Art Fair Philippines returns on February 6–8, 2026, with a shift in setting: Circuit Corporate Center One, Circuit Makati becomes the fair’s new home, repositioning the former racetrack complex as a focal point for Manila’s contemporary art ecosystem and signalling a fair that is evolving in both scale and ambition.
A venue shift that shifts experience
Moving to Circuit Makati brings the fair under one roof after previous editions across multiple city-center sites. The change suggests a more concentrated experience with one location for galleries, curated sections, talks, and digital projects, streamlining how visitors navigate the fair.
A gallery list that reinforces Manila’s regional role
The 2026 exhibitor lineup combines leading Philippine galleries with participants from France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Spain. The breadth reflects how Manila continues to function as a meeting point for Southeast Asian and international art circuits. Not to miss: check out Yeo Kaa’s works presented by Ames Yavuz.
ArtFairPH/Projects keeps its curatorial weight
Often cited as the fair’s most closely watched section, ArtFairPH/Projects returns with its established focus on curated presentations rather than booth-driven display. Supported again by Nazareno/Lichauco for exhibition design, the section maintains its role as a counterbalance to the commercial floor.
Contemporary practices foregrounded through key artists
This year’s Projects section places Imelda Cajipe Endaya at the forefront, joined by Ambie Abaño, Max Balatbat, Ged Unson Merino, and Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn. The inclusion of artists from Sa Tahanan Co., a Berlin-based Filipino collective, adds an international dimension grounded in diaspora connections.
Modern masters remain part of the conversation
By presenting works by Brenda Fajardo, Constancio Bernardo, Solomon Saprid, and Romeo Tabuena, the fair continues to position modern Filipino art alongside contemporary production, reinforcing continuity rather than separation between historical and current practices.
Spain’s presence becomes a recurring feature
Spanish artist Ampparito participates through a special project developed with the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, marking the third consecutive year of this collaboration. The repetition suggests an ongoing exchange rather than a one-off cultural spotlight.
Programming that extends beyond the booths
Beyond gallery presentations, Art Fair Philippines 2026 expands through parallel initiatives including ArtFairPH/Digital, which features works engaging animation, VR/AR, AI, and metaverse technologies—among them “The Keeper” by TRNZ in collaboration with Fleet Studios, and digital installations by TLYR Collective. The fair also includes ArtFairPH/Talks, organized with the Ateneo Art Gallery and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, as well as ArtFairPH/Residencies, with Anne-Laure Lemaitre named as the 2026 residency grant curator. It coincides with 10 Days of Art (January 30–February 8), a series of public installations across Makati leading up to the fair.
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