Are there too many art fairs in Singapore?

While the official position is that there is room for multiple art fairs in Singapore, gallery owners are cautious about demand

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With last week's announcement of a new international art fair, ART SG, launching in November next year, the question arises: Can Singapore support multiple international art fairs?

Long-running event Art Stage Singapore returns in January next year for the ninth time, alongside a new showcase of galleries, S.E.A. Focus, curated by local player STPI - Creative Workshop & Gallery.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 24, 2018, with the headline Are there too many art fairs in Singapore?. Subscribe