MoCAF 2025
Modern and Contemporary Art Festival
Celebrating the power of Filipino creativity and storytelling.
Experience bold visions, cultural depth, and masterful expressions that redefine contemporary Filipino art.
Get your tickets here: mocaf.net
July 11-13, 2025
Marquis Events Place, BGC, Taguig
Schedule
Your day-by-day, hour-by-hour rundown of events throughout the Festival dates. Because at MoCAF, we guarantee that you won’t run out of your art fix.
July 11, Friday
Vernissage
10:00 AM
THE SCIENCE OF ART CONSERVATION: Guidelines to Know if a Conservator is Good or Not
5:00 PM
General Public Viewing (Day 1)
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Festival Closes
9:00 PM
July 12, Saturday
Festival Opens
10:00 AM
The Art of the Scent with Oscar Mejia
2:00 PM
The Art of Collecting Wood Fired Ceramics c/o One East Asia
4:00 PM
Festival Closes
9:00 PM
July 13, Sunday
Festival Opens
10:00 AM
Usapang Presyo: How Should Art Be Priced?
10:30 AM
Homage, Appropriation, or Plagiarism? When is copying Art Illegal?
2:00 PM
Festival Closes
9:00 PM
Exhibitors
Premier galleries and special exhibitions have come together to deliver the most dynamic of modern and contemporary art in the Philippines.
Arcadia Art Gallery
Arcadia Art Gallery showcases dynamic contemporary art dedicated to fostering artistic dialogues across local, regional, and international contexts. The gallery challenges the traditional confines of space to create immersive and resonant experiences while offering fresh curatorial perspectives that reframe and expand narratives.
→ Ground Level, Ayala Museum Annex, Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Art for Space
Art for Space promotes artists in both local and international arenas. It has recently opened an Art Farm in Laguna, where artists and other like-minded individuals can relax in the immersive environment of nature and art combined.
→ Ground floor, Expansion Building, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines
Art Lounge Manila
Art Lounge Manila nurtures visual artists, promotes their work, and exposes them to the public, collectors, media, and cultural institutions through well-curated exhibitions, creative concepts, and collaborations between artists and art forms.
→ The Podium, GF, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
→ Unit 13 Molito Lifestyle Center Building 8, Molito Commercial Complex, Madrigal Ave., Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines
Art Toys PH
The leading art toys collective in the Philippines, Art Toys PH is a thriving community and marketplace for artists and collectors alike—providing news, blogs, reviews, discussions, custom shows, event releases, workshops, and vinyl artist promotions.
→ Unit 1705, World Trade Exchange Building, Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Art Underground
Art Underground showcases cutting-edge programs expressed through painting, sculpture, installation, and new media, inspiring ingenuity, curiosity, and innovation as it creates dialogs through the experience of contemporary art.
→ 2F Mabini180, 180 A. Mabini Street, Addition Hills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Artemis Art
Initially a personal collection of works from Yogyakarta artists, Artemis Art has since shifted its attention to its online presence and in efforts to exhibit its artists through art fairs and collaborations with galleries outside of Malaysia.
→ https://www.artemisartgallery.com
Cartellino
As an online-only platform, digest, and shop, Cartellino finds ways to reconstruct and reimagine the art experience as it looks toward digital possibilities to interface with artists, collectors, and enthusiasts.
→ https://cartellino.com
Core Contemporary Art
Core Contemporary Art serves as a platform for Malaysian talents to be recognize in the global stage. Founded by creative luminary Scarlette Lee, CCA stands as Malaysia’s artistic heartbeat all the way from Kuala Lumpur to Korea.
→ No. 87, Jalan SS 15/2A, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Fundacion Sansó
Fundacion Sansó is a not-for-profit institution created to preserve and promote the artistic legacy of Juvenal Sansó. It manages and makes available to the public the works and personal collection of the artist at Museo Sansó.
→ 32 V. Cruz, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Galerie Joaquin
Over a decade since opening its doors in 2002, Galerie Joaquin serves as a premier spot for Philippine visual art that champions both established luminaries and contemporary artists today. With its art development programs and conceptual exhibitions, Galerie Joaquin remains steady at the forefront of the Philippine art scene.
→ https://www.galeriejoaquin.com
Galerie Stephanie
Galerie Stephanie, initially focused on modern art and established artists, has evolved into a contemporary platform, displaying global art diversity through exhibitions and participation in international art fairs.
→ Unit 4021 East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza EDSA cor, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Gallery Kogure
Gallery Kogure is a Tokyo-based gallery that aims to internationally introduce artists who possess a concept that approaches the truth and create the highest quality of art.
→ 2-14-19 Kanda-jinbocho Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 1010051, Japan
I CArE
Driven by the mission to help Filipino artists, I CArE (Initiative for the Continuation of Artist’s Estate) program by Fundacion Sansó provides training, sustainable solutions, and educational and cultural development projects that empower artists and their talents. Since its establishment, the program has formed close-knit ties with artists and lived up to its passion and dedication.
→ https://fundacionsanso.shop/pages/i-care-initiative-for-the-continuation-of-artist-s-estate
J Studio
J Studio was established with the vision to create an alternative space for contemporary art. Run by artists for artists, the gallery amplifies the individuality and unique creative process of each artist while fostering a collaborative community in the Philippine contemporary art scene.
→ Ground Level, Ayala Museum Annex, Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Juan Miro Art Gallery
Home to paintings, decorative art, and sculptures, Juan Miro Art Gallery exhibits diversity through its curation of both high-value and accessible artworks. Marlon and Marissa, both passionate for the arts and culture, has built Juan Miro Art Gallery into a space for understanding and appreciating visual art for enthusiasts alike.
→ Shangri-la Plaza, SM North Edsa, Glorietta 4, SM San Fernando Pampanga, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Kaida Contemporary
Kaida Contemporary is a powerhouse of bold ideas and budding talents nestled in Quezon City’s Scout Madriñan Street. Thoughtfully curated from striking realism, whimsical expressionism, and evocative experiments in forms, Kaida embraces the full spectrum of creative expression.
→ 45 Scout Madriñan St., South Triangle, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Kambal Gallery Hong Kong
Intertwined by birth and bound by a shared fondness to art, twin sisters Irene Haagen and Anna Pendry brought their shared vision to life in 2017 with the founding of Hong Kong-based Kambal Gallery. The gallery serves as an exuberant space where artists can fully indulge themselves in brimming meaningful and raw dialogues about their creative pursuits.
→ Flat 15B, Clearview, Discovery Bay, Lantau, Hong Kong
Kate Contemporary
As an independent art gallery, Kate Contemporary is dedicated to bridging European and Asian cultures through art. By offering collectors a refined space to discover and expand their collections with a global perspective, the gallery presents a curated selection of exclusive works of emerging and established artists.
→ C. de Jorge Juan, 64, Local, Salamanca, Madrid, Spain
Kobayashi Gallery
Established in 1978, Tokyo’s Kobayashi Gallery is an art space that showcases diverse artists, including emerging 3D talents, as it simultaneously manages renowned masterpieces and nurtures young creatives.
→ 3F 1-15-13 Shiba Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0014, Japan
M GALERIE
Along M. Paterno Street in Pasadena, San Juan City is a prominent “M” logo that urges every passerby to pause, linger, and steal a glance inside. Once known as M Gallery, M GALERIE now stands as a luminous platform for the next wave of Filipino artists and for collectors who might just stumble upon that rare, long-sought piece for their collection.
→ Unit D DPL Bdlg. M. Paterno st. Pasadena, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Parallel+
Parallel+ envision an art space that resonates with the transformative power of contemporary art, fine art, and innovative designs. They curate not just displays as they highlight encounters that spark deep engagement between artwork and the audience.
→ https://www.parallelplus.space
R Gallery
R Gallery envisions a solid ground for artistic growth as it continuously seeks innovation in creative production. Its roster is a balance of emerging and established artists, showing R Gallery’s commitment to looking out for fresh perspectives.
→ Unit 301, 3F Marius Acropoli Bldg., 140 Katipunan Ave, St. Ignatius, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Rojo Galerie
Rojo Galerie is a venue for Filipino visual artists to tell their stories and showcase their talent, dedicating itself to honing and managing young talents alongside partnering with established artists.
→ 31 Meralco Ave., San Antonio, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Verygood Gallery
Verygood Gallery is a welcoming space for artists by artists which fosters a more inclusive, community-driven art scene. This gallery highlights works rooted in personal, playful, and lived encounters, where art is meant to be shared and experienced.
→ Isidro Paus St, Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Village Art Gallery
Village Art Gallery has remained steadfast in its goals of upholding the integrity of its artists and highlighting Filipino creativity, committed to cultivating the talents of artists from the South and all around the country.
→ U/G Floor Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines
Vin Gallery
Vin Gallery has carved out a dynamic role in the art world by promoting cross-cultural hybridization. With a keen eye on emerging talents from diverse cultural backgrounds, the gallery stimulates critical dialogue and creative exchange.
→ 35/8 Nguyễn Văn Đậu, Street, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Vinyl on Vinyl
Established in 2009, Vinyl on Vinyl aims to bring local artists to international shows and to locally exhibit peripheral art forms often rejected by the mainstream.
→ 2241 Pasillo 18 La Fuerza Compound Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
White Walls Gallery
Since its founding in 2016, White Walls Gallery has set out to do beyond the plain white walls. It aims to be an exuberant space that ignites passion, spark meaningful exchange and fuel creative breakthroughs within Filipino contemporary art.
→ Warehouse 12A, La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
YOD TOKYO & Editions
YOD TOKYO & Editions aims to present a new sense of value and expression to and from Japan, supporting local art scenes and emerging artists with new media, including video, photography, and installation.
→ 2F Senju Bldg., 4-8-7 Nishi Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0047, Japan
YSOBEL Art Gallery
YSOBEL Art Gallery showcases a range of aesthetics of Filipino art. Their program is slanted on the authenticity, artistic positions, and values of each artist, all towards the advancement of art production.
→ 2CO4, 2nd Level Shops at Serendra, BGC, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
