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A platform for critical discourse and the sharing of ideas, CONVERSATIONS brings together thinkers from across the creative spectrum.The aim is to address the future of diverse art forms and their relationship to interdisciplinary practices and the contemporary world through a series of informal discussions featuring artists, gallerists, curators, musicians, critics and scholars while inviting audiences to partake in the discussions and share their own thoughts and reflections with the speakers.
ALT ART is organized by the ALT Collective, comprised of nine galleries: Artinformal, Blanc, The Drawing Room, Galleria Duemila, Finale Art File, MO_Space, Underground, Vinyl on Vinyl, and West Gallery. ALT was a deliberate act of authorship; the galleries came together in alignment, a considered decision to shape a format and its space on their own terms. Their intent was to present their programs with clarity and depth, to focus on their artists without compromise. The value of this model is in the quality of attention it affords—to artists, to ideas, and to the experience of art itself.
ALT 2026 is the fourth edition and the most ambitious yet, with over 5,000 square meters exhibition space, double that of the 2024 edition, featuring over 300 artists, highlighted sections and public programs. ALT 2026 is presented in partnership with BDO Private Banking and co-presented by Nagaraya.
ALT ART was established in 2019, when the nine galleries reached a clear understanding that existing formats no longer reflected how they worked, how they thought, or what they wanted to place at the center of contemporary art practice. The collective was less concerned with spectacle and more interested in coherence.
Throughout the editions of ALT ART—2020, 2021, 2024, and 2026—the ALT Collective has kept its distinction: each gallery with a defined position, but together creating a sustained encounter with contemporary Philippine art. Today what continues to matter is the original intent: a platform shaped by shared values, long-term thinking, and a belief that art gains meaning through how it is encountered.
For more information about ALT PHILIPPINES 2026, kindly contact press@altphilippines.com
ALT ART is open for PUBLIC VIEWING from FEBRUARY 13 TO 15, 11am to 7pm, at Halls 1 & 2 SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Follow our Instagram to keep up to date on our latest news and events.
YES. SECURE YOUR TICKETS via ticket2me. Tickets are also available onsite at Halls 1 & 2 SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
ALT ART continues to expand its gallery presentations with intention, valuing the essential role of time in artistic production and in organizing landmark exhibitions.
New this year is the introduction of ALT Discoveries: a platform presenting fresh insight and novel perspectives through nine artists, each delivering a solo presentation that is both compelling and critically engaged. Featured artists: Marco Ortiga, Rhaz Oriente, Joanolasco, Eric Bico, Gelo Cinco, Allyza Tresvalles, Joar Songcuya, Jomari T’leon, JC Mariategue.
The staple ALT Project Spaces honors the iconic, artists whose contributions have influenced audiences and artists who have come after them. Featured artists: Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, Buen Calubayan, Raffy Napay, MM Yu, KoloWn, Christina Lopez, Kiri Dalena x Ben Brix, Julie Lluch, Mauro Malang Santos, Lesley Anne Cao, and Iwan Effendi. One space, co-presented by Nagaraya, features Miguel Lorenzo Uy’s commissioned work “Superstructures”.
Through ALT Conversations, the public is encouraged to participate in discourse with a panel. Topics include ALT Conversations will be held at the BDO Conversations Lounge on all public viewing days, February 13 to 15, every 2pm and 4pm.
Curator Carloma Daoana will conduct the ALT ART HOP, touring visitors around the exhibits for a more immersive and engaged experience. The ALT ART Hop will be held on all public viewing days, February 13 to 15, every 2pm and 4pm. Kindly contact press@altphilippines.com to sign up for tours.
Tickets will be available for purchase on-site. A QR code will be placed at the registration area, which will redirect you to the official ticketing website where you can check out and complete payment.
Guests who wish to avail of the PWD discount should purchase their ticket at full price through the website. The discount will be given back as a rebate onsite upon verification of a valid PWD ID. Guests will also be asked to provide their GCash details so the rebate can be transferred after the event.