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This year's Art Fair Philippines will feature works from different exhibitors, such as Leon Gallery (left) and J Studio. Handout

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Karen Flores

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176914782998723012026 combo 1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="This year&#x27;s Art Fair Philippines will feature works from different exhibitors, such as Leon Gallery (left) and J Studio. Handout"/>This year&#x27;s Art Fair Philippines will feature works from different exhibitors, such as Leon Gallery (left) and J Studio. Handout</div>Art Fair Philippines has moved to another venue in Makati for its 2026 edition, showing once again that art can thrive in unconventional spaces.The country&#x27;s premier annual gathering for contemporary art is taking over an old office building, occupying six floors of Circuit Corporate Center One in Circuit Makati from February 6 to 8.The move aligns with Circuit Makati&#x27;s long-term vision to become the city&#x27;s creative and cultural hub, complementing the Samsung Performing Arts Theater and its planned Contemporary Art Center.&quot;We&#x27;ve always had a history of entering into spaces that are not typical for art,&quot; Geraldine &quot;Dindin&quot; Araneta, one of the fair&#x27;s co-founders, told ABS-CBN News. &quot;I think it&#x27;s always been the signature of Art Fair Philippines. Next year, I don&#x27;t know if we&#x27;ll be there or where we&#x27;ll be, but most likely it&#x27;s always an adaptive use of the space,&quot; she added.It&#x27;s been an interesting journey for Art Fair Philippines, which started showcasing local and international works at The Link carpark before<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/2/26/snacks-that-inspire-and-other-highlights-at-art-fair-philippines-2025-1458"> moving to Ayala Triangle Gardens last year</a>, and now to an office space in Circuit Makati. The fair continues to show that art does not just belong in museums or galleries, but is meant to experienced everywhere by everyone. But Araneta acknowledged that this is also, in a way, a result of adapting to the country&#x27;s lack of proper art infrastructure — especially compared to its neighbors like <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/02/28/23/art-lover-check-out-these-new-spots-in-hong-kong">Hong Kong</a> which hosts <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/3/20/art-in-the-park-and-more-immerse-yourself-in-art-with-these-march-events-1213">Art Basel</a> every March, and <a href="https://script.google.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/1/13/two-champions-of-southeast-asian-art-are-coming-together-in-singapore-for-the-first-time-1345"></a>Singapore, a rapidly growing art hub with initiatives such as <a href="https://script.google.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/1/13/two-champions-of-southeast-asian-art-are-coming-together-in-singapore-for-the-first-time-1345">Art SG</a>.The goal, obviously, is to have more spaces dedicated to art. But for now, Araneta said they will continue to maximize currently available resources to focus on what&#x27;s more important — developing local artists and making art more accessible to all. <div> </div><div>What to expect</div>As in previous years, Art Fair Philippines 2026 will bring together galleries from across the country, as well as exhibitors from around the world. Participants in this edition will be coming from France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Spain.Organizers are particularly excited about this year&#x27;s Projects section, which will feature a contemporary lineup led by Imelda Cajipe Endaya, whose works explore themes of the Filipino identity. Joining her are printmaker Ambie Abaño, Max Balatbat with his architectural abstractions, Ged Unson Merino and his textile works, ceramic pioneers Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn, and Filipino diaspora artists gathered by the Berlin-based collective Sa Tahanan Co. Also part of Projects is Spanish artist Ampparito, known for subverting realities with his playful installations. Four late Filipino masters complete this part of the fair (Brenda Fajardo, Constancio Bernardo, Solomon Saprid, and Romeo Tabuena), with exhibition design by Nazareno/Lichauco.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769150024137defaultNEW-compo.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Works by Imelda Cajipe Endaya (left) and Ampparito are part of the Projects section of Art Fair Philippines 2026. Handout </div>Another expected highlight is the Digital section, which over the past few years has showcased works that incorporate technology such as animation, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality.This year, painter and graphic artist TRNZ will debut &quot;The Keeper,&quot; which was done in collaboration with Fleet Studios. The animated short film depicts how people give in to societal pressures in their need for external validation.He will be joined in Digital by the TLYR collective, whose immersive explorations aim to challenge boundaries between physical reality and simulated environments.Running alongside the main art fair from January 30 to February 8 is the 10 Days of Art Initiative, a series of art installations, museum openings, and other art events around Makati. For the full list of exhibitors and more details, visit the <a href="https://artfairphilippines.com/">Art Fair Philippines website</a>. The platform also sells tickets to the fair (P750 for regular admission, with discounted rates available for students, senior citizens, and PWDs), but these may also be purchased at the venue&#x27;s reception desk.

Art Fair Philippines has moved to another venue in Makati for its 2026 edition, showing once again that art can thrive in unconventional spaces.

Art Fair Philippines has moved to another venue in Makati for its 2026 edition, showing once again that art can thrive in unconventional spaces.

Art Fair Philippines is taking over an old office building for its 2026 edition

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Art Fair Philippines is taking over an old office building for its 2026 edition

Karen Flores Layno,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 23, 2026 01:58 PM PHT

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Updated January 23, 2026 02:34 PM PHT

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