Gajah Gallery returns to ART SG for its fourth iteration with a tightly curated presentation that brings together established figures and emerging voices from across Southeast Asia. Featuring artists from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, the booth reflects the gallery’s sustained engagement with practices that shape—and complicate—the region’s contemporary art discourse.
Rather than a survey, the presentation foregrounds artists whose works negotiate history, materiality, and lived experience, underscoring Gajah Gallery’s role in positioning Southeast Asian art within an increasingly global and critically engaged context.
Furthermore, the collaborative works between Yogya Art Lab (YAL) and the participating artists is one of the main highlights. These works include a new sculpture by pioneering Singaporean artist Han Sai Por; Suzann Victor will also show her work Tiered Life I, continuing her exploration of the bodily sensorial experiences with nature and technology. From Indonesia, Yunizar will unveil his newest work, Pot, and Dzikra Afifah with Measure of the Eye. Not to be missed are renowned Filipino artists Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera and Charlie Co, who will present bronze sculptures that assert their position in the history of Southeast Asian contemporary art.
Meanwhile, Gajah Gallery spotlights Balinese artists whose names are recognised in the global art market. The works of the late maestro Made Wianta – a portion of which have never been presented previously – are displayed alongside the artistic legacies of I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih and Oototol (Dewa Raram). In addition, the recent works of esteemed artist Mangu Putra as well as talented emerging artist Jemana Murti enrich this cross-generational narrative.
A variety of other new works enliven this presentation, including paintings from Malaysian artists Fadilah Karim and Kayleigh Goh, as well as Indonesian artists Erizal As, Yusra Martunus, Rudi Mantofani, Uji “Hahan” Handoko Eko Saputro, Ridho Rizki, and Rosit Mulyadi. Filipina artist Nona Garcia will also display a work that expands the spectrum of artistic practice in this presentation.
In line with the main presentation, Gajah Gallery will participate in South Asia Insights at booth SA01, displaying the works of two South Asian women artists, Mahalakshmi Kannappan and Russna Kaur. Their works challenge binding assumptions regarding identity, domesticity, and spirituality. Through her works, Russna Kaur weaves layered notions of space, time, humanity, and emotion, whereas Mahalakshmi Kannappan disrupts the limits of material by using charcoal not as a mere tool in her artistic practice, but as a main medium that stands on itself. For both artists, abstraction becomes a strategy to dismantle biases towards South Asian women artists, simultaneously creating a space for the emergence of a new artistic language.
Through this presentation, Gajah Gallery strengthens its role as a link between Southeast Asia and the global art stage. With a curation that gathers that gathers the diversity of cross-generational practices and cultural dialogue, Gajah Gallery’s participation at ART SG 2026 marks one of its boldest statements to date; a reflection of the Gallery’s long-term commitment towards experimentation, inclusivity, and the global relevance of Southeast Asian art.
Gajah Gallery returns to S.E.A. Focus at ART SG 2026 with a solo presentation of Rosit Mulyadi’s work. Indonesian rising talent Rosit Mulyadi explores themes of history, spectacle, and power through the subversion and appropriation of historically canonised artworks. His solo exhibitions Anti-Canon (2022) and A Scanner Darkly (2020) at Gajah Gallery Singapore and Gajah Gallery Yogyakarta respectively exemplified his distinctive and discerning approach and were met with critical acclaim. Most recently, his solo exhibition Humans After Centuries (2025) at Gajah Gallery Jakarta focused on his ongoing investigation of the pursuit of human splendor and established his status as one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting new artists.
The presentation will feature a selection of new and previously unseen works by Mulyadi that extend his critique of notions of development and the art historical canon. These works display the Gallery’s commitment to broadening the scope and awareness of Southeast Asian art by showcasing emerging talents from across the region. Through a focused presentation of Mulyadi’s work, the Gallery aims to enrich current discourse regarding the intersection of historical tradition, contemporary culture, and digital consumerism, providing audiences with a fresh perspective of the region’s artistic practices.
Rosit Mulyadi was born into a conservative and deeply religious farming family in the southern coastal region of Bantul, Java. Before pursuing a career in fine arts, he spent six years in an Islamic boarding school, where his first encounter with art came in the form of Arabic calligraphy. While most of his peers continued with religious studies, Mulyadi chose a different path, enrolling at the Institut Seni Indonesia (The Indonesia Institute of the Arts) in Yogyakarta, where he majored in painting. His work has since been exhibited in multiple solo and group exhibitions, including Still Life at Jogja Contemporary (2017), Noughties by Nature in Singapore, ARTJOG Resilience (2020), Kembulan at Studio Kalahan Heri Dono, Jammin’ in the Name of the Lord at Masriadi Art Foundation, i:Observe at Jogja Contemporary, and the 26th Yogyakarta Arts Festival.
Gajah Gallery’s participation at ART SG this year emphasises its dedication to promoting artists from the region and highlighting their regional and international relevance. By showcasing the work of emerging artists, the Gallery aims to reinforce their presence in the global art market and continues to engage the potential for cross-generational and cross-regional dialogue.
