Manila, Philippines – ALT ART is back, bigger and bolder, at SMX Manila Halls 1 & 2, running until February 15, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This fourth edition of the collective’s contemporary art showcase features over 300 artists across more than 5,000 square meters, reflecting ALT ART’s commitment to providing an immersive and pro-artist platform.

Organized by the ALT Collective, which brings together nine leading galleries—Artinformal, Blanc, The Drawing Room, Galleria Duemila, Finale Art File, MO_Space, Underground, Vinyl on Vinyl, and West Gallery—the event emphasizes clarity, depth, and focus on artists’ programs without compromise. A representative from The Drawing Room explains, “The value of this model is in the quality of attention it affords—to artists, to ideas, and to the experience of art itself.”

In collaboration with All At Once, ALT ART 2026 offers cohesive spatial design, public programming, and curated projects that encourage experimentation, critical discourse, and engagement. Baby Imperial of All At Once notes, “This edition enables deconstructions and dismantlings of outdated systems, beliefs, and hierarchies—in pursuit of fluidity, hybridity, and reconstructing new narratives for the 21st century.”

Key Highlights:

  • PROJECT SPACES: Conceptually driven works by Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, Buen Calubayan, Julie Lluch, Kiri Dalena, Ben Brixx, Raffy Napay, MM Yu, Kolown, Christina Lopez, Mauro Malang Santos, Lesley-Ann Cao, and Iwan Effendi. Nagraya presents a dedicated space for multimedia artist Miguel Lorenzo Uy.

  • DISCOVERIES SECTION: A new platform spotlighting emerging artists including JC Mariategue, Jomari T’leon, Joar Songcuya, Allyza Tresvalles, Eric Bico, Gelo Cinco, Joanolasco, Rhaz Oriente, and Marco Ortiga.

  • Conversations Program: Daily discussions at the BDO Conversations Lounge, scheduled at 2 PM and 4 PM, offering deeper insights into contemporary art practices.

ALT ART 2026 is presented in partnership with BDO Private Banking, co-presented by Nagaraya, and supported by The Friends of ALT, Boysen, Samsung, The Moment Group, Terry’s Bistro, Arc Gin, Savea Bay City Manila, Lifestyle Asia, Bluprint, and Lifestyle.INQ.

Tickets:

  • Students: ₱250

  • Regular Visitors: ₱500
    Available online at Ticket2Me.

For more information, visit www.altphilippines.com and follow @altphilippines on Instagram and Facebook.