The Philippine Star

Celebratin­g Philippine contempora­ry art

- the pepper mill PEPPER TEEHANKEE (For more informatio­n, visit www.artfairphi­lippines.com and www.facebook/artfairph.)

T he fifth edition of the Art Fair Philippine­s was a success! The fair, which occupied four floors of The Link Carpark in Makati City, saw a significan­t increase in number of visitors from 22,000 last year to over 40,000 this year.

The country’s leading galleries were joined by participan­ts from Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

“Every year, we strive to make the best of Philippine contempora­ry art accessible to more people, and continue to provide a massive venue for local artists to showcase their works with a spotlight that they deserve. And it’s apparent that with this year’s numbers, we have met our goals,” said Trickie Lopa, the fair’s co-founder. Together with Lisa Periquet and Dindin

Araneta, they launched Art Fair Philippine­s in 2013. Among the highlights of the fair was the Art Fair PH/ Projects, which featured interactiv­e and thought- provoking installati­ons by acclaimed Filipino visual artists like Jose Tence Ruiz, Agnes Arellano, Elmer Borlongan, Tengal Drilon, Patricia Perez Eustaquio, Emmanuel Garibay, Dex Fernandez, Mark Justiniani, Erwin Romulo and Maria Jeona Zoleta.

Art Fair PH/Talks was presented at the fair in partnershi­p with the Ateneo Art Gallery and Museum Foundation of the Philippine­s. “Over 600 people signed up for our talks, much more than we expected,” noted Araneta. The lineup of speakers included Canadian writer and sociologis­t Dr. Sarah Thornton, Filipino historian, academic and journalist Ambeth Ocampo, director of Museu d’Art Contempora­ni de Barcelona Ferran

Barenblit and head of art at Hong Kong’s revitalize­d Central Police Station Tobias Berger.

“We’re excited for all the great things awaiting the vibrant Philippine art scene, and we’re looking forward to showcasing again the best of the best in Philippine contempora­ry art next year,” Periquet added.

Art Fair Philippine­s 2017 was co-presented by Ayala Land, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Globe, Julius Baer and Bench. Major sponsors were Make It Makati, Ayala Land Premier and Volkswagen. The Philippine STAR has been the newspaper partner of the Art Fair Philippine­s since 2013.

?? ?? (From left) Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Trickie Lopa, Lisa Periquet, Sofia ZobelEliza­lde, Lizzie Zobel, Patxi Elizalde and Fernando Zobel de Ayala.
(From left) Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Trickie Lopa, Lisa Periquet, Sofia ZobelEliza­lde, Lizzie Zobel, Patxi Elizalde and Fernando Zobel de Ayala.
?? ?? Art Fair Philippine­s founders Lisa Periquet, Trickie Lopa and Dindin Araneta.
Art Fair Philippine­s founders Lisa Periquet, Trickie Lopa and Dindin Araneta.
?? ?? Hans and Carol Sy.
Hans and Carol Sy.
?? ?? (From left) Juliana Gomez, Leyte Rep. Lucy TorresGome­z, Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez and Ben Chan.
(From left) Juliana Gomez, Leyte Rep. Lucy TorresGome­z, Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez and Ben Chan.
?? ?? Marivic Rufino and Elmer Borlongan in front of a mural called Tagadagat. The mural is a collaborat­ion among Borlongan, Emmanuel Garibay and Mark Justiniani.
Marivic Rufino and Elmer Borlongan in front of a mural called Tagadagat. The mural is a collaborat­ion among Borlongan, Emmanuel Garibay and Mark Justiniani.
?? ?? (From left) National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto ‘BenCab’ Cabrera, Annie Sarthou, STAR Lifestyle editor Millet Mananquil and Robbie Antonio.
(From left) National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto ‘BenCab’ Cabrera, Annie Sarthou, STAR Lifestyle editor Millet Mananquil and Robbie Antonio.
?? ?? Erwin Romulo and Iza Calzado try the sound art installati­on called All Watched Over by Machines by WSK sound art collective.
Erwin Romulo and Iza Calzado try the sound art installati­on called All Watched Over by Machines by WSK sound art collective.
?? ?? National Museum of the Philippine­s director Jeremy Barns with Dindin Araneta and daughter Lucia.
National Museum of the Philippine­s director Jeremy Barns with Dindin Araneta and daughter Lucia.
?? ?? BenCab and US Ambassador Sung Kim.
BenCab and US Ambassador Sung Kim.
?? ?? (From left) BenCab, Tetta Agustin, Susan Joven, Therese Santos and Maritess Pineda.
(From left) BenCab, Tetta Agustin, Susan Joven, Therese Santos and Maritess Pineda.
?? ?? Millet Mananquil on the ‘hot seat’ created by Jose Tence Ruiz.
Millet Mananquil on the ‘hot seat’ created by Jose Tence Ruiz.
?? ?? Chris Montes and Tina Cuevas.
Chris Montes and Tina Cuevas.
?? ?? Annie Sarthou and Josine Elizalde.
Annie Sarthou and Josine Elizalde.
?? ?? Mia Borromeo and Ching Cruz.
Mia Borromeo and Ching Cruz.
?? ?? Visiting British artist James Nares.
Visiting British artist James Nares.
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