The Drawing Room
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The Drawing Room is a contemporary art gallery based in Manila, Philippines, founded in 2003 by artists and curators who sought to create a platform for progressive artistic practices in the local context. The gallery has played a significant role in the development of the Philippine contemporary art scene, presenting exhibitions that foreground conceptual rigor, social engagement, and experimentation across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, video, and performance.
Known for its close collaboration with artists, The Drawing Room supports both emerging and established figures whose work reflects on cultural identity, politics, history, and everyday experience in the Philippines and beyond. Through its exhibition programme, publications, and participation in international art fairs, the gallery contributes to regional and global conversations around contemporary art while maintaining a strong commitment to its local artistic community.