Asia’s Most Influential Creatives Philippines
Meet the Philippines’ impactful artists and designers shaping global culture
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Kenneth Cobonpue
Founder and creative director, Kenneth Cobonpue
The craft-led visionary turning Philippine materials and handmaking into internationally coveted design
Ronald Ventura
Artist
Visionary Filipino artist redefining identity through bold, boundary-pushing contemporary art
Andres Barrioquinto
Artist
The artist is internationally recognised for his figurative and surrealistic paintings
Lavrente “Lav” Indico Diaz
Filmmaker
The Filipino filmmaker continues to define—and defy—the language of cinema
Isa Lorenzo
Founder, Silverlens Gallery
Elevating Southeast Asian art on a global stage through curation and advocacy
Rachel Rillo
Artist and co-director, Silverlens Gallery
Curating contemporary art that bridges Southeast Asia and the world
Lisa Ongpin-Periquet
Co-founder, Art Fair Philippines
Lisa Ongpin-Periquet is a co-founder of Art Fair Philippines, Art in the Park and Salcedo Market
Trickie Colayco-Lopa
Co-founder, Art Fair Philippines
Trickie Lopa co-founded Art Fair Philippines, revolutionising Filipinos’ relationship with art
Anthony Nazareno
Principal architect and designer, Nazareno Architecture + Design
The prominent architect displays extraordinary creativity in high-end innovative designs
Jaime Ponce de Leon
Director, León Gallery
The director of León Gallery is respected for his transformative role as an art dealer and auctioneer
Mark Nicdao
Photographer
Mark Nicdao is a photographer and artist known for his keen eye and powerful images
BJ Pascual
Photographer
A visionary creative whose sharp eye and magnetic presence have changed Philippine fashion photography
Rajo Laurel
Fashion Designer, House of Laurel
With his advocacies, the designer’s influence extends beyond the realm of style
Ed Calma
Architect, Lor Calma and Partners
The standard bearer for excellence in architecture and design in the Philippines
