Exhibition - Coming Soon

NEW BEGINNINGS: PHILIPPINE PHOTOGRAPHIC ART

Nana Buxani, Xyza Cruz Bacani, Tommy Hafalla, Gina Osterloh, Wawi Navarroza, Augustine Paredes, Veejay Villafranca, MM Yu

Duration: September 27, 2025 – January 11, 2026

Opening: Friday, September 26, 2025, 7 pm

“New Beginnings: Philippine Photographic Art”presents the diverse photographic work of contemporary artists from the Philippines. Through experimental portraits, mixed media installations, and intimate documentary photography, the eight artists open up perspectives on themes such as identity, concept of home, memory, migrant labor, and resilience – offering at the same time a multi-layered reflection on social transformation.

The exhibition is one of the highlights of the Philippine Guest of Honour programme at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 and provides a fascinating visual insight into a vibrant culture between history and new beginnings. read more 

Gallery Talk

“NEW BEGINNINGS”

with Nana Buxani, Augustine Paredes, MM Yu

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 12 noon

Join us on a tour of the exhibition, where artists Nana Buxani, Augustine Paredes, and MM Yu chat about their works with curators Patrick Flores, Andrea Horvay, and Celina Lunsford. READ MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION 

FFF ACademY: WORKSHOP

»EYES ON FRANKFURT - Searching for Traces«

Markus Seibel

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2–5:30 pm

Join us for "EYES ON FRANKUFRT - Searching for Traces," a captivating photography workshop led by acclaimed photographer Markus Seibel. Dive into the vibrant cityscape of Frankfurt as you learn to capture its essence through your lens. Discover hidden stories and uncover unique perspectives while honing your skills in composition and visual storytelling. MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Curator’s Tour

“NEW BEGINNINGS: PHILIPPINE PHOTOGRAPHIC ART”

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 3 pm

In her tour, Andrea Horvay, Co-curator of the exhibition, will give insight into the vibrant Philippine photography scene and introduce the audience to the eight exhibited photo artists.

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FFF ACADEMY 2025

This year, the FFF Academy programme includes a wide range of masterclasses on finding photographic subjects and portraiture. The workshops will also focus on archives in a photographic context. Lecturers include Agence VU photographer Ferhat Bouda (AL/DE), Elinor Carucci (IL/US), Ralf Dingeldein (DE), Gosbert Gottmann (DE), Professor Michelle Henning (UK), Michael Kerstgens (DE), Iwajla Klinke (DE), Simon Norfolk (GB), Augustine Paredes (PH), Marina Planas Antich (ES), artist and founder of Casa Planas Cultural Center in Palma, Mallorca, photographer Markus Seibel (DE), Takeuchi Mariko (JP), writer and photography critic, as well Tawada Yuki (JP). register here for the events