The sixth edition of Art Fair Philippines will introduce a new section, ARTFAIRPH/PHOTO. This focus aims to increase awareness for photography as contemporary art and expand its collectability among Filipinos. “We feel that the time is right to do this, as the fair has opened up the exposure of Manila’s audience to various visual art practices. Hopefully, photography can finally find its place in our local art scene”, according to Lisa Periquet, co-founder of the fair. ARTFAIRPH/TALKS and ARTFAIRPH/TOURS, the fair’s programs organized in conjunction with the Ateneo Art Gallery and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines respectively, will continue to support the fair’s educational component.
Another highlight of the fair, ARTFAIRPH/PROJECTS, are new commissions from internationally established practitioners. Participating artists will be announced in February 2018. Continuing to complement the fair is the 10 Days of Art initiative, a series of events and museum openings around Metro Manila to celebrate art beyond the venue of the fair in the days leading up to its opening.
