ILOILO CITY—The artist Marrz Capanang opens “Mga Kalibutan/Realms,” his sixth solo exhibition, today, July 19, at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art.

“Kalibutan,” a Visayan term meaning “world,” “universe,” or “realm of existence,” sets the tone for a collection rooted in mysticism, animism, and cosmology.

Known for weaving the Hiligaynon language with visual poetics, Capanang again blurs the lines between the spiritual and the material, the intimate and the universal. His new show continues his exploration of layered realities and fluid identities, reflecting his roles as artist, collective member, and deeply feeling human being.

“Mga Kalibutan/Realms,” which is steeped in indigenous thought and animist philosophy, comes four months after his acclaimed exhibition in Alabang, titled “Bioluminescence,” and promises a deeper dive into the metaphysical territories that shape his practice.

It extends a lineage of conceptually rich exhibitions, from “Pangut-angut” (2016) to “Tahud” (2022), building a consistent narrative centered on reverence, connectivity, and transformation. With it, Capanang further affirms his place in contemporary Filipino art, where language, spirit, and image converge.

Nationwide art sale

At SM City Iloilo, the nationwide art sale dubbed “Art for Everyone 2025” is ongoing until July 31.

It is part of the second edition of the “Art Market” in July-October 2024, which featured more than 1,200 Filipino artists and over 4,000 artworks, and won for SM Supermalls the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in the use of events.

That exhibit highlighted 13 of Iloilo’s most respected and acclaimed artists and was held at SM City’s Northpoint entrance. It displayed works of Jonathan Arro, Ed Defensor, Vic Fario, Kevin Fernandez, Joy Fernando, Joel Ferraris, Nelson Ferraris, Harry Mark Gonzales, Nick Lanes, Paolo Gabriel Nabor, Vic Nabor, Ariel Pineda, and Querbyn.

“Art for Everyone 2025” provides a platform for both established and emerging artists to present their work to a broader audience for appreciation, education, and patronage. Many of last year’s featured artists are returning with new pieces.

This year, 18 SM Malls nationwide will participate in the program, offering an immersive experience across a variety of artistic media—from paintings and photography to digital art, mixed media, and sculpture.