"This year's Art SG, which closed last month, featured an intriguing debut: South Asian Insights, a modest pavilion dedicated to contemporary art from the region. Part of the TVS Initiative for Indian and South Asian Contemporary Art, it was backed by India's TVS Motor Company, one of the world's largest two-wheel manufacturers, which has its global headquarters in Singapore. Eight galleries-five from India-were each given a wall to showcase art."
"For years, the city-state has been trying to establish itself as an art capital-as a kind of rival to Hong Kong or as a hub for Southeast Asia. But although Singapore has immense wealth and no lack of dedicated galleries and artists whose work resonates with globe currents, it has still felt like something was missing. Could a close link with India become a core part of its identity?"
Art SG featured a debut pavilion, South Asian Insights, showcasing contemporary art from South Asia as part of the TVS Initiative and backed by TVS Motor Company; eight galleries—five from India—each received a wall. A central tapestry by Indian-born, London-based artist Raqib Shaw was presented by White Cube and acquired by Japanese collector Kankuro Ueshima for £275,000 (about $377,000). The pavilion aimed to capitalize on the rise of South Asian, especially Indian, art and drew large crowds. Singapore is positioning itself as an art capital and pursuing closer cultural and collector links with India as Chinese wealth inflows cool and Indian high-net-worth individuals increase arts involvement.
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