The Grateful Horizons

This milestone group exhibition honors fifteen years of artistic collaboration, continuity, and care.

Words Randolf Maala-Resueño
Photos courtesy of DF Art Agency
January 29, 2026

“Serenity” by Miller Laberinto (Oil on canvas, 2026)

DF Art Agency celebrates a milestone with Grateful Horizons, a group exhibition at Leon Gallery International that honors the relationships and shared histories that have shaped its journey since 2011.

Founded by Derek Flores, the Manila-based artists’ representative and consultancy firm has long worked to nurture Filipino contemporary artists and amplify their voices on both local and international stages.

Derek Flores

For fifteen years, the agency’s practice has been rooted in continuity and care, connecting artists across generations and geographies. The agency’s work spans Paris to Tokyo, London to New York, facilitating strategic representation, exhibition planning, and arts business consultancy that bridges Philippine art with global platforms.

The Grateful Horizons exhibition brings together thirty-three artists whose practices reflect ongoing dialogue rather than abrupt succession.

“Islands” by Gus Albor (Acrylic on canvas)

Established figures and emerging voices share space, illustrating how artistic knowledge moves forward through sustained collaboration and mutual growth. Many have partnered with DF Art Agency at key moments in their careers, embodying the trust and consistency the agency cultivates.

Opening on January 19, 2026, the exhibition runs until February 2 at León Gallery International in Makati City. The long-standing partnership between the agency and León Gallery has been central to presenting exhibitions that prioritize integrity and depth of practice.

“Devotion in Motion” by Tita Halaman (Acrylic on canvas)

Beyond the gallery walls, a portion of the proceeds will support The Pawssion Project, extending the spirit of gratitude outward and reinforcing the agency’s commitment to community.

Grateful Horizons stands not as a commemorative end but as a threshold—acknowledging past relationships while inviting continued collaboration and care in the future.

“Grateful Horizons” opens January 19 and will run until February 2, 2026 at León Gallery International at Corinthian Plaza along Paseo de Roxas in Legazpi Village, Makati City.