Three generations of Philippine visual artists, from established luminaries to emerging talents, are represented at the milestone edition of Art Fair Asia Fukuoka.
Art Fair Asia Fukuoka (AFAF), the only art fair focusing on the concept of Asia, celebrates a significant milestone this year, marking its 10th anniversary as one of Asia’s premier platforms for artistic exchange. Since 2015, the fair has fostered dialogue between Japanese artists and their regional counterparts, creating a space of co-creation, synergy, and diversity that has become essential to the contemporary Asian art landscape.
Filipino contemporary art finds representation at this landmark edition through a curated presentation by DF Art Agency, bringing together acclaimed as well as emerging talents.
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Filipino Artists At Art Fair Asia Fukuoka
The showcase brings together three generations of Filipino voices, from award-winning established artists Demi Padua, Romeo Lee, Raffy Napay, Cedrick Dela Paz, and Luis Antonio Santos to distinguished mid-career practitioners Martin Honasan and Neil Pasilan, along with sought-after contemporary artists Isko Andrade and Marrie Saplad.
The exhibition also highlights emerging talents who represent the future of Philippine contemporary art. Anna Bautista leads this new generation alongside Obags, Tita Halaman, Adrian Evangelista, Sandino Martin, Ross Gadiana, Jeosh, Macj Turla, Miller Laberinto, and Angelo Quinto.
Adding an international dimension, the presentation includes contributions from Paris-based Sean Go, Berlin-based J.A.R., Filipino-Japanese artist Taichi Kondo, and Spanish artist Mimi, reflecting the borderless nature of contemporary artistic practice that AFAF has championed throughout its decade-long journey.
About Art Fair Asia Fukuoka
Running September 26 to 28 in Fukuoka City, Japan, this year’s fair continues AFAF’s mission of encouraging “exchange between artists from Japan and other Asian countries.” For Filipino artists, the platform offers valuable opportunities to engage with regional collectors and contribute to the ongoing dialogue that defines contemporary Asian art.
The Filipino presence at AFAF’s milestone edition demonstrates how the country’s artists continue to find meaningful platforms for international engagement, contributing diverse perspectives to Asia’s evolving cultural landscape.
DF Art Agency’s presentation is at Booth W10 of Art Asia Fukuoka, which runs from September 26 to 28 at the Marine Messee Fukuoka Hall B in Fukuoka City, Japan.
Photos courtesy of DF Art Agency.
