OF ART AND WINE SERIES

A cornerstone of Gallery C’s curatorial program, the Of Art and Wine Series has functioned as a sustained exhibition platform for contemporary Philippine art, presenting artists whose practices reflect the diversity and complexity of the local art landscape. Spanning emerging voices, established practitioners, and leading figures in Philippine art, the series foregrounds artistic inquiry through thoughtfully conceived solo and group exhibitions.

Presented through six exhibitions annually, the program offers artists the opportunity to develop focused presentations that engage with a broad public audience. This regular cadence of exhibitions fosters an ongoing dialogue between artistic practices, perspectives, and generations, creating a dynamic space for cultural exchange and critical engagement within the context of contemporary Philippine art.

Currently On View 

Of Art and Wine 41st Edition  

Harbinger Metropolis by Ivan Co

Artist Ivan Co invites viewers to confront the precipice of a new era, where the boundaries between utopia and dystopia blur into an uncertain horizon. Through his meticulously crafted automaton, gravitram, and pendulum sculptures, Co constructs a world in motion, hinting at the profound transformations already underway.

Co's exhibition doesn't offer definitive answers; instead, it poses a series of compelling questions. Are these intricate mechanisms precursors to a gleaming golden age, where technology elevates humanity to new heights of efficiency and harmony? Or do they whisper tales of a looming dark age, where the very system designed to serve us could become instruments of control or decay? The intricate gears of the automaton, the relentless journey of the gravitram, and the hypnotic swing of the pendulum all serve as harbingers – symbols of accelerating change that will inevitably reshape our urban landscapes and our very existence.

"Harbinger Metropolis" is a powerful reflection on the rapid pace of progress and the choices we face as we stand on the cusp of an unpredictable future. Co's work compels us to consider the dual potential embedded within every innovation, every societal shift. The next age is indeed upon us, and as Ivan Co's exhibition subtly suggests, its ultimate form remains, for now, anyone's guess.

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GUIDED VISIT

Guided Visits offer a deeper engagement with Gallery C’s exhibitions and Conrad Manila’s permanent collection, foregrounding the artistic, cultural, and spatial contexts through which the works are encountered. Visits are available by appointment.

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Integral to the vision of Conrad Manila is a commitment to contemporary Philippine art. Comprising 738 artworks by established and emerging Filipino artists, the collection is woven into the architecture and daily life of the hotel, allowing art to be encountered beyond the confines of a traditional gallery setting.

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