ARTSINGAPORE 2006
28 Sep 2006 – 2 Oct 2006
Suntec Singapore, Hall 602
Singapore

The biggest ever ARTSingapore 2006 showcases S$20 million worth of art

The much sought-after annual contemporary art fair, ARTSingapore, is back – this time bigger and better. Taking up a whopping 4,000 square metres, some 70 leading art galleries from 14 countries will showcase S$20 million worth of art by established and up-and-coming artists from around the region. ARTSingapore, will be held from 28 September to 2 October 2006 at Suntec Singapore, Hall 602.

In its sixth year, ARTSingapore is where cutting-edge contemporary Asian art and museum-quality artworks are showcased. Here, trends are set as galleries use ARTSingapore to launch new pieces by young artists. As it is the only major art fair in Southeast Asia , ARTSingapore is the platform where gallery owners, collectors, artists and art aficionados gather to forge business alliance, acquire new contemporary artworks, share ideas and exchange information - all under one roof.

“This year’s ARTSingapore is bigger in size and scope, offering gallery owners and art enthusiasts a far more exciting collection of contemporary art than ever before. Our intention is to bring the best of the best and the who’s who from around the region all in one place. Given the ever increasing size of the exhibition and participation rate year after year is testimony that ARTSingapore is the art fair to see and be seen.” says fair organiser, Ms Chen Shen Po.

Another drawing card of ARTSingapore is a special installation by Beijing artist Miao Xiao Chun, recreating Michelangelo’s Last Judgement using digital technology. In this print installation, Miao generated a 3-D model of his body and substituted his image for each of the more than 400 figures in Michelangelo’s painting. Using software to manipulate the model into different positions, he then integrated these 3-D figures into a virtual space based on Michelangelo's composition. As such, viewers can examine its composition from different perspective, from within and without the C-Prints.