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Dr Simon Soon: “'Contemporary' is having one idea ricocheting through a field of possible connections, unsure of what forms it might land on.”

Art educator and curator Dr Simon Soon offers insights on the evolution of Southeast Asian art from the modern era into the contemporary.

Natee Utarit: “At the spiritual level, we are not different at all.”

Patrick Flores: “The diplomatic impulse is a relational impulse and underlies much of artistic and curatorial work.”

Deborah Iskandar: “Living with art you love is the most rewarding return on investment you can achieve.”

Robert Zhao Renhui: “Nature is not what we can dominate, but what comes through when we cannot control it.”

Phi Phi Oanh: “I view 'sơn ta', Vietnamese lacquer, as not merely a painting medium but a framework of intersecting relationships.”

Yee I-Lann: “Maybe a socially-engaged art practice entails not turning away, making space for others and 'letting go'…”

Angela Tan and John Tung on the Intersection of Art and Disability

Leong Puiyee: “Being a part of Southeast Asia, it is only natural to highlight the stories from the region.”

Jirat Ratthawongjirakul: “We wish to be a place that nurtures young artists and encourages established artists to continue experimenting and shifting their practice.”

Dr Diana Tay: “Whether it is done by a professional or by the collector, regular checks are key to minimise risks of deterioration.”

Leslie de Chavez: “Self-censorship will only hinder an artist’s ability to convey their thoughts”

Finalists for the 2023 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Announced

Tan Zi Hao: "Translation is a method of listening and a mode of care."

Art Basel

How Singapore is reconfiguring the landscape of Southeast Asian art

Who are Southeast Asian collectors championing now?

All roads lead to Manila

Breaking new ground, S.E.A. Focus puts Southeast Asian art in the global spotlight

What defines Southeast Asia? In Singapore, S.E.A. Focus wants to find out

The resilient evolution of Bangkok's art ecosystem

In The News

Artnet

In a First for the Region, the Singapore Art Museum and S.E.A. Focus Fair Have Launched a Fund to Buy Southeast Asian Art

Financial Times

Emi Eu of STPI is a hometown hero in Singapore

ARTnews

S.E.A. Focus, a Curatorial Alternative to ART SG, Offers a Concise Look at Southeast Asia's Various Art Scenes

CNN Style

From Singapore to Seoul, Asia's rising art capitals vie for Hong Kong's crown

Straits Times

Singapore Art Week: S'pore collectors share their buys

Whiteboard Journal

New World of Post-Pandemic Art with Joyce Toh

Prestige Singapore

Art in Pixel: Inside the NFT boom in Southeast Asia’s art world

Forbes

S.E.A. Focus Fair In Singapore Shines A Spotlight On Southeast Asian Contemporary Art

Vogue

Emi Eu on S.E.A. Focus 2022 and what the future holds for contemporary Asian art