Our Story

Tom Tandio, an Indonesia-born entrepreneur, transitioned from the automotive business to a pivotal role in Jakarta's art scene over 15 years. Renowned for founding Indo Art Now in 2011 and directing Art Jakarta, Indonesia's oldest contemporary art fair, Tandio has significantly impacted the local artistic landscape. His journey into art began in 2011 at a gallery event, prompting him to explore the market and later establish Indo Art Now to support Indonesian artists.

Despite challenges like limited exhibition spaces, Tandio describes Indonesia's art scene as exciting, organic, and collective. Viewing art as a universal language, he emphasizes contextual discussions in contemporary art, transcending geographical boundaries. Reflecting on Indonesia's history, he notes the evolution from political statements to social commentaries in artistic expressions. Personally transformed by art, Tandio shifted his focus from profit to meaningful experiences, crediting Indonesian artists for profoundly changing his life.

Daisuke Miyatsu, the 'salaryman collector,' seamlessly blended a corporate career with a profound passion for art, amassing an international collection of 400 artworks over 25 years. Beginning as an office worker, he supplemented his income with a nighttime hotel receptionist job, enabling him to acquire pieces by renowned artists like Yayoi Kusama and Olafur Eliasson. Miyatsu's unconventional approach includes turning his home, designed by Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, into an art installation and using his body as a canvas for tattoos designed by notable artists. As a professor at Yokohama College of Art and Design, he analyzes art phenomena from a business perspective, emphasizing career development and global communication. Miyatsu's role as the president of the Yokohama University of Art and Design involves exploring the changing role of art in society, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing a dynamic blend of personal passion and commitment to art accessibility.

In the expansive realm of the art world, Shyevin S'ng functions as a multifaceted figure, serving as an art dealer, gallerist, advisor, and connector within the art community, diligently expanding her network over the past 20 years. Wearing various hats, she has provided guidance and nurturing to artists and collectors who share a belief in her vision. As a business owner, Shyevin has strategically built a global team with the goal of expanding and promoting her brand across diverse art communities.

Having relished a successful career in art, Shyevin has recently extended her expertise to the intersection of art and technology as a co-founder of Cohart. Her background encompasses a spectrum of skills, including strategy and business development, fundraising, advising/mentoring, and community development. On a parallel track, Shyevin, hailing from a small fishery town in Malaysia, forged a deep connection to art from an early age. Experimenting with various mediums, she discovered her profound resonance with oil painting.