Residenza Ubah Rumah

Ubah Rumah Art Residency is an initiative that shines a light on Southeast Asian artists. Rooted in ideas of ecology, care, and hospitality, the residency draws inspiration from the nomadic culture of the Orang Laut and the shared maritime history of the Singapore–Malaysia–Riau region. Conceived by and hosted on Nikoi Island, Ubah Rumah, which translates to “home of change”, reflects a spirit of adaptation and collaboration in a shifting world. The residency is co-founded by Ernest Goh and Alecia Neo, who was the inaugural winner of Affordable Art Fair’s Young Talent Programme. It brings together artists from across the region to explore ideas of place, identity, and community, with the showcase at this year’s Fair featuring six visual artists and a collaborative video work created through the residency. One artist from the showcase will also be selected for a solo exhibition at Blueprint Art Space in 2026. In many ways, Ubah Rumah continues the Fair’s long-standing role in supporting emerging Southeast Asian voices and creating opportunities for artists to grow beyond the Fair itself.

Accommodation and round‑trip travel within Southeast Asia

Artists from or based in Southeast Asia