September rolls in with a reverberating energy as galleries in Metro Manila tackle the brilliance of nature, the allure of cultural heritage, and the novel ways art is made with concurrent technologies. Collectors and enthusiasts will find their interests piqued as they saunter through halls of photographs and paintings, two-video channels and sonic manipulation, and painted dupes mimicking nature. Here are nine exhibits to see this month. The Orchid Pavilion: Wawi Navarroza at Silverlens Gallery In this show, the first part of a trilogy of exhibitions entitled “The Double-Naveled and Triple Tongued, A Tropical Gothing Troika,” Navarroza tickles the senses as she puts together objects signaling Sinitic heritage that have made their way into Filipino visual culture. Think blue-and-white porcelain, iridescent vases, and the elegant cheongsam converging with plaid textiles, sheer pineapple blouses, and lace boleros, composed to mirror maximalist sensibilities. The exhibition runs through October 3, 2026. For more..
