Themed ‘The Humane Agency’, this edition of S.E.A. Focus is set to be yet another exciting showcase of contemporary art from the Southeast Asia region. Hear from John Z.W. Tung (@johnsavage.fromthewoods ) as he returns to curate the platform for the third year.
We’re counting down the days until S.E.A. Focus opens at @artsg from 23 – 25 January, with the Vernissage happening on 22 January. Find out more at seafocus.sg, and get your ticket from the link in bio now!
The eighth edition of S.E.A. Focus will be held at @art.sg for the very first time this year, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you to both experiences under one ticket.
From single-day access for a leisurely browse to premium multi-day pass for a deeper dive, there’s a ticket for every kind of fair-goer.
All ticket types can also be redeemed with your SG Culture Pass credits. Grab your pass now at artsg.com/tickets
Thu 22 January | 6 – 9pm (Vernissage)
Fri 23 January | 12 – 7 pm
Sat 24 January | 11am – 7pm
Sun 25 January | 11am – 6 pm
📍L1, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
The eighth edition of S.E.A. Focus came to life at @art.sg at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 22 to 25 January 2026, and we're grateful to everyone who came and experienced our theme of 'The Humane Agency', curated by @johnsavage.fromthewoods
Over four days, we marvelled at the diverse artistic practices showcased by over 30 artists from 16 galleries across the Southeast Asia region, and reflected on some of the most pressing issues we face today with a sense of urgency and hope. Here's a look back at what took place at S.E.A. Focus 2026!
S.E.A. Focus 2026 may be over, but the conversation continues—the full recordings of our SEAspotlight Talks are now available on our YouTube channel.
Our panels and fireside chats this year were curated by Clara Che Wei Peh (@claralikesart ). They brought together artists, curators, and collectors, and other players in the wider arts community to reflect on how agency is shaped through practice—from what it means to sit with discomfort and imagining a better future, to listening with empathy, building cultural infrastructures, and engaging deeply with materiality. These exchanges offered thoughtful perspectives on care, responsibility, and collective action within contemporary art today.
Watch the videos via our link in bio!
The eighth edition of S.E.A. Focus—held for the first time at @art.sg —is officially a wrap, and what an incredible few days it’s been.
We’ve loved meeting many of you as you engaged with the works with such curiosity and generosity—whether it was around the fair, during one of our guided tours, or as part of a panel discussion or fireside chat.
Our deepest thanks to the participating galleries, exhibiting artists, curator John Z.W. Tung (@johnsavage.fromthewoods ), talks curator Clara Che Wei Peh (@claralikesart ), as well as the speakers who helped make this our most memorable edition yet!
Across S.E.A. Focus, over 100 artworks offer their own take on what ‘The Humane Agency’ could mean. Some are quiet and contemplative, others are bold and playful. Together, they reflect how Southeast Asian artists are responding to the world around them.
Hear from our visitors as they share some of their favourite pieces, reminding us that art is something to spend time with—to sit alongside, question, and return to.
Day 2 at S.E.A. Focus carried its own pace—return visits, closer looks at the artwork, and new conversations.
This afternoon’s Fireside Chat, ‘Building New Nodes’, brought together Megan Arlin (@aracontemporary ) and Lydia Yee (@muaraarts ) in a thoughtful exchange on institution-building across different contexts—reflecting on their respective initiatives thus far while looking toward their next chapters.
Throughout the day, SEAcommunity Tours continued to offer deeper entry points into the exhibition, with expert docents unpacking the curatorial theme and the works on view. A limited number of slots remain for tomorrow—register via our link in bio.
Tomorrow also marks the last day for you to visit S.E.A. Focus 2026. Get your tickets and come join us from 11am to 6pm.
Find out more at seafocus.sg
Here’s what our visitors have to say after visiting S.E.A. Focus—from how the work resonated with them, to what it means to see Southeast Asian artists represented on a global platform.
Come experience it for yourself this weekend: explore the exhibition, register for a guided SEAcommunity Tour, or join the conversation at one of our SEAspotlight Talks.
Sat 24 Jan | 11 am–7 pm
Sun 25 Jan | 11 am–6 pm
📍 L1, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
🎟️ Tickets available via the link in bio
Day 1 of S.E.A. Focus at @art.sg is a wrap.
We opened the day with a reception featuring a special performance of ‘This One is Dangerous’ by Singaporean artist Tang Da Wu, presented by @mrlimsshopofvisualtreasures .
This was followed by a Fireside Chat in the afternoon with Corinne de San Jose and Bagus Pandega, who shared insights into their practices working with sound—from experimenting with frequencies to engaging plants as instruments.
Join us again tomorrow for our second Fireside Chat, Building Nodes—an intimate conversation exploring how art practitioners approach institution-building across different contexts, and how they envision the next phase of their work. Free to attend with an ART SG and S.E.A. Focus ticket; seats are limited.
🎟️ Tickets via link in bio | More at seafocus.sg
How do artists participate in work of compassion in unsettling times of change?
Curated by John W. Z. Tung, this year’s edition of S.E.A. Focus, The Humane Agency, addresses this question through the artistic responses of more than 30 artists from 16 galleries and presenting over 100 artworks.
Go deeper with our SEAcommunity Tour that begins today or extend the conversation with SEAspotlight Fireside Chats!
We’re here until 25 January at L1, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands—see you at the fair!
🎟️ Plan your visit and book your tour at seafocus.sg
Nick Jonas and Zhu Zhu walked into ART SG so you would discover these incredible Singaporean artists 🎨✨
Yes, the star power is real but let’s talk about the REAL stars: the local artists whose work stopped Nick and Zhu Zhu in their tracks at Singapore Art Week 2026 👀
Discover more events to attend at @sgartweek in our link in bio 🇸🇬
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Welcome to S.E.A. Focus 2026! We were joined by friends from the arts community and honoured guests at the VIP Preview and Vernissage today, as they took a first look at the incredible line-up of artwork that respond to this year’s theme of The Humane Agency.
We officially open to the public from tomorrow until Sunday, with presentations by a diverse roster of Southeast Asian artists from 16 galleries, as well as a fireside chat with Arahmaiani (@arahmaianifeisal ), Shubigi Rao (@shubigi ), and Kristian-Marc James Paul (@kristianmarc ), moderated by Zoe Butt (@zoembutt ).
The scene is set, and the journey is about to begin—see you there.
Fri 23 Jan | 12–7 pm
Sat 24 Jan | 11 am–7 pm
Sun 25 Jan | 11 am–6 pm
📍 L1, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
🎟️ Tickets available via the link in bio
