The Philippine contemporary art scene unfolds in countless hues. On its 16th year, ManilART ’24 embraces the theme “Prisms and Mosaics” to celebrate this multifaceted nature, uniting diverse artistic expressions into a harmonious display. Here’s are some of the exciting activities...
JunYee, Virgilio "Pandy" Aviado, Nestor VinluanThe Artologist, one of the Philippines' premier art galleries, is thrilled to announce that it will feature the exceptional works of three distinguished Filipino artists for the upcoming ManilART 2023: JunYee, Nestor Vinluan, and Virgilio "Pandy"...
From Oct. 11 to 15, 2023, ManilART celebrated its 15th year in grandeur with the theme "A New Contemporary," which paid homage to the past while propelling the fair into its exciting future. On its fifteenth edition, it bridged past, present, and future, allowing fairgoers to marvel at the works of...
Everything is more innovative, more beautiful, more interesting – everything is just MORE
The recently concluded ManilART ’22 is a masterclass in art curation. It was like walking in a museum. Each avenue, every corner, has a story to tell. Nothing was out of place.
ManilART ’22 was...
Now on its 14th year, the National Art Fair continues its onward and upward momentum with the theme, “Forging Futures” this Oct. 19 to 23 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Taguig. Past years have focused on Visions for a Future Reimagined (2020) and Continuing Legacies (2021), giving novel...
Seeing a woman’s body through the female gaze
A woman’s body has long been among the prime artistic inspirations for many artists that we now have numerous masterpieces highlighting the female form’s rich curves, delicately folded hands, mysterious gaze, and even the wonders of their...
Reimagining one’s role in arts and culture On its thirteenth year from its inception, ManilArt has constantly innovated as the country’s national art fair. This year, it returns to its roots with the theme “Continuing Legacies,” which will take place at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura...
ManilArt 2020 has an online component, but nothing beats an onsite experience of art
It felt great to visit an actual, physical exhibit again.
Sure, during the pandemic I had been able to visit more than a couple of galleries here and there, thanks to personal invites and very carefully...
ManilArt is happening, and it promises to be more memorable and meaningful
For a little over a decade now, ManilArt has been one of the most anticipated art trade fairs in the country. In its 12th year, despite the very challenging times or perhaps because of it, ManilArt promises to be more...
