Artfolio's Angeline Tan says: "Singaporean art is not as popular as other Southeast Asian art right now." But a notable Singaporean artist will certainly attract a following. Thomas Yeo, a Cultural Medallion winner in 1984, is a prime example. In his early 70s, his works have been featured in the National Museum. A painter in the abstract style, and noted for his goauche medium landscapes, he finds inspiration in places like China's Jiu Zai Gou,Vietnam and Laos. Another Cultural Medallion winner to check out is Iskandar Jalil, a celebrated potter whose works are also featured in the National Museum. Equally, they are found in Art-2 Gallery, another pioneering gallery helmed by Director Vera Ong, who is also the President of the Art Galleries Association Singapore.
Established in 1991, Art-2 has a particular strength in sculptures, and serves as art consultant to numerous corporations and government bodies, helping to commission and recommend artists and artwork. Ong has been instrumental in introducing new artists into the art world, artists such as sculptor Victor Tan. His signature style is intricate stainless steel wire work. Tan's first big commission was at the Singapore Expo in Changi, and now his work also graces the Botanic Gardens and the Asian Civilisations Museum. Another artist who just held his first solo exhibition is Donald-Eric Lim, whose colourful, textured ceramic vessels are evocative of marine coral.
To start exploring the world of art investment, Ong says you should attend the events of the Singapore Biennale, and the Singapore Art Show, which alternate every other year and are non-commercial art fairs that feature Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists. There's also the annual ART Singapore, which is a commercial art fair where you can purchase paintings.
Established in 1991, Art-2 has a particular strength in sculptures, and serves as art consultant to numerous corporations and government bodies, helping to commission and recommend artists and artwork. Ong has been instrumental in introducing new artists into the art world, artists such as sculptor Victor Tan. His signature style is intricate stainless steel wire work. Tan's first big commission was at the Singapore Expo in Changi, and now his work also graces the Botanic Gardens and the Asian Civilisations Museum. Another artist who just held his first solo exhibition is Donald-Eric Lim, whose colourful, textured ceramic vessels are evocative of marine coral.
To start exploring the world of art investment, Ong says you should attend the events of the Singapore Biennale, and the Singapore Art Show, which alternate every other year and are non-commercial art fairs that feature Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists. There's also the annual ART Singapore, which is a commercial art fair where you can purchase paintings.