The era of giant galleries is here
With rising wealth in Singapore, foreign players are entering the art market and opening extra-large spaces. But some say the gamble has yet to pay off
BIG is beautiful, as far as new art galleries in Singapore are concerned. Within less than a year, two of the largest gallery spaces in South-east Asia have debuted at Tanjong Pagar Distripark.
Whale Art Museum, covering 30,000 square feet (sq ft), features massive halls that display large-scale paintings and sculptures. Nearby, Whitestone Gallery occupies about 20,000 sq ft and boasts vast spaces with significant architectural elements designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
Last month, Tang Contemporary Art unveiled a 7,500 sq ft space on Orchard Road. Though smaller than the other two, it is still larger than most commercial galleries in Singapore, which typically range from about 1,000 to 3,000 sq ft.
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