"What is interesting about Singapore is [that] the National Arts Council (NAC) seems to not just promote the art of their own national artists,"
"Singapore can really take the role of being the melting pot for all the artists in the region, and be the beacon for Southeast Asian art."
"That's why it's so important as a place to show and sell art. Singapore is really one of the only countries in the world that is [so officially supportive of regional art], and that is wonderful."
Southeast Asian art is experiencing a boom driven by new projects, the maturation of 2010s initiatives, and growing global appreciation. Head-turning launches in Thailand complement established events in Indonesia and the Philippines. A strong base of respected artists is generating fresh energy across the region. Singapore remains the most established art scene with professional institutions and serves as a convergence point for otherwise siloed national scenes. The National Arts Council of Singapore actively supports regional art rather than only national artists. Grassroots, institutional, and governmental levels in Singapore embrace a broadly Southeast Asian remit and openness to diversity.
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