Singapore: Starting Young, part of The Art Week Conversations, was held on Saturday 27th January 2018 at The Fullerton Hotel. This year’s theme was Considering Collecting – exploring current views of the art market, buying, collecting and artistic production from a Southeast Asian perspective. The panellists were gallerist Stephanie Fong, collectors Bryan Tan and Ning Chong, and artist Ruben Pang. Over 40 people attended the lively discussion about the collecting practices and cultivation of the next generation of collectors in Singapore.
Ning’s top four tips for budding art collectors are:
- Expanding knowledge through attending art fairs and exhibitions, reading up on artists and the art market, and talking to industry professionals and collectors
- Developing a sense of aesthetic and personal taste
- Having financial resources for the works you are looking to collect
- Identifying the right opportunities to buy
