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AFFORDABLE ART FAIR
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November14
If you’re looking to decorate your walls
without bursting the budget, you’re in luck;
the
Affordable Art Fair
(AAF) is back for its
second run this year. Featuring thousands
of original artworks from both new and
established artists, along with a jam-packed
line-up of art-related programmes for adults
and special workshops for children, the
popular four-day event promises to be
bigger and better than ever. Here’s our
handy guide to making the most of it,
including helpful tips for choosing art.
About the Affordable Art Fair
Created to bring art to everyone in an accessible way,
the AAF was founded in London 15 years ago. It has
become a popular event for both art novices and
seasoned collectors alike, as it provides a platform
for buying and learning about art in a laid-back,
pressure-free environment.
Having debuted in Singapore in 2010, the Fair is
now presented here twice a year, with an ever-growing
roster of participating galleries and creative talents.
There are over 100 international and homegrown
galleries this time around, featuring an extensive
range of styles and media from photography,
drawing and painting to sculpture, street art and
contemporary calligraphy. Unusually, the original
works of 360 emerging artists and 440 established
artists will hang side by side, further underscoring
the AAF’s mantra, “art for everyone”.
The best bit? The art is priced between $100 and
$10,000, with 75 percent of the works priced under
$7,500. For those looking to stick strictly within the
three-digit price range, the Under $1,000 Wall brings
together a specially curated assortment of even more
wallet-friendly finds.
UNDER $1,000
From top left:
• Mr Darcy Loves Miss Elizabeth
by Jazmin Velasco, linocut (45cmx30cm); edition of 100; $565;
Panter & Hall
(UK)
• Seek 2
by Iyan de Jesus, oil on canvas (61x91.5); $900;
Vinyl on Vinyl
(The Philippines)
• Chinatown
by Kofmehl, acrylic and mixed media (30x30); $250;
Gallery K.A.G.
(Netherlands)
• Autumn Memory
by Gao Ge, acrylic on canvas (40x30); $750; Art Projects Gallery (Hong Kong)
• A Moment of Rain
by Marilyn Dillard, painting (30.5x30.5); $380;
New Grounds Gallery
(US)
By Amy Greenburg