Bonifacio Global City
Manila, Philippines
For the second year in a row, the Bonifacio Arts Foundation (BAFI) teamed up with LeBasse projects for the ArtBGC ONE Mural Festival in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Manila, to host the weeklong event, featuring a mix of international and local Filipino artists painting across the district.
Developed by LeBasse Projects with the support of BAFI, ArtBGC ONE was much more than a set of murals adorning Manila’s urban landscape; the event created an educational platform to enhance the arts and culture awareness of the community. With ArtBGC ONE 2016, LeBasse Projects showcased the inclusive nature of public art by creating murals and installations to be enjoyed by the entire city of Manila, as well as an international audience.
With a unique set of architectural elements, including massive firewalls on nearly every building, BGC contains one of the largest collections of massive flat walls in the world. Once part of the main Philippine Army Camp, BGC has become the newest Financial District of Metro Manila. With its singular design, this robust cosmopolitan neighborhood makes it an ideal opportunity for murals and public art. By adding curated public art, LBP facilitated Bonifacio Global City’s transformation into a destination for the arts as a public mural museum.
Open to the public, free activations included walking art tours, artist, administrator, and museum curator talks facilitated by BAFI, and a community-wide painting workshop for local children and families.
The new murals have been added to those from ArtBGC ONE 2015 artists: FAILE, CYRCLE, Kristin Farr, akaCorleone, Nate Frizzell, Drew Merritt, Egg Fiasco, Anjo Bolarda
2016 International artists :: Andrew Schoultz, Bunnie Reiss, Dog and Pony, HOT TEA, Pastel FD
2016 Local artists :: Archie Oclos, KFK Collective, Kris Abrigo, Trip63
2016 Filmmakers :: Lostman’s Collective
2016 Photographers :: Shutterpanda
Location :: Bonifacio Global City, Manila PH
