Jigger Cruz

Created by using techniques such as impasto, cutting, burning and spraying paint on the canvas and frames, Jigger Cruz's paintings are an investigation of the materiality of painting.

BIOGRAPHY

Jigger Cruz is a leading Filipino artist who has gained international acclaim for his tactile and sensorial paintings.

Created by using techniques such as impasto, cutting, burning and spraying paint on the canvas and frames, Cruz's paintings are an investigation of the materiality of painting. At the same time, their subject matter—ranging from the burden of history to religion—addresses social and political concerns in the contemporary Philippines.
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Better to Reign in Hell Than Serve in Heaven

Better to Reign in Hell Than Serve in Heaven

EXHIBITION DATESMarch 19 to April 11, 2026CURATED BYPow MartinezFEATURED ARTISTSARGIE BANDOY ARVIN NOGUERAS MARIJA VICENTE PAUL MONDOK POW MARTINEZ ROBERT LANGENEGGER TIMMY HARN VICTORIA KEETIn BETTER TO REIGN IN HELL THAN SERVE IN HEAVEN, interdisciplinary rebellion...

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These Days

These Days

EXHIBITION DATESFebruary 13 to March 13, 2026CURATED BYLynyrd ParasFEATURED ARTISTSBENG ESPIRITU GIAN MIROE LENDL ARVIN CARL DUMDUM JETT OSIAN LYNYRD PARAS CIRON SEÑERES JOSEPH FRAYLON MAC VALDEZCO CRIST ESPIRITU JOSEPH TECSON MARIBEL MAGPOC DALE ERISPE KEB CERDA...

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From Our Living Room To Yours | Art Fair Philippines 2026

From Our Living Room To Yours | Art Fair Philippines 2026

February 6 to February 8, 2026 the Circuit Corporate Center One at the Circuit MakatiCURATED BYCocoy Lumbao, Jr.FEATURED ARTISTSAllan Balisi Arvin Nogueras Bjorn Calleja Christina Lopez Dex Fernandez Jonathing Ching Kabunyan De Guia Kiko Escora Luis Antonio Santos...

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