AstaGuru, India’s leading digital-first auction house, has announced the launch of its headquarters in Singapore, marking its second international expansion after opening a London office earlier in 2026. The move is intended to strengthen the company’s presence across Asia and provide collectors in Southeast Asia with greater access to Indian art, fine jewellery, luxury timepieces and rare collectibles.
Expansion Into a Regional Art Hub
The Singapore office was officially announced on 19 August 2026 and is positioned as a strategic gateway for the auction house’s growth across Southeast Asia. Founded in Mumbai in 2008, AstaGuru has become one of India’s most prominent auction platforms, specialising in Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, jewellery, watches and collectibles. The company says the Singapore presence will help deepen engagement with collectors, institutions and cultural stakeholders across the region.
According to information published by AstaGuru, the company pioneered a digital-first auction model in India and has built a global network of collectors through online auctions and specialist advisory services. The organisation was established in 2008 and has since expanded its activities beyond art into several luxury collecting categories.
Leadership and Regional Operations
The Singapore headquarters will be led by Jillian Kwan, Managing Director, Singapore. Kwan brings more than two decades of experience from major international auction houses and has worked across fine art, jewellery, watches and luxury collectibles. Her responsibilities will include collector engagement, client advisory services and consignment sourcing throughout Southeast Asia.
According to AstaGuru’s Singapore office profile, Kwan previously held senior roles at international auction houses including Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips, contributing expertise in operational leadership and business development across Asia.
Connecting Indian Art With New Audiences
A key objective of the Singapore expansion is to create stronger links between collectors in India, Southeast Asia and international markets. Company executives said the new office will support cross-border participation and increase access to Indian art and luxury categories while encouraging greater cultural exchange.
Highlights of the Singapore initiative include:
- Direct advisory services for collectors in Southeast Asia
- Consignment sourcing and valuation support
- Access to AstaGuru’s global auction calendar
- Specialist expertise in art, jewellery, watches and collectibles
- Curated previews and collector-focused events
September Preview Exhibition
As part of its launch activities, AstaGuru Singapore will present a private gallery display in September featuring works by several leading Indian artists. The preview is intended to introduce local collectors to the type of works regularly featured in the auction house’s sales programme.
Featured artists are expected to include:
- S.H. Raza
- M.F. Husain
- Thota Vaikuntam
- Krishen Khanna
The exhibition will provide visitors with an opportunity to view works ahead of future auctions and gain insight into the auction house’s collecting categories.
Building on International Growth
The Singapore launch follows the opening of AstaGuru’s London office in May 2026, part of a broader international expansion strategy. The company has described both locations as regional hubs designed to strengthen relationships with collectors and institutions while increasing participation in its digital auction platform.
The organisation currently operates across multiple collecting categories and conducts online auctions supported by digital catalogues, timed sales and real-time bidding systems. Through its website and mobile platform, collectors can participate in auctions from different parts of the world.
Visitor Information and Registration
Collectors interested in participating in upcoming auctions can register through the company’s official website. The Singapore office will also host specialist consultations, collector engagement programmes and selected physical previews alongside its digital auction activities.
More information is available through the official website at www.astaguru.com and the Singapore office page at AstaGuru Singapore.
Conclusion
The opening of AstaGuru’s Singapore headquarters reflects the growing interconnectedness of Asian art and luxury markets. By creating a regional base in one of Southeast Asia’s major cultural and financial centres, the auction house aims to expand access to Indian art and collectibles while encouraging stronger engagement among collectors across borders. The move also highlights Singapore’s continuing role as an important hub for cultural exchange, collecting
