“Ugnayan,” a Lesson on Collaboration and Exchange

The dominance of Manila as the center of the Philippine art scene has long defined the narrative of success and visibility of Filipino artists. But this centralism might soon be yielding...

A Room to Breathe

The conversation began quite organically, in 2024, with Johanz Mercurio simply showing up at Thrive Art Gallery, talking about this project he and his...

Tokwa Peñaflorida Unveils New Works on Paper in “Walang Naiwan Kundi ang Hamog sa mga Dahon” Following Talisay Residency

BACOLOD, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – The Abungalow Residency Project and Sachet Projects are pleased to announce the culmination of Tokwa Peñaflorida’s two-month residency with the...

A Day in the Life: Khyle Columna

Our series “A Day in the Life” is a documentation of creative process straight from the artists themselves. Submit your feature request through thriveartorg@gmail.com. Khyle Columna is an artist who lives, studies...

A Day in the Life: Deya Java

Deya Java’s art practice encompasses a variety of media—installation, printmaking, assemblage, and painting—exploring themes of personal and collective memory, history, spirituality, and postcoloniality. Her works delve into the nature...

A Day in the Life: Yanni Ysabel

Our series "A Day in the Life" is a documentation of creative process straight from the artists themselves. Submit your feature request through thriveartorg@gmail.com. Yanni Ysabel is an artist who...