The best places to buy art in Singapore

Be prepared to forget everything you thought you knew about art. Perched atop Emily Hill, Kult Studio & Gallery is a refreshing studio space for “rebel creatives from all over the world”. Their originals by local artists are going for $200-$500. Need ideas? We love Capitalism and Artists by Hideyuki Katsumata, an artwork made of acrylic on skate deck and Mindscapes by Deepika Das ($300), an artwork on vinyl record inspired by 80s music (specifically Pink Floyd).

Utterly Art focuses on Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists. It is one of Singapore's most active art spaces, changing their exhibitions to highlight a wide spectrum of artists, sculptors, ceramists and photographers from Southeast Asia and beyond. Previous exhibitors include established artists such as Loh Jahan, Robert Freeman, Chng Seok Tin, and Ansel Adams. 

Tucked in Tan Boon Liat Building, LivingwithArt has a wide range of premium art paintings and prints. You can find artworks of every style here, from vibrant paintings to black and white prints, if you prefer a monochromatic colour palette. Prices start from $144 for prints, and $800 for abstract art. The studio also has works from established Singaporean artists such as Amanda Lim, Andy Yong, and Pua Ann Chi. While its physical store is closed right now, you can still browse through artworks online. 

Collectors who know what they are looking for can turn to Arto Gallery and its intuitive app. Using an algorithm that creates a personalised list for users, it recommends pieces from its database of over 20,000 artworks and 65,000 artists based on tastes and preferences. Swipe left on images to pass or right to indicate if you’re digging a piece – sort of like Tinder but for the art world.

Originally a platform for former architect Talenia Phua-Gajardo to showcase the work of Singaporean photographers, The Artling has turned into a thriving online art gallery that houses everything from limited edition prints to mixed media works. Its highly-curated collections include a range of styles: figurative, abstract, surrealist and minimalist works Particularly captivating are the gallery’s new media offerings - like Shanghai-based collective Liu Dao’s teakwood frames that intricately combine LED displays with paper collages and Chinese papercut. There's also Firat Engin's psychedelic neon pieces.

Having been around for almost 20 years, Taksu Gallery is the go-to for discerning collectors. Featuring fine art with a distinctly urban edge from both fresh and renowned names, the gallery has amassed an impressive clientele, including top architectural firms, design agencies and museums. So you know you’re in good hands if you’re looking to spruce up your abode. Interior design and consultancy services are available as well. 

Set up in 2013, the Art Loft houses contemporary artworks from emerging regional artists. Here, you find the works of local artists such as Joanne Pang, gold and bronze medalist at the 2012 Singapore Design Awards and Dawn Ang, whose spellbinding illustrative works draw from themes of growth, space and memory. Visit the studio for a close-up look or buy online, where you can filter your search according to price range, theme, and region of origin.