WELLNESS IN ARTS: Showcase of Modern and Contemporary Art: Feb. 5 to 8 at The Link, Ayala Center

One of the highlights of Art Fair Philippines is the participation of Roberto Feleo, “a low-key but influential artist” who will present, on the sixth floor of The Link, life-sized pieces exploring and delving into a pivotal point of Philippine history, the Basi Revolt. “If you see his work, you will see how he has exerted a lot of influence on artists, such as Rodel Tapaya, Kawayan de Guia, Leeroy New, and Leslie de Chavez,” says Trickie. On the seventh floor will be the must-see individual exhibitions of Poklong Anading, Annie Cabigting, Buen Calubayan, Mariano Ching and Yasmin Sison, Kawayan de Guia, Alfredo Esquillo Jr., Geraldine Javier, and Maria Taniguchi. In consultation with Dr. Patrick Flores, curator of the Philippine pavilion to the 56 Venice Biennale, these shows will put a spotlight on the current media, practices, and themes by some of the most talented Filipino artists working today. Dindin says that these artists were chosen based on their track record, whether they had already “worked with reputable institutions, had tie-ups with museum exhibitions, or got invited by foreign curators.” The international auction powerhouse Christie’s will feature some of these artists, along with other speakers, in a series of lectures dubbed “Christie’s Art Forum.” Source: http://www.philstar.com/arts-and-culture/2015/01/19/1413528/art-fair-philippines-affair-audience