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Art Fair Philippines 2026: The Featured Artists at This Year's ArtFairPH/Projects

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<p><strong>Art Fair Philippines </strong>is back! Scheduled from <strong>February 6 to 8, 2026</strong>, this year&#x27;s edition of the country&#x27;s premier contemporary art fair will be held in a new venue: the <strong>Circuit Corporate Center One, Circuit Makati</strong>. What used to be a racetrack complex will now serve as the central site for the much-awaited art showcase. </p><p>Art Fair Philippines was previously held at The Link and Ayala Triangle Gardens—now, its change in location promises a different immersive experience with greater spatial flexibility and a more integrated environment for galleries, curated projects, and public programming. </p><p>&quot;<strong>Ayala Land</strong> is once again honored to partner with Art Fair Philippines, an initiative that has sparked a much-appreciated cultural movement in Makati,&quot; said Ayala Land creative director <strong>Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala</strong>. &quot;It has become a time of year when the city feels visibly charged with creativity, and familiar spaces are transformed into places of cultural exchange and reflection. This collaboration is grounded in a belief that we have long held: that art is essential to how communities are formed and how cities are experienced. At Ayala Land, and in this case for Makati, we see art as an essential layer of city-making. It creates space for reflection, shared meaning, and human connection in the middle of everyday life, often in moments when we least expect it and sometimes when we really need it the most. This shared perspective is why our partnership with Art Fair Philippines has endured.&quot;<strong></strong></p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768459741063AFP 2026 POSTER A.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>One of the most anticipated highlights of the fair is the <strong>ArtFairPH/Projects</strong>. It celebrates artistic excellence and experimental innovation, offering a deeper dive into the practices of both modern masters and contemporary visionaries.</p><p>This year, the lineup is led by <strong>Imelda Cajipe Endaya</strong>,<strong> </strong>whose work is <strong></strong>known for its deep exploration of domesticity, migration, and women’s empowerment. This sets the tone for a section that bridges the gap between historical modernism and urgent contemporary practice.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768460314525Imelda Cajipe Endaya.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768460390686Imelda Cajipe Endaya_artworka.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Imelda Cajipe Endaya</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>Joining Cajipe Endaya in this formidable contemporary lineup is a diverse group of visionaries. <strong>Ambie Abaño</strong> explores the soul through printmaking, while <strong>Max Balatbat </strong>provides an architectural lens on urban life. The section further expands its material boundaries with the textile-based &quot;material memories&quot; of <strong>Ged Unson Merino</strong>, the meditative stoneware of ceramic pioneers <strong>Jon and Tessy Pettyjoh</strong><strong>n</strong>, and a group of Filipino diaspora artists organized by the Berlin-based<strong> Sa Tahanan Co. </strong>collective.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768460597953Ambie Abaño.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Ambie Abaño<br/><br/></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768460672494Ambie Abaño_artworka.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Ambie Abaño&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768460724274Max Balatbat.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Max Balatbat</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768460804316Max Balatbat_artwork a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Max Balatbat&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768460884036Ged Unson Merino.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Ged Unson Merino</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768460953259Ged Unson Merino_artwork.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">Ged Unson Merino&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768462062370Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768462529797Jon &amp; Tessy Pettyjohn_artwork a.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768462611440Sa Tahanan Co.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Sa Tahanan Co. <br/><br/></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768462722280Sa Tahanan Co_artwork.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Sa Tahanan Co.&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>Cross-cultural perspective is provided by Spanish artist <strong>Ampparito</strong>, who subverts the mundane through provocative shifts in scale. This exhibit is the third consecutive year that the fair undertakes a special project in partnership with the<strong> Embassy of Spain in the Philippines</strong>.  </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768462955580Ampparito.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Ampparito</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768463705324Ampparito_artwork b.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Ampparito&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>In addition to these contemporary voices, ArtFairPH/Projects honors the foundations of Philippine art by featuring four late Filipino masters: <strong>Brenda Fajardo</strong>, <strong>Constancio Bernardo</strong>, <strong>Solomon Saprid</strong>, and<strong> Romeo Tabuen</strong>a. Their inclusion ensures that the legacy of feminist social realism and geometric abstraction continues to resonate with a new generation of collectors.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768463869663Brenda Fajardo.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Brenda Fajardo</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768463908425Brenda Fajardo_artwork.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Brenda Fajardo&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768463964025Constancio Bernardo.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Constancio Bernardo</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768464007864Constancio Bernardo_artwork.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Constancio Bernardo&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768464044445Solomon Saprid.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Solomon Saprid</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768464084105Solomon Saprid_artwork.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Solomon Saprid&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768464125806Romeo Tabuena.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Romeo Tabuena</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768464242465Romeo Tabuena_artwork a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Romeo Tabuena&#x27;s artwork</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>For 2026, Art Fair Philippines once again worked with<strong> Nazareno/Lichauco</strong> for the exhibition design of this curated selection of exhibits. </p><p><strong>L</strong><strong>isa Periquet</strong>, co-founder of Art Fair Philippines, hinted at the design for the ArtFairPH/Projects space this year, saying, &quot;It&#x27;s kind of like a town plaza. So, a town plaza here in the Philippines would have some structure, maybe a church or a chapel with Max Balatbat, perhaps. And then there will be, like, walkways, alcoves, and there&#x27;s even, like, an <em>eskinita</em>. So, I think it will be a fun place to see and experience. And then there are benches—you can sit down, just like a town plaza.&quot;</p><div style="text-align:center"> <span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768464893646Nazareno-Lichauco.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Nazareno/Lichauco</span></span></span><em></em><em></em><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Tickets are now available at <a href="http://www.artfairphilippines.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.artfairphilippines.com</a>. For the 2026 edition, regular daily admission is priced at PHP 750, while discounted tickets for students with valid IDs, senior citizens, and PWDs are available for PHP 500. Makati students with valid IDs may also avail of a specialized rate of PHP 300. The event will run from February 6 to 8, 2026, at Circuit Corporate Center One, The Circuit Makati, with on-site tickets also available for purchase at the Reception Desk throughout the fair&#x27;s duration.</p><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Photos courtesy of <strong>Art Fair Philippines</strong></p>

<p>One of the most anticipated highlights of the fair is the ArtFairPH/Projects. It celebrates artistic excellence and experimental innovation, offering a deeper dive into the practices of both modern masters and contemporary visionaries.</p>

One of the most anticipated highlights of the fair is the ArtFairPH/Projects. It celebrates artistic excellence and experimental innovation, offering a deeper dive into the practices of both modern masters and contemporary visionaries.

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