There s no doubt that the art scene is difficult to break into. For an industry that s known to bank on big international names, the art scene can prove intimidating, especially to local yet talented geniuses. Geraldine Javier, who s had decades of industry experience, gives a frank overview of biennales and art fairs, saying: Even before COVID-19, alas, [Filipino artists] get very limited exposure abroad; and the few opportunities out there are seemingly presented only to artists who have connections with ‘important’ curators, or to artists represented by galleries who have the ambition and the resources to take on international projects.