Here's what to expect at Art Fair Philippines 2025 as it moves to Ayala Triangle Gardens
Excited to see all the creative wonders at this year’s Art Fair Philippines?
The country's premier venue for exhibiting Filipino modern and contemporary art is set to return for its 12th edition this February with plenty of new visual delights that showcase the brilliance of both local and international artists in their respective mediums.
This year, the fair embarks on an exciting new chapter by moving to Ayala Triangle Gardens. Co-founder Lisa Periquet is thrilled by this change, envisioning a more immersive experience for visitors as they "navigate a new space."
Without further ado, here are some of the things to get pumped up about for Art Fair Philippines' 2025 edition.
New venue
Since its establishment in 2013, Art Fair Philippines has always displayed the fascinating artworks of its exhibitors at The Link car park.
According to co-founder Trickie Lopa, the venue change was due to a desire to "embrace something new."
"We always try to conceptualize something new [at] each art fair, so why not go bigger this year and just change the entire venue?" Lopa said during a media launch attended by PhilSTAR L!fe.
Her co-founder, Dindin Araneta, meanwhile highlighted how she liked the idea of "moving to the center of the community," and a lot of that is within the triangle area.
"We also wanted to find a venue that can also transform the experience of being an art fair," she explained. "I was here one Sunday at the park. It was so nice, it felt so good to be around all of those trees in the garden. So I think that's what I'm looking forward to, being around so much nature and around families and different types of people just enjoying the park."
With the bigger location, this year's show will have two entrances: one located along Ayala Avenue and another along Makati Avenue. If one reception area is getting a little too crowded, you can always head to the other one to save some time waiting in line.
What are some of the artworks you'll see?
Art Fair Philippines will bring back its beloved sections, with the 48 participating galleries coming from the Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Spain.
The main attraction is the Projects section, where you'll get to revel in the works from budding visionaries to seasoned luminaries
The section was designed by Nazareno/Lichauco to pay homage to sanctuaries and temples of worship to allow visitors to experience peaceful communing through art. You'll be able to marvel at the works of Manny Garibay, Manuel Ocampo, Goldie Poblador, Ryan Rubio, Jezzel Wee, and Spy Studio.
The Digital section, featuring works that utilize computer technology, animation, artificial intelligence, and more, will showcase pieces by Isaiah Cacnio and Chia Amazola.
Amazola, in particular, has curated an exhibit titled "Kakakompyuter Mo Yan!" which highlights Filipino internet art through the use of analog gadgets.
Photography enthusiasts can explore exceptional works curated by FotomotoPH, a Manila-based organization dedicated to showcasing the best of Philippine photography through nationwide exhibitions.
The exhibit, titled "Kuha," features photos from Tom Epperson, Neal Oshima, Jason Quibilan, Veejay Villafranca, Aeson Baldevia, Artu Nepomuceno, Benjo Campomanes, Bimpoman, Geloy Concepcion, Johann Gausch, Pia Mercado, Colin Dancel, and Denise Weldon.
For the Film section, Art Fair Philippines will screen Jaime Pacena II's Kono Basho as well as Drew Milo's The F.A.T. Boys!! Episode 1: Each One Teach One.
The galleries that will be participating include Amez Yavuz, Archivo 1984, Art Agenda, Art Cube Gallery, Art for Space, Art Lounge Manila, Art Underground, Art Verité Gallery, Artemis Art, Avellana Art Gallery, Boston Art Gallery, CANVAS, Cartellino, Cayón, Core Contemporary, FINE-ARTS MANILA/Zimmermann- Kratochwill Graz in Austria, FotomotoPH, Gajah Gallery, Galeria Paloma, Galerie Stephanie, GALLERY KOGURE, J STUDIO, and Kaida Contemporary.
Also in the mix are Kobayashi Gallery, León Gallery, Lopez Museum, METRO Gallery, Modeka Art, MONO8, Orange Project, Parallel +, Paseo Art Gallery, Pinto Art Museum and Arboretum, Qube Gallery, Secret Fresh Gallery, SHUKADO+GALLERY SCENA, SILVERLENS, TARZEER PICTURES, The Columns Gallery, TLYR Collective, Tomura Lee, Triangulum, Village Art Gallery, Vin Gallery, White Walls Gallery, YOD Gallery, and YSOBEL Art Gallery.
The Art Fair Philippines exhibit will be held on Feb. 21 to 23 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at P750 for regular customers, P500 for students and senior citizens, and P300 for Makati students and teachers. They can now be purchased on the website, and will also be available at the reception area on the day of the exhibit.
