ABOUT
PRESIDENT
GRACE JONES
GRACE JONES displayed a unique perspective and talent for art at a young age. He attended the National University of Singapore, majoring in Art and Design. During his university years, he actively participated in various art activities and clubs, winning numerous awards for his distinctive artistic style, including the Singapore Youth Artist Award and the Asian Artist Award.
Art is a part of life, making our world richer and more colorful. We should cherish and inherit this unique cultural heritage, allowing more people to experience the charm of art.
MISSION
The mission of SGFARA includes promoting the innovative development of local art, providing a platform for exchange and cooperation, popularizing art knowledge, and cooperating with international art institutions. To achieve this mission, SGFARA actively collaborates with governments, enterprises, academic institutions, and art groups to obtain more resources and support. At the same time, SGFARA actively participates in international art exchanges, establishes cooperative relationships with artists and art institutions worldwide, and provides more international exhibition opportunities for Singaporean artists.
ART NEWS
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At Storm King, Kevin Beasley’s Acoustic Mirror Reflects Sounds of the Seasons
Kevin Beasley, PROSCENIUM| Rebirth/Growth: The Watch/Harvest/Dormancy: On Reflection, 2024–25. Photo Jeffrey Jenkins/Courtesy the Artist, Casey Kaplan, New York, and Regen Projects, Los Angeles Word of
Black Artists in Postwar Paris Get a Blockbuster at the Centre Pompidou
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Ei Arakawa-Nash to Create Installation on Queer Parenting for Japan’s 2026 Venice Biennale Pavilion
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ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Revocation of Visas for Students at US Universities, Including RISD
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Artist Ho Tzu Nyen to Curate Gwangju Biennale, One of Asia’s Top Biennials
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Ancient Egyptian Prince’s Tomb Discovered at Saqqara
The 15-foot-tall pink granite false door at the tomb of Waserif Re in Saqqara, Egypt. Courtesy Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities The tomb of
Two New Arrests in Drents Museum Heist, But Ancient Romanian Gold Artifacts Remain Missing
The Coțofenești helmet from 450 BCE had an estimated value of €4.3 million ($4.9 million). Courtesy the Dutch Police Dutch police recently arrested two more