A new kind of conversation is taking place in Davao—one that moves between the language of art, the character of design, and the pulse of Southern contemporary living.
Davao City has long been a quiet frontier of possibility, a place where ideas take root before they echo outward. SALA, in this sense, carries such a spirit forward; an affirmation that excellence can thrive wherever passion and purpose align.
SALА: A Showcase of Art, Lifestyle, and Artisan Design brings together the country’s leading galleries and artisans to present how creativity shapes the way we live. It offers not just displays, but experiences that connect art with everyday life.
Held within the elegant space of Dusit D2 Davao, SALA is a three-day immersion into what happens when ideas cross paths and take new form, forging the future of design and culture in Mindanao. Here, the sensibility of fine art finds common ground with the tactility of objects, the geometry of design, and the grace of Southern hospitality. Visitors are invited to engage with art beyond the role of spectator—to see how creativity moves through both object and experience.
With the participation of distinguished galleries such as Galerie Raphael Davao, Galerie Francesca, Galerie Joaquin, and Art Underground alongside artisan brands such as Heart & Bolt, Royal Movement, Emilia Sitjar Jewelry, Swiss Perpetual, Fundacion Sansó, GJ Collective, and GF Emporium, SALA becomes an energetic showcase of creative integrity. Each piece, each work, each crafted object extends the same pursuit: to bring elegance and artistry closer to everyday living.
SALA: A Showcase of Art, Lifestyle, and Artisan Design will be held at Dusit D2, Davao on October 24 – 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with a Vernissage on October 24 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For inquiries, contact +63 926 404 1428 or email galerieraphaeldavao@gmail.com.
Endless Continuities
Endless Continuities presents a dynamic convergence of Philippine contemporary art, a dialogue of materials, narratives, and perspectives that capture the evolving creative spirit of the present. Each work engages the viewer in an intimate exchange, revealing the artist’s response to identity, environment, and modernity. The result is a collective exploration that challenges boundaries while remaining rooted in cultural consciousness.
The exhibition embraces diversity in form and medium, from bold abstractions and experimental gestures to pieces that carry deep social and emotional resonance. These works articulate how contemporary art has become both a reflection and an interrogation of our times, bridging the personal and the collective, the traditional and the avant-garde.
As part of the inaugural SALA event, Endless Continuities underscores the vitality of collaboration between artists, galleries, and collectors. It is a celebration of the creative energy that propels Philippine art forward, expanding the country’s visual landscape and establishing Davao as a rising center for art, culture, and design.
Timeless Forms
Timeless Forms brings together significant works that trace the enduring evolution of Philippine modern and fine art. From the pioneering gestures of the post-war masters to the refinement of mid-century expression, this showcase honors the artists who shaped the foundations of Philippine visual culture. Their vision and discipline continue to inspire new generations, bridging history with contemporary sensibilities.
The exhibition highlights how fine and modern art reveal beauty in structure and spirit, whether through serene landscapes, masterful figurations, or the lyrical interplay of color and form. Each piece stands as a meditation on craftsmanship and artistic conviction, offering a glimpse into the timeless values that define Filipino artistry.
In uniting these works within the SALA platform, Timeless Forms reinforces the harmony between heritage and innovation. It invites audiences to reflect on the continuum of artistic excellence, a lineage that persists through every brushstroke and continues to inform how we see, collect, and live with art today.
