FOCUS Art Fair London 2025 Opens at Saatchi Gallery
Europe’s leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary Asian art and its diaspora returns to London from 16–19 October 2025. FOCUS Art Fair London will present works by more than 50 contemporary Asian artists representing over 15 countries and regions, including China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Taiwan, alongside diaspora artists from the UK, USA, and Europe.
Marking its 4th UK edition and 11th global iteration, FOCUS Art Fair continues its mission to connect Asian and contemporary artists with international audiences across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. As the only international art fair dedicated to this cultural bridge, FOCUS provides a platform where tradition meets innovation and East meets West, offering a truly global perspective on contemporary Asian art.
The London edition at Saatchi Gallery offers both seasoned and emerging collectors a curated presentation of modern and contemporary art. Visitors can explore the rich spectrum of artistic practices across painting, sculpture, installation, and design, gaining insight into current trends and future directions in contemporary Asian art.
Founded in 2019 by Sungmin Hong and Jungwon Lee, FOCUS has hosted over 45 exhibitions globally and welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, achieving sales exceeding £10 million. The fair remains a key platform for both established artists and emerging talent, fostering dialogue between Asian creators and international collectors.
Highlights of the 2025 London edition include:
- Philippine Artists’ Group Exhibition: Curated by the Philippines Centre for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), featuring nine contemporary Filipino artists—including Luis E. Yee Jr. (JUNYEE) and Florante Bayog Paghari-on (Pong Bayog)—whose works range from immersive installations and textile innovations to figurative and perceptual experiments.
- Kento Senga: Japanese artist and pop star of Kis-My-Ft2 presents a series of sculptures and paintings in his distinctive ‘FiNGAiSM’ style, emphasising direct physical engagement with materials to blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture.
- Studio ŪMA: Presenting Uncarved Space, where furniture is transformed into contemplative objects, alongside curated works by Dylan Doe, Richard WM Hudson, and Fernando Aldama, exploring the intersections of Eastern philosophy, post-humanist sensibilities, and architectural references.
- Leading Galleries: Over 30 galleries from across Asia, Europe, and the USA, including One East Asia (Singapore), Gallery Art Positive (New Delhi), SH Gallery (Tokyo), Artas Gallery (Petaling Jaya), Teravarna Art Gallery (Los Angeles), Hanmi Gallery (London/Seoul), Sobasuta Gallery (Tokyo), Hongik Art (Seoul), and Jay Chung Gallery (New York).
2025 partners include LG Corporation, Cassina, The Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and CITEM. Central to the fair’s ethos, FOCUS aims to make contemporary Asian art accessible to all audiences, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across race, gender, and class.
FOCUS Art Fair London 2025 invites collectors, curators, and the wider public to engage with a global vision of contemporary Asian art in the historic setting of Saatchi Gallery.
FAIR DETAILS
FOCUS Art Fair London: 16-19 October 2025
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Road, London SW3 4RY
Information about ticket types and prices can be accessed here
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OPENING TIMES
October 16th (Thurs) – 3pm to 6pm (Press & VVIP preview)
October 16th (Thurs) – 6pm to 8.30pm (FOCUS VIP Night)
October 17th (Fri) – 11am to 6pm (Public hours)
October 17th (Fri) – 6pm to 8.30pm (Friday Lates)
October 18th (Sat) – 11am to 6pm (Public hours)
October 19th (Sun) – 11am to 5pm (Public hours)
Elena Leo is the Arts & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.
