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...
VIVA ExCon, or Visayas Islands Visual Arts Exhibition and Conference, is the longest-running biennial gathering of artists and art communities from all over the...
The conversation began quite organically, in 2024, with Johanz Mercurio simply showing up at Thrive Art Gallery, talking about this project he and his...
Gelo Zarsuelo is a painter based in Aklan whose art explores themes of identity and intimacy in queer experiences. His artworks delve into the politics of the body, capturing...
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Khyle Columna is an artist who lives, studies...
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...