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Manila’s contemporary art scene is often described as “dynamic,” but one wonders at the implications of the word’s overuse—and whether, in this case, if it can be fairly applied to all levels of art practice in the Philippine capital... >> Read more

Randian talked to Lorenzo Rudolf about his SHContemporary days and his observations of the Shanghai art scene. He also discussed the challenges (and potential) of operating in Singapore, and the reasons behind some of the curated exhibitions ArtStage has pushed in the fair. >> Read more

Art Stage Singapore opened strongly, with collectors from all over East Asia milling around and strong early sales reported across the fair. Art Stage positions itself as the premier platform for South East Asia but this year there was was a strong international presence... >> Read more

It seemed a minor miracle that SHContemporary re-launched last week after weeks, if not months, of rumors up to a nail-biting finish. >> Read more

Daniel Szehin Ho will host the “Morning Shanghai” talks (at 10 Corso Como Shanghai): Julie Chun presents an overview on contemporary Chinese art, Cesar Villalon and Sidd Perez (The Drawing Room) talk about art and the market in the Philippines, and Steven Harris (m97) will discuss art photography along with the evolving market and collector base in China. >> Read more

The villa is an elegant Modernist architecture which could have been designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. In the drawing room, an inner wall built of solid stones contrasts with a large bay window through which a splendid and languid sunset can be admired. It is one of those long and glorious summer evenings (or is it Spring ?) where time seems to have stopped. >> Read more

With the slogan “We Are Asia,” Art Stage Singapore returns next week for its fourth annual edition. Randian previews this year's fair, with comments from founding Director Lorenzo Rudolf. >> Read more

The project was called “Nine Square-Meter Museum”, and the Consulate’s drawing room became the exhibition space. The exhibition lasted just one day in order to impart a sense of urgency, and also begged the question, “What possibilities can art bring in nine square-meters and twenty-four hours?” >> Read more

Though Art Stage 2013 failed to deliver a great number of adventurous collectors, fair offerings were of consistent quality. And unlike Hong Kong and Taipei, Singapore’s galleries presented interesting shows.... >> Read more

Singapore is emerging as a regional culture-hub, with rapidly developing institutions, including Singapore Biennial, and a safe-harbor for major art collections. >> Read more