Cover ‘Playpen’ by Rene Cuvos

The biggest art fair in the south returns this December with its third iteration

Contemporary art has torn down the barriers of time, space, and viewership. Art cannot be limited to a single form—it is off-limits in the subject matter, medium and technique. This is how The Manila’Bang Show interprets art, with this year’s fair revolving around the theme ‘Everything is Contemporary’.

Now in its third edition, it returns to Festival Mall, Alabang, from December 7 to 10, continuing its legacy of giving emerging and established artists a platform to champion art’s diverse and innovative forms. 

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Highlighting the immense talent of Filipino artists, artworks from Metro Manila, Metro Baguio, Ilocos, Metro Cebu, and different regions of the Philippines will take centre stage at this year’s fair. Indeed, The ManilaBang Show 2023 is proud of its commitment to contribute to the rich global context by exhibiting an expansive roster of prominent and emerging contemporary artists.

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Above Artist Daniel Dela Cruz
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Above ‘When In Doubt Wear High Heels’ by Daniel Dela Cruz

From Arte Bettina, R Gallery, Art Toys PH, and Galerie Francesca, among many others, The Manila’Bang Show celebrates its relationships with its trusted gallery partners. It also features prominent contemporary artists, among which are:

  • Julius Redillas
  • Shireen Co
  • Daniel Dela Cruz
  • Anton Del Castillo
  • Rene Cuvos
  • Charlie Co
  • Two Front Teeth
  • Jesse Camacho
  • Beejay Esber

Additionally, practitioners of the crypto-digital world of NFTs in Crypto Art PH and young emerging artists in the New Wave are some of the events you must look out for in the four-day fair. 

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Above ‘10 am’ by Shireen Co
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Above Artist Shireen Co
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Above ‘Playpen’ by Rene Cuvos
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Above Artist Rene Cuvos

This year’s one big show offers a glimpse into a local art scene unbounded in expression and inspiration. It wouldn’t be possible without the collective effort of people with the same passion for culture and the arts.

Organised by Contemporary ArtFairs ManilaPH, the 3,000 sqm space filled with selected pieces and carefully curated exhibitions is open for the public to experience. Under relational aesthetics, the public audience has become a crucial part of interaction-based art practices.


For more details, visit themanilabangshow.com or through its Facebook and Instagram (@themanilabangshow) pages. 

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Artwork  

Daniel Dela Cruz, Shireen Co, Rene Cuvos

Images  

The Manila’Bang Show

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