Affordable Art In Singapore: Where To Get Budget-Friendly Prints And Paintings For Your Home
PUBLISHED June 11th, 2021 11:00 am | UPDATED October 24th, 2023 11:45 pm
Buying and collecting art is seen as a privilege for the wealthy – after all, we’ve all seen movies or heard stories where obscure paintings fetch millions of dollars.
Fortunately, art is a lot more accessible to the common man today, art that we can afford – and no, we’re not talking about IKEA. If you’re looking for budget-friendly art for your home, here are some places in Singapore to look for that perfect piece, without breaking the bank (too much).
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Affordable Art Fair
One of Singapore’s biggest art fairs, the Affordable Art Fair is returning this year from 12 – 14 November. The show brings together a variety of local, regional, and international galleries that will delight first time and returning buyers. If you prefer not to wait, Affordable Art Fair has a vast range of artwork on their online platform as well. Whether it’s photography, collage and even abstract art, you’re sure to find the perfect piece. Check out their Under £100 and Under £250 collections.
Affordable Art Fair is happening from 12 – 14 November 2021. Register here for further updates.
Kult Gallery
From wall prints to sculptures and original designs, Kult Studio & Gallery’s eclectic range of works means you’ll definitely find something for your home. The team painstakingly curates pieces from local and regional artists and illustrators, whether they’re borderline satirical or challenge artistic conventions. Check out their recent Eh, don’t CB collection – a response to the pandemic by various digital artists. Most of Kult’s pieces cost below S$500, but they have an Under S$20 collection as well.
Kult Gallery is located at Block C2-5, Emily Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Road, Singapore 228120. Open from Mon – Fri, 11am – 7pm.
Living With Art
LivingwithArt was set up in 2003, when owner and practicing artist Zak Lo wanted to bring more affordable art to Singapore. From paintings to sculptures, they boast one of the widest art selections in Singapore. Looking for something attention grabbing? Their collection of Prints has got everything, whether it’s pop or psychedelic art. One of their popular artist curations include Andy Warhol, famous for his iconic reproduction of Campbell soup cans. Prices range from S$100 – S$1000.
LivingwithArt has a flagship gallery at 315 Outram Road, #02-05, Singapore 169074, p. +65 9826 4172. Open daily from 11am – 7pm.
The Artling
For convenient shopping, browse through established names and emerging artists on The Artling. This online platform lists over 250 galleries and 2500 artists internationally, with new artworks being added to the site daily. The wide selection of works does not impede browsing as the site is impeccably organised by medium, material, and category, so you’re sure to find something you like. Works on The Artling range from US$50 – US$5000.
Shop from The Artling here.
Utterly Art Exhibition Space
Tucked away in Chinatown Heritage Centre, Utterly Art Exhibition Space focuses on Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists. One of Singapore’s most active art spaces, they change their exhibitions fortnightly to highlight a vast spectrum of artists, sculptors, ceramists, and photographers. Their most recent exhibition was with Julie Zhu, a Chinese artist who integrates stone carvings with her delicate depictions of nature. To check out their works, make an appointment to visit.
Utterly Art Exhibition Space is located at 20B Mosque Street, Chinatown Heritage Centre, Level 3, Singapore 059500, p. +65 9487 2006. Open from Mon – Sat, 2pm – 8pm, and Sun, 2pm – 5.30pm.
Art Apart Fair
Singapore’s first hotel-based boutique art fair, Art Apart Fair is a platform that supports emerging artists in the region. The fair aims to give artists the opportunity to showcase their work and gain recognition among art lovers and collectors. And when they aren’t busy with their exhibits, they showcase a selection of regional artists on their website, currently Philippine-based Geovanni Abing and Hong Kong-turned-Singaporean Yoko Choi, and artist-cum-architect Pascal Jalabert. Works from them range from S$800 – S$10,000.
The 12th edition of Art Apart Fair is happening soon. More details will be released in the coming months.
Society 6
Society 6 was born in 2009, to provide an open platform for artists to share their art and sell their original designs to customers around the world. Their Wall Art collection ranges from regular art prints to metal prints and wood wall art, perfect for any budget or home. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the selection, check out their blog, which highlights rising trends in the art world. Or mix and match trending styles and furniture to create your own piece!
Shop at Society6 here.
Carré d’artistes
With over 600 unique original artworks from a starting selection of 18 international artists, Carré d’artistes is looking to make waves in the affordable art scene locally, adding onto its network of over 30 galleries worldwide. The revolutionary concept? Artworks are priced by size, from 13x13cm to 100x100cm, and are placed on display racks for customers to hold up and scrutinise. The gallery also provides different frames for potential buyers to visualise how the artwork will look like in their homes! The smallest size, 13x13cm, starts at S$190.
Carré d’artistes is located at 290 Orchard Road, Paragon Shopping Mall #04-08, Singapore 238859, p. +65 6962 3550. Open from 11am – 8pm daily.
Top Image: Feast For Your Eyes by Geraldine Lim // Art Apart Fair
