The visual and performing arts communities were among the sectors badly affected when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted what would have been a lovely year for culture. Fortunately, the Art Fair Philippines was able to showcase a wide array of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and performances in 2020.
With the virtual success of Art In The Park last August 2020 and February this year, the powerhouse team of Lisa Periquet, Trickie Lopa, and Dindin Araneta is confident that the much-awaited return of Art Fair Philippines will be well-received despite taking the virtual route this edition.
Shining spotlight on digital art this year, Art Fair Philippines 2021 is showcasing education on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in one of its sections on the website. With Bank of the Philippine Islands, the ArtFairPH/Projects section is co-curated by Tropical Futures Institute and Narra Art Gallery, that will take viewers an understanding of the cryptocurrency, to buying an NFT, and meeting artis
Intersection by Joey de Castro
Heart of the Fire by Jon & Tessy Pettyjohn
Bright Days and Peaceful Nights by Jomike Tejido
DUE to the pandemic, “Art in the Park,” the popular art fair held annually in the Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati, will be held online for the second time. The fair, known for having excellent artworks with a P50,000 price ceiling, celebrates its 15
th anniversary in this virtual setting. The fair will be held via
www.artinthepark.ph starting 10 a.m. on Feb. 21. New pieces will be uploaded on the site daily until Feb. 28.
The fair is held as a benefit for the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (MFPI), and, according to a statement, it has allocated P15 million to the National Museum for various initiatives such as infrastructure projects, staff development grants, and exhibition programs, among others. Trickie Lopa, one of Art in the Park’s co-founders, said in an e-mail to
Published February 8, 2021 3:26pm Art in the Park is 15 years old this year, and to celebrate, it s going to hold an 8-day art fair online. Touted as the country s most popular affordable art fair, Art in the Park is happening from February 21 to 28 and will feature more than 6,000 artworks by hundreds of established and up-and-coming Filipino artists at no more than P50,000. Art in the Park will also continue to benefit the Museum Foundation of the Philippines in support of their projects and programs for the National Museum of the Philippines and its network.
How does it work? Starting February 21, more than 6,000 artworks from 60 exhibitors will be made available for viewing starting 10am on www.artinthepark.ph.