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Snacks that inspire and other highlights at Art Fair Philippines 2025
Karen Flores Layno,
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 26, 2025 02:58 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 15, 2025 06:47 PM PHT

Art Fair Philippines just had another successful run, this time in its new home at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati.
Art Fair Philippines just had another successful run, this time in its new home at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati.
Curious visitors, art enthusiasts, and collectors gathered during the three-day event, where local galleries and international exhibitors showcased works by both masters and emerging talents.
Curious visitors, art enthusiasts, and collectors gathered during the three-day event, where local galleries and international exhibitors showcased works by both masters and emerging talents.
A clear standout was Carlo Tanseco's solo show, "Sari-Sari Sabi-Sabi," which was the most visited -- and photographed -- in this year's fair. The Filipino artist reimagined familiar local snacks and turned them into works of art, infusing them with uplifting messages as he encouraged viewers to find joy in everyday things.
A clear standout was Carlo Tanseco's solo show, "Sari-Sari Sabi-Sabi," which was the most visited -- and photographed -- in this year's fair. The Filipino artist reimagined familiar local snacks and turned them into works of art, infusing them with uplifting messages as he encouraged viewers to find joy in everyday things.
Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News

Brazil-born Ciane Xavier combined quirk and elegance in her hand-painted glazes on porcelain, which were part of the Galerie Stephanie booth. There's "Si Maritess Narinig Na Naman" -- her take on the Philippines' gossip culture -- and "Me Myself, and I and I.. and I", with its multiple facial expressions separated by a bright red thread.
Brazil-born Ciane Xavier combined quirk and elegance in her hand-painted glazes on porcelain, which were part of the Galerie Stephanie booth. There's "Si Maritess Narinig Na Naman" -- her take on the Philippines' gossip culture -- and "Me Myself, and I and I.. and I", with its multiple facial expressions separated by a bright red thread.
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Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News

Galerie Stephanie also featured a lovely floral-themed display by Aileen Lanuza and Katrina Cuenca. In another exhibit by Art Underground, Cuenca launched her first-ever set of glass creations, depicting the flowing movements in her paintings in yet another medium.
Galerie Stephanie also featured a lovely floral-themed display by Aileen Lanuza and Katrina Cuenca. In another exhibit by Art Underground, Cuenca launched her first-ever set of glass creations, depicting the flowing movements in her paintings in yet another medium.
Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News

Sculpture meets haute couture in the newest collaboration between Michael Cacnio and Robert Santos of the Manila-based luxury fashion brand Septième Rebelle. Their wall-mounted and tabletop pieces are a beautiful mix of hard and soft, showcasing brass, wood, and fabric.
Sculpture meets haute couture in the newest collaboration between Michael Cacnio and Robert Santos of the Manila-based luxury fashion brand Septième Rebelle. Their wall-mounted and tabletop pieces are a beautiful mix of hard and soft, showcasing brass, wood, and fabric.
Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News

Hanji, a type of traditional paper made from mulberry trees, is the preferred medium of South Korea's Lee Hyun Joung. Her meticulous process of papermaking is evident in "The Faults," its organic patterns creating mesmerizing landscapes. Japanese artist Kakinuma Hiroki, on the other hand, delivered the bizarre with "Chicken Sapiens," a fusion of bird and human.
Hanji, a type of traditional paper made from mulberry trees, is the preferred medium of South Korea's Lee Hyun Joung. Her meticulous process of papermaking is evident in "The Faults," its organic patterns creating mesmerizing landscapes. Japanese artist Kakinuma Hiroki, on the other hand, delivered the bizarre with "Chicken Sapiens," a fusion of bird and human.
Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News

The "Kakakompyuter Mo Yan!" exhibition brings a dose of humor and nostalgia, showcasing third-world Internet and karaoke machines. The interactive installation was a hit particularly among '90s kids, with its numerous Easter eggs and Instagram-worthy backdrops.
The "Kakakompyuter Mo Yan!" exhibition brings a dose of humor and nostalgia, showcasing third-world Internet and karaoke machines. The interactive installation was a hit particularly among '90s kids, with its numerous Easter eggs and Instagram-worthy backdrops.
Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News
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Of course, we can't leave out the greats -- there's Arturo Luz's "Palitana White Temple" paintings worth over P1 million each, as well as works by Victorio Edades, Botong Francisco, and Galo Ocampo -- dubbed the Triumvirate in Philippine Modern Art. Also on display was a "Pumpkin" print by Japan's Yayoi Kusama, which is priced at a whopping P6 million.
Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News

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