January closes as artists across galleries begin the year by returning to fundamentals–graphite, clay, the body, space–only to stretch them into charged reflections and iterations on identity, labor, and survival. This month’s exhibitions continue to the next, moving between the intimate and the collective, inviting viewers to linger longer and to find themselves in the art before them. Here are some of those that are must-sees, including two of the largest art fairs in the country happening next month. Art Fair Philippines 2026 Art Fair Philippines returns and relocates to Circuit Makati, a move that signals both expansion and renewal for the country’s premier art fair. Expect a dynamic mix of local and international galleries presenting works that span painting, sculpture, installation, photography and digital media. Beyond the fair days itself, 10 Days of Art spills into the city as a gesture to remind us that art doesn’t end at..
