Three representatives from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Mexico (from left to right: Trade Assistant Liliana Calderon, Commercial Counsellor John Paul Iñigo, and Trade Assistant Luis Castro) stand in a historic courtyard. Several colorful paintings are displayed on easels around them, and a large statue is visible on the right. A banner above reads 'ARTE FILIPINO.
Photo courtesy of Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Mexico.
IN PHOTO (From L-R): Trade Assistant Liliana Calderon, Commercial Counsellor John Paul Iñigo, Trade Assistant Luis Castro of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Mexico.

In the heart of Mexico City, colors splash from Filipino creativity—coming to life as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) unveiled the “Filipino Art Nook in Mexico,” on February 26, 2025, at the Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadistica, A.C., Centro, Ciudad de México.

Aligned with the goals of the DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque to support the country’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the push for creative economy, the exhibition showcased the Philippines’ rich artistic heritage and Filipino visual artists’ talent, highlighting its export and investment potential positioning the Philippines’ and the Filipino art as a global economic asset.

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Mexico (PTIC-Mexico) headed by Commercial Counsellor John Paul Iñigo in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Mexico organized this intimate gathering attended by around 50 guests composed of members of the Diplomatic Corps, businessmen, art gallery owners, and officials from different art institutions.

The grand opening was graced by Her Excellency Ambassador Lilibeth Deapera of the Philippine Embassy in Mexico, His Excellency Robert Ly Djerou, Ivory Coast’s Ambassador to Mexico and the Dean of Mexico’s Diplomatic Corps, as well as Deputy Director General Ximena Gomez of the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Asia Pacific.

Other notable attendees were Her Excellency Ambassador Julia Elizabeth Hyatt of Jamaica, Ms. Eloisa Hernandez, Institutional Relations of Zonamaco, Mr. Abraham Villavicencio, Chief Curator of the Franz Mayer Museum in Mexico and Mr. Octavio Urbina Alvarez, a Journalist with ChangeTV Mexico.

A group of around 15 people, including officials from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Mexico, pose in a historic courtyard with tall columns and greenery. A statue stands behind them, and colorful artwork is visible on display in the background.

The Exposition featured the works of Rodney James de Guzman, Maregene Garcia, Ted Camahalan (TedCa), Erasmos Talosig, Gene Geronimo (Gene Tonic), Wanda Totanes, Mark Coleen, Rufe Gomez, Camille Chua Tan (Frillion), Manuel Yarte, Buddy Cabrera, Ida Robles, Jojo Garcia, Alex Ibardolaza, Raeche Dacanay, Jonathan Madeja, and Philipp Badon, who worked in collaboration with Ms. Geraldine “Gigi” Phua Lim of Walls Gallery Philippines.

The Launching of the Philippine Art Nook is the first of three of PTIC-Mexico’s programs aimed at elevating Filipino artistry, introduce Filipino Art to Mexican collectors and galleries, and promote Philippine Art as a viable export in the international scene.

Her Excellency Lilybeth R. Deapera, Philippine Ambassador to Mexico, stands holding a microphone and giving opening remarks in a courtyard. Colorful paintings are displayed on easels behind her, alongside a floral arrangement and a ribbon. A man in white attire looks on from the background.
Her Excellency Lilybeth R. Deapera, Philippine Ambassador to Mexico during her opening remarks at the launching of Filipino Art Nook on March 6, 2025 in Mexico City.
Several vibrant paintings displayed on easels in a courtyard, arranged in front of a wooden doorway. Each artwork showcases a unique style and subject, representing part of the 30-piece Filipino Art Nook exhibition.
Some of the artworks featured among the 30 paintings showcased at the Filipino Art Nook launching.

The Filipino Art Nook opens its doors to art collectors, art aficionados, the Filipino Community and the general public of Mexico at PTIC Mexico’s office at Anatole France 26, Colonia Polanco, Delegación Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México starting 22 March 2025.

PTIC Mexico is also currently negotiating with several Mexican Art Galleries to put the Filipino artworks on display and eventual sale to their clientele. ♦

Date of release: 24 March 2025

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