The Art Assembly is an exciting affiliation of three major international art fairs, founded in the Asia Pacific region.
Comprising ART SG in Singapore, Taipei Dangdai in Taiwan and Tokyo Gendai in Japan, The Art Assembly represents a unique joint initiative between three of the world’s leading art fair organisers: Sandy Angus, Tim Etchells and Magnus Renfrew. Together they bring over 50 years’ experience in the sector and have successfully co-founded and launched more than a dozen fairs across the world over the last 15 years. Most notably, in 2008 they launched Hong Kong’s first globally recognised international art fair ARTHK Hong Kong International Art Fair, to huge acclaim.
With a deep-rooted understanding and appreciation of Asia and its many remarkable cultural landscapes, artistic practices, histories and audiences, The Art Assembly provides important meeting places for the local and international art worlds to converge. The affiliation’s three cornerstone fairs act as regional platforms for creative and commercial exchange at a time when appetite for the consumption of art is more apparent than ever. Each world-class event is tailored to its local market, with each vision further brought to life by their accomplished and passionate Fair Directors.
Focused on building meaningful and long-term relationships with local institutions, artists, galleries, collectors and their growing audiences, The Art Assembly’s fairs continue to pave the way for the exciting future of international art scenes in Asia.
Shuyin YanG, Fair director
Having worked across auctions, galleries and art fairs, Shuyin Yang has extensive art world experience, much of which has been spent in Southeast Asia. Shuyin started her career in art at Christie’s, working in London, Singapore and Hong Kong. She then joined a contemporary art gallery as a director of the Singapore space, helping to develop their gallery program and art fair strategy. Shuyin was appointed Fair Director of Art Central Hong Kong in 2017. She was appointed Fair Director of ART SG in 2019 and helmed its launch edition in January 2023. Shuyin brings incomparable knowledge of the Southeast Asian art world, with deep ties and networks spanning artists, galleries, collectors, curators and key players.
Magnus Renfrew, co foundeR
Magnus Renfrew has twenty years’ experience in the international art world, the last decade of which have been spent in Asia. Previously, Renfrew served as founding fair director for ART HK: Hong Kong International Art Fair (2007-2012) and Art Basel in Hong Kong (2012-2014). In January 2019, he launched new contemporary art fair, Taipei Dangdai, where he serves as Co-Director alongside Robin Peckham. Renfrew has been widely recognized for his contribution by art industry media and has been named twice in ArtReview as one of the 100 most influential people in the international art world. In 2013, he was honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. In 2016, Renfrew founded the ARTHQ / Group, a leading service provider for the art world with offices in Hong Kong and London. In 2017, his book ‘Uncharted Territory: Culture and Commerce in Hong Kong’s Art World’ was published by Penguin. Renfrew has previously served on the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, and as Chair of the Advisory Council for Para Site Art Space in Hong Kong.
| Fenessa Adikoesoemo Indonesia |
Marcel Crespo Philippines |
Jerry Mao China |
Michael Tay Singapore |
| Kit Bencharongkul Thailand |
Feroze Gujral India |
Priscilla Masagung Indonesia | Singapore |
Irene Tedja Indonesia | Singapore |
| Kim Camacho Philippines | Singapore |
Shruti Lohia Hora Singapore |
Linda Neo and Albert Lim Singapore |
Dr Andreas Teoh Singapore |
| Bill Cheng Indonesia | Singapore |
Prisdha Jumsai Thailand |
Ivan Pun Hong Kong | Myanmar |
Alex Turnbull United Kingdom |
| Punn Chirakiti Thailand |
Deddy Kusuma Indonesia |
Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani Dhaka |
Johnny Turnbull United Kingdom |
| Evan Chow Hong Kong |
Alan Lau Hong Kong |
Lourdes Samson Philippines | Singapore |
Yenn Wong Hong Kong | Singapore |
| Hallam Chow Hong Kong |
Alan Lo Hong Kong | Singapore |
Thomas Shao China |
Meng Wu China | Singapore |
| Jehan Chu Hong Kong |
Pierre Lorinet Singapore |
Arif Suherman Indonesia |
Fernando Zóbel Philippines |
SELECTION COMMITTEE |
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| Can Yavuz | Ames Yavuz | Singapore, Sydney | Richard Koh | Richard Koh Fine Art | Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur |
| Regina Fiorito | Galerie Gisela Capitain | Cologne, Naples | Ursula Sullivan | Sullivan+Strumpf | Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne |
THE ART SG TEAM |
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| Charles Ross Managing Director |
Debora Ferrarini Director of Exhibitor Operations |
Emma Battaglene Director of Marketing & Communications |
Emma Battaglene Director of Marketing & Communications |
| Trevor Hyland Operations Director |
Su Min Yeoh Gallery Liaison |
Jacinda Goh Marketing Executive |
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| Vanessa Leung Operations Manager |
Joan Soon Head of VIP Relations |
Louise Toft Head of Audience and Insights |
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