticketed visitors throughout the weekend following the preview show. The event serves as the kickoff to the Singapore Art Week, which is sure to be a big success this year. The art scene in Singapore is still flying high thanks to the government’s efforts to boost artists, galleries, museums and more following the 50th birthday of the nation.
Art Stage Singapore will feature participation from nearly 200 art galleries, with a significant representation of galleries anchored in Singapore itself. As a part of Art Stage Singapore, a collection of talks are set to take place covering themes of urbanization and the importance of art in different facets of society, like city building, architecture, culture and more.
A competing art event, Singapore Contemporary Art Show, is taking place at the same time as Art Stage Singapore, proving the impressive boom of art exhibitions and festivals throughout the nation. Many people who attended shows at Art Stage Singapore said they’re extremely likely to check out the new event.
One art collector who has been to Art Stage Singapore multiple times remarked that the event is becoming more commercialized in its development. The collector also expressed surprise that some art galleries weren’t participating in the festival, but admitted that there was a lot to do and see as a part of the broader Singapore Art Week.
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To read more about Art Stage Singapore, go to http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/promising-start-for-art-stage-singapore.