ALT Art 2026 highlights nine emerging artists and stunning pieces of art
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ALT Art 2026, which runs until February 15, highlights nine emerging artists for the first time in a dedicated gallery space.
Called the “Discovery Section,” the exhibition features new and emerging artists selected from each gallery under the exhibition’s organizer, ALT Collectives, giving their works a platform to be seen.
“So each gallery chooses an artist to put in. They believe in the work that these artists do, which shows mastery of art, technique, execution, subject matter—you name it,” Carlomar A. Daoana, art tourism correspondent for ALT Art 2026, told BusinessWorld during a preview of the exhibit Thursday.
Allyza Tresvalles, 26, one of the featured artists under the Finale Art File gallery, shared that ALT Art 2026 marked her solo performance and her debut in an art exhibition.
“I think it’s very difficult for local artists from the provinces to get this kind of exposure, so I’m very grateful,” said Lucban, who hails from Quezon.
Her works include traditional arts such as weaving, pottery, and metalwork with pre-colonial Filipino spiritual iconography.
One piece, Sungkaan, depicts the weaving and trivial work faced by weavers in their hometown, drawing comparisons to a traditional Filipino board game.
Other artists in the Discoveries category include JC Mariategue, Jomari T’Leon, Joar Songcuya, Eric Bico, Gelo Cinco, Joanolasco, Rhaz Oriente, and Marco Ortiga, who participated in the number of more than 300 artists presented at ALT Art 2026.
Among other works that draw visitors’ attention is Lindsey James “Lindslee” Lee’s Weight of the Day, a living sculpture placed along the gallery corridor.
The piece depicts a familiar scene: “a father ending a hard day’s work with a bottle of beer,” while sitting on a monoblock chair, the artist noted.
Now in its fourth edition, ALT Art 2026 is presented in partnership with Banco de Oro (BDO) Private Banking and held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Tickets are available online, priced at ₱250 for students and ₱500 for general visitors.— Edg Adrian A. Eva
