NEW BEGINNINGS: PHILIPPINE PHOTOGRAPHIC ART

In light of the dynamic practice of visual culture across time in the Philippines, the exhibition presents a diverse selection of photographic works from an archipelago in Southeast Asia. The artists explore a range of concerns: identity, storytelling, migrant labor, memory, and concept of home. All these shed vital light on both deeply personal narratives and broader social reflections. 

Rooted in a complex colonial history and shaped by stark social contradictions, Philippine photographic art often indexes moments of transformation and resilience. Through experimental portraits, installations, and compelling documentary styles, the exhibited works foreground emerging subjectivities, lived realities, and cultural processes. 

Participating artists are Nana Buxani, Xyza Cruz Bacani, Tommy Hafalla, Gina Osterloh, Wawi Navarroza, Augustine Paredes, Veejay Villafranca, and MM Yu.