Art fair focuses on Asia

Singapore's leading art fair Art Stage Singapore returns in January with a special focus on Asia. The new fair format incorporates eight country and regional platforms, including China.

Launched in 2011,Art Stage Singapore has grown into a flagship art event that attracts the world's most influential art collectors and enthusiasts. The annual art fair has presented more than 100 galleries, of which 80 percent are Asia-Pacific-based ones, underscoring the fair's core Asian identity.

The fourth edition will be held from Jan 16-19 at Singapore's Mari-na Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center. Aside from conventional exhibitions, the newest edition will open about 1,800 square meters of space for eight country and regional platforms, which will be showcased in a museum-like exhibition layout to add a new dimension to the fair's artistic offerings.