Art Walk by Ayala Land Once Again Turned Makati Into a City-Wide Cultural Experience

For more than a week, Makati didn’t just feel like a business district—it felt like a living gallery.

Now on its third year, Art Walk by Ayala Land transformed everyday spaces across the city into shared cultural moments, bringing art closer to where people live, work, walk, and shop. Running from January 29 to February 8, with select installations and activations continuing throughout Art Month, the Art Walk invited the public to explore the city through creativity, discovery, and family-friendly experiences.

Conceived as a complement to Art Fair Philippines, the Art Walk reflected Ayala Land’s long-standing belief that art is central to community life. Instead of existing only in galleries, art was woven into public spaces, reminding everyone that culture can be part of daily life.

Public Art Across Makati

From Circuit Makati to Ayala Triangle and Ayala Center, the Art Walk featured visually striking works from both local and international artists:

Circuit Makati

Isaiah Cacnio – Between Thoughts (Ayala Malls Circuit LED & Samsung Performing Arts Theater Facade)
Ronald Ventura – Carousel (Ayala Malls Circuit GF Breezeway)
Leeroy New – Untitled (Contempo Board-up Project) (Riverfront Drive)

Ayala Triangle

Fotomotoph – Underground (Paseo Underpass)
Isabel & Alfredo Aquilizan + The Fruitjuice Factori Studio – Signs and Intimations (Fountain Area of Tower One & Exchange Plaza)
Isaiah Cacnio – Between Thoughts (Ayala Triangle Green Wall)

Ayala Center

Tekla Tamoria – AlterBibo 2.0 (Ayala Museum Balete Tree)
Lynn Lu – Amnion (Filipinas Heritage Library)
Moi Tran – Handling Act (Ayala Museum GF Lobby)
Mich Dulce – Nagsasalitang Ulo (Greenbelt 5 Gallery)
Joel Wijangco – Art 2 Wear (Greenbelt 5 Gallery)
Isaiah Cacnio – Between Thoughts (Glorietta Activity Center LED & One Ayala Transport Terminal)

Events and Performance Art

Circuit Makati

Feb 1 – Mar 30: PROTEGERI: Creating Today, Protecting Tomorrow (The Gallery at Samsung Performing Arts Theater)
Feb 6: A Night at the Theater (Samsung Performing Arts Theater)
Feb 7–8: Shakespeare in the Park (Circuit Park)
Feb 7–8: Connecting Hubs: Made in Escolta to Make It Makati by FRINGE X (Circuit Lane)
Feb 7–8: Mini Makers Pop Up and Craft Workshops by CRAFT MNL (Circuit Lane)
Feb 7: Taga Sta. Ana Karerahan ka kung… (Exhibit by Isabel & Alfredo Aquilizan, Ayala Foundation Studio Space, Circuit Lane)
Feb 8: Cultural Center of the Philippines’ PASINAYA (Ayala Malls Circuit Activity Center)

Ayala Triangle

Jan 29 & Feb 1: AMPPARITO – Esperanza de Vida (Life Expectancy) (Ayala Triangle Courtyard)
Jan 30–31: Marah Arcilla & Sylvie Cox – Dandelion Scream (Ayala Triangle Green Wall Stairs)

Ayala Center

Jan 29: Lynn Lu – Be Afraid only of standing still (Ayala Museum & Greenbelt, 12 PM–6 PM)
Jan 31: Artist Talk with Lynn Lu & Tekla Tamoria (Ayala Museum 3F Education Studios, 2–3:30 PM)
Feb 1: Lynn Lu – Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Human Library (Filipinas Heritage Library, 2–6 PM)
Feb 7: Artist Talk & Screenings with Moi Tran & Jane Kin Kaisen (Ayala Museum 3F Education Studios, 5 PM)
Feb 7: Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen – The Mitochondrial Eve (Ayala Museum & Greenbelt Zen Garden)

A City That Made Space for Art

The Art Walk allowed families, friends, and art enthusiasts to experience Makati differently. Free shuttle services between Ayala Triangle Gardens and Circuit Makati made it easy to explore multiple districts in one visit.

By combining visual art, performances, and interactive workshops, the Art Walk reminded everyone that creativity isn’t occasional—it can live in everyday spaces, connecting people and communities.

For updates on future cultural events, follow Circuit Makati, Make It Makati, Art Fair Philippines, and 10 Days of Art on Facebook and Instagram.

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Duday Cruz

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