ManilArt09: Fair of Latest Contemporary Art Works
Rei Alba 07.07.2009
Manila is a vibrant city with one of Southeast Asia's most pulsating art scenes. A lot of artists here are renowned internationally and their works command astounding prices at auctions abroad. Meanwhile, art collectors here are among the most sophisticated in the region. Very discerning and hard to please, they can tell if a painting has substance to it or not and they don’t mind paying more for something they think is of better value. The art galleries here, on the other hand, have kept pace with the global uptrend by growing both in number and in size. Many, in fact, have done well by joining major exhibitions all over the world. This is why it is surprising that, unlike most of our neighbors such as Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, we do not have an international art fair to call our own. That is until now. From July 16 to 19, 2009, Manila finally plays host to Asia’s latest contemporary art fair at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila.
Dubbed Manilart 09, this historical art fair is participated in by no less than 40 of the country’s leading galleries and some from the Southeast Asian region, presenting their finest examples of contemporary paintings and sculptures. One can just imagine the variety of artworks to be viewed in an exhibition of this magnitude. A total of over 500 artworks are on display for the first time under one roof. It’s a chance for the global art community to gather together and see what our brightest talents have to offer to the visual arts and to exchange opinions and insights about its ever changing realm. There are live art performances, daily forums and lectures, simultaneous art book launchings, on-the-spot painting competition, art auction, charity fund-raisers, painting demonstrations and other engaging activities scheduled throughout its duration - a truly epic event in Philippine art. The Preview Night, which is strictly by-invitation only, was be held on July 16, 2009 from 6pm to 11pm. This exclusive affair brought together the who’s who in Philippine Art and serves as a prelude to the art fair proper.
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