Museum-like pieces, that’s a phrase often uttered by Art Stage Singapore founder Lorenzo Rudolf about the artworks on show at the fair, and indeed there are many museum-worthy pieces waiting to be discovered at the eight edition of Southeast Asia’s flagship art fair, which takes place from January 26 to 28, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. From Amedeo Modigliani and Julian Opie, to Eko Nugroho, Ruben Pang and Mr Brainwash, here are some of our favourites.
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Above The Shredding Series (2014) by Ruben Pang, at Tiroche DeLeon Collection

Young Singaporean painter and Singapore Tatler  2017 Gen.T lister Ruben Pang is known for his ethereal works that feature a vibrant and kaleidoscopic palette. This series reflects the use of painting as a form of escapism, where "shredding" refers to the obliteration of short-term memory, a sort of amnesia. 

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Above Tête de Cariatide by Amedeo Modigliani, at Opera Gallery

This is one of only 27 sculptures left in the world that is known to be produced by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani who is famous for his portraits with elegantly elongated forms.

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Above Mirror (Brandy Wine, Gladstone Red) (2017) by Anish Kapoor, at Opera Gallery Singapore

British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor's work (pictured right) invites the viewer to understand space and time with other senses than just sight. As for the "Security" guarding the piece, you would have to find out for yourself who he is at the fair. 

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Above 2016 Autumn (2016) by Fang Lijun, at Linda Gallery

Beijing-based artist Fang Lijun casts a critical eye on China's social transformation using images of bald-headed figures in his signature bright and graphic style. 

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Above Dein und mein alter und das alter der welt (Your age and my age and the age of the world) (1992) by Anselm Kiefer, at Sundaram Tagore Gallery

Combining a wide range of found materials such as lead, dirt, sand, straw, dried flowers and broken glass, German artist Anselm Kiefer explores the themes of religion, myth and history, in an attempt to understand the past and find meaning in the world. 

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Above Woman Dressed 4 (2002) by Julian Opie, at Opera Gallery Singapore

British artist Julian Opie captures the everyday life in evocative signs and pictograms.

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Above Mickey & Minnie (2015) by Mr Brainwash, at Zemack Contemporary Art

French street artist Mr Brainwash, aka Thierry Guetta, appropriates copyrighted figures in history and popular culture by sublty altering the image and its context.

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Above Instead of Independent 1 (2009) by Eko Nugroho, at Tiroche DeLeon Collection

Eko Nugroho's embroidered works explore the tension between the hierarchical and Muslim influence in his native Indonesia, and an increasingly globalised and westernised value system. 

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