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ALT ART 2026 brought together established masters and emerging voices as the fair continued its “pro-artist” mission. Weeks after the exhibition, we’re still reflecting on the works that filled its halls—pieces that moved between painting, installation, performance, and new media.
More than occupying space, many of the artworks lingered. They unsettled familiar narratives, reframed everyday realities, and revealed how artists are grappling with the conditions shaping the present.
In that sense, ALT ART functions not only as an exhibition, but as a moment of reflection—where contemporary art becomes a lens for understanding the world we live in today.
ALT ART 2026 served as more than just an exhibition—it was a space for open dialogue. With works from over 300 artists, ALT invited visitors to delve deeper and engage critically with the themes and social contexts shaping our world today.
Art Informal founder Tina Fernandez: “We didn’t want a space that was limiting because our priority is to be able to present the artist’s works as best as possible, because they work so hard to create these works.” With this in mind, exhibition designer Baby Imperial transformed SMX Halls and 2 into a living map for ALT ART 2026. Paths opened up and led viewers to different spaces and art forms. At the center was a communal space to foster conversation and community.
The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) enters a new chapter for interior design in the Philippines.
The newly elected Board of Trustees steps into leadership with a clear mandate: strengthen the profession, support Filipino interior designers, and shape a more responsive design ecosystem.
At its core, PIID remains a service organization — advancing standards, elevating practice, and preparing its members for the future of interior design.
Rooted in legacy yet responsive to present realities, the board positions designers not only as creators of space, but as cultural innovators, environmental stewards, and advocates of spatial wellbeing.
The new PIID Board of Trustees:
IDr. Cecil Ravelas, National President
IDr. Lorenzo Valencia III, National Vice President
IDr. Iris Ocampo, Corporate Secretary
IDr. Honey Mutia-Cervantes, Treasurer
IDr. Doris Dy, Director for Conventions and Events
IDr. Maryann Venturina Bulanadi, Phd, Director for Professional Practice and Ethics
IDr. Joy Ejercito, Director for Finance
IDr. Nina Santamaria, Director for Professional Development
IDr. Ivy Almario, Director for Public Relations
#PIID #InteriorDesignPhilippines #FilipinoDesign #DesignLeadership #BluPrintPH
Having grown up around construction sites, Architect Pierre Briones developed an early interest in architecture and the process of building structures. Now one of the younger architects shaping Philippine architecture, he is establishing his presence through his firm, BRIOARC Design Studio, known for its thoughtful and contemporary design approach.
BluPrint Magazine proudly welcomes Paulo Alcazaren as its new Editor-in-Chief. A leading urban planner landscape architect, and cultural advocate, Paulo brings a depth of experience that aligns with BluPrint’s refreshed mission of shaping culture, instilling pride of place, and contributing to nation-building through design.
Paulo is a founding member of the Heritage Conservation Society, where he has been a steadfast champion of heritage conservation and adaptive reuse. His award-winning work spans the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and a dozen other countries, where he has contributed to urban planning, landscape architecture, conservation, and design-driven development initiatives that thoughtfully balance progress with cultural identity. Paulo was recipient of the CCP’s Gawad CCP Para sa Sining ( CCP Awards for the Arts ) in Architecture and Allied Arts in 2015. He was also recognized by the NCCA for his architectural writing and specific design projects like the Iloilo Esplanade. He is an active member of various professional and civic organizations in architecture, planning, and the built environment, and is widely respected for advancing critical discourse on cities, heritage, and design in the region.
Under Paulo’s thoughtful and future-facing leadership, BluPrint enters a new chapter—one that honors its strong creative foundation while looking forward with a renewed purpose.
For over four decades, Architect Jose Siao Ling of JSLA Architects has helped shape Philippine architecture through a practice grounded in ethics, sustainability, and integrity. What began as a small studio has grown into a family-led firm, guided by what he calls the “Siao Ling Way.”
Through projects rooted in quality and long-term thinking, JSLA continues to champion responsible design while mentoring the next generation of architects.
Read the full BluPrint Perspective on Jose Siao Ling and the Siao Ling Way. Link in bio.
Moving from Hong Kong to the Philippines in 1983, Architect Jose Siao Ling of JSLA Architects has since grown his once small firm into a corporate family enterprise. For over four decades, he has championed ethics in Philippine architecture.
Calling it the “Siao Ling Way,” he believes that honesty and integrity are essential traits every architect must possess. Through his firm, he continues to mentor new generations of architects to elevate standards in both design and professional values.
Discover how he shaped his architectural philosophy in this month’s BluPrint Perspective. Visit the link in our bio to read the full feature.
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