Southeast Asia's Contemporary Art Platform

About S.E.A. Focus

S.E.A. Focus is a leading showcase and art market hub dedicated to Southeast Asian contemporary art. It aims to bring together a fine curation of established and emerging artistic talents to foster a deeper appreciation of contemporary art and artists in the region.

a world, anew

The curatorial theme of S.E.A. Focus 2023, a world anew, explores the idea of new beginnings and how vast potential can be found in minuscule or humble sources – as the region looks forward to renewed opportunities post-pandemic.

With the most challenging times behind us, we step into a new season where optimism and caution intermingle, and will see some of the most creative expressions, compelling introspection and bold experiments emerging.

Just as how large formations of nature begin with a speck, a seed, or an atom, the potential in the region’s artistic landscape is immense and awaits discovery.

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OFF Focus: Fringe Film Programme

S.E.A. Focus Fringe Film Programme returns in 2023 at The Projector to present a series of distinct artist videos and films!

Titled ‘OFF Focus’, this screening programme brings together a specially curated selection of Southeast Asian artist videos and films that showcases unique forms of visual language.

From rarely seen films to works that tackle surveillance, historical and artistic boundaries, OFF Focus offers insight into the ideas, reflections and characteristics of video art in the region.

SEAspotlight Talks

AGAS Presents: With the World: A Conversation with Singapore-Born Galleries

As Singapore takes centre stage in the international visual arts calendar this January 2023, leading market players will opine on diversity and equality in the global art arena.

When Patronage Becomes Form: Who is the ‘Southeast Asian Collector’?

A roundtable discussion exploring what it means to be a Southeast Asian art collector – as individuals or institutions – and what a Southeast Asian art collection conveys.

Tezos Presents: Braver New World? A Conversation about Art in a World of AI and NFTs

From traditional notions of aesthetics to contemporary art practices, this panel discusses what makes art ‘valuable’ with the impact of AI and NFTs.

Featured Galleries

Featured Artists

Malaysia

Ang Xia Yi

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Thailand

Mit Jai Inn

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Singapore

Jason Lim

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Malaysia

Adeline Kueh

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Our Partners

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Official Hotel

Official Champagne

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