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New Beginnings: Philippine Photographic Art

New Beginnings: Philippine Photographic Art

Fotografie Forum Frankfurt
Frankfurt| Germany
September 27, 2025 | January 11, 2026

In light of the dynamic practice of visual culture across time in the Philippines, this exhibition presents a diverse selection of photographic works from an archipelago in Southeast Asia. The artists explore a range of concerns: identity, storytelling, migrant labor, memory, and the concept of home. All these shed vital light on both deeply personal narratives and broader social reflections.

Rooted in a complex colonial history and shaped by stark social contradictions, Philippine photographic art often indexes moments of transformation and resilience. Through experimental portraits, installations, and compelling documentary styles, the exhibited works foreground emerging subjectivities, lived realities, and cultural processes.

Participating artists are Nana Buxani, Xyza Cruz Bacani, Tommy Hafalla, Gina Osterloh, Wawi Navarroza, Augustine Paredes, Veejay Villafranca, and MM Yu.

New Beginnings: Philippine Photographic Art is curated by Patrick Flores, Andrea Horvay, and Celina Lunsford.

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©Gina Osterloh | Looking Back I Accepted Your Invitation, 2005, from the series »Somewhere Tropical«. © Gina Osterloh, 2025, courtesy of the artist and Silverlens, Manila and New York

Supporting Programme SAT, 27 September, 12.00 pm Gallery Talk ‘New Beginnings’ with participating artists and the curators Patrick Flores, Andrea Horvay and Celina Lunsford ‍Fotografie Forum Frankfurt

The Fotografie Forum Frankfurt (FFF) is one of the leading centres of photography in Europe. As an exhibition space, institution and event forum, the FFF deals with all aspects of photography. Since its founding in 1984 it has presented over 300 exhibitions with historic and contemporary artists.

Fotografie Forum Frankfurt
Frankfurt| Germany
September 27, 2025 | January 11, 2026

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