Daily TribuneThis ‘wildfire’ spirit finds its perfect physical outlet in the current ALT ART 2026 — the fourth and most ambitious edition of the Philippine contemporary art fair.
‘THESE Appearing Lands’ Galleria Duemila by Leonardo Aguinaldo, layered woodcut prints, acrylic, correction tape on canvas 183.88 x 213.cm, 72 x 84 in.
LEONARDO Aguinaldo
CCP 13 artist awardee Jel Suarez.
JEL Suarez of blanc, ‘35 Horse,’ 8.25 x 6 inches each, 50 x 50 inches collage on handmade paper, 2026.
ARTIST Seeweirdo (Gene delos Reyes).
‘SEEWEIRDO Home Sweet Home’ 2026, acrylic on canvas, 26h x 22w 66.04h x 55.88w cm.
PAOLO Torres
PAOLO Torres’ ‘Crazy Horse,’ 2026 mixed media on Canvas 42h X 36w.
NOLI Coronado Jr. and Dante Dizon.
LUCKY Monkey (Dante Dizon x Nolo Coronado) of The Drawing Room, ‘Pangako’ Wood, brass, casted brass and stainless steel.
The Year of the Fire Horse is rare — as it happens once every 60 years. This fiery energy of the Horse is synonymous with freedom, rapid breakthroughs and a courage to gallop away from stagnant patterns. 2026 sets the stage where progress happens at a speed, favoring those who take bold, decisive actions.
This “wildfire” spirit finds its perfect physical outlet in the current ALT ART 2026 — the fourth and most ambitious edition of the Philippine contemporary art fair. Stunning and outstanding works of both notable and emerging artists namely Leonardo Aguinaldo for Galleria Duemila, Noli Coronado Jr. and Dante Dizon for the Drawing Room, Jel Suarez for BLANC, Gene delos reyes and Paolo Torres for Vinyl and Vinyl celebrate the coming of the Horse. The show was a fusion of horsepower meeting contemporary art.
The synergy between the zodiac and the event lies in their shared “pro-artist” and disruptive ethos. Just as the Fire Horse rejects confinement, ALT 2026 breaks from the mold, transforming the 5,000 square meters of the SMX Convention Center Manila into an immersive, fluid landscape where art is experienced. Stunningly breathtaking and impressive, the curated narratives transcended more than what met the eye.
This year marks the birth of bold new beginnings. A season to stop playing small; trust your own spirit to guide you toward breakthroughs that set your soul ablaze and align with your most authentic truth. May the Horse’s vibrant energy carry you swiftly toward success, proving that when you choose courage over fear, the universe rises to meet your every stride.
