Art in the Park, the much-awaited affordable art fair, returns today to the Jaime Velasquez park in Makati City. The free fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Art in the Park continues to benefit the Museum Foundation of the Philippines in support of its projects and programs for the National Museum of the Philippines and its network.
For its 18th edition, Art in the Park gathers over 60 exhibitors representing galleries, art collectives, independent art spaces, and student groups to present a vibrant showcase of diverse talents and to offer an opportunity for fair-goers to engage, interact, and immerse themselves in Filipino creativity.
Prices of artworks art Art in the Park are capped at P70,000 with many art lovers scoring coveted pieces for even far less.
As in previous years, Art in the Park 2024 features special exhibits by Filipino artists including abstractionists Pepe Delfin and Clarence Chun, and multimedia graphic artist Demi Padua.
Contemporary artist Padua capture attention through various elements in his works. One particularly striking aspect is the composition of the portraits themselves. The faces dominate the entire expanse of his canvases, serving as a central visual focal point that merges abstract and figurative elements.