The Best Booths To See at ART SG 2026
The sprawling showcase opens January 23.
Singapore Art Week 2026 is set to open on January 23, transforming the Lion City into the season’s premier destination for the discerning collector. At the helm is ART SG, a sprawling showcase at Marina Bay Sands where blue-chip titans like White Cube present museum-grade rosters alongside the intellectual rigor of S.E.A. Focus. From Raqib Shaw’s opulent surfaces to a historic Sotheby’s auction featuring rare Hockney prints, the offering is as much about investment as it is aesthetic pleasure.
Check out our curated list of some of the best booths to check out at ART SG 2026, along with a special mention.
ART SG 2026
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore
January 23 – January 25, 2026
STPI
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Location: Booth BB10, and Special Exhibitions The Print Show (January 22 – January 31, STPI, 41 Robertson Quay) and Symposium (January 23 – January 24, 72-13, Mohamed Sultan Road)
Why it’s a Must-See: STPI is making a definitive statement for 2026. While the gallery’s main booth (BB10) will highlight signature collaborative projects, the centerpiece of the season is The Print Show & Symposium Singapore. The Print Show delivers a heavy-hitting roster, featuring Jeff Koons — showcasing his Gazing Ball series — alongside works by Louise Bourgeois, Takashi Murakami, and David Hockney. Running parallel is the Symposium, titled The Politics of Print: elephant in the room, which convenes 25 curators, museum directors, and cultural thinkers to dissect the medium’s evolving role in the contemporary landscape.
White Cube
Shao Fan, Paired Rabbits 0725 (2025) © Shao Fan. Photo © Shao Fan Studio/White Cube
Location: Booth BC05
Why it’s a Must-See: As a global mega-gallery, White Cube’s presence is always a barometer for the fair’s prestige. For 2026, the standout is likely Raqib Shaw. Known for his opulent, jewel-like surfaces that depict fantastical, often darker worlds, Shaw’s work demands to be seen in person to appreciate the intricate enameling and rhinestone application. The booth typically curates a high-gloss, museum-grade selection, often placing Shaw’s contemporary excess in conversation with the quiet minimalism of artists like Isamu Noguchi, creating a tension that is visually arresting.
S.E.A. Focus
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Location: Integrated within ART SG
Why it’s a Must-See: Formerly a separate tent, S.E.A. Focus is now integrated into ART SG but retains its distinct curatorial soul. Curated by John Z.W. Tung under the theme “The Humane Agency,” this section avoids the “art fair mall” feel. It functions more like a biennial, exploring how artists act as agents of compassion in a fractured world. Look for Filipino artist Nicole Coson’s work, which often deals with invisibility and domestic labor, and Indonesian veteran Arahmaiani. This is the intellectual heart of the week, offering deep regional context beyond mere aesthetics.
Alisan Fine Arts
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Location: Booth BD02
Why it’s a Must-See: Celebrating its 45th anniversary, this Hong Kong institution offers a stunning retrospective of the “New Ink” movement. The booth traces a lineage from the founder of the movement, Lui Shou-kwan, to contemporary innovators. The highlight is Wang Mengsha, whose works inject humor and a pop-art sensibility into traditional scholar-painting motifs (think court maidens meets modern whimsy). Also look for Ming Fay’s sculptural works that explore the man-nature relationship, providing a 3D counterpoint to the ink on paper. It is a perfect booth for understanding how tradition is being remixed for the future.
Special Project: “Wan Hai Hotel: Singapore Strait”
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Location: The Warehouse Hotel
Why it’s a Must-See: While technically off-site, this is one of the most talked-about “booths” of 2026. A collaboration between ART SG and the Rockbund Art Museum, it transforms the lobby of The Warehouse Hotel into a “living” exhibition. Artists like Ming Wong and Dawn Ng intervene in the hospitality space — imagine a video installation at the reception or a performance in the bar. It challenges the white-cube format of the fair. It is immersive, site-specific, and features a “who’s who” of Singaporean contemporary art in a setting that blurs the line between guest and viewer.
Special Mention: Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary Art Auction
Sotheby’s
Location: The Singapore EDITION
Why it’s a Must-See: Coinciding with Singapore Art Week, Sotheby’s stages a major auction headlined by two historic rarities: Walter Spies’ pre-war masterpiece “The Ice Skaters” (1922) and Raden Saleh’s “The Eruption of Mount Merapi,” a fresh-to-market gem unseen for a century. The sale bridges East and West, featuring Vietnamese modernists like Le Pho alongside the Singapore auction debut of David Hockney. With blue-chip heavyweights like Zao Wou-Ki and Takashi Murakami also on the block, this presentation underscores the rising power of Southeast Asian collectors. Public exhibitions run daily leading up to the live sale.
