Block17.Art Space

09/12/2025

Intel Lastierre’s solo exhibition, 𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙨, 𝙑𝙤𝙬𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, opens at B17 Art Space. Through six paintings, she reimagines mythological narratives to confront enduring cycles of patriarchy, colonialism, and gender-based violence. The figures of Medusa, Cassandra, Persephone, Iphigenia, Andromeda, and Philomena emerge not as victims, but as agents of resistance.

Born in the Philippines and now based in San Marcos, Texas, Lastierre brings a multidisciplinary foundation to her practice, shaped by studies in architecture, engineering, photography, and art history. In 2014, she co-founded the House of Frida Gallery in Bacolod City. Her varied background informs a narrative-driven approach that threads together memory, mythology, and lived experience through contemporary image-making.

Please join us on Friday, December 12, 2025, for the opening.

29/11/2025

Please join us on Sunday, November 30, for an artist talk with Roedil "Joe" Geraldo, held in conjunction with his solo exhibition 𝙏𝙖𝙤, 𝙆𝙪𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖 𝙆𝙖 𝙉𝙖?

Geraldo reflects on what it means to create in our current moment, opening space to consider how we navigate struggle, how politics and conflict shape us, and how our choices affect future generations. His work sits within an ongoing conversation about where we are headed as a community, offering room for thoughtful exchange through art.

Before the exhibition closes, we invite you to spend an afternoon with the artist and his almost four decades of multidisciplinary practice.

Artist Talk: 1:30–3:30 PM
Venue: B17 Art Space, Ground Floor, Art District, Lopue’s Mandalagan, Bacolod City

Everyone is welcome, including students, artists, and anyone interested in engaging with the work. We keep a space centered on respect and meaningful exchange. See you tomorrow.

14/08/2025

In 𝘙𝘰𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 2, the artists channel the overlapping boundaries of society, school, family, and self into a singular focus on being present, here and now. Through their works, these students share the lens through which they see their lives, their roles, and the essence of who they are, alongside who they are becoming. The exhibition traces their journeys as they respond to the world’s calls and life’s quiet urgings of who they are meant to be.

The exhibition shows recent works by:

Sampha
Thalia Silva
Hannah Dela Cruz
Mary Ann
Jasmine
Xho Keiji
John Quincy
Rosemarie Therese Chan
Angelo
Rosa Mae
Jashly
Gwyneth Laquinay
Airene Gerona
Armsley John
Ralph Pingcale
SIDNI

Catch 𝘙𝘰𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 2 until Saturday, August 23, 2025.

26/07/2025

B17 Art Space and the Fine Arts Department of La Consolacion College present Roll Call 2.

Roll Call is a continuing exhibition by Studio Arts students from the Fine Arts Department of LCC, Bacolod. Their works funnel the overlapping boundaries of society, school, family, and the self into the singular depth of being present, here and now

Participating Artists:

Sampha
Thalia Silva
Hannah Dela Cruz
Mary Ann
Jasmine
Xho Keiji
John Quincy
Rosemarie Therese Chan
Angelo
Rosa Mae
Jashly
Gwyneth Laquinay
Airene Gerona
Armsley jhon
Ralph Pingcale
SIDNI

Opens July 26, 2025, 4:00 to 9:00 PM.

16/06/2025

14/05/2025

Mark your calendars: May 20, 2025!

We're celebrating eight years of B17 Art Space with four special events—held simultaneously—in celebration of Orange Project’s 20th year as a vital creative force in Bacolod.

As an artist-run and artist-operated gallery, we’re excited to share a day that reflects the spirit of community, collaboration, and care.

• B17 Art Space turns 8! Looking back on the years that passed with a digital print presentation.

• A SCAN JOB event by Triangulum. Stay tuned for the schedule!

• Group exhibition: Between Sleep and Wake (Reimagined) — continues our papel series, showing works by various artists. *Previously exhibited during the Intersections Art Summit.

• A fundraiser for our dear friend and fellow artist, Guen Decena.

We hope you’ll join us for a day of art, connection, and a celebration of life at Art District, Mandalagan, Bacolod City.

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11/03/2025

Last weekend, on March 8 and 9, we opened 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦, the residency output of Lala Monseratt for AIR vol.9, curated by Natsu Kashiwamoto. Through her work, Lala invites reflection and healing in a collective act of storytelling.

The exhibition and artist talk - attended by Tra-Travel's Qenji Yoshida and Japan Foundation's Hannah Louise Chavez - created a shared space for memory-making, emphasizing the subtle yet powerful role objects play in fostering belonging, understanding, and intergenerational continuity. The project continues to demonstrate how shared stories and emotional connections contribute to both individual and community healing.

This exhibition is proudly supported by Tra-Travel, The Japan Foundation Manila, Orange Project, and Block17.Art Space.







Thank you to everyone who joined us! If you haven’t visited the exhibition yet, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 runs until March 19.

08/02/2025

Transforming hotel bedrooms into exhibition spaces was both an intriguing and exciting process. Since our collection primarily consists of works on paper, we immediately explored ways to present each piece upon arriving at the V20 Hotel. And this is what we came up with.

A heartfelt thank you to all the artists who participated and accepted our invitation, as well as to the galleries, art spaces, and creatives sharing this space with us. And of course, thank you to everyone who made this gathering possible.

We're now on Day 2 of Intersections: Peak Together 2025! If you're in Bangkok, we’d love for you to visit.
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05/02/2025

It's almost time for the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

B17 Art Space presents recent works by 28 artists from the Philippines. Delving into the fleeting, liminal space where consciousness and the subconscious meet, 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙖𝙠𝙚 offers nuanced interpretations of dreams. The exhibition traces the delicate, often imperceptible transitions between states of being. By primarily showcasing works on paper, the exhibition highlights the medium’s history of marks and imprints, while also emphasizing its portability as a conduit for ideas and memory.

Join us on February 7-9 at V20 Boutique Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, alongside many other collaborators from the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan.

Head over to .phxth for more information.
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01/02/2025

"In Transitory Landscape, objects are not only personal but also emblematic of broader cultural narratives. Each object imprinted in clay becomes a “site of memory,” linking individual experiences to a larger communal history. This creates a living archive that preserves the emotional and cultural significance of these items across generations. By engaging with the past through these objects, the project fosters a sense of continuity and collective memory that transcends time and place."

- Lala Monseratt

Coming home this March 8 is "Transitory Landscape," the residency output of Lala Monseratt for AIR vol.9, curated by Natsu Kashiwamoto. In her work, Lala calls for reflection and healing through this collective act of storytelling. By creating a shared space for memory-making, it highlights the subtle yet powerful role objects play in fostering belonging, understanding, and a deeper sense of continuity between generations. The project demonstrates to us that the strength of shared stories and emotional connections supports both individual and community healing.

This exhibition is proudly supported by TRA-TRAVEL, The Japan Foundation Manila, Orange Project, and Block17.Art Space

30/01/2025

It's ten days away from Intersections Art Summit 2025!

We're thrilled to be part of this. Huge thank you to , , and everyone who made it all come together!

Happening on February 7-9 at V20 Boutique Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, Intersections Art Summit is a celebration of art, culture, and collaboration across creatives from the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan.

Head over to .phxth for more information.

04/12/2024

Scenes from the opening of Breathing Space last Friday, November 29th.

The trio—Anika Marie Loquite, Jenina Benitez, and Stephanie Hilado Lindaya—creates a world of soft pastels, fantastical landscapes, and doorways to magical realms. Their collective work evokes balance, peace, and an invitation to pause, breathe, and embrace life’s quiet joys.