Pagtitipon: A Filipino Arts Festival opens in Vienna

Vienna, 15 September 2025 – The Filipino art community will be represented in Vienna through “Pagtitipon: A Filipino Arts Festival,” a two-part exhibition highlighting contemporary works by Filipino artists.

 

The exhibitions are jointly organized by the Bastedor Art Project (Manila) and sige! (Vienna), with the participation of artists from both Austria and the Philippines, particularly member of the Angono Ateliers association.

The first opening will take place on 15 September 2025, at 6PM, at the Publicartists Gallery, Mahlerstrasse 11, Vienna. The second opening will be held on 16 September 2025, at 5PM, at the United Nations Headquarters.

Pagtitipon

The term “Pagtitipon”—meaning gathering in Filipino—reflects the central theme of the festival: the bringing together of communities, cultures, and artistic practices. The participating artists will present works across different media, addressing questions of cultural identity, heritage, and dialogue across borders.

Among the exhibiting artists are:

• Nemiranda (“Nemi” Miranda Jr.), a leading figure in Philippine contemporary art, known for his works on “imaginative figurism,” often depicting Philippine mythology, folklore, and rural life. Based in Angono, Rizal—regarded as the “Art Capital of the Philippines”—his contributions have been pivotal in shaping Filipino visual culture.

• Ram Mallari Jr., a contemporary sculptor and mixed-media artist, recognized for his innovative use of recycled and industrial materials. His large-scale works often convey themes of resilience, transformation, and sustainability, aligning environmental consciousness with modern artistic expression.

• Norlie Meimban, a visual artist acclaimed for his life-like, hyperrealist compositions. His works capture Filipino life and cultural narratives with striking color and detail, bridging realism and contemporary sensibilities.

The complete artist list comprise members of Bastedor Art Project, sige, and Angono Atelier Artists:

Addie Cukingnan
Aivan Joshua Garcia
Andy Nabong
Angelie Banaag
Aries Hernandez
Arnel David Garcia
Aron Bautista
Arturo Arsega Jr.
Astrid Castillo-Almario
Atoy Apostedero
Bernardo Balagtas
Brizia Magallanes
Cecille Artillaga
Charmaine Taus
China Tolentino
Christian Piolo Meimban
Dolpee Alcantara
Dom Nemesio Miranda
Dondi Fernandez
Eugene Balagtas
Gerry  Bantang
Harold Khan
Jepoy Almario
Jojo Ramirez
Junever Mahilum-West
Keiye Miranda
Kristine Camille Cruz
Lara Latosa
Lisa Ante
Margo Calderero-Le Lain
Marie Khan
Meneline Wong M.D.
Nemiranda
Norlito Meimban
Ram Mallari Jr.
Ren Hendrick Reyes
Renee Avila
Rex Cabaroc
Rey Aurelio
Richard Buxani
Rob Detoyato
Ron Salazar
Rosalie Gonzales

By presenting contemporary Filipino art within both a public gallery and the United Nations framework, the festival seeks to highlight the role of art in fostering intercultural understanding and strengthening cultural exchange between the Philippines, Austria, and the international community.

The exhibitions are open to the public.

Event Details

Opening 1: 15 September 2025 – 6:00pm
Publicartists Gallery, Mahlerstrasse, Vienna

Opening 2: 16 September 2025 – 5:00pm
United Nations Headquarters, Vienna

Organizers

Bastedor Art Project (Manila): A Manila-based initiative dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary Filipino artists.

sige! (Vienna): A Vienna-based collective fostering Filipino and Southeast Asian artistic practices in Austria and Europe.

For further information, please contact:

https://www.instagram.com/sigepo.art/

 

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