artcommune gallery was founded in 2009 by Ho Sou Ping, with a particular focus on Singapore Modern art. The gallery represents the finest and most important artists in the Singapore visual art canon, from revered pioneer masters Cheong Soo Pieng and Chen Wen Hsi, to current leading painters of varying fortes including Lim Tze Peng, Ong Kim Seng, Tan Choh Tee, Tong Chin Sye and Wong Keen.
artcommune gallery is a trusted centre for art education, acquisition and investment consultancy for a large, growing base of local and foreign art collectors. Over the years, the gallery has organised several high-profile academic exhibitions with a mission to promote a vibrant artistic landscape in Singapore and foster strong public awareness for local artists and art history. Some notable showcases include: 137km North of the Equator: A Story of the Equator Art Society and Realist Artists in Singapore (2013); The Story of Cheong Soo Pieng (2015); Exotic Sunlight: Paintings by Ong Kim Seng (2016); Cheong Soo Pieng: 100th Anniversary Exhibition (2017); 30 Years of Friendship: The Tan Cheng Gay Collection of Tan Choh Tee’s Paintings (2018); The Painting Speaks: Paintings by Tong Chin Sye and Poems by Tan Chee Lay (2018); Wong Keen: Flesh Matters (2018); Redefining the Archaic: The Art of Lim Tze Peng (2018); Homecoming: Chen Wen Hsi Exhibition @ Kingsmead (2019) and Tonalities: The Ink Works of Cheong Soo Pieng (2021).
Read on to find out more about the gallery's continuing commitment to nurturing local artists and perspective on investing in Southeast Asian art.
Mission
artcommune is a social enterprise dedicated to the sustainable growth of Singapore’s Art through the nurturing and supporting of local artists. We are also committed in increasing art literacy among Singaporeans.
Vision
We will demonstrate a sustainable business model for artists as a means to encourage more Singaporeans to take up art as a profession. We will be the gallery of choice for collectors who wish to collect high quality art. We will be the gallery of choice for artists to collaborate with.
Quality Policy
We offer collectors value-for-money art investments of good artistic quality and potential for high returns. We strive to exceed customer’s expectations in our competing market segment. We provide mutually benefiting terms and conditions to artists who collaborate with us. We respect the rights of the artists and ensure fair partnerships. We provide highly effective art appreciation courses in order to elevate the level of understanding of Singapore Art amongst the general public.
Other Services
Art storage solutions
Cash-back on consignments
Inventory Management
Framing services