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Fred Tan: Story and Struggle

To understand the art of Fred Tan is to delve into an earnest search for meaning and purpose. Although most are abstract expressionist works created in the heat of the moment, Tan believes that these moments of splashing paint on canvas are a means of externalizing what’s in the innermost […]

Terra Firma, Terra Excelsia

  A visual narrative borne out of the dichotomy of heaven and earth. The artist Helena Alegre gives us glimpses into her world through creations hewn from precious metals and gemstones, and ethereal seascapes and atmospheric landscapes only seen by the mind’s eye. They are as if moments—memories frozen in […]

Wondrosity

  Wondrosity Roger Rishab Tibon August 25 to September 6, 2023   Galerie Francesca presents “Wondrosity”, a thought provoking exhibition by renowned artist Roger Rishab Tibon. Delve into the depths of human cognition and intuition, exploring the intricate inner workings of the mind. Through a captivating series of paintings, Tibon […]

Ode to Masters

    “Ode to the Masters” Alex Ordoyo, Domeng Sinulid, Herbert Pajarito July 14-30, 2023   In 1950, the main proponents of Abstract Art in the Philippines called the Neo-Realists, expressed their credo through Francesco de Santis message on the artist’s role in creating a new reality: “To create reality, […]

Discovery by Rudy Yu

"Discovery" by Rudy Yu June 19 to July 2, 2023   Rudy Yu's "Discoveries" at Galerie Francesca Festival Mall is a celebration of the diversity and vibrance of the Philippines' 7,641 islands. The exhibit features 14 original artworks that showcase Rudy Yu's signature vibrant and illustrative style. Through his art, [...]

Sanso: Unexpected by Juvenal Sanso

"Unexpected" by Juvenal Sanso November 23 to December 19, 2021 Juvenal Sanso 1 2 ►   In celebration of Presidential Medal of Merit Awardee Juvenal Sanso’s 92nd birthday, Galerie Francesca at the Festival Mall presents SANSO: UNEXPECTED comprising a rare collection of 33 works by the master artist. Juvenal Sanso [...]

“Minimalist Maximalist” by Various Artists

"Minimalist Maximalist" by Various Artists November 4 to 24, 2021 Juvenal Sanso Amado Hidalgo and Anthony Palo Barquilla Beradette Delos Santos Carlo Magno Disco Dino Francis Nacion Glenn Cagandahan Herbert Pajarito Janddie Castillo Jef Albea Jemina Reyes Jonathan Dangue Jovan Benito Melissa Yeung Yap Michael Cacnio Migs Villanueva Omi Reyes [...]

“Manila Art 2021” by Various Artists

"Silver Mountains, Sparkling Waters" by Fred Tan 1 2 ►   Melissa Yeung Yap “Weaving Dreams” Booth C4 Melissa Yeung Yap transforms value in the textiles of T’boli, Hinabol, Inabel and introduces the intervention with the Yakan as well as other communities of weavers. Yeung Yap’s goal is for the [...]

“Silver Mountains, Sparkling Waters” by Fred Tan

"Silver Mountains, Sparkling Waters" by Fred Tan 1 2 ►   Silver Mountains, Sparkling Waters Fred Tan September 17 - 30, 2021 In Chinese painting, many critics consider the landscape as the highest form. With over a thousand years of history, this genre of painting is greatly esteemed by the [...]