In 2022, the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival—MoCAF for short—was one of the many firsts to welcome back local art lovers after the COVID-19-induced lockdown. It was a melting pot of creativity, where lines blur with new artists given the opportunity to stand amongst seasoned ones.
“Our pioneering MoCAF Discoveries gave a critical platform for young artists, many of whom like Carla Gamalinda, Gelo Montiero, Wendel Candawan, RAFA, Seth Corda, and Ian Inoy now have flourishing careers,” says festival chairperson Ricky Francisco. From July 5 to 7 this year, another opportunity appears, with MoCAF returning bigger and better.
This year promises a much bigger space: the entire four floors of the Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City. A total of 47 galleries, alongside MoCAF Dialogues and the introduction of the MoCAF XTN, are set to pique the interest of guests and patrons alike.
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