The 10 Must-See Galleries at ALT Philippines 2020
There are only a few more days before ALT Philippines, the newest contemporary art show in town, stages a curated display of established and up-and-coming artists. While we know it will have an "immersive and engaging" format, the rest is still shrouded in mystery. To perhaps give a hint on what to expect, we've listed down the fair's participating galleries along with the artists each one represents. Here's a complete list of the exhibitors at ALT Philippines 2020.
1| 1335Mabini
1335Mabini, located in Karrivin Plaza, is known as a platform for outstanding and innovative art. It's evident in the gallery's selection of artists which includes Poklong Anading, Nikki Luna, Manny Montelibano, Indy Paredes, Jill Paz, Mark Salvatus and Dexter Sy, as well as Soun Hong from South Korea, Yoshinori Niwa from Japan and Peter Moosgaard from Austria.
2| Artinformal
View this post on InstagramReady to enter the frame?? altphilippines.com? ? Oca Villamiel for Artinformal? ? Alt Philippines 2020? The art show reframed? ? Feb 14 - 16? 11am-8pm? 3rd Level, SMX Convention Center Aura? SM Aura Premier? BGC, Taguig City? ? Tickets can be purchased via SM Tickets? Php 250 for Regular Pass and Php 150 for Student? ? #altph #theartshowreframed #artinformal>pA post shared by Artinformal Gallery (@artinformalgallery) on >p
>pTina Fernandez established Artinformal in 2004 as a way to "bring art and its practice closer to the community." For the upcoming art show, it will be focusing on the theme of materials, as well as interviews presented through a newspaper-format catalog.>pMORE INFO>p3| Blanc>h2>p
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Founded in 2006, Blanc is a space for Filipino artists to "experiment and develop" their craft. From paintings and sculptures to sound and video, you'll find just about every medium in the gallery.
CONTINUE READING BELOWwatch now4| The Drawing Room
Photo by ALT PHILIPPINES.From being a venue for works on paper, The Drawing Room has expanded to showcase various artistic mediums. In the upcoming ALT Philippines show, the gallery will explore the relationship between a gallery and the artist. Participating artists include Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan, Manuel Ocampo, Mark Justiniani, José Sanos III, Pam Yan Santos, Kiko Escora, Kawayan De Guia, Leo Abaya, Ged Merino, Diokno Pasilan, Rene Aquitania, Derek Tumala, Kat Medina, Miguel Aquilizan and Jessica Dorizac, Troy Ignacio, and Vermont Coronel Jr.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW5| Finale Art File
View this post on InstagramALT PHILIPPINES 2020 Feb 14 - 16 11am-8pm 3rd Level, SMX Convention Center Aura SM Aura Premier BGC, Taguig City Ready to enter the frame? altphilippines.com Tickets can be purchased via SM Tickets 250 for Regular Pass and 150 for Student>pA post shared by Finale Art File (@finaleartfile) on >p
>pAs a premier gallery, Finale Art Files has had hundreds of exhibitions from the country's top contemporary artists. So, it's no surprise the gallery has chosen 11 contemporary artists to explore Philippine painting today.>pMORE INFO>p6| Galleria Duemila>h2
Photo by ALT PHILIPPINES.Established by Silvana Diaz, Galleria Duemila is currently the longest-running commercial gallery in the country. The gallery has no shortage of modern masters, having a selection that includes works from Fernando Amorsolo, Fernando Zobel, H.R. Ocampo, Vicente Manansala, Jose Joya, and Cesar Legaspi. Gallerie Duemila will be taking a different direction for ALT Philippines, with the theme of "Carpe Diem: Beyond Seizing the Day.">pMORE INFO>p7| MO_Space>h2
Artist-run gallery MO_Space always shows innovative works by the city's most dynamic contemporary artists, and what its presenting for ALT Philippines will be no different. For the art show, the gallery has asked its selection of artists to present "the best of the best" of their works.
8| Underground
View this post on InstagramALT Philippines 2020 Feb 14-16 11am-8pm 3rd Level, SMX Convention Center Aura SM Aura Premier BGC, Taguig City Ready to enter the frame? altphilippines.com @altphilippines Image: Valerie Chua Tickets can be purchased via SM Tickets 250 for Regular Pass and 150 for Student. #valeriechua #altph #altphilippines #art #artph #tatakunderground>pA post shared by Underground (@underground.gallery) on >p
>pManny De Castro's Underground Gallery is known for its art shows and exhibitions from young artists in the Philippines. For ALT Philippines, the gallery will have artist Valerie Chua tackle memory and identity.>pMORE INFO>p9| Vinyl on Vinyl>h2
Vinyl on Vinyl is different from other galleries as it merges art, toys, and music in one space. Once you step into the gallery, you'll see a strong prescence of pop culture. It doesn't end there, however, since you'll also find contemporary, street, and underground art.
10| West Gallery
View this post on InstagramALT Philippines 2020 Feb 14 - 16 11am-8pm 3rd Level, SMX Convention Center Aura SM Aura Premier BGC, Taguig City Ready to enter the frame? altphilippines.com @altphilippines Image: Elaine Navas, “Kabiyak (Right)”, Oil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches, 2015 (detail) Tickets can be purchased via SM Tickets 250 for Regular Pass and 150 for Student #altph #altphilippines #artistname #westgallery #westaltph>pA post shared by West Gallery (@westgallery) on >p
West Gallery has been the go-to for promising, young artists since it was established in 1989. That's because the gallery offers a space for these artists to explore and hone their skills. Some of the artists on West Gallery's roster include Andres Barrioquinto, Annie Cabigting, Arturo Luz, Bea Camacho, Charles Buenconsejo, Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, and more.>pMORE INFO>p
