Two artistic Australian women have forged new artistic horizons by opening the first permanent Australian art gallery throughout the entire Asian continent — in Singapore.
The pair are excited about the upcoming grand opening of their gallery, called Sullivan + Strumpf Singapore, after their two last names, this month. The gallery will kick off its Singapore presence with a show called “Arrival,” which will be filled by Australian artists’ works. Beyond the initial opening show, the founders have big plans for their gallery, which has upcoming exhibits from various well known and award winning artists. This new gallery is launching with a bang, but it will be sure not to fizzle away anytime soon.
The pair first met working for the same art dealership in Australia. They struck up a friendship that included a working education on art, galleries, selling opportunities, and more. They talked about what it would take for them to have a successful gallery, and knew that Singapore would be a viable option for them, understanding the recent boom of the country’s art scene.
They became acquainted with the art scene in Singapore by regularly attending Art Stage Singapore, a highly visible art fair in the country. Though they visited for years in conjunction with the event, they never took the plunge by buying gallery space until the perfect location became available. They leapt at the chance to take part in the exciting scene, and haven’t looked back since.
Their gallery is futuristic, white, and new. This is a departure from a former gallery they had in Australia, a sprawling, two-story warehouse they had converted to suit their artistic needs. They say they feel comfortable in the new space, saying it is the perfect size and style for what they have in mind for the future.
Australians themselves have been supportive of the effort to make a mark on the Asian art scene, the pair reports. Many Australians actually live in Singapore, so the gallery will be a great way for them to keep in touch with their homes through an artistic presence. It will also be a fantastic way to show the Asian art market just what Australian artists have to contribute.
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To read more about the Australian art gallery, go to http://www.vogue.com.au/vogue+living/arts/meet+the+women+behind+the+first+australian+gallery+in+singapore,39319.