Bridging Generations: Past, Present And Future Meet At Art Lounge Manila

Modernist masters and their most likely successors are featured in Galerie Joaquin and Art Lounge Manila’s “Maestros Modernos and Futuros Maestros,” a joint exhibition celebrating the continuum of Philippine visual arts.

The exhibit is ongoing at Art Lounge Manila – The Podium in Ortigas Center until Sept. 17.

Marking Galerie Joaquin’s 26th anniversary, the showcase pays tribute to established pioneer artists while highlighting emerging local talents.

“Maestros Modernos” features historic and influential works from National Artists Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Abdulmari Imao, and Arturo Luz, alongside Presidential Medal of Merit awardees Juvenal Sanso and Ramon Orlina. 

The section also showcases distinguished masters Angelito Antonio, Eduardo Castrillo, Justin Nuyda, Mario Parial, Norma Belleza, Michael Cacnio, Lito Carating, Raul Isidro, Carlo Magno, Kublai Millan, Lydia Velasco, and Edwin Wilwayco. The pieces span diverse mediums, including figurative works, lyrical abstractions, and sculptures.

Also highlighted are 29 contemporary artists who are set to become the next generation of Philippine art masters: Will Alvarez, Richard Arimado, Naomi Banal, Jo Balbarona, Jef Cablog, Katrina Cuenca, Bullet Dematera, Patrick Esmao, James Gabito, Binong Javier, Aileen Lanuza, Nap Limaten, Christian Mirang, Almer Moneda, Francis Nacion, Jerry Morada, Roel Obemio, Oliver Ojeda, Marge Organo, Glenn Perez, Jay Ragma, Kankan Ramos, Jinggoy Salcedo, Ycoy Sitchon, CJ Tañedo, Joemike Tejido, JP Tiangco, Migs Villanueva, and Meneline Wong MD.