Manila
A mosaic of influences, thriving on diversity and creative energy
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Venues
Art & the City in Dialogue
Manila’s art scene is a rich blend of cultures and narratives, exemplified by the Ayala Museum and the yearly Manila Art fair. The vibrant district of Makati features cutting-edge galleries showcasing Filipino talents and international collaborations. With a strong street art culture, Manila continuously reinvents itself, becoming a beacon of contemporary artistry in Southeast Asia.
Urban Infrastructure
Manila's Art Ecosystem
The institutions, galleries, and independent spaces through which Manila produces, hosts, and transmits contemporary culture.
Pinto Art Museum
Gallery Directory
Contemporary Galleries in Manila
A verified directory of Manila's contemporary art galleries — each record fetched and confirmed from the gallery's official website.
The Philippines' premier gallery championing Filipino artists at Venice and Asia Pacific Triennial.
Market in Manila
Auction houses, upcoming sales, and market-week activity in this city.
Auction Houses
Leon Gallery
Manila's premier auction house, Leon Gallery is the market-maker for Philippine historical and modern art.
Salcedo Auctions
A leading Philippine house, Salcedo Auctions covers Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art.
Market Signals
The Well-Appointed Life (Sunday Sale)
Online auction featuring rare maps, prints, fine paintings, antique furniture, décor, and ethnographic art.
Finer Pursuits (Morning Sale)
Online auction featuring rare prints, fine paintings, antique furniture, décor, and ethnographic art.
The Well-Appointed Life (Morning Sale)
Online auction exploring rare prints, fine paintings, antique furniture, décor, and ethnographic art.
León Exchange 38th Online Auction 2026
Leon Gallery conducted the León Exchange 38th Online Auction on January 31, 2026.
The Asian Cultural Council Auction 2026
Leon Gallery conducted The Asian Cultural Council Auction 2026 as a live auction on February 14, 2026.
León Exchange 39th Online Auction 2026
The León Exchange 39th Online Auction took place on April 18, 2026.
The Spectacular Mid Year Auction 2026
Leon Gallery held The Spectacular Mid Year Auction 2026 as a live auction event on June 13, 2026.
León Exchange 40th Online Auction 2026
Leon Gallery held its León Exchange 40th Online Auction as an online sale on July 25, 2026.
The Magnificent September Auction 2026
Leon Gallery has scheduled The Magnificent September Auction 2026 as an upcoming live auction on September 12, 2026.
Biennale Radar
Part of Biennale Radar's Art & the City in Dialogue series — aggregating live editorial intelligence about how cities and the art world speak to each other.