The country’s highly-anticipated annual fair returns this February 6 to 8, 2026; finding a home in its new venue at Circuit Makati, it continues to connect the rich landscape of Philippine art to regional and global conversations.
Art Fair Philippines returns from February 6 to 8, 2026, marking a fresh chapter with a new venue at Circuit Corporate Center One in Circuit Makati. The move is apt as the former racetrack complex is steadily growing into a key site for the country’s contemporary art ecosystem. The relocation reflects not only an expansion in scale but also a heightened ambition to further situate Philippine art within regional and global dialogues.
After notable editions at The Link and Ayala Triangle Gardens, the move to Circuit Makati provides increased spatial flexibility and a more cohesive setting for galleries, curated projects, and public programs. For 2026, the fair gathers leading Philippine galleries alongside exhibitors from France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Spain, underscoring Manila’s growing significance as a hub in the Asian and international art markets.
This year’s Art Fair Philippines has plenty in store for fairgoers, longstanding programs and exhibitions brimming with new talent, leading voices, and exciting additions that promise a memorable experience. Here’s what to expect:
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ArtFairPH/Projects
ArtFairPH/Projects, one of the fair’s most anticipated sections, highlights artistic excellence and experimental innovation, offering a closer look at the practices of both modern masters and contemporary visionaries.
By foregrounding Imelda Cajipe Endaya in its contemporary program, the fair affirms its commitment to work that engages with the complexities of Philippine identity. Known for her incisive examinations of domesticity, migration, and women’s empowerment, Cajipe Endaya sets the tone for a section that connects historical modernism with urgent contemporary concerns.
She’s joined by a dynamic group of artists: Ambie Abaño, whose printmaking delves into interior and spiritual life; Max Balatbat, who approaches urban experience through an architectural lens; and Ged Unson Merino, whose textile-based works evoke “material memories.” The section further broadens its material scope with the meditative stoneware of ceramic pioneers Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn, as well as a presentation of Filipino diaspora artists organized by the Berlin-based collective Sa Tahanan Co.
A cross-cultural dimension is introduced through Spanish artist Ampparito, whose work disrupts the everyday through provocative shifts in scale. This marks the third consecutive year the fair has presented a special project in partnership with the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines.
Alongside these contemporary practices, ArtFairPH/Projects also pays tribute to the foundations of Philippine art by featuring works by four late Filipino masters: Brenda Fajardo, Constancio Bernardo, Solomon Saprid, and Romeo Tabuena. Their presence ensures that the legacies of feminist social realism and geometric abstraction remain resonant for a new generation of collectors.
For the 2026 edition, Art Fair Philippines once again collaborated with Nazareno/Lichauco on the exhibition design for this curated selection of presentations.
ArtFairPH/Digital
The fair continues its engagement with the convergence of art and technology through ArtFairPH/Digital, a section dedicated to works that integrate animation, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse.
This year’s presentation features painter and graphic artist TRNZ, whose work renders understated, everyday scenes that exist between familiarity and unease. By assembling fragments of personal and online imagery, his practice invites viewers into a shared space of quiet introspection and emotional resonance. He premieres The Keeper, an animated short film created in collaboration with Fleet Studios, which examines the weight of societal pressure and how what matters most is often lost amid the pursuit of success, recognition, and external validation.
Also participating is the TLYR Collective, whose presentation revolves around the concept of “digital alchemy.” Through immersive installations, the collective investigates the fluid nature of identity in virtual environments, employing generative art and augmented reality to blur the boundaries between the physical world and the simulated.
ArtFairPH/Talks
In keeping with its commitment to cultivating audiences for contemporary art, the fair also presents ArtFairPH/Talks in partnership with the Ateneo Art Gallery and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines. Held daily, these sessions provide in-depth discussions on the shifting art landscape, offering opportunities to hear this year’s project artists speak about their work, as well as to engage in conversations on art collecting and the art market. Details on speakers and topics for the 2026 program will be announced on the fair’s website.
ArtFairPH/Residencies
The fair continues to broaden opportunities for Filipino artists through ArtFairPH/Residencies. The program is designed to foster global exchange by creating new pathways for local artists and introducing selected international curators to the Philippine art scene. For 2026, the fair names Anne-Laure Lemaitre as curator of the residency grant. Based in New York, Lemaitre is an independent curator and producer known for her cross-disciplinary practice and her focus on the intersections of public art, technology, and cultural storytelling. Applications are now open, inviting artists to participate in this cross-cultural exchange.
Cultivating Spaces With 10 Days Of Art
Running alongside the fair is the “10 Days of Art” initiative, taking place from January 30 to February 8. This citywide program features a series of events and museum openings that spotlight Makati’s cultural vitality. Large-scale public art installations will be installed across the Makati Central Business District, guiding audiences toward the main fair at Circuit Makati.
Tickets are now available at www.artfairphilippines.com. On-site tickets will also be available for purchase at the Reception Desk throughout the fair’s duration.
Art Fair Philippines is co-presented by Ayala Land Inc, Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Globe. For more information and updates, visit the official website or follow Art Fair Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.
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