Part of the Projects section of Art Fair Philippines 2022 at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati. Handout

One of the most anticipated art events in the country is returning next month, but in a different venue. 

Art Fair Philippines will present its 2025 edition from February 21 to 23 at Towers 1 and 2 of Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati, a shift from its original venue at The Link Carpark.

The last time that Art Fair Philippines was held at Ayala Triangle Gardens was in 2022, as part of a hybrid event during the pandemic. 

For this year's Art Fair Philippines, exhibitors from Austria, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Spain will join Philippine art galleries in showcasing curated works by both local and foreign visual artists. 

The participating galleries 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, Austria, FotoMoto, Gajah Gallery, Galeria Palona, Galerie Stephanie, GALLERY KOGURE, J Studio, Kaida Contemporary, Kobayashi Gallery, León Gallery, Lopez Museum, METRO Gallery, Modeka Art, MONO8, Orange Project, Parallel +, Paseo Art Gallery, Pintô 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.

One of the anticipated highlights of Art Fair Philippines 2025 its the Projects section featuring masters and emerging talents in Philippine contemporary art such as Manny Garibay, Manuel Ocampo, Goldie Poblador, Ryan Rubio, and Jezzel Wee, and the work of Spanish collective SpY Studio. 

There is also the Digital section, which includes works involving computer technology, animation, virtual or augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse, featuring artists like Chia Amisola and Isaiah Cacnio.

Visitors can also look forward to film screenings, as well as talks and workshops on various topics. Complementing the fair is the 10 Days of Art initiative, which will be held around the Makati Central District to celebrate Philippine contemporary art. 

Tickets to Art Fair Philippines can be purchased in advance at the event's website, and will also be available at the reception area from February 21 to 23.